Sermons on Without Defect:

Faith Without Works

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 18, 2007

James says, "The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse (2:26 - The Message).

Faith Without Works James 2:14-26 February 18, 2007 This message is really a continuation of last week’s, when we discussed the necessity of getting off the bench and into the game. In other words, as James said in 1:22: “Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

A Cross Without Blood Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 25, 2007

To accept the salvation of the cross, you must also accept that blood that flowed on the cross. All to often today, churches are preaching the cross, but forgetting about what God’s son had to endure on the cross for them.

85% of all Americans believe that Christ was crucified, resurrected, and living in Heaven. -Less then 1/2 of the 85% say they have a personal relationship with Jesus. Why would they believe, but not want to receive - The church of today is one reason (A Big Reason) - We have watered down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Miracles Without A Message!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Feb 25, 2006

This sermon talks about how we have gotten caught up as a church in miracles, healings, and a false move of God, and have lost the REAL message of the cross!!!

"Miracles Without A Message!" 2nd Timothy 4:1-6 Sunday, February 26, 2006 I. Introduction: -verse 4: (Theme verse) -Present Title. -The church has lost it’s message and it’s power in the world today. (Elaborate.) -We focus too much now on miracles, healings, and deliverances now and not enough on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Life Without Restraint Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 18, 2005

We have standards because Jesus has made the difference in history.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT RESTRAINT Philippians 1:27 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE HAVE STANDARDS. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Culture TS: We will consider several cultures that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Christmas

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2005

Christians are experiencing "Christmas" in a pluralistic culture. The secular culture and marketplace want to keep the profits but do not want to acknowledge the "Incarnation" which does not sell computer games. M.Luther sought to explain the mystery..."

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2005 Christmas Eve Redeemer Lutheran “Life Without Christmas” How did Christmas become so complicated? Some stores won’t allow the Salvation Army to collect donations to help them meet the minimal needs of the poor and down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Without Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 25, 2005

Christmas Eve Meditation: We can experience grace because of Jesus.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT GRACE II Corinthians 5:17 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE GRACE BECAUSE OF JESUS. ?: Who? Who can? KW: Examples TS: We will find five examples ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Beauty Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 25, 2005

Christmas Day Meditation: We are inspired by Jesus to do the beautiful.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT BEAUTY Exodus 31:1-5 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE ARE INSPIRED BY JESUS TO DO THE BEAUTIFUL. ?: What? What are we inspired to do? KW: Creative ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Without Borders Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 3

HEROES WITHOUT BORDERS (LUKE 10:25-37) A few years ago I saw a truck in front of me roaring fiercely as it was about to turn the corner onto the freeway ramp. In the driver’s seat of the humongous truck was a man in his late 20s, ramming his engine and blasting his stereo. The guy had dark glasses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Homecoming Without A Queen Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Celebrating grace means making room for others!

Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: Celebrating grace means making room! During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C.S. Lewis wandered into the room. “What’s the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

A World Without Grace

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Mar 30, 2008

• Like the city dwellers who no longer notice the polluted air, we breathe in the atmosphere of ungrace

A world without Grace John 8:1-11 Jn 8:1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Jn 8:2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. Jn 8:3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Religion Without Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2008

Many today are teaching that Christ is only one way to God. This passage reminds us that religion without Christ is worthless.

Religion Without Christ Hebrews 6:1-3 Purpose: To call religious people to trust fully in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be fully surrendered to the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: “Retro” styles are now in. Wikipedia defines “Retro” this way: “Retro is a term used to describe aspects of modern ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Without Spot Or Wrinkle Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

The idea of marriage was not first the relationship between a man and a woman, but first between God and His people.In other words, human marriage is created in the image of God’s love for us and not the other way around.

Review – children of God, bride of Christ: Loved, desired, God takes pleasure in us. Valentines day is a few days away. So it is appropriate we cover this subject this week. Marriage, how did it begin? Whose idea was it? I have a rather interesting idea for you...marriage, as one man and one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Motion Without Meaning Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 10, 2006

If What We See About The Lord Does Not Affect Our Hearts For The Lord, What We Do For The Lord Will Be Meaningless!

Introduction 1. Sometimes It Is Helpful To Be Reminded Of Things That We Should Already Know & Things That We Should Already Be Doing! - How Do You Remind Yourself? - Some Are Reminded By Writing Things Down! But This Only Works If You Remember Where You Put The Paper You Wrote The Things You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"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