Sermons on Denying Self:

Not Our Way, But God’s Way

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

Though the Lord had led them out of perilous situations, and taken care of all their needs, the Israelites were still hesitant to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly. While Moses kept the promise of God at the forefront the people kept themselves ahead of everything else.

For today’s meditation we will read Deuteronomy 1:21, “See, the LORD your God has set the land before you. Go up, take possession, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not fear or be dismayed.'” (ESV) These were the words of Moses to the people of Israel. When the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21

Denomination: Other

Time To Check Your Halo Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

When we have this attitude that says I'm better than you because I am right, that's when self-righteousness takes effect in our lives.

The first thing I'd like to do today as we look at this passage is I'd like to talk to you about the footnote in your Bible. I hope you have a footnote. Look at it. Do you see the footnote in this passage that we're looking at today? The footnote says this: “These verses (which is John ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"desperate For God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2022

A sermon about learning to love ourselves and others because Jesus loves us.

“Desperate for God” Luke 19:1-10 “Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see. And as the Master passed that way, He looked up in the tree. And He said, “Zacchaeus, you come down. For I’m going to your house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Fruit Of The Spirit Part 2

Contributed by Jed Smith on Feb 19, 2022

In my last message, we went over 4/9 fruits of the Spirit, in this sermon, we will go over examples of people producing the fruit of the spirit.

Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." My first one is an example of Joy. Philipians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Kinds Of Men In Every Church 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

God’s church is for everyone. But everyone does not feel welcome in every church.

Illus: There is a small country church in Columbia, South Carolina that has around twenty in attendance. If you visit that church you will discover two things immediately. (1) You had better not say anything about anyone because everyone is related. (2) If you are not a member of this family, you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"the World’s Smallest But Largest Troublemaker."

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2021

"The World’s Smallest but largest Troublemaker." James 3 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instruction (vs 1-2). (2). Explanation (vs 3-5). (3). Illustrations (vs 3-5). (4). Application (vs 6). (5). Clarification (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 30th Sunday Year A -- Love Of God And Neighbor

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2020

He was not asked for a second-place commandment.

It is the story of the courtship of Moses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the great German composer, Felix Mendelssohn. Moses Mendelssohn was a small man with a misshapen, humped back. One day he visited a merchant in Hamburg who had a lovely daughter. Though Mendelssohn admired her greatly, she ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Happiness Through - Meekness (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

There are only two men in the Bible called meek: Jesus and Moses. Neither of them was pushovers. The Greek word referred to a wild horse tamed or medicine that could tame a fever. Strength under control. Meekness is not weakness, it’s strength under control.

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 4, 2020 Matthew 5:5 Meekness OUTLINE Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Proverbs 15:1, Philippians 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

The More The Word The Less The Meaning.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

Believers are created to emulate Jesus; we are to be like him in all our ways, that is why we are being called Christians; that is, we are Christ like.

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Chatterbox - Week 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2014

A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

The Chatterbox - 2 Exodus 3:1-11 May 4, 2014 When we go to the store to buy groceries, we only buy the things we want. We don’t buy what we don’t want! And when it comes to eating, we are only going to eat what we want as well. So, when it comes to listening to others and to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Belonging

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014

You've got to say no to self and yes to Jesus to enter into all that He has for you.

In the news in September, there was a story that came out about a young man named Davion Only. Davion was a 15-year-old boy who had grown up in the foster care system all his life; he had pretty much come to that place of resolve, "I'm ready to be adopted no matter what, and I've got to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Deceiver

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 7, 2014

We are deceived by people, spirits, and Satan. But that is not where the greatest deception comes from.

I went to Wal-Mart this week to but some groceries. As I was getting out of my car and elderly lady approached me. Some of you may know I have magnets on my car door advertising our church. She asked me if I was the pastor. I told her I was. We were both heading into the store so we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Forgiveness- Forgiving Yourself Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on May 9, 2014

A sermon about forgiving oneself.

Amnesty part 3--Pastor Rob Ketterling ANDREA: My uncle was full of life and just so much joy. He loved to find the simple things in life and to just enjoy the present. And I so admired that about him. And I knew he cared immensely for me. And so when he took his life, I was shocked. We showed up at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dinner Is Served

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 4, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES MODERATION.

DINNER IS SERVED OBSERVATION: SINCE EDEN, MAN HAS WANTED THE LAST OUNCE OUT OF LIFE, AS THOUGH BEYOND GOD’S “ENOUGH” LAY ECSTASY, NOT NAUSEA (KIDNER). THIS STUDY ADDRESSES MODERATION. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 25:16 (NKJV) HAVE YOU FOUND HONEY? EAT ONLY AS MUCH AS YOU NEED, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:16

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Your Confidence

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

Unless our confidence is in God it's in the wrong place.

WHERE’S YOUR CONFIDENCE? 1) Why do we lack confidence? • We listen to the devil. You know how he is. Whispering away to get us to doubt. He’s been doing it from the beginning with Eve. Whispering to her, getting her to question God. Unfortunately it worked. He does the same with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ