Sermons on Not Enough:

Love Enough To Hate

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 31, 2022

Jesus calls us to hate those we are supposed to love. How? Why? Find out.

9.4.22 Luke 14:25–35 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not carry his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Enough For Heaven?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I’ve entitled our message this morning “Good Enough for Heaven?” with a question mark. Is anyone really good enough to go to heaven? An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and that heaven and hell exist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

No Mountain High Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 26, 2024

Jesus says, “I offer fulfillment. I will give you such a lasting, inner joy that you will willingly take persecution for being associated with my name.” This is eternal fulfillment that is rugged enough to handle anything thrown at it.

Memorial Day Of all the rich blessings we have from being Americans, the choicest of them is freedom of religion. I am grateful that no religion is established in America as the preferred and every citizen’s right to practice their religion is allowed. Because evil is so evil, we need men and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Baptist

Is Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Wayne Du Toit on Dec 4, 2015

When is being good not good enough? How would you define being Good? (Not being as bad as the person next to you?)

Listen: http://www.wayneamydutoit.com/Wayne/is-good-good-enough/ {Desire – to change, motivating factors / consequences / benefits} I have heard people say that that are “good” people. That if there is a God and He is a God of love that He would not throw them into hell, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Good Enough

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 12, 2018

We are all sinners! Our salvation is a gift and cannot be earned or deserved. Freedom from the bondage of sin!

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 14, 2018 Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 Are You Good Enough? Right from the get go, let me answer that title question. The answer is a resounding NO! Will we ever be good enough? No! The most basic truth that we must accept about ourselves is that we are all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Almost Is Not Close Enough

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Almost in is still out

Almost is not close enough (Mark 10:17-23) Story It started out with a low rumbling; then there was the sound of the violent explosion. It seemed like the whole world was rocking and reeling under the blow of Mother Nature. The sky was filled with smoke as dark as a midnight; the ashes from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Care Enough To Correct Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Motivating our sons and daughters to pursue a path of godliness isn’t always easy. It takes courage to stay the course and to stand our ground without losing heart. As Gods agents of change, parents must have love and the power of the Holy Spirit within in order to be successful. Seven ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Yvi Martin on Jan 20, 2022

A sermon on the Feeding of the 5000+ in Matthew

This week, more than any other week in America, is a week of food! All across the land, home cooks have already begun the preparation of a menu, the procurement of ingredients, the planning of where and how all foods shall be consumed on the ONE day we collectively set apart for gratitude…which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Caring Enough To Contend Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 9, 2021

Caring Enough to Contend Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 10, 2021

Caring Enough to Contend Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 10, 2021 Intro My added welcome... to each of you here and connecting online. I’m so glad that your joining in this time of growing together. And today we are continuing our Fall focus on building better relationships. As ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Looking Good Is Not Enough”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 26, 2021

Jesus challenged the Pharisees..... religion is useless and worthless, ineffective when it substitutes a human plan of salvation for God's plan of redemption; when it rests upon man's works. (Illus. Pharisee robes and rules.) (Illus. what people do to look better)

In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XIV August 29, 2021 Text: Mark 7:1-14 “Looking Good Is Not Enough” Recently “People” magazine selected the 50 most beautiful people in the world, I wasn't on the list. It was quite a blow. Years ago Cindy Crawford was a heartthrob for many men and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-14, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Start Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

One of the basic truths we learned from the account of the fall is that it is not a good start, but a good ending, that is most important.

A young boy came home from his first day of school and confessed to his father that he told a lie. The father asked why he did it and the boy said, "Well, dad, when they asked me where I was born it seemed so sissy to say The Woman's Hospital, so I said the Yankee Stadium." So often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Are We Humble Enough?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019

How often do we assume a more exalted position than is warranted?

One time when Jesus went for a Sabbath meal with one of the top leaders of the Pharisees, all the guests had their eyes on him, watching his every move. He went on to tell a story to the guests around the table. Noticing how each had tried to elbow into the place of honor, he said, “When someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Are You Good Enough?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 19, 2025

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I have entitled our message this morning “Are You Good Enough?” And the question for us to consider today is this: “Is anyone good enough to go to heaven?” An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Born Once Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 8, 2024

Challenges hearers to consider the implications of being born again.

“BORN ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH” John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 1 John 3:9 FBCF – 1/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Funny bumper stickers: - “The closer you get the slower I drive.” - “Do you follow Jesus this close?” - “Free airbag test for tailgaters” - How many of you resonate w/ these??? Some are sad: - “God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23-25, 1 John 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Good Enough Lord ?

Contributed by Travis Leib on May 15, 2018

The urgency to do whatsoever God tells us, and to do it with all diligence.

John, chapter 2, gives us the account of the beginning of the miracles of Jesus. But within this miracle gives us a glimpse of how God works if we will obey. There is much debate and discussion on the conversation between Jesus and Mary. I dont want to take the time to try to give my veiwpoint ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-7

Denomination: Holiness