Sermons on Ambitious:

Christmas, A Time To Praise God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 19, 2003

At Christmas time we need to praise God for the simplicity of His coming, the majesty of the Savior, and the grandeur of His mission.

Christmas, a Time to Praise God Luke 2:14, 15 INTRO.: The story of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the pastures of Judea began with terror for those shepherds. "They were terrified." (V. 9) It ended with the shepherds "glorifying and praising God for all the things they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Creation: Crucial Truths About God And You Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 25, 2008

The first in a series of 6 sermons that look at these foundational chapters of the Bible (Gen 1-11).

Introduction You’ve seen it in the news. Thousands of the world’s top scientists are collaborating in experiments on the Large Hadron Collider. The Collider is the world’s most powerful particle accelerator. It’s in a 17 mile long tunnel, 328 feet beneath the Swiss and French borders. The Collider ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Align Your Life: Godly Ethics For Daily Use Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2011

ligning our life with God’s wisdom means integrating godly principles into who we are; we must be alert, catch ourselves, and evaluate choices in light of these principles.

Align Your Life: Godly Ethics for Daily Use (Proverbs 18:5-9) 1. It is getting old, spending time in the basement because of tornado warnings. 2. Then there is the rain the strange change is temperatures. The weather through much of our nation has been difficult to contend with. At last count, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word Revealed Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 14, 2009

Who was the Word, and what is His significance in knowing God the Father? John starts his book by making the subject very clear.

The Word Revealed John 1:1-18 * John, the beloved disciple of our Lord, is the author of this fourth Gospel in our New Testament. * He is also the author of three letters--First, Second, and Third John--and the book of Revelation. * John wrote his Gospel and letters around A.D. 85-90, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ "King Of The Jews"

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 25, 2018

The kangaroo court and trial of Jesus

Weekend Message/Devotion November 25, 2018 John 18:33-37 Jesus Christ “King of the Jews” The Sanhedrin and Jewish leaders have now plotted to have Jesus not only arrested by the ruling Roman government but also, seek to have Him killed. “And one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, John 11:49-53, 2 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Examples Of Level 5 Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

How committed are we to being of service? In describing himself, Jesus said in Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Paul describes for us two Level 5 leaders in today’s Scripture…

I. Introduction A. How committed are we to being of service? In describing himself, Jesus said in Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” B. “It came down to one essential definition. The central dimension for Level 5 is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Preaching In The Power Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 23, 2017

There is much preaching done today in the power of the emotions, or in the power of the intellect. This is false preaching, and false religion.

Preaching with the Power of the Holy Spirit Study Text: I Corinthians 1:17 - 18 Introduction: - One of the most neglected parts of preaching is understanding the role and power of the Holy Spirit in preaching God’s word. - As teachers, we spend hours studying, outlining, doing word studies, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Real Spiritual Journey?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

One day we may explore the stars. But what are the stars, but reflections of the mind of God? Our exploration is the exploration of galaxies within the mind of God. Make no mistake, God is no god if he has limitations.

One day we may explore the stars. But what are the stars, but reflections of the mind of God? Our exploration is the exploration of galaxies within the mind of God. Make no mistake, God is no god if he has limitations. From one end of the universe to the other is nothing to God. Any distance, ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Are You Happy?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 30, 2022

If you can find the secret of peace of mind, then you will find the mind and happy heart.

All around us people are trying to be happy. Seeking things to make them happy, trying new things to make them happy. Everyone want happiness. About six years ago in Houston, Texas, an ambitious young reporter went to interview a famous oil mogul. This rich man patiently answered all of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-2, Psalm 145:5, Psalm 144:15

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Grace

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jun 10, 2025

A sermon on God's gracious intervention on the plains of Shinar (Genesis 11:1-9)

It’s been centuries — maybe longer — since the earth was flooded. The survivors, descendants of Noah, are restless. So they migrate, journeying eastward in search of something... more. Eventually, they settle on the plains of Shinar. And there — on those wide, open plains — they begin to envision ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Promises To Keep Before I Sleep

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2007

We find it difficult to keep promises because we are focused on dealing with today’s issues. We back off our commitments to God because they are hard, but we can receive help from accountability partners, and can know joy and fulfillment.

To be a saint is not to be perfect; to be a saint is to be someone who makes promises and keeps them. Sainthood is not some magic status, conferred by the church for merit or miracles; sainthood is ordinary people living in extraordinary faithfulness, making promises and keeping them. Did you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:48

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Is Proven In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2011

Until a person recognizes that he stands guilty & condemned before God & that he is a sinner who does not meet God's standard of righteousness, there is no possibility of salvation. Only repentance that causes one to be severed from sin in a daily obedien

ROMANS 2: 1-11 REPENTANCE IS PROVEN IN LIFE (The Judgment of Visible Verifiable Deeds) [Luke 18:9-14 / Matthew 16:27] Every person comes with a basic knowledge of good and evil built into them or nothing could be agreed upon in society. That's why any ethical or moral person would heartily concur ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Weapons Used Against Nehemiah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 1, 2022

We come tonight to a section in which Nehemiah finds himself once again in trouble. Trouble seem to follow him wherever he went.

He is constantly the victim of plots and schemes. Illus: Reminds me of these three fellows name Stupid, Trouble and Shut up. One Day Stupid, Trouble, and Shut Up were driving along in their car when Trouble suddenly hurled himself out of the window. Well, Stupid and Shut Up did not know what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Hope

Contributed by Chris Thron on Mar 11, 2001

Samson lost all by compromising his committment to God. Where is his hope? Where is OUR hope?

And Samson did not know that the LORD had left him. But the Philistines took him, put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza. There they bound him with chains of brass, and set him to grinding in the prison house. (Judges 16:20-21) Recall the story of Samson’s downfall. Samson was the original ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-21, Psalm 130:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Enemies Attack

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004

Have you killed the lion and bear in your life?...Are you ready to slay the Goliath that stands and challenges you?

“WHEN ENEMIES ATTACK” “The battle of David & Goliath is a pretty familiar story to some and I would like to share with you some parts of that story today. I think some of you might be able to say; “Yes I am just like David in a battle with a giant!” For those who are not familiar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23-37

Denomination: Pentecostal