Sermons on Without Defect:

Strengthening Your Grip

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2018

The apostle Paul's prayer to Strengthening the believers - Ephesians chapter 3 verses 14 to 25 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Prayer for Strengthening (vs 14-16) • (2). The Result of Strengthening (vs 17) • (3). The Reason for Strengthening (vs 18-19) • (4). The Power for Strengthening (vs 20-21) SERMON BODY Ill: • Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard used to tell a parable; • It was the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Brethren

Hey, Wait A Minute

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 2: 1 – 16

Leviticus 2: 1 – 16 Hey, wait a minute 2 ‘When anyone offers a grain offering to the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour. And he shall pour oil on it, and put frankincense on it. 2 He shall bring it to Aaron’s sons, the priests, one of whom shall take from it his handful of fine flour and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heavenly Worship Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 24, 2018

message 13 from revelation discussing worship as described in chapter 4.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Heavenly Worship” Review God told Jesus (1:1) what to reveal to His bondservant concerning end time events. He communicated it by His angel to John who in turn passed it on in writing to the seven churches of Asia and ultimately to us today. Jesus provided a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Squinting Eyes In A Dark Cellar.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2018

We do not see see thing as they are --- we see things as we are! Perspective? We remember the cucumbers, leeks and onions? Is our focus so small, us four and no more? Please read this?

SQUINTING EYES IN A DARK CELLAR! WE DO NOT SEE THINGS AS THEY ARE --- WE SEE THINGS AS WE ARE! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I do this in two parts, or you have to delete parts of it…) I have a pair of binoculars. (Binoculars is to see with both eyes) to focus telescopically, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passion To Pursue Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 10 from Philippians exploring Paul's passion to pursue Jesus above all.

"Passion to Pursue Jesus” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Colossians 1:11-12, Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stand Firm Against The World Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 22 from Philippians. The message continues a discussion concerning our need to stand against the evil world system in which we live.

“Stand Firm Against the World” We in the section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where he instructs them in some specific actions or behaviors that facilitate joy no matter what. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ Exalting Christ in everything is a foundation for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sufficient Provision Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 32 from Philippians exploring Paul's testimony about how God fully provided for his personal and physical needs.

Chico Alliance Church May 7, 2017 “Sufficient Provision” Paul recorded some practical principles for maintaining the joy of the Lord no matter what, to the followers of Jesus living in the Greek city of Philippi. It seems these principles also apply to maintaining the peace and contentment of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20, 1 Corinthians 9:3-14, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9, Luke 12:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Restrictive Religion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 3, 2018

If you want to be free from a guilty conscience, don’t depend on restrictive religion, which is limited by its procedures, its place, its people, and its purifying power.

Two neighbor boys were the best of friends on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On Sunday, however, they didn’t talk to each other, because one was a Catholic and the other was a Baptist. Their parents were concerned, so they agreed to let their sons visit each other’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

One Last Road Trip

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 4, 2018

On Elijah's final day on Earth, he and Elisha go on one last road trip together… and it's a journey we can all learn from

(Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Have you ever watched the Olympics on TV? When runners are in a relay race, each runner goes all the way around the track and then hands off a stick (or baton) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11, Joshua 4:1-20, Genesis 28:17-19, Genesis 35:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:6-7, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Badge And Benefits Of A Bona Fide Beliver Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 18 from John's gospel exploring chapter 8:31-59 where Jesus identifies the characteristics of the true disciple.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Badge and benefits of a bona fide believer” Chapter 8 of John focuses on Jesus as the light of the world and the only way out of darkness. We were encouraged to revive the light, reflect the light, and reveal the light. INTRODUCTION Today we finish chapter 8 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 21 from our journey through John's gospel. The focus of this message is on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Only Door and Good Shepherd” I. FALSE SHEPHERDS Jesus describes the false shepherds by their character, actions, and motivations. Character • They are thieves and robbers 1,8 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Balance Of Justice And Mercy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 24: 1 – 23

Leviticus 24: 1 – 23 The balance of Justice and Mercy 24 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Command the children of Israel that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to make the lamps burn continually. 3 Outside the veil of the Testimony, in the tabernacle of meeting, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ten Commandments Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 13, 2018

In celebration of Mother's Day, part 2 focuses on the 5th commandment.

The Ten Commandments Part 2 Scriptures: Exo. 20:12; Phil. 4:13; 1Cor. 10:13; Eph. 4:27; 6:1-3 Today we celebrate mothers. I want to wish all mothers a happy Mother’s Day as mothers are truly a blessing from God. This week I had the opportunity to read the results of a survey that was conducted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Raging Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on May 14, 2018

The rage of the wicked has them deceived, their rage is against God Almighty, and their rage is the wrong response.

Stop Raging Psalm 2:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to look at the rage of unbelievers against God. - I’m reminded of an incident that happened back when I was in Middle School. - In gym class, we were playing flag football. - It was supposed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me, Lord! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on May 17, 2018

David was betrayed, David needed rest, and David needed God to save him.

Help Me, Lord! Psalm 3:1-8 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to see our Great God as the Helper of His troubled people. - I watched a video on YouTube of a team of firemen and EMT’s who heard a cry for help from miles away. - When they found where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist