Sermons on Without Defect:

Pray Without Ceasing

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 11, 2006

We must pray in every circumstance

"Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit." 1TH 5:17-19. As we see sin abounding in the nation and world, we have all the more reason to exclaim, "Pray without ceasing," because it is only by God’s mercy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Without Works

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

We hear a lot about faith as one travels around the Christian community. Almost everyone that you talk to sees faith as part of the Christian’s life. However when you put it with works you find division and insensitiveness. So what does the Bible say

We hear a lot about faith as one travels around the Christian community. Almost everyone that you talk to sees faith as part of the Christian’s life. However when you put it with works you find division and insensitiveness. So what does the Bible say about the subject of Faith Without ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rebels Without A Chance Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

Times have changed and the names on the map have changed, but God remains the same and man’s response to Him remains the same. God’s pattern of judgment remains the same also.

1. God’s grace 2. Man’s response 3. Man’s conviction 4. God’s judgment How many times have you ever heard a sermon that you thought, “Boy, I wish so-and-so was here.” Or, “I hope so-and-so is listening.” One thing, preachers love hearing Amens. So much so, that some will fall into the trap of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Without Apology

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001

Apostolic without apologizing for what we believe!

Apostolic Without Apology Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas (Acts 4:19-20) But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. {20} For we cannot but speak the things which we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence Without A Calendar Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three ways Christians can face the future confidently without speculating about the details of Christ’s second coming.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Party Like It’s 1999" (www.dramaministry.com). With the year 2000 on the horizon, it seems that more and more people are talking about all the possible disasters that could take place. Extremist author Gary North predicts that the y2k ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving On Without Jesus

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 6, 2002

We are meant to have Jesus in our lives.

MOVING ON WITHOUT JESUS John 6:14-21 S: The Presence of Jesus Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE ARE MEANT TO HAVE JESUS IN OUR LIVES. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: In our text today, we will reveal five stages during the event of Jesus walking on the water. The _____ stage ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Without Ceasing

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 1, 2003

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Focused on pray without ceasing, or pray continually.

Pray continually; pray without ceasing Introduction: A. My name is…. B. When I was asked to go to Mount Airy Church of Christ’s Wednesday night program and give devotion, I approached it like I was not going to get the position. In the past I had been to many interviews at churches and so I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Without Borders

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

God calls us to break out of our borders of worship and church. We serve a limitless God so why not give limitless service?

In this story, God calls on us to go beyond our borders! It’d be nice if we realized that our power and purpose do not lie solely within these walls! The church building is a funny building because its contradictory! All other buildings exist to keep out the bad elements! The church building ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: *other

Christmas Without Christ

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

In America Christmas no longer includes Christ.

Christmas without Christ Luke 2:1-20 Christmas 2005 We are in a point in American History that we want to take God and religion out of all public life for fear we will offend someone. So we don’t thank God at Thanksgiving we are just to be thankful. At Christmas we want to have a happy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is There Spirituality Without Jesus? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 23, 2007

God’s mercy and love is evident in his provision of living bread from heaven.

Scripture Introduction A Christianity Today poll (February 10, 1992), found that half of all Americans believe in extrasensory perception. One of every four professing Christians believe in clairvoyance, and almost half in psychic healing. 25% believe the movement of the stars governs the affairs ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Suddenly" "Without Warning"

Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 26, 2006

To many, the coming of the Lord is a confussing subject, and we had had two thousand years to study it. Can you imagine the many quetions the early believers must have had concerning the coming of the lord. They believed that He couold come at any moment,

“Suddenly” “Without Warning” Text; Mark 13: 3-10; & 28-37 (v. 36) 1 Corinthians 15:51-52a Introduction: The year was 1963, the place, Dallas Texas. It was a hot and sunny day and thousands of people were gathered hoping to just get a glimpse ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Serving Without Fear

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

Often, we fear what we cannot see. Perhaps we are afraid to truly follow where God leads because we can’t see where we are going and are afraid. But God, in Christ has brought light into the world to illuminate our path and show us the way so that we ma

Serve Without Fear – Luke 1: 67 - 79 Intro: Old cemetery surrounded by stone wall. A large pecan tree stood very close by the wall. – 2 boys went behind the wall to pick up nuts and sort them, “One for you; one for me.” - Another boy happens by the cemetery and overhears the sorting. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Traveling Without A Map Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004

All of us are familiar with the ’where’ test. “Where should I live, work, worship, invest? Where should I send the kids to school?" (Part 1 "Passing Life’s Tests")

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 PART 1 “Traveling Without a Map” The ‘Where’ Test (Hebrews 11:8) Central thought: A real believer follows God’s leading without knowing where. Co-ordinated reading: James 1:2-3 and 12 INTRODUCTION When airlines train their pilots they first test them in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

Traveling Without A Watch Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

We can patiently wait for God’s timing without knowing when he will answer (Part 2 "Passing Life’s Tests")

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part II “Traveling Without A Watch “ The ‘When’ Test INTORDUCTION A woman was shopping with her three year old daughter. As they passed the lolly section the child asked if she could have some. "No" came mum’s reply, upon which the little girl began to cry ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

A Love Without End

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 28, 2003

Is it possible today that a person may attain a point in life where they do not sin? John tells us that while this idea is false, the Christian has no need to worry about his eternal salvation. The reason we need not worry is that God’s love is A Love W

A Love Without End 1 John 1:5–2:2 INTRODUCTION Final Verse of George Strait’s “A Love Without End, Amen”. Last night I dreamed I died and stood outside those Pearly Gates and suddenly I realized there must be some mistake. If they know half the things I’ve done they’ll never let me in; then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ