Sermons on Being Less:

The Escape Button Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 24, 2008

We learn from the Apostle Paul that as we mature as a Christian it becomes less about us and what we get and more about the Lord and what we give for Him, including ourselves.

It’s been my experience in the 30+ years I’ve been a follower of Jesus Christ, that there are two major stages in the maturity of a Christian, and within those major stages are two parts. What Can I Get For me from the Lord (it’s about me finding blessings for my life) In me from the Lord (it’s ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Sons Of Glory Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 17, 2010

As I read and meditate on this passage of Scripture, I find myself in awe of the profound truth of Jesus’ prayer. For many Christians it is hard to comprehend, much less receive. Yet, Jesus words are truth...

John 17:20. "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21. "that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22. "And the glory which You gave Me I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True, (But Maybe Hidden) Meaning Of The Feeding Of The 5000.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 29, 2024

The true meaning of the feeding of the 5000 is rarely stated less acted on. We need to learn what this is, and how we can apply it to our lives. It takes a whole new mindset.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th July 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Church Laziness While Waiting For God

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022

What is Laziness? It is being unwilling to work or being idle. Here is where Paul admonishes the church against laziness.

There were a few people falsely teaching the Thessalonian church that being as Christ was returning soon, people should stop working, lay aside any responsibilities, quit planning for the future, and just sit back and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Miracle Of Incarnation

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 15, 2024

This is one the most important doctrines we can study. The miracle in Bethlehem was the miracle in the manger which was nothing less than the miracle of the Incarnation, God coming in human form to be that perfect sinless sacrifice.

“The Miracle of Incarnation” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTwqQm8HMOw This is more of a teaching than what I’ve done for Christmas, but it is one the most important doctrines that we can study, with the exception of the Jesus’s death and resurrection, especially as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Christianity Made Simple

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2012

The difinition of being a Christian is simple, being a Crhistian and living it out takes the discipline of Christ in your life.

Christianity made simple Romans chapter 5:1-11 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about being a Christian. By definition, it is a follower of Jesus. This message actual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

“scandalous Love” Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

3rd in series challenging people to make Christmas more about what Jesus wants and less about what we want. Some thoughts are drawn from Mike Slaughter's book

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 15, 2013 A Different Kind of Christmas sermon series “Scandalous Love” A couple of nights back Lori and I went to watch Lanee in her school’s Christmas program. Lori commented on the way how the last time we had gone ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Plan For Our Money Worries

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 24, 2006

This passage is often taken out of context by people wanting "just a little less worry." In fact, the promises here are intimated tied to Jesus’ statements on about investing in the Kingdom (vv. 19-24).

- These verses make up one of my two favorite passages in the Bible. Still, as I studied this passage this week, I saw something that I had never seen before, something that opened up a depth that I hadn’t known was there. - The key thing that I had never put together is that it is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

We Do Not Live To Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2015

It is not just about “God and me,” as some less-than-social Christians might assert. In God’s Kingdom, our behavior affects others and their behavior affects us.

We Do Not Live to Ourselves (I Timothy 6:1-5) 1. Last week I was talking to Phyllis Roussakis….was going to find a Norwegian joke. 2. A Welshman, Scot and Englishman are walking when they come across a lantern and a genie pops out and grants them one wish each. The Scot says: “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Covenant In Marriage Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Sep 17, 2024

Well, I think we treat a specific relationship with much less reverence than we do a contract, the last couple of weeks, What a covenant looks like, what is a marriage covenant.

Well good morning newlife. Man, it is good to be with you guys again today. Love that we in spring, it is getting warmer. It looks like rain is on its way. Today I want to start off and ask you how many of you ever went into a contract, like a Vodacom, or home loan, or car buying. Can you show me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, 2 Corinthians 6:14, James 1:2-4, Job 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Mark 2:2-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dormant: Buried Talents?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 16, 2019

There is a sad story looming behind the scenes, it is BURIED TALENTS! We have hidden potential and we tend to accept less than our ability... Consider God's plan is greater!

DORMANT? BURIED TALENTS? THE TURNING POINT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In Math we have several symbols, let us think about two: *GREATER THAN: > *Less than: < WE BELIEVE THERE IS A GREATER THAN AMONG US THAT CAN ENLARGE OUR POTENTIAL AND ABILITIES BEYOND THE REACH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-29, Jeremiah 29:11, Jude 1:24, Luke 18:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Entertaining Angels

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 4, 2016

Angels sometimes come in the guise of needy persons to test our compassion, greed, selfishness, and obedience to help the poor. We should be diligent to minister to those less fortunate: they might even be angels.

ENTERTAINING ANGELS Heb. 13:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: AN EMAIL FROM GOD 1. One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Double Minded Christian

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 12, 2022

A double minded Christian is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world. They live more by sight and less by faith. They are neither hot or cold, just lukewarm.

TEXT: James 1:5-8 (NLT) "If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, 1 Kings 18:21-24, Luke 16:13-15, Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Noble Task Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

1- The noble task of being an elder 2- The noble task of being a deacon 3- The noble task of being a leader’s wife

INTRO.- A noble task. What’s that? It depends on what you consider to be a noble task. I personally would not commend tending bar as being a noble task nor many other jobs in this world. Like: prostitution, dealing at a table at a gambling casino, etc. Nobility carries the idea of excellence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Wayne Du Toit on Dec 3, 2015

When is being good not good enough? How would you define being Good? (Not being as bad as the person next to you?)

Listen: http://www.wayneamydutoit.com/Wayne/is-good-good-enough/ {Desire – to change, motivating factors / consequences / benefits} I have heard people say that that are “good” people. That if there is a God and He is a God of love that He would not throw them into hell, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Pentecostal