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Humility

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

Jesus shows us that humility comes from strength rather than weakness, from confidence, not insecurity.

Matthew 18: 1-4; “1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph; A Portrait Of The Messiah

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject.

Joseph: A Portrait Of The Messiah; Genesis 37 The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject. In the O.T. we scores of prophecies foretelling the fact, manner, circumstances, and even the miraculous nature of His birth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

Standing Up Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Allen Kemp on Feb 4, 2007

How believers can resist pressure from the outside and from within to compromise our theology and morals.

Intro-comparing the Ephesus church, orthodox but with out love, vs. Pergamum and Thyatira, compromise and tolerance. How do we feel when we Jesus described as “He who has the sharp, double-edged sword”? It’s a nice feeling if we know that Jesus is fighting for us against our enemies. And that he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is My Gospel

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

"Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my Gospel."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:8 ILL. In 1789 the Congress of the United States of America called upon Pres. George Washington to proclaim a national day of prayer & thanksgiving. And he did! And such Presidential ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8, 2 Timothy 2:2-9, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accountable

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 7, 2001

Through accountability we can know the difference between sowing from the flesh and sowing from the Spirit.

GOOD WORKS DO NOT SAVE US. RATHER, GOOD WORKS COME AS A RESULT OF BEING SAVED. GOOD WORKS ARE THE FRUIT BORN OUT OF A LIFE THAT IS PLANTED FIRMLY IN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. IN OTHER WORDS, WHAT WE DO IN THE NAME OF CHRIST MUST BE DONE ALONG WITH CHRIST. WITHOUT CHRIST WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hannah: An Example Of Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Communicating principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. What can we learn from Hannah?

HANNAH: AN EXAMPLE OF PRAYER AND FASTING (I Samuel 1:1-11) By Jerry Falwell Today I want to communicate principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. The Bible says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man (woman) availeth much” (James 5:16). Hannah prayed, and God gave her a son. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Not My Donkey You Don't!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

Learning from the Triumphant Entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem by learning from the donkey he rode on.

****This message was inspired by the following contributors to SermonCentral.com---Kieth Linkous, Thomas Monroe, and Guy Caley, Thanks to you and the Holy Spirit, I too was able to write a ?Donkey Sermon!?**** NOT MY DONKEY YOU DON?T!!!--- Luke 19:29-35 JOKE--- Fred and his brother walk into a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Obedience

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 4, 2007

God, the Father, desired strict obedience from Jesus and He desires the same from his children.

Text: “So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him” (Luke 2:45). Story: “When Orders Conflict” A young man about to enter the regular army was talking with an old soldier. The old soldier had been giving him some strong advice on the subject of obeying orders. “But ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Take This Job And Love It Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 15, 2008

56th in a series from Ephesians. Job satisfaction comes from taking Jesus to work with me.

In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It”. The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that song really struck a nerve with people, becoming his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Roaring Like A Loin

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2012

Verse upon verse study from the book of Revelation. Three saved and one delivered from addictions.

Roaring Like A Loin Revelation 11:1-19NKJ  Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Salt

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 25, 2009

A sermon about salt from Matthew 5:13. Main points come from Victor Knowles

Evening Service for 5/24/2009 (Mat 5:13 NIV) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. Introduction: An old Greek tale tells of a king with three daughters. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking The Truth In Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:15 (Some material adapted from Bible.org from Richard Strauss)

Sermon for 9/20/2009 Ephesians 4:15- Speaking the Truth in Love Introduction: Jacqueline Bay- My son Zachary, 4, came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out and threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shock And Awe Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 19, 2008

Lessons we can learn from the early church and from the incident of Ananias and Sapphira’s deception.

INTRO>When the Iraq conflict began 5 years ago, a term got tossed around alot: “Shock and Awe.” --Technically, it’s known as rapid dominance, a military doctrine based on the use of overwhelming power, dominant maneuvers, and spectacular displays of force, designed to paralyze an adversary’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Vanity Of Self-Indulgence

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2010

In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from self-indulgence.

Scripture It is good to be with you this morning. I have been out of this pulpit for about a month, and I am eager to direct our attention to God and his Word. The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) once said, “Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come.” Aristotle ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everyone Will Die For His Own Sins

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 16, 2016

To show that JESUS is the Deliverer from death and by His own Sacrifice He saved us from hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Will you die for your own sin? No not me, JESUS died for me to save me from my sins. Galatians 3:13 (Amplified Bible) Christ purchased our freedom [redeeming us] from the curse (doom) of the Law [and its condemnation] by [Himself] becoming a curse for us, for it is written [in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:30

Denomination: Pentecostal