Sermons on Lack Of Faith Love Zeal:

The Best Gift

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 29, 2025

If you want the Spirit's gifts, you had better use them with love. That's the message we learn from chapter thirteen.

Alba 9-28-2025 THE BEST GIFT I Corinthians 13:1-3 Nik Wallenda holds eleven Guinness World Records for various acrobatic feats. He is best known for doing his high-wire performances without a safety net. In 2012, he was the first person to walk a tightrope stretched directly over Niagara Falls, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do I Still Lack? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the importance of humility, the cost of discipleship, and the power of faith through the story of the rich young man in Matthew 19:20.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the heart of Matthew 19:20, where we'll explore the necessity of humility, the cost of discipleship, and the power of faith. Our guide for today's sermon is a young rich man, who asked Jesus, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:20

Topics: Journey, Christ

Thunder And Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2025

Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word.

Sermon: Thunder and Love: Thesis: Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word. Mark 3:16-19: The disciples James and John named as “Sons of Thunder.” Luke 9:51-56: The Samaritan Opposition ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Mark 9:38-41, 1 John 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Hope And Love

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 19, 2003

The church tries all sorts of gimmicks to quell falling numbers, but God simply wants us to get back to the basics... Faith, Hope and Love.

Faith, hope and love. In AD 50 Corinth was one of the most important cities, commercially of the day, controlling much of the shipping between the East and the West. It was a city heavily steeped in Greek culture, its idolatry and immorality. Paul established the Church, after spending 18 months ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 3 John 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Still Stuck Up That Tree

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

ZACCHAEUS, looked and longed up the tree it wasn’t until he climbed down that he met with Jesus you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Oct 2008)

Are You still Stuck Up that Tree Luke 19 :1-10 ILL Have you even climb a tree? You Known it is easier to Climb up a tree than climb down. ZACCHAEUS was a well known man, worked as tax collector, Top job, chief tax collector, an employer, in fact Jericho was a main office, a trading rout so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Godly Zeal—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001

The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

GODLY ZEAL—Part-II—Joshua 22:1-9 Passion/Excitement/Enthusiasm "Mom and Dad, guess what?" called the high school senior as he rushed into the house. "I got a part in the senior class play! I get to play a man who’s celebrating his twenty-fifth wedding anniversary!" "That’s fantastic, son!" “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

On Fire For God

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

1. TO GLORIFY GOD. The Westminster Shorter catechism begins with "What is the chief end of man?" The answer? "Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him for ever." Why are we here? For God’s glory! I Chronicles 16:28 "Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Since We Lack Nothing How Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Patrick Malone on Mar 20, 2005

Since God has not withheld anything good from us, not even His own Son - we are not to withhold from Him or one another.

Mothers’ Day, 3rd March 05 ‘Since we lack nothing in Christ, how shall we live?’ Intro: I’m sure many of you will know the story of Victor Hugo’s epic tale LES MISERABLES. Well let me remind you this morning of the opening picture. Jean Valjean, our hero, is released on parole from 19 years of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Refreshing To See The Zeal Of Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 20, 2003

how Jesus cleansed the temple and paved the way for our salvation

March 23, 2003 John 2:13-22 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2013

Paul describe the sincerity of love in this text. 1- We love by hating evil 2- We love by honoring others 3- We love by showing zeal 4- We love by sharing with others

INTRO.- Is there anything worse than fake love or insincere love? ILL.- After a 4 and a half year ministry with the Fairland Christian Church, Fairland, OK (population 1025) my friend Truman Brady from Seneca, MO, began preaching at the Villa Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO. Truman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Lost That Loving Feeling Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

When a person becomes a believer, the spiritual journey is much like a honeymoon. There is passion, zeal and enthusiasm for the Lord. But as time rolls by, that “first love” can subside. This is what happened in the church at Ephesus, and Jesus gives the

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling Sermon 1 in the series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 24, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Skeleton outline borrowed from “When The Honeymoon Ends” by LeLand Patrick. The meat on the bones is mine and I hope does not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Zeal For Our Father's House PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon explores the power of belief, the significance of Jesus' words, and the importance of maintaining balance in accordance with divine order.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united by the common thread of faith, hope, and love. We are here, not by happenstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather under the canopy of God’s grace, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon: “Nobody ever ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Organization, Order

Abiding In Love And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019

As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Household Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

In this lesson I want to talk about what it is to practically pursue love with your brothers and sisters in the Lord or the household of faith. This brotherly love is quite unique, for it has no cause other than the fact that someone is a brother.

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 5 Part 5: LOVING THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH 1. Introduction John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Godly Zeal—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001

The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

GODLY ZEAL—Part I—Joshua 22:1-9 Obligations/Change is good Printer faded/To shop/needs cleaning/$50 minimum fee/Clerk advised ‘Might be better off reading manual & cleaning it yourself//customer shocked at advice— ‘Does the owner know you discourage business?’/ ‘Yeah, its his idea; We make more ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-9

Denomination: Baptist