Sermons on Conceited:

How To Have A Successful Partnership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

The parternship of Paul and Timothy teaches us many things about the art and science of a successful alliance

How to Have a Successful Partnership (Acts 16:1-6) Illustration:Grace Coolidge, the wife of President Calvin Coolidge, tried to surprise her husband by having his portrait painted. When it was finished, she hung it in the library of the White House. Later the same morning the President happened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Cement For The Marriage Contract

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

Love is not an emotion, it is an holy commitment that trancends emotions.

Divine Cement for the Marriage Contract I Corinthians 13:1-8 Introduction: Many poems are written about it… many songs drone on and on… psychologists spout about it… liberals misrepresent it… The subject is true love. As the last part of our special Valentine’s Day celebration, we will spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Me Relate Better To Carnal Christians?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1.

What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1. Let everyone know the advantages of being controlled by the Spirit versus the disadvantages of living according to one's fleshly desires. Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is The Right Thing To Do

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 13, 2001

The right thing to do is to be obedient and faithful to God.

It’s The Right Thing To Do James 4:11-17 How many kinds of people are there in the world? To us, there are many—we try to classify them according to nationality, race, religion, gender, and even economics. However, to God there are only two: the lost sinner and the saved sinner. The lost ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 15, 2009

The Holy Spirit has created unity in the body of Christ. It’s up to us to keep that unity!

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BAPTISM OF THE SPIRIT “I [John the Baptist] baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one [Jesus] who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Scattered To Find What Mattered

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 28, 2006

In the midst of the penalty (for avenging the violation against his sister Dinah), Levi and his descendants (the Levites) rediscover God’s purposes

INTRODUCTION A. Read Genesis 34:1-4, 11-17, 25-26 B. Read Genesis 49:5-7 I. BATTERED A. Dinah Was Battered – Her Purity Forcibly Taken From Her By Foreign Prince B. Covenant Symbol (Circumcision) Was Battered – Abused By Jacob’s Sons C. Males Of The City Were Battered – Terrible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Greatest Hindrance And The Greatest Help. Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

Shows the hinderance and helps to Spiritual Gifts.

Title: The Greatest Hindrance and the Greatest Help. Theme: To show the importance of avoiding the flesh and having love. Text: Gal 5:13-20; 1 Corinthians 13 Greatest Help-Love Greatest Hindrance -Flesh Galatians 5:13 ¶ For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-20

Denomination: Church Of God

No Comparison Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 7, 2007

Sermon #21 in Galatians series. Danger of self-deception, losing touch with reality of our sin.

08/26/07 “NO COMPARISON” GAL 6: 3-6 INTRODUCTION: EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES: WELL KNOW SELF CENTERED, ADVANTAGE TAKEN BY DECEIVERS CLOTH SO SPECIAL / BEAUTIFUL ONLY HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, MORALLY IMPECCABLE CAN SEE SIMILAR TENDENCIES BY MOST OTHERS SAID THEY COULD SEE IT, KING PARADES IN NEW ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Bitter Or Better

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 15, 2010

During this time period, David sees no evidence that God cares. Everything David does is met with stubborn opposition and expressions of hatred. Here he describes his experience with betrayal…Few experiences are more painful than betrayal.

Becoming Bitter or Better  TEXT: Psalm 109:1-5 O God, whom I praise, do not remain silent, 2 for wicked and deceitful men have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues. 3 With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause. 4 In return for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

“character Clothing”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 28, 2015

Paul suggests that we ware the following type garments compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

“Character Clothing” Colossians 3:12-17 Christmas is over, now we all sort through all the stuff we got, games, and video games electronic devices and of course we all got some sort of clothing. That is what Paul is talking about in the text. 1. Paul begins the text by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

"strength For The Weak"

Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 9, 2020

Denomination : Presbyterian.

Intro. Psalm 9:9-10 (NIV) The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you" and in Romans 5:3-5, Paul says that we can rejoice in our sufferings because we are a people of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truest Freedom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2019

We are set free - to the truest kind of liberty.

THE TRUEST FREEDOM. Galatians 5:1; Galatians 5:13-25. Paul established the contrast between bondage and freedom by the use of an allegory concerning Hagar and Sarah, and their respective sons (Galatians 4:22). When we are born into this world, we are born into bondage to the corruption of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of Humility

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 23, 2025

All to often in the business world we thrive to succeed at all costs - I want to be the best! Sometimes we do this at the expense of others and we know this is wrong. Jesus taught us what we should be like with other people and how important humility is in our daily lives.

The necessity of Humility LUKE 14:7-11 In this morning’s reading from St Luke’s gospel JESUS chooses a homely illustration to point to an eternal truth and perhaps a hard lesson for us to learn let alone practice! Those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, John 13:1-17

The Mind Of Christ: Blueprint For True Humility

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 4, 2025

In a world that demands we think of ourselves first, the Bible gives a command that changes everything: let the humble mind of Christ be your own.

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5 (KJV) "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Introduction: In the heart of one of Paul's most personal letters is a command that is as simple to understand as it is challenging to apply. This single verse serves as a powerful hinge, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2016

As the consummation of the Age nears, the infiltration of evil into the churches will become more pronounced, requiring awareness and resistance from the faithful.

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist