Sermons on Lack Of Maturity:

Unity In Diversity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

The largest room in the world is the room for improvement. This is where we are all at. That is why Paul warns us not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought. You can only be a growing Christian if you are aware of the fact that you have a long way to go.

Back in the 1600's William Lantan was the captain of a ship headed for Barbados. A thousand miles off the coast his vessel sprang a leak, and he had the crew take refuge in their longboat. They had a plentiful supply of bread, but little water. After 18 days of drifting they were down to a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Dressing To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 21, 2021

A look at the virtues of salvation every Born-Again Christian must intentionally grow in.

At the moment of salvation, every Born-Again Christian put on "Christ," the "breastplate of faith and love,” and the “helmet of salvation" (1 Thess 5:8-9 ESV; Rom 13:145; Gal 3:27). We are implored to daily "put on": - The Armor of light (Rom 13:12) – To honor Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15, 1 Peter 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Circle Component #1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 2 - Circle Component 1 I. Introduction They are present in every generation since it was invented. Whether it was in black and white or in color they are the mainstay of our airwaves. Leave it to Beaver. Andy Griffith. MASH. The Brady Bunch. The Partridge Family. Good Times. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Send Me Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 25, 2021

Are you have enough faith to write God a blank cheque that says I am available anytime, anywhere, no matter what the cost of time, money or anything else to serve You, my God? To find out more on how to attain such a submissive attitude read on.

Dangerous Prayers – Send Me O Lord! Isaiah 6:8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 So far, we have explored two of Groeschel’s dangerous prayers. The first dangerous prayer was taken from Psalms 139 in which David threw off the bubble of spiritual safety and boldly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. A question people around the world are asking right at this moment.

“Why do bad things happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. A question people around the world are asking right at this moment. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering The Lessons From James Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2021

In this concluding sermon from the series on James, we summarize the main lessons from James that we want to be sure to remember and to put into practice.

Introduction: A. Today as we conclude our sermon series on the letter of James, I want us to do a unique review of the book. 1. First, we will look at an 8 minute video summary created by a nonprofit called BibleProject, and then I will share a list of the lessons from James that I hope we will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 2, 2022

Anger is dangerous is because it can hinder the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22 -23) if it is left unchecked. Paul warns us not to let the sun go down our anger in Ephesians 4:26.

ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 “A small girl was showing a friend the bathroom scale: "I don't know what it is . . . but my mom and dad use it every day. All I know is, when you stand on it, it makes you really mad!".” (Steve May. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

May God’s Face Shine On You

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 24, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 67 and suggest that blessings are given not for the express purpose of making the recipients life easier but are meant to be a profound witness to the world of God’s grace and mercy.

May God’s Face Shine on You Psalms 67 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since we heard those terrible words of the curse, “by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (Genesis 3:19), people have strived to mitigate the pain of living in a fallen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Growing Weary Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

WE must realize the freedom we have in Christ and walk close with Jesus

Life Choice Series Not growing weary Galatians 6:1-10 Good morning church, we are glad that you are joining us and we pray the Lord speaks to you in a powerful way as we gather to hear his word. Prayer- We have been in a series called Life Choices- We’ve looked at the most important choice and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Unusual Miracles Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 22, 2024

Jesus has called us to, as we are going, make disciples for him and teach them to follow our mighty savior.

THE WAY OF GOD Text: Acts 18:24-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little girl called out, "Mommy, you know that vase in the China cabinet, the one that’s been handed down from generation to generation?" Yes, dear, I know which one you mean, what about it? "Well, Mommy, I’m sorry, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Difficulties Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2024

Second in series on James dealing with Christian Living

James 1 Dealing with Difficulties - Read James 1:1-18 I. INTRODUCTION James is not a theologically deep book. It is a book written by a pastor, with a pastor’s heart, to struggling and suffering Christians. It is a very practical book written to tell folks how to do and live this thing we call ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Girded Saints

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026

Girding precedes armor; readiness begins with being held together so faithfulness can endure pressure without collapse.

There is a kind of readiness that feels loud. It announces itself. It comes with urgency, energy, momentum. People speak faster. Plans multiply. Language sharpens. For a long time, many of us assumed that kind of readiness was faithfulness. If someone was energized, they must be ready. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7, 1 Peter 1:13, Ephesians 6:14, 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Know When To F.o.l.d. 'em Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jun 19, 2007

The great theologian Kenny Rogers said, "you gotta know when to fold ’em and you gotta know when to fold ’em. We are called to fold ’em. We are called to deny ourselves and take up our cross. This process is called discipleship. In discipleship we see

Know When to Fold ‘Em Introduction: A little boy constantly fell out of bed. No matter what his parents did, the boy couldn’t sleep without rolling out of bed. An uncle came to visit and in the middle of the night the usual thump and cry was heard. In the morning the uncle teased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Yay, My Life Stinks!" Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 3 of our Fracture Series looks at how God uses trials to build our faith.

Fracture Part 3- Yay, My Life Stinks! Pastor Ryan Akers Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Faith and knowledge go together, for you have to have some basis for faith. Faith is trust in somebody or something, and you have to have knowledge of persons or truth in order to trust them.

Over the years I have read the mail of many people. It is because it is because I buy a lot of old books and people leave letters and postcards in these old books. Seldom have I found anything worth reading, but the fact is, much of the best reading in history is found in reading other ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16