Sermons on Short Sighted:

Short Answers To Common Questions 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2016

A questioning mind is a thinking mind, and God wants our minds to actively pursue His truth. So let’s answer three common questions of many.

Short Answers to Common Questions 1 (topical) 1. PUEBLO, Colo., April 7 (UPI) -- A serial cheese thief returned to a Colorado pizza shop to steal thousands of dollars worth of provolone cheese. Kevin Romero, a manager [said], "The first time they came in they stole about probably five or six ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Short Answers To Common Questions 3 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2016

Questions are good if we seek answers to them; sometimes objections or excuses pose as questions. Not all questions are asked sincerely. Today I will address three questions, questions usually asked sincerely.

Short Answers to Common Questions 3 1. Teachers have some funny stories. Here are a few from Reader’s Digest. After a coworker had finished his English lecture and his class had filed out, a tenth grader stayed 
behind to confront him. “I don’t appreciate being singled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Short Answers To Common Questions 4 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 2, 2016

Once again we are going to ask three questions on different subjects and seek to answer those questions from a Scriptural context.

Short Answers to Common Questions 4 1. Some problems have no solutions. One blogger writes, “Today, my roommate confided in me that she hadn't been taking showers while at school because she was afraid of being in the shower when the fire alarm goes off. She goes home once every month, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Short Answers To Common Questions 5 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2016

Answering more common questions!

Short Answers to Common Questions 5 1. Mothers are very good at using opportunities to reinforce or teach lessons. 2. A mother mouse and a baby mouse are walking along when suddenly a cat attacks them. The mother mouse shouts “BARK!” and the cat runs away. “See?” the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Short Answers To Common Questions 6 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2016

Part of learning is coming up with the questions, and part of learning is finding the best available answer, while always looking to hone our understanding. We also need to remember that no answer is better than a wrong answers.

Short Answers to Common Questions 6 1. A man has had enough. He blurts out to his wife, “I have been patient, but your mom has been living with us for seven years. Don’t you think it’s time she gets a place of her own?” “My mom?” the wife replied. “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:39-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Falling Short: Overcoming The Gap Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 10, 2014

Understanding the process of salvation. Understanding justification, sanctification, regeneration, and faith.

Title: Justification, Regeneration, Sanctification, Faith Theme: Text: Romans 3:23, 24 Romans 3:23-24 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Introduction As you can see we have a basketball ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The First Short-Term Missions Trip Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Short-term missions is mostly a modern concept, probably because technology and modern transportation makes it easy to do. Even so, it was Jesus who started the practice with his twelve disciples.

Introduction Our missions chairman has made it clear to anyone who gets in earshot of him that he thinks short-term mission trips is one great idea. He likes them because he thinks they are a great means to convert Christians into lifelong missionaries, whether they travel to another land or stay ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is Too Short Psalms 39

Contributed by Toby Powers on Oct 9, 2014

Life is limited. It is too short. Our opportunities pass quickly. Laugh, Love, Live while you can.

From the Desk Of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org LIFE IS TOO SHORT Psalms 39 Intro: This entire Psalm is about the brevity of life. The Psalmist pauses in the midst of a busy existence and begins to meditate on his life, his Lord, and the length ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Short Timer's Attitude

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 1, 2012

To help the listener see the need to set spiritual goals.

This is really an awesome time of the year isn’t it? I love the weather, being able to do yard work, ball games, and cook outs. Children all over the nation also love this time of year as the school year is coming to a close. Parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone that is around kids this time of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Other

Your Expectation Shall Not Be Cut Short.

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 28, 2022

Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! There’s hope in Jesus. Because he can do anything, “For I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there anything I cannot do?” (Jeremiah 32:27).

"He does great things, unsearchable and marvelous things without number" (Job 5:9). Do you desire a miracle? You can have it through Jesus Christ. He knows your name and your present situation and will give you the perfect solution to your problems. Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9, Proverbs 23:18, Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is Too Short To Be Little (Angry)

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon focusing on the anger of Jonah. Anger is one of the chief emotions that men have to battle.

Jonah 4:1-4 KJV But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. [2] And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Short Profile Of A Christian Abusing Husband Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 24, 2023

Abuse can occur verbally, mentally, psychologically, Financially, sexually, emotionally, spiritually, and culturally.

An abusive husband professes as a Believer is an expert in making false accusations, swearing falsely slandering, persistent arguing, harassing, backsliding, and tormenting their wife by twisting his wife's words and using them against her so that he can blame her if she confronts him. An ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:5, 1 Peter 3:7

Narrow Bed & Short Blanket

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jan 29, 2026

Isaiah describes a bed too short to stretch out on and a blanket too narrow to keep warm (Isaiah 28:20). It is God’s picture of false security—things that appear sufficient until we try to rest in them.

NARROW BED & SHORT BLANKET A warning God built right into everyday life PROLOGUE A long time ago, I accompanied my oldest son on a “Father Son” camping expedition. That night, a cold wind blew and it came in under the edges of our tent and down the neck of my sleeping bag. Needless to say, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:20, Psalm 127:2, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 91:5, Exodus 22:26-27, Ecclesiastes 5:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father’s Day Blessing (Short) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 15, 2025

FATHER'S DAY - RECEIVE THE FATHER'S BLESSINGS. BE BLESSED AND BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS.

THE FATHER’S BLESSING (Short) William Akehurst, HSWC RELATIONSHIP - A CHILD OF GOD John 1:12 NKJV But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: HOLY SPIRIT IN US Galatians 4:6 NLT And because we are HIS children, GOD has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:16, Matthew 6:9-13, Numbers 6:22-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Need To See The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 15, 2020

If I can just get to the Lord

As we recall, when Jesus was approaching Jericho, he had an encounter with a blind named Bartimeaus, a poor beggar from the lowest of the social class according to society. As I recap the four conditions that Bartimeaus had. First of all remember he was blind. Then he had his belief. He had his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist