Sermons on Ambition:

Rest And Contentment: The Trust Twins

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

A revival message on personal renewal. Revival begins when we rest in God’s sufficiency and are content with His faithful provision.

Part 1 — The Restless Heart Introduction: The Noise Beneath the Silence There are moments when the heart feels like a crowded marketplace. Voices everywhere — Do more. Be more. Get more. Prove more. Even when we’re still, the noise doesn’t stop. We live in an age that has forgotten how to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:21, Philippians 4:11, Isaiah 58:13-14, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Call To All Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 17, 2024

God’s character is that He is light. This light calls all hypocrites to take off their masks and allow the light to reveal the truth.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 1:5-2:2 “A Call To All Hypocrites” In this sermon series we will continually see how John is connecting his teaching to the main them found in 1 John 5:13 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The House That Wisdom Built Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2024

God tells us to pursue wisdom... but what kind of wisdom should I want, and how can obtain it?

When you build a house you want to be wise about the kind of contractors you hire, the kinds of materials you use, the research you do… and you’ll want to be wise in choosing the location to build the home. This last one can be extremely important… For example, a few years ago a Chicago family ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cheap Talk And Free Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Words have power. And whether that power accomplishes good or evil depends on where it comes from, and what it is intended to do.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” You’ve all heard that saying, haven’t you? We’ve probably all used it, in fact - usually when a child comes home from school upset because someone called her a bad name. We do distinguish between words and actions. That is what ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unstoppable - The Unseen War Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The fifth message in a series on the book of Acts

Unstoppable – The Unseen War 10/15/17 Acts 4:32-5:12 If you’re just joining us, we’re in a series in Acts entitled – Unstoppable. From inception, God has intended that His church would be an unstoppable force to carry His good news of God’s love and Jesus sacrifice to the nations. Yet for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Envy Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018

Envy - the sin we cannot enjoy

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 5 ENVY One author writes of a friend who was happily married, had a good job and a respectable salary, and who lived in a nice home. His kids where doing well in great schools. He enjoyed the company of a circle of good friends. Then . . . he went ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Releasing The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

In order for the anointing of God to move powerfully through a Christian’s life, and upon every life they touch, it must be released.

Before the anointing was released at the start of Jesus ministry, He was baptized. “When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.” (Luke 3:21 NIV) Baptism symbolizes death. The spices that made up the Anointing Oil ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30-31, Matthew 6:12-15, 1 Corinthians 11:27, Isaiah 58:6-12, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Acts 5:15-16, James 4:5, John 6:63, 2 Timothy 2:21, Mark 1:4, Philippians 2:6-8, Luke 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Part of a sermon series on Galatians

Introduction What is the Gospel – the good news of Jesus Christ? Even among Christians only 60% could answer the question correctly. Paul describes it in one of my favourite verses in Romans 1:16-17. “It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Anglican

The True Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of humility, obedience, and submission to God's will, using Mary's story in Luke 1 as a guiding example. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of hearts and minds. It's a pleasure, as always, to be in your company as we seek to grow in our understanding of God's word. Today, we are turning our thoughts and attentions to the first chapter of Luke, a rich and profound passage that speaks to us about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Topics: Submitting, God's Plan

Men's Ministry Events And Activities PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of a Christ-centered brotherhood that fosters mutual edification, spiritual transformation, and reflects God's love and grace.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers and to open our hearts to the life-giving Word of God. Today, we are not just in a house of worship, but in a home, a family, a brotherhood, bound by our shared ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Brotherhood

Moving With Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores our authority as followers of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of discerning divine directions, dedicating our gifts, and dreaming with God.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather to seek wisdom, find solace, and nurture our faith. We are united here, not by the walls of this sanctuary, but by the boundless love of our Lord Jesus Christ. And in this unity, we find our strength and our purpose. Today, we turn our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Discernment

Labours Are Few PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

Respond to God's call to action, serving as labourers in the plentiful spiritual harvest and guiding others towards faith.

Welcome, brothers and sisters. It warms my heart to see so many of you here, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we gather under the banner of faith, under the shared commitment to serve our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not merely as individuals, but as a community, united ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2

Topics: Labourers

My Answer Will Be Yes, Lord Yes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023

Explores the profound commitment and trust involved in saying 'Yes' to God, and how this affirmation shapes our faith and daily lives.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts, united in the love of our Lord. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Lord has something to say to us today, something that could change our lives forever - if we let it. Our theme today is a simple yet profound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Topics: Yes To God

Big Body, Narrow Gate

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

There are but two choices in life: the big gate, or the little gate. This is the call to throw off our baggage and follow Christ.

Big Body, Narrow Gate Matthew 7:13-14 Chicken Jokes Luggage Bin Problems I. Baggage In Life we carry a lot of baggage around. 2- Types A. Sin/ Immorality I Peter 1:14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, (RSV) Behave like obedient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Seek Not Great Things For Thyself

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 5, 2003

As Christians, living in this materialistically oriented society, we need to consider the word of God delivered by Jeremiah to Baruch, his scribe: "Seek Not Great Things for Thyself!"

SEEK NOT GREAT THINGS FOR THYSELF "Baruch, this is what the Lord says: ’I will destroy this nation that I built. I will uproot what I planted. Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! But don’t be discouraged. I will bring great disaster upon all these people, but I will protect ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 45:4-5, 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist