Sermons on Without Defect:

Stephen--Full Life, Good Death

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

Stephen is an example of living and dying (1) without fear, (2) without bitterness, (3) focused on Christ, (4)immersed in scripture.

They say that two things are inevitable: death and taxes. The task of an accountant is to minimize the taxes people pay. I read somewhere that the task of a pastor is to prepare people for a good death. Of course, this statement might be overly simplistic theologically. It might be overly ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004

A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life In The Blood

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 4, 2013

You can't live without blood, nor can you live without the work of the blood of Christ in your life

Leviticus 17:11 (AV) 11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: ….. Leviticus 17:14 (AV) 14 For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Gardening Tips

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023

Is doing good things without reference to God any more acceptable than worshiping God without loving your neighbor?

How many of you are gardeners? What do you plant, vegetables, flowers, herbs? My father liked trees. He planted exotics like deodars and tapped our maple trees for syrup. My mother liked flowers and shrubs. And BOTH liked vegetable gardens. But I never got into it. I like the idea of gardening, you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, Isaiah 1:11-17, Romans 12:1-2, John 15:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If You Know Jesus You Will Know God Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 9, 2017

You can't know God without knowing Jesus and you can't know Jesus without knowing God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: IF YOU KNOW JESUS YOU WILL KNOW GOD John 8:18-19King James Version (KJV) 18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. 19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know ...read more

Scripture: John 8:18-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Cultivating A Life Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot thrive without prayer.

CULTIVATING A LIFE OF PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Mark 1:35, Daniel 6:10, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning From The Passover (Exodus 12:1-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 12, 2022

The Passover is not "our" festival. But there are things about it, that we should learn and carry over to how we "observe" the Lord's supper.

This morning, we find ourselves in Exodus 12. Here, Pharaoh is about to finally, forever be popped like a tick. Every Egyptian firstborn, from human to cow, will be killed. After this, Yahweh will give his people freedom, and lead them toward the promised land. Now, Yahweh knows that we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-28, 1 Corinthians 10:21, John 1:36, John 6:4, Philippians 3:19-20, John 6:43-59, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34  (view more)  (view less)

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 22, 2006

His coming was the plan of God, the proof of His love and the provision for our salvation.

I encourage you to watch The Nativity Story with your family or friends. Then, after the movie, you can share the good news of salvation to them. Again, God gave us an open door to share the Gospel at Hollywood ’s expense! Let me share with you the real score behind the nativity. Romans 5:6-10 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant With The House Of Israel

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 6, 2014

To show that GOD made a second covenant with Jews and Gentiles - the Israel of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD made a covenant with us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD made a second covenant with Jews and Gentiles - the Israel of GOD. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 31:33 (Amplified Bible) 31:33 But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Or Death. The Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 10, 2022

Delivered at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 8 Jan 22. Israel had the choice to put the blood on the doorposts in Egypt. The Blood meant life. We all have choices. Choose Life.

20220108 Parsha Bo – Life or Death The choice is yours Blessing Torah Portion Exodus 10:1-9 Haftarah Jeremiah 46:13-20 Brit Chadashah John 1:29-34 The fifteenth reading from the Torah is named Bo (??), which means "Come or in context can mean Go." The title comes from the first ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:7, Isaiah 53:7, 1 Peter 1:19

Denomination: *other

Christ's Obedience To God's Will Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 16, 2014

To show that CHRIST's obedience did it all for us, even abolishing the first covenant and establishing the second covenant.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST's obedience enough to save us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST's obedience did it all for us, even abolishing the first covenant and establishing the second covenant. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:9 (Amplified Bible) 10:9 He then went on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miracle Of Transformation Is Possible When Preparation Precedes The Blessing

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 1, 2021

The miracle of transformation begins when we are willing to offer Jesus obedience without reservation; service without limitation; and participation without intimidation. Jesus can take what we will do and do with it that we can’t do.

Jesus was on a mission to save the world, the greatest mission in the history of mankind. Yet, he took the time to attend a wedding and take part in the festivities. We may be tempted to think we should not take time out from our important work for social occasions. But maybe these social occasions ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

No Repentance, No Revival Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

Without repentance, revival becomes theater—faith without surrender. True awakening begins when hearts trade control for the cross of Christ.

The Rubberneck Revival We’ve all done it—slowed down to stare at someone else’s wreck. Traffic crawls, brake lights flare, and curiosity pulls at us. We glance, we speculate, we shake our heads—and then we move on. That’s the spirit of this cultural moment. The world is rubbernecking religion. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 16:24, Psalm 51:17, Hosea 6:1-3, James 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Our Passionate Lord

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016

The contrast between lamb and lion in John 2. Do not try to domesticate Christ. Jesus can be angry. Jesus is passionate. Jesus is powerful.

OUR PASSIONATE LORD John 2:13-22, 24-25; 12:37 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Mark 3:5 Rev. 6:15-17 Ps 69 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is Book 3 of “The Chronicles of Narnia”. At the end of this wonderful story, C. S. Lewis describes an encounter between the two human heroes Edmund and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Praying Mother

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 3, 2001

Where would we be without a praying mother?

A PRAYING MOTHER I SAMUEL 1:9-18 9So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD. 10And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. 11And she vowed a vow, and said, O ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist