Sermons on Ambitious:

Here Is Your Mother

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today we again go back to Calvary. Again we see Jesus on the cross. And as we come near to Him, we see two groups of our four standing before the cross. 2. On the one hand we see four soldiers. The ones who had escorted Jesus to this place of crucifixion. One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Proper Perspective"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002

We need a “Proper Perspective” about what matters most in life and the Apostle Paul will instruct us today about what God expects. When we know that, when we live like that we can look back on our lives with a sense of real accomplishment!

Southern Hills Baptist Church November 3rd 2002 Philippians 2:3-4 “A proper motivation” By Pastor Mark Hensley 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

E=mc2, But W.w.j.d.?

Contributed by John Beehler on May 30, 2001

Communication with God, as well as others, is important. God’s purpose must become our purpose.

E=mc2, but W.W.J.D.? The disciples, despite the presence of the Holy Spirit, were misunderstood. They were perceived, because of their exuberant behavior, as being loaded. Sauced. Drunk. How rare it is to experience real communication. The kind of communication where every word is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Babel's Confusion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Egotistical people confuse themselves because of their self-destructive desires

Unit 5 – Changes Lesson 12 – The Tower of Babel – Genesis 11:1-11 For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that people may make selfish plans, but the Sovereign God maintains control over everything. 2. Explanation of the Aim: In our lesson the people displayed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Perspective On Ministry Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001

When Paul stopped at Miletus he gives us his perspective on his ministry.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 35 Paul’s Perspective on Ministry Acts 20: 17-38 Acts 20:17 (NKJV) “From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.” Paul stopped at Miletus on his way to Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message looks at the blessing of meditating on the Word of God.

Introduction: In 1923 at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, several of the most powerful and wealthy men in the world gathered together for a meeting. These men, if they combined their resources and assets, controlled more money than the U.S. Treasury. In the group were the following: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wide Open

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Find out how to open the door to the supernatural in this sermon on Spirit-Led Prayer!

Wide Open Opening the Door to the Supernatural 2/16/05 I. Introduction As a father and his five-year-old son were headed to McDonald’s one day, they passed a car accident. Usually when they see something terrible like that, they would say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so the father ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path Of Becoming One Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: There was a man who came to this village and he sat down with the villagers by the river and began to eat, when all of a sudden this large crocodile came out of the water and bit his arm off. The man was horrified along with the villagers. They gave him aid and then went about their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Question 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 11, 2012

Message about important questions we must ask.

The Greatest Question Theme: Have you pondered the greatest questions of man? Text: Mark 10:35-39a Introduction Think for a moment. In your most considered judgement, what one question about man towers above the rest? The health question certainly would be first for some. Is a man’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons From The Fig Tree And The Temple

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 15, 2007

In this passage of Scripture the Holy Spirit uses a cursed fig tree and the corrupt religion of the Jews to teach us very important spiritual lessons.

LESSONS FROM THE FIG TREE AND THE TEMPLE Mark 11:12-19 April 1, 2007 (Distribute handouts) Introduction The gospel writers give greater details on Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem. They record the beginning of what has traditionally been called “Passion Week.” Important events of that week were: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Revealed Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

The Mystery of The Body, the Church, is revealed to Paul and through him to us in all it’s splendor and purpose.

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 1. THE BODY REVEALED (Eph. 3:1-13) INTRODUCTION: MYSTERY. Everybody loves a mystery, don’t they? In most contexts today, to speak of a mystery is to speak of “something completely unknown and perhaps even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 9, 2011

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come...they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:1-4.

Theme: The gift of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23 Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day that Jesus Christ began His ministry through the Church with the coming of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost simply means “fiftieth” and the presence of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer And Worship Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

Jesus Christ is never too late to provide healing, comfort, cleansing, peace, answers to impossible questions,

A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Calling Of God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 21, 2007

Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to fulfill the things He has

Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Apr 22, 2008

There’s plenty of room for us so let us follow Jesus who is the way, the truth, and the life.

Introduction: This passage is near the beginning of Jesus’ farewell address to the disciples. As scholar William Barclay writes: “In a very short time life for the disciples was going to fall in. Their world was going to collapse in chaos around them. At such a time there was only one thing to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, 3 John 14:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed