Sermons on Sufficient:

Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006

The thorns of life are many, but the grace of God is sufficient in our weakness.

Text: “…a thorn in the flesh was given to me…” (2 Corinthians 12:7) What is a thorn? The American Heritage Dictionary says that a thorn is a modified branch in the form of a sharp, woody spine. It can cause sharp pain, irritation, or discomfort. How many of you have ever been struck by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Bragging Rights

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 3, 2009

If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace.

Title: Bragging Rights Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Introduction Our story today reminds me of an incident told in E.M. Bounds’ book “On Prayer.” The storyteller said he woke one morning to the sound of hounds on the hunt. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perfect Picture Of Grace

Contributed by James May on Jul 26, 2009

God’s wonderful grace is sufficient for all of our need.

A Perfect Picture of Grace Sunday, July 26, 2009 By Pastor Jim May 2 Samuel Chapter 9 This chapter in 2 Samuel contains one of the most outstanding stories of grace found in the Old Testament. It is the story of two people; one named Mephibosheth, the child of grace; and Ziba, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Help Comes From The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025

Psalm 121 is a strong declaration of confidence in the sufficiency and faithfulness of God.

OUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-8 Psalm 121:2 (KJV) "My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 4:16, Jeremiah 33:3, Romans 8:31, Proverbs 18:10 INTRODUCTION: Life presents challenges ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Shall Not Want PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

God is our unfailing and sufficient provider, even in times of hardship.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to be diving into one of the most comforting and beloved passages in the Bible, Psalms 23:2. "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters." This verse beautifully encapsulates a truth that we, as believers, can hold onto: God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Topics: Provider

The Benefits Of Focusing On Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

When you say: "I do not have sufficient strength, resources or wisdom to handle this problem." - Jesus says, "My grace is sufficient for you for My power is perfected in your weakness

1. When you say: "It’s impossible!" - Jesus says, "What is impossible with men is possible with God. All things are possible for him who believes." (Luke 18:27; Mark 9:23) 2. When you say: "I’m too tired" - Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Life Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#8 in series. He is our life, but we need to realize that truth.

Colossians 3:1-4 – This is the Life Today we are once again on our journey through the book of Colossians. This morning we are looking at chapter 3, verses 1-4. This passage will also serve as a foundation for one of the purposes of Centreville Baptist Church. Last week I unveiled what I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013

To prove that we have brought nothing into this world, obviously we can take nothing out of it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you owe GOD nothing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have brought nothing into this world, obviously we can take nothing out of it. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:7 (Amplified Bible) 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, and obviously we cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Gotta Have Faith In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014

This is a series through the book of Colossians. A letter of Paul to encouraging the church to take a stand on one key truth, Christ is all we need to put our faith, trust, and hope in. He is enough, there is no room for any gospel.

Background: (1:1-2) • Author: Clearly, this letter is written by Paul, while in prison (4:18), around 60-62 AD • City: The city of Colosse was an ancient city, in Asia Minor (present day Turkey), around 100 miles east of Ephesus. At one time it was the crossroads for east and west ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Content But Not Satisfied

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 21, 2013

Be Content with your salvation, this Truth… but don’t be satisfied.

Quotes: “There are two ways to get enough. One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.” ― G.K. Chesterton "Happiness consists not in having what you want, but in wanting what you have." - Nishan Panwar “He is richest who is content with the ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Much Is Enough... And Who Do You Trust For It? Part I Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 9, 2013

Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all... god's let us down but God does not!

Title: How Much Is Enough and Who Do You Trust for It? Part I Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (16:29-33 and 17:1-7) Thesis: Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all… god’s let us down but God does not! Introduction I always shudder when I hear someone suggest that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Biblical Authority? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 19, 2019

From Scripture. we will explore the necessity of conforming all our faith and practice and conduct of our lives to the authority of the Bible.

Biblical Authority: Why is the Bible the foundation for what we believe? In the Baptist Faith and Message, where our Southern Baptist beliefs are outlined, it starts not with what we believe to be true about God, what we believe about Jesus Christ, or what we believe about the Holy Spirit. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Is The Lord’s

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 13, 2021

To our cry, “How long O Lord?” comes the message of Obadiah, that God is in control and that He is working out His will and purpose through it all, or what He says through Obadiah at the very end of this letter, “The kingdom shall be the Lord's.” (Obadiah 1:21)

The Kingdom is the Lord’s Book of Obadiah Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScnGFMIzeVY As Christians we’ll have enemies, and our spiritual maturity can be measured by the kind of enemies we have. What we need to make sure of, however, is that our enemies are the same as God’s enemies, and ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:21

Denomination: Foursquare

Scripture Alone "Sola Scriptura”

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

5 Solas of the Reformation: 1. Scripture alone is our highest authority. 2. Saved by the Grace of God alone. 3. Saved through Faith alone in Christ. 4. Christ alone is our Lord, Savior and King. 5. We live for the Glory of God alone.

NOTES: October 31,1517 a 33 year-old monk in Wittenberg Germany and nailed 95 theses to the door. Over indulgences and purgatory. "Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason. . .I am bound to the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joshua 3:~ Camped At The Jordan – Tomorrow They Cross Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

Israel “lodged” camped at the swollen Jordan River because of the spring rains, they had no idea how they would pass to the other side.

SS~ #19~ Joshua 3:~ camped at the Jordan – tomorrow they cross~ 10-19-14 1  And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. ~ Israel “lodged” camped at the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist