Sermons on Lack Common Sense:

How To Live A Joy Filled Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Joy is one of the characteristics that the world lacks and Christians who possess joy have the potential of a strong witness in the world.

Acts 3:1-10 “How To Live A Joy Filled Life” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between joy and excitement? When we become excited, are emotions are stimulated from outside of us. When we experience joy, we have an intense pleasurable emotion that is inwardly motivated. Joy is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 2, 2003

7th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Jesus tells the Pharisees that they are not the Children of God because they lack a family resemblance

About 8 years ago I nearly swerved off the road in downtown St. Louis when I saw a Billboard with this message: A photo of a baby with the words "Who’s my Daddy" and the telephone number 1-800-DNA-1005. I guess it’s a sign of the times that the market for these services is great enough that the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

James, "When Less Is More" Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 5, 2004

Sometimes the lack of words concerning a believer’s life is a reminder of the Spiritual Paradox that "Less of us is More of Him."

The 12 Apostles Week 9 – James "the less" Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "When Less is More" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of God... I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Loyalty And Steadfastness

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Too many church goers rely on the hype and excitement to determine the "Will of God" for their lives. Loyalty is lacking greatly.

Loyalty & Steadfastness James 1:8 A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. Hebrews 10:24,25 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works; not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Looking For Heroes! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2009

We are tested by God so that we will mature in God, be complete, and not lack anything, so that we can be heroes!

God is looking for heroes! The world is looking for heroes! A few years ago, there was a story of a church in one of the communist countries. That church, secretly hiding from their atheist government, was one day visited by soldiers armed with machine guns. The soldiers asked everyone who will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer - Why Prayer Seems Unanswered

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 6, 2012

God loves us and wants to give us good gifts, but He is restrained by our lack of obedience and service.

WHY GOD DOES NOT ANSWER PRAYER. ILLUSTRATION There were two widow women, each with only a single son. The two young men both got involved in drugs and they both ended up in prison. The women were devout Christians and both had been in constant prayer for many years. When their two boys were sent ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Program Of Self Vs A Greater Than Jonah! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2013

God give an object lesson in His mercy and nondiscrimination concerning salvation to all and exposes Jonah's lack of grace.

Jonah Chapter 4 If I am allowed to headline the four chapters one maybe humorous way would be like this: Politically perverse prophet purposefully pursued by God Prayerfully penitent prophet precisely protected by God Powerfully preaching prophet pointedly pushed by God Pitifully ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abomination To The Lord Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 14, 2012

We see the spiritual lives of Christians today in a state of confusion and disarray. Reason? Lack of Biblical teachings and knowledge.

ABOMINATION TO THE LORD! Not every sermon I’ve preached or written were a home run and a blockbuster hit; many have boomerang and hit me back instead – this one I write today may be one. Just a caution before I proceed! We have talked a lot of ‘joy of the Lord’, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Questions God Asked In Genesis

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025

Throughout the Bible, God asks questions not because He lacks knowledge, but to provoke self-reflection and spiritual awakening.

3 QUESTIONS GOD ASKED IN GENESIS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 21:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 22:39, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, God asks questions not because He lacks knowledge, but to provoke self-reflection and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 21:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Have Vision?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2022

Vision is both a physical necessity and a spiritual necessity. Lacking either one can be detrimental in our well being.

In this verse, the prophets’ revelation is referred to as a vision. Crime and sin thrive in places where people are ignorant of God. Public morality is dependent not only on knowing about God but also on adhering to God’s laws. People must know God’s ways and follow His rules for both nations and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call To Unconditional Love. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 23, 2024

Today, I want to talk about a common pitfall that can damage our relationships and hinder our growth in love.

Today, I want to talk about a common pitfall that can damage our relationships and hinder our growth in love. It's the habit of threatening to leave or walk away when things get tough or when we don't get our way. In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus teaches us that the greatest commandment is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

The Art Of Body Building Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 1, 2007

The gifts of the Spirit are given for the common good not for our personal advancement. Paul shows us how the body of Christ is quite a literal expression.

THE ART OF BODY BUILDING Jesus is not here…in the flesh. His body is not here but his Spirit is here. We read in John 16 that Jesus had to go away; he had to return to his Father in heaven, so that his Spirit could come, so that his very person, the essence of his being could be with every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Starting Down The Thessalonian Thoroughfare Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2007

An ideal church is made up of Christians who sense no constraint to follow the crowd and are eager to learn and obey God’s Word.

Starting Down the Thessalonian Thoroughfare (I Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-12) 1.) Author: Paul (with Silas and Timothy) Original language: Greek Date written: 51A.D. Written from Corinth, where Silas and Timothy had rejoined Paul after checking up on the Thessalonian church. "This is a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying Through

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

These days we are seeing a lack of prayer in the church, and the result, no power. We have got to get back to the basics of prayer, and travail.

Praying Through How many knows that the God that we serve is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Knowing that God is the same, yesterday, today and forever, how many knows that God’s methods don’t change? If I am one who loves the old saints. I have a lot of books on the old saints. I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Be Loving Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009

Today I want to challenge you to look at one of the most common commands of the Bible “Love one Another” Yes, it is common, but at times it seems to difficult to follow. While we are often nice to our guests and we enjoy being with those who are close to

Chuck Colson in his book; THE BODY, tells of an interesting incident at the Emmanuel Baptist Church outside of Boston Ma. The headline read: It was the Right Hook that Got Him. In what could be called a power struggle between the minister and the deacon board turned out to be a disaster from which ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ