Sermons on Lack Of Faith:

Express God’s Graciousness To Others PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

The sermon calls believers to embody Christlike unity, compassion, and humility, serving others with kindness and mercy in everyday relationships and all creation.

If you could hold the heartbeat of the early church in your hands, you might feel something steady and strong: a rhythm of humility, a pulse of compassion, and a gentle strength that held people together when everything around them seemed to be coming apart. That same heartbeat is available to us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Topics: Compassion

A Study On Angels. Demons And Satan Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2022

This is an extensive study on Angels. This study can be used as the ground work for several sermons. There is more material here than can be delivered in one sermon.

A Study on Angels I. Introduction A. Why Study the Nature and Activities of Angels and Demons? 1. Holy Angels (Unfallen) a. It builds our hope that God is for us. (Matt. 4:11; Luke 22:43; Acts 5:19-20) Matthew 4:11 Then the devil *left Him; and behold, angels came and began to minister to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1, Psalm 103:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Returns! - Mark 13:24-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 22, 2024

Who are the powers of the heavens? And why are they singled out as those who will be shaken at the Second Coming?

Mark 13:24 "But in those days, following that tribulation, " 'the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.' 26 "At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-27, Matthew 24:26-31, Luke 21:25-28

A Father's Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 18, 2021

A Father’s heart has the power to bring renewal to those who need to be refreshed from the trials of life and pressures of life. A Father’s heart can also bring trauma, pain and loss to people.

A Father’s Heart Opening Illustration: Skit Guys – Things Dad’s Don’t say! 2 parts Happy Father’s Day! Introduction: Today is Father’s Day – a day to recognize and honor our Father’s – this means our spiritual fathers, adopted fathers, step fathers, father figures and of course our ...read more

Scripture: John 8:54-56, John 10:25-30, John 15:20-25, John 17:1-5, John 17:20-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free From Favoritism Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 14, 2006

2nd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 2 FREE OF FAVORITISM JAMES 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: Shrek 2 - Start: Ch.4-0:12:34 End:0:14:58 = 2:24 What is it that causes prejudice? Why do people show favoritism - treating some better than others? Maybe it’s fear. When others seem strange to us ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Does The Road End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Families Fail Series

Contributed by David Limiero on Jun 5, 2001

Why do families fail? Compares the stories of Absalom and the Prodigal Son.

The Perils of Parenting: When Families Fail Eph. 6:1-4; Luke 15:11-32; 2 Samuel Introduction What happens when families fail? For the last two weeks we’ve been talking about parenting in times of peril. Two weeks ago we looked at a young mother named Hannah who was able to raise her son ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Life's Challenges Iv Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2001

This sermon is a continuation of the series in the beatitudes. Being persecuted for taking a stand in our society on issues as abortion and homosexuality are presented.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part IV. NLF 6/10/2001 2 Chron 24;17-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 Text Matt 5:10-12 We have previously looked in our Bibles at Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-9. These verses have been called the Be-attitudes. Someone has said these are the attitudes that should be in us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Son Sets You Free

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

The Gospel is a message of freedom... It is a message of good news for the poor; freedom for the prisoners; sight for the blind and of release for the oppressed. And it is a message that is still needed today...because far too many are still not free

"When The Son Sets You Free" INTRODUCTION In the movie Brave Heart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was Wallace. It was a great movie - very graphic in the battle scenes but it really gave you a feel of what battles were like back in those days. Wallace was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, John 8:30-38, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path We Follow

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

It doesn’t matter where or whatever means God uses to give us His vision for our lives, only that we do what we can with what He equips us for.

Sermon Title: The Path We Follow Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:10-13 Bethel Christian Church - Eddyville Date: October 15, 2000 Scripture Introduction: I am excited as we continue on in this first epistle of Peter. In the previous section we saw how even as long-time residents we can suddenly find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-13

Denomination: *other

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Further opposition to be faced before the inheritance is gained

Study 13 Chapter 10&11 Introduction I suppose, like me, many of you have turned your hand to a little bit of decorating at some time or another. Maybe you decided it was about time that your living room was freshened up a bit and so you got your tins of paint, your emulsion for the ceiling and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parable Of The Treasures

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

The kingdom of God is like a treasure.

Introduction: A number of years ago, there was a geologist by the name of Dr. Williamson who was doing some work in the country of Tanzania. One day, he found himself driving in a deserted area, slipping and sliding along a rain-soaked road. Suddenly his four-wheel drive vehicle sank up to its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's Your Appetite?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

Expounds on what Jesus said in Matthew 5:6; "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."

HOW’S YOUR APPETITE? MATTHEW 5:6 I once read a story written by a man named Franz Koffka. The story was entitled “The Hunger Artist.” And of all the works by Koffka, this one short story seemed to sum his personal thoughts about life. This story was such an expression of him and had such an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Able

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 5, 2001

Jesus alone can meet all of our deepest needs. He far exceeds any priest or pastor who have ever sought to lead people to the Lord and He lives to intercede for His people.

He Is Able! Hebrews 7:20-28 Everyone is looking for an angle. People from all walks of life are looking for someone or some way to help them get ahead, to find the calm waters of life, and to give them an anchor for their restless souls. Who can open a door of opportunity for me? Who can provide ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Bet (And Lose!)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 22, 2001

A christian perspective on gambling

15Then he said, “Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real life is not measured by how much we own.” New Living Translation This morning’s subject is about what Charlie McDowell called the interesting moral notion that if people are inclined to waste their money, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: United Methodist