Sermons on Lack Control:

Lacking Love (Religious Leaders) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#1 in series, about religious leaders who followed the Law but did it without love.

Matthew 27:32-43 – Were You There? #1 – Lacking Love (Religious Leaders) This morning, as a build-up to Resurrection Day on April 24, I am beginning a series called Were You There? These messages will cause us to look at the witnesses of Jesus’ crucifixion, and hopefully see ourselves in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Lacking Just One Thing

Contributed by James May on Oct 20, 2010

The Rich Young Ruler missed Heaven and never really knew Jesus because he lacked just one thing. Do we lack the same thing?

How the heart of God must ache for His people who often live far below the place in God where God intends for them to be. I often wonder, “God, am I all that you want be to be? Am I living in a manner that is pleasing to you? Are my goals in sync with your will?” I want so much to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Lack?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 11, 2012

Sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

Mark 10: 17 – 22 / What Do You Lack? Intro: I believe something happened to my generation in post-World War 2 America. We seem to be a generation looking for something, searching for something, looking for answers; yet, we don’t know what the questions really are. We have talent, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Filling Up What Is Lacking Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jan 6, 2023

In the Christian life, and in the biblical narrative, we see God perfecting all in his work, “man shall not be alone” and even after creating the helper to Adam, in Adam and Eve fall, God still working to cover them for their own shame from leaves cover to animal skin cover.

FILLING UP WHAT IS LACKING Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on January 6, 2023 “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh, I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.” Colossians 1:24 (ESV) In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Something Lacking In The Sufferings Of Christ? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 4, 2021

The obvious answer that we can all affirm, is “nothing is lacking.” But someONE may be lacking.

Monday of 23rd week in Course The words of St. Paul to the Colossians are a tremendous stumbling block for some Christians. What is lacking in the sufferings of Jesus Christ? The obvious answer that we can all affirm, is “nothing is lacking.” Objectively, Jesus suffered and died and won our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11, Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-3

Denomination: Catholic

Lack Of Knowledge And Its Impact Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Mar 28, 2022

Reading the scripture from Hosea 4:6, one would understand God's burden on his people. Continue to read, to understand more about what he meant.

The scripture emphasizes the need to walk closer with God. The knowledge that comes out of experiencing God in one's life cannot be compared with anything. Prophet Hosea makes a sad statement in 4:6, that people of God are destroyed as they lack the knowledge of God. Here you may ask a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Jeremiah 2:27, Ezekiel 44:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Lacking Respect For God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

Respect for God, often described in Scripture as the “fear of the Lord,” is foundational to living a godly life.

THE DANGER OF LACKING RESPECT FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 1:6-8 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 12:13, Hebrews 12:28-29, Romans 1:21-25, Proverbs 1:7, Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Respect for God, often described in Scripture as the “fear of the Lord,” is foundational to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Realities Of Lack Of Spiritual Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 20, 2025

The foundation of any structure determines its stability and durability. This truth also applies to our spiritual lives. Many Christians appear strong on the surface but have no rooted foundation in Christ.

THE REALITIES OF LACK OF SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Psalm 11:3, Luke 6:47-49, Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The foundation of any structure determines its stability and durability. This truth also applies to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Should There Be A Difference

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022

It seems in this generation we are living in, there is an air of permissiveness. “If it feels good, do it.”

It seems in this generation we are living in, there is an air of permissiveness. “If it feels good, do it.” Everyone else is doing it, saying it, what is wrong if I do? What I want to talk to you about today is being different, taking a stand for the Lord Jesus. 1. There should be a difference ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be In Control When Everything Is Out Of Control

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 16, 2020

Our country is on edge regarding the stock market, politics and the COVID-19 virus. As believers, the LAST thing we should do it PANIC and the first thing is to PRAY!

HOW TO BE IN CONTROL WHEN EVERYTHING IS OUT OF CONTROL Philippians 4:6 Philippians 4:6 (NKJV) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; INTRO. Wow! What an important verse for us today! I saw someone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Our King Jesus’ Last Supper Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2018

Jesus deliberately organises the last supper so there won’t be interruptions. Jesus uses the bread and wine to point to a future relationship; He uses an argument to teach humble servant hood; and He gives encouragement so our faith may not fail.

Message Luke 22:7-38 Our King Jesus’ Last Supper If you knew that your meal tonight was going to be your last meal, what would you do? What setting would you choose? Who would you invite? What would you eat? I suspect a lot of us would choose a really lovely setting, perhaps over-looking the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-38

Denomination: Baptist

This Generation - What's Going On

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2022

It is not a lack of money or the lack of laws, but the lack of God in our society that has produced this violence and until we turn from our wicked ways, run back to God and His ways evil will continue to abound.

This Generation By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Marvin Gaye in what is probably his most famous song asked the question “What’s Going On”? Some of the lyrics are Mother, mother There's too many of you crying - Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying - You ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14, Isaiah 1:4, Genesis 6:11-13, Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Apostolic

Spiritual Scurvy? What Are We Lacking?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2016

Scurvy is a terrible disease from the lack of Vitiman C... What are we lacking today that leaves us weak? Could we have a broken, dried up spirit--- LACKING JOY?

SPIRITUAL SCURVY? --- WHAT ARE WE LACKING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I use several magnets of varying sizes... Text Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. JOY IS A MAGNET--- IT DRAWS GOOD, POSITIVE THINGS... JOY MAY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Fruit Everyone Needs – But No One Wants”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 30, 2017

From the most mature saint to the newest convert - we all need to grow in this fruit.

“The Fruit Everyone Needs – but No one Wants” April 8, 2017 Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” 2 Peter 1: 3-9 “His divine power has given us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Peter 2:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

Not One Shall Lack Her Mate Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

God's promise that not one shall lack her mate, highlighting His desire to provide companionship and completion for all humanity.

In Genesis 2:18, God says, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." This passage emphasizes God's desire to provide companionship and completion for humanity. Later, in Genesis 2:24, we read, "For this reason a man will leave his father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20, Isaiah 34:16