Sermons on competition:

Grace Is Not Earned

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2010

Popular culture says that good things come to those who deserve it. Jesus makes it clear that His grace works in the lives of those who don’t deserve it.

On the 10th of March in 2003 the then Australian Prime minister, John Howard, was visiting the New Zealand parliament in Auckland. The issue being discussed was the region’s response to the actions of Saddam Hussein. Outside parliament around 600 anti-war protesters whistled, thumped drums and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Is The Loneliest Number Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

Part two of a series on Church unity.

One: the Loneliest Number Ephesians 4:4-6 February 10, 2013 I’m not sure how many of you remember a group named Three Dog Night. This is what they looked like and what they wore when they were popular. They were popular way back in the late 60's, early 70's. Just so you know how old they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, I Come Quickly! Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2013

Based on Rev 22:12-end and John 17:20-26. The invitation at the end of Revelation is made to the Great Feast, and we as a church should set aside pride and in unity reach the lost with the Gospel of Christ.

Behold, I come quickly. I was told a story long ago about a preacher preaching on the second lesson this morning from Revelation 22, and Christ’s words “Behold, I Come quickly.” A new preacher, fresh out of seminary, was so nervous about delivering his first sermon that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21, John 17:20-26

Denomination: Anglican

High Rollers Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 20, 2008

A look at the classic Paschal’s Wager using Moses as the ultimate example.

Scene Setup: Will Turner is aboard The Flying Dutchman -- the ghostly vessel of Davy Jones -- on a mission to steal a key to a mysterious chest. The only problem is that he has no idea where to look. He comes upon some of the ship’s crew playing a dicing game. Roll Pirates of the Caribbean ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: *other

How To Win A Family Fight Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 4, 2008

When you fight, you can always win!

TEXT: Ephesians 4:25-27; 29-32 TITLE: How to win a family fight! SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Family arguments OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 27, 2008 PROP.: Winning a family fight means that you fight according to the rules! INTRODUCTION: Today, we close out our series ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Completing The Race! Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

No one is impressed with the guy who registers for a marathon. But no matter where a person finishes a marathon, it is impressive. Same with God. It is not impressive to start well, only to finish well.

COMPLETING THE RACE! HEBREWS 12:1-4 (1-13) Pastor Jim Bohrer November 30, 2008 With all the pomp and prestige that the Chinese government went to in order to put their best foot forward, there was one person who they honored who stood out. He is now in his seventies, but China brought him to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Faith Into Motion

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 19, 2009

This life is a race and faith will be our strength that helps us finish strong. But we have to put into practice the three vital components that will us win that race.

Putting Faith into Motion Griffith Baptist Church – 2/22/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Key verse: Hebrews 12:1 - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Endurance: How To Be Smiling In The End Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009

Endurance is a supernatural power in the life of believers.

Endurance: How to Be Smiling in the End Psalm 90:10-12 Feb. 8, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Endurance: The capability of sustaining prolonged stressful effort. 1 The Thing: (Ben Grimm) Changed on a genetic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

If you want to go up in life you must first come down.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

if you really want to be something then you must become nothing..... If you want to go up in life then you must learn to come down..... If you want more of God then there must be less of you.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 5) The Perfect Man And Separation - Wars Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Wars due to lust. War inside. War with God. Uncertain future.

HE PERFECT MAN AND SEPARATION I. WARS A. Result from lusts within 1. A man can become a slave to lusts and pleasures, and, when he does, malice and envy and hatred enter into life. 2. The basic desires are for the same things-- money, power, prestige, worldly possessions, and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Downsizing Part 2: The Plastic Bag Series

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Jul 28, 2019

In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things.

Open In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things. We discussed our chances at fulfillment when we carry around our hopes and dreams in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"Lord’s Got Talents!” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 5, 2018

There is a lesson imparted here suggestive of the “America’s Got Talent” in the Parable of the Talent hosted by the First Talent show Host- Jesus .

Introduction: This sermon outline was outstandingly been suggestive in a way by one of the most popular global TV show nowadays, “America’s Got Talent”. And there is one great Parable of a Talent Show inspired by the Lord Jesus Christ more than 2000+ years ago... as usual, He is the first Talent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Badly Do You Wish To See The Christ–the Messiah? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 16, 2021

As we read the birth of The Christ child, we notice different groups or persons desiring to find and see Jesus. Recognizing their reasons to see him, we notice their desires and why they seek him; some righteous reasons and some for personal evil reasons

HOW BADLY DO YOU WISH TO SEE THE CHRIST–THE MESSIAH? How badly do you wish to see The Christ? As we enter into the calendar period near our holiday named Christmas, often many read the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ. But, have you noticed the nature of the persons mentioned in the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praiseworthy Pride Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

A legitimate pride is a completely personal matter, and does not depend upon anyone else. It is a matter of personal satisfaction in accomplishing something that is praiseworthy.

One of the most common paradoxes of history is the paradox of succeeding through failure. Jesus failed to turn Israel from her sins, and they crucified Him, but He thereby succeeded in paying the penalty for their sin, and also for the sins of the world. By descending into the valley of failure, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4