Sermons on subtraction: showing 1-15 of 880

Addition By Subtraction Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Are you a true witness for Jesus? How can you tell? What does it take to be the kind of witness God has called you to be? We’ll answer those questions as we look today at the example of John the Baptist.

The John that is in our passage this morning is not the same John that wrote this Gospel. The John that wrote this Gospel is the brother of James. Jesus called him a son of thunder. He was the one whom Jesus loved. But that’s not the John in our passage. The John in our passage is the one we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Subtraction

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2009

Encouragement to gain a new perspective on how to incorporate the use of "subtraction" in all forms of our daily lives and ministry.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD “SUBTRACTION?” DO WORDS SUCH AS “REMOVE,” OR “TAKE AWAY” COME TO MIND? IS IT SAFE TO SAY THAT WE ARE A SOCIETY THAT WOULD PROBABLY ASSOCIATE THE WORD "SUBTRACTION" WITH NEGATIVE THINGS SUCH AS "LOSING" OR HAVING "THINGS TAKEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41

Denomination: Free Methodist

Addition By Subtraction

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007

The removal of sin in our lives adds blessings

ADDITION BY SUBTRACTION Proverbs 25: 4-5 Dross is imperfection on a piece of silver. Notice on this cup, the tarnished areas on it. Notice the shiny, pure areas. Our heart is much like this piece of silver. When sin infiltrates our heart, mind, and life, we are filled with dross. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:4

Denomination: Baptist

Adding And Subtracting

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Mar 21, 2017

A sermon on John the Baptist that focuses on John's humility and acceptance of his work as the one who prepared the way for the coming of Jesus. John's life is summed up in the words "He must increase and I must decrease."

Adding and Subtracting John 3:22–30 (ESV) “He must increase, but I must decrease” The third chapter of John is best known for Nicodemus and John 3:16 But this chapter also records an incident that is very important to the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus I. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Subtractions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2018

When Ananias and Sapphira lied about their contribution and were punished by God - the church grew. Why?

OPEN: I always loved Church camp. And I especially loved the camp songs. I’m going to sing one of them today, and if you know the song – sing along: "Ananias and Sapphira got together to conspire a plot - to cheat - the church and get ahead, They knew God's power – but did not fear it, tried to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addition Through Subtraction

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 16, 2002

A Holiness message that tells how God wants to add so much to our lives, if we will give him all that we have.

Addition through Subtraction Pastor Glenn Newton 2-5-00 Text: Titus 2:11-14 “ For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Practice Makes Perfect

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 17, 2023

The Apostle Peter certainly was very comfortable speaking about practice as tending toward growth in Christian discipleship.

TITLE: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT SCRIPTURE: II PETER 1:5-10 Anyone who has ever achieved at a really high level knows that there is no substitute for practice. Sure, we've all heard stories of exceptionally gifted people who are able to master a subject or discipline on their first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

In Salvation There Is A Glorious Subtraction And Addition.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

In Salvation God takes away our sins but he also gives us his righteousness

SCRIPTURE; Romans 4:6-8 "Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin." PROPOSITION: to use ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8

Addition, Multiplication, Division & Subtraction

Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 27, 2006

“It’s all about math,” a teacher once said. Can everything be reduced in its simplest form to mathematics? Weather patterns at this time of year can be fairly predictable; hot, steamy and frequent afternoon showers. The weather forecasters use mathematics

“It’s all about math,” a teacher once said. Can everything be reduced in its simplest form to mathematics? Weather patterns at this time of year can be fairly predictable; hot, steamy and frequent afternoon showers. The weather forecasters use mathematics to predict our weather. Now we even have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, John 17:21-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Kingdom Is For Kids

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 7, 2012

A sermon about the simplicity of salvation.

“The Kingdom Is for Kids!” “Mark 10:15” Mark 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Danger Of Suplementation

Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 4, 2008

The Good News of God needs no additions or subtractions.

THE DANGER OF SUPPLEMENTATION Galatians 1:1-9 1. Supplementation – something is missing a. addition to b. amplification of c. correction of 2. Very like Paul’s 1st Letter a. Key Words – Law -32; Faith -22 & flesh -18 b. Summation - Galatians 5:1 3. No words of Congratulations or praise a. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty And The Beast Pt.4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 18, 2008

The myth we are going to look at today is "Giving Means Subtracting".

INTRO: How many of us liked math when we were growing up? I remember in college, before being called into the ministry, I was going to get a math degree. But I realized I could not make it through Calculus 3. I just could not understand it. It’s like today living in a society that teaches us one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Subtract The Supernatural From Your Life’s Equation

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Feb 10, 2014

An encouragement for those on the brink of giving up hope.

TITLE: Never Subtract The Supernatural From Your Life’s Equation! 02-10-2014 TEXT: Psalm 121 I survey my life. Nothing but problems –the cares of this world; --sickness in my family; --financial difficulties;--family problems of every stripe; --failure in almost every endeavor; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dividing Over Debatables

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 17, 2012

In this church age, when we are supposed to be adding and multiplying, we are subtracting and dividing.

Dividing Over Debatables Romans 14:1-6 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121017pm.mp3 Sad Math: In this church age, when we are supposed to be adding and multiplying, we are subtracting and dividing. Disharmony among God’s people is at epidemic levels. We may have great unity at GBC, but most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed, Broken, Given

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 9, 2002

To multiply you must first subtract, what we call brokenness God calls fixed!

Blessed Broken & Given Mark 6:40-44 Intro: Some produce fruit 30 fold, some 60, some 100. Which are you? Which do you want to be? There is a principle in the word of God that I call the multiplication by subtraction principle. Joh 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:40-44

Denomination: Pentecostal