Sermons on Being Yourself:

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 13, 2008

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires”

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable: John 8:48-52 Introduction: No matter how good of a communicator you are, you will come to a time in a relationship when you must learn how to politely disagree. The Bible gives us an excellent illustration of this when Jesus showed his disciples how to disagree ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Soldier, Athlete, And A Farmer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2012

A message from 2 Timothy about what God expect from us after He gifts and calls us.

Introduction Paul here is giving Timothy some instructions as a father in the ministry. He makes an analogy between three areas of life compared to being a Christian. I believe that Paul does this to help Timothy understand the using of his gift of pasturing. This can also be applied to 1) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

What Will Your Portion Be?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 18, 2015

God serves us all kinds of portions throughout life. How are you handling yours?

PORTIONS Job 31:2 For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? Ps 142:5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. Ec 9:9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Available For God To Use

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 18, 2021

The call of God requires preparation, accountability, anointing, etc. In this teaching, Dr. Vorce offers insight concerning things a person may experience when called by God. He further prepares us by addressing topics such as loneliness, the cost, flexibility, and Spiritual Fathering.

Matthew 10:37-38 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. INTRODUCTION • The Call of God will pull on you • God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38, Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 8:21-22, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Romans 10:14-15, Luke 8:1-8, Isaiah 53:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003

We live in a negative world. The Bible is full of positives. In the parable of the Prodigal Son & the Elder Brother, we see both optimism & pessimism.

“Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World” INTRODUCTION: There are many books on POSITIVE THINKING. The book “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was required reading when I was a student at Trinity College. There are all kinds of “helps” out there to help us maintain a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Being Under The Influence Ii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2008

Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

Title: Being Under the Influence II Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction “Lobbyists, according to various definitions, contact, inform, communicate, try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being An Acts 6 Servant

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Today, we are ordaining a new deacon

Years ago, when I worked in the restaurant business, there were occasions when we would take a children’s high chair and turn it upside down in order to put an infant in a carrier, in the upside down high chair. It was ingenious, so we all thought. One night, as I was taking an order from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Having Possessions And Being Possessed

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Oct 21, 2012

"Having Possessions and Being Possessed" is a message from Matthew 6:19-21. It teaches three lessons: (1) Be careful of where your treasure resides. (2) Be committed to treasure that remains. And (3) Be concerned about what your treasure reveals.

HAVING POSSESSIONS AND BEING POSSESSED Matthew 6:19-21 Matthew 6:19-21 marks a transition in THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. In the first half of this chapter, Jesus explains how righteous people practice religion. Verses 1-4 address how righteous people give. Verse 5-15 address how righteous people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010

What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Shadow Of Darkness

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 19, 2020

When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness.

When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness. People walking this leg of the journey are witnesses to the fact that “People's desires make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19, Ecclesiastes 7:17

Denomination: Other

Being Positive In A Negative World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002

When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

“Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Pathway To Being A Christian Encourager

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 6, 2007

A sermon that looks at three steps for being an encourager. 1. identity in god. 2 Overcoming discouragement 3. encouraging. Borrows heavily from David wilkinson on point 2

The Pathway to being an encourager. Encouragement. HEB 3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Strength Of Being Tender ~ Gentleness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008

Gentleness is the character that will show humility, calmness, personal care, tenderness and the Love of Christ in meeting the needs of others. It is to be more than just a personality; it is to be who we are from the work of the Spirit within us.

Opening illustration: There is a story of a corporal at Valley Forge who was directing three men as they tried to lift a log into place. It was too heavy, but the corporal commanded again and again, “All right, men, one, two, three, lift!” A man in an overcoat came by and said to the corporal, ‘Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With Being A Rebel?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 20

What’s Wrong with Being a Rebel? 2 Sam. 20 What’s wrong with being a rebel? We celebrate some rebels as heroes. George Washington and his army fought the American Revolution to rebel against the tyranny of a British king named George III. Those of us born and bred by the grace of God south of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Children You Are Being Duped

Contributed by Doris Bowers on Mar 29, 2022

Our primary task as parents is to prepare our sons and daughters to walk according to God’s plan, God’s will, and God’s purpose for their lives. Failure to raise our kids under a purpose and a plan reaps serious consequences.

Ephesians 6:10-17 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Methodist