Sermons on Denying Self:

Impossible Love Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 35 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message is the second of 6 messages exploring the nature and practice of God's love.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Impossible Love” Part Two Introduction Our current stop in our exploration of Paul’s letter to the believers meeting in Corinth written a couple thousand years ago deals with love. 1 Corinthians 13 has been dubbed the “love” chapter. Here ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In Christ, I Am...made New Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

In Christ, we have new passions, a new attitude, and a new source of righteousness. Includes specific actions to live in new ways.

IN CHRIST, I AM…MADE NEW—Ephesians 4:17-5:2 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) When our son Andy went off to college, he decided to become Andrew—again. If we called his roommate to ask where Andy was, his roommate did not recognize the name. Andrew’s name change was symbolic of a new start ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 2 of a 4-part sermon.

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-II—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

Partaking Of The Cup

Contributed by David Swensen on Feb 18, 2002

In our hurting, sinful world there is a great need for believers to sacrificially put themselves out in service to the Lord. Learn more by reading todays message.

After having given their lives to Christ, Robert and Dorothy Hoppe wanted to serve Him. When they finished their studies at the Wycliffe Institute of Linguistics they felt called to serve the Malayo people in Columbia, South America where they would translate the Word of God into their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 17, 2008

Exposition of 1 Cor 11:23-34 regarding the Supper

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, Title: Why the Lord’s Supper? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/20/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington—a memorial B. Background to passage: Paul had warned the Corinthians about divisions in the beginning of the letter, but moved on to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Living 1: Integrity Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This is the first in a series of two sermons about how to implement Psalm 51: "Create in me a clean heart O God, and renew a right spirit within me." This sermon focuses on the importance of veracity.

If you brought your Bible please open them to 2 Timothy Chapter 3. Today we’re going to go completely through that chapter, and today we’re beginning a new topic...Clean Living. It’s inspired a little bit by David’s words in Psalm 51....Create in me a Clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Next Step -Life After The Decision Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

We have too many decisions in the church but few disciples.

Decision or Disciple The Next Step Life after the Decision The Word of God refers to your conversion as a new birth.(John 3:3) When you prayed the sinners prayer and asked God to forgive you and come into your life you were born again. It is a spiritual birth, and like your physical birth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Supreme Fact

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 5, 2021

Jesus' resurrection is the supreme fact in history and the supreme fact for every believer.

INTRODUCTION I’d like to start by telling you a bit about the time in my life after I became a Christian. I became a Christian when I was about ten. For a few years life went on much as before. Then I went on to secondary school. It was a private boarding school. When I started it was an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

James And John: "We Deserve The Best!" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 6, 2017

Pride, Humility, Service, Unity

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - James and John: “We Deserve the Best!” Mark 10:35-45 (p. 707) September 10, 2017 Introduction: Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a person isn’t how many servants they have but how many people they serve.” But man! That doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Less

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 8, 2024

The goal of service is not to seek numbers or results but to build one another up in faith for His glory, not our own. Let us seek first the kingdom of God and let our good deeds point to the Father, He may become greater, and I become less (John 3:30) for His honor and glory, amen.

Becoming Less John 3:30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does effective ministry look like in this modern age? It is increasingly difficult to seek first the kingdom of God when the culture around us prioritizes the worship of self. Even as new creations in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying Your Own Cross Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 17, 2018

We are called to do more than to come to church, we are called to be sold out to Jesus and His kingdom!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Well, you are back, last week was a difficult message to absorb, I hope last week’s message was enlightening and challenging for each of us. It was for me. • As we continue with our series, DISCOVERING DISCIPLESHIP, each week will be a challenge for each of us to go deeper ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Not Now, When? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon encourages us to recognize our current spiritual season, take our faith seriously, and understand the urgency of living fully in God's presence.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in the presence of God, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Every moment we share in this sacred space is a gift from God. In the wise words of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Topics: Funeral Service, Time

The New Passover Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 15, 2025

The Twelve along with Jesus joined them in an upper room to celebrate the final Passover and inaugurate the first Communion. Depicted in Mark 14:17-26, in two ways we see that the New Passover began with 1) The Final Passover (Mark 14:17–21) and concludes with 2) The First Communion (Mark 14:22–26)

Mark 14:17–26. 17And when it was evening, he came with the twelve. 18And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.” 19They began to be sorrowful and to say to him one after another, “Is it I?” 20He said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-26

Denomination: Other

Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 3, 2019

Paul talks about two themes as Like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness in Philippians 2 to describe the humility of Christ or the mind of Christ. Paul demands affection beyond apprehension.

Theme: “Mind of Christ” Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: This chapter has two themes as Like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness. Paul demands affection beyond apprehension. This passage has the eschatological Hymnal. Kummel says this is the “Kerygma of Christ”. Bruce says this passage is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Undignified Dancing Mk 2 Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 20, 2025

David, no longer in fear of the Ark of the Covenant, dances into his city and gets a telling off from his wife, you can't make this stuff up. What happens next and what does it mean for us as we celebrate our relationship with God. The reworking of an earlier sermon of mine.

Undignified Dancing MK 2 Over the past two weeks I’ve talked about living victoriously in Christ. For as children of God we can. Today I’m looking into ceebrating living lives of rejoicing in our understanding of God. Read 2 Samuel 6:6-23as the main passage for the message. Now within this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:6-23, 1 Samuel 18:7, 1 Samuel 18:28-29, 1 Samuel 25:44, 2 Samuel 3:14-22, Ecclesiastes 3:4, 1 Samuel 18:20, Hebrews 9:4, 1 Chronicles 6:29, 1 Corinthians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army