Sermons on Doing Without:

U Do Not Know Me, But Know The Spirit In Me

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 11, 2012

Jesus said know those who labor among you. Know no man after the flesh but by the spirit.

Be strong in the word of God in you by having a carryout attitude. When it is time to rebuke the devil, you should always say “The Lord rebuke you Satan,” because it might be an undercover Elder in the Lord. The Holy Ghost, which works in mysterious ways, is a teacher in his people. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sower: The Parable Has To Do With Different Sorts Of Reception

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2017

Saint John Paul II remarked that there are great psychological insights in the comparisons of the soils.

15A Sower Scripturally, the parable has to do with different sorts of reception. The seed stands for the word sown. My mom has a t-shirt that gets her out of a lot commitments, the shirt says: “Sorry I Can't My Plants Need Me” Saint John Paul II remarked that there are great psychological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

What Do Your Eyes See Or Glance At? Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020

Many homes have been destroyed by lack of restraint in sharing information about what they see publicly. There are things meant only for private consumption. You do not expose your secrets to a third party but keep it within your hearts.

Let me start by telling you an interesting and funny piece about some pastors titled, “PASTORS’ PERSONAL PROBLEMS (PPP)” A renowned pastor in diaspora held a crusade and invited two other top preachers from two different countries. After the crusade, the three pastors shared their experiences ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do I Want More Than Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 24, 2022

This is a passage that clearly indicates what Pilate prized more than anything else. What can we learn from him?

- Paint a picture of all the conflicting priorities we try to hold onto simultaneously: money, family, relationships, morality, power, religion, etc. THE BIG QUESTION FOR THIS MORNING: What’s the last thing in your hands? - When we think of all those things, there are situations where we have to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Seek To Honor God In All We Do Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 31, 2009

Based on the HBC 4th Core belief.

We Seek To Honor God in All We Do Matthew 6:24-33 * We are in the fourth week of our five week series on the HBC Core Beliefs. Have you noticed that every belief builds on the foundation of the prior belief. If the first one (The Bible is our guide book) does not become personalized, then you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Chance Do Sheep Have Among Wolves?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2009

Do you know Jesus Christ as your shepherd?

Intro. In our text we see 1. The Sender - Jesus is the source and fountain of the Gospel! “I send” Jesus is about to send them out to do His work. He tells them to pray, for the harvest is great - no sooner did He tell them to pray, but that He announced that they were the very answer to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Joy And How Do I Find It?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 11, 2013

Joy is a Spirit gift; a power that provides supernatural ability to not only endure but to experience hope; to know in your soul the reality of heaven.

I’ve had some happy days in my life. I was very happy when the Denver Broncos won Superbowls in 1997 and 1998. I was happy they day I married Kristi, and of course when my kids were born I was happy. Last Friday night when Jared came home from the hospital from his last chemo treatment, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013

Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Want What God Offers You?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 28, 2025

Heaven is for those who love God, not merely His blessings. Salvation transforms our desires so we treasure His presence and holiness eternally.

INTRODUCTION Many people say they want heaven. They want peace. They want joy. They want freedom from sickness and sorrow. They want to see loved ones again. They want the pain of life to finally stop. And I believe them. Nobody wants grief. Nobody wants loss. Nobody wants broken relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15, Revelation 21:23, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 5:8, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do You Have The Courage To Go A Different Way?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Anyone who comes in contact with Christ must have the courage to act when necessary. Courage is the ability to do something that frightens others. “You can choose courage or you can choose comfort but you cannot choose both.”

DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO A DIFFERENT WAY? 1. Matthew 2:2-12: 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2-12, Proverbs 28:1

Denomination: Charismatic

How Do I Overcome The Anger From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jul 21, 2004

How do I overcome anger from suffering? 1.Accept anger as a normal emotion 2.Beware of anger from an incomplete perspective 3.Confess my anger to prevent sin 4.Put your arms around Jesus

Title: How Do I Overcome Anger from Suffering? Text: Job 6.1-9.35 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering (Job) Raymond Maurer, New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com. E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). If you’re a Lakers fan I’m sure ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Really Don't Want To Do That!

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 10, 2012

How do we respond when God asks us to do something we would really rather not? Do we have the Faith to trust God will see us through it all? From Mark 1:40-45

Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy 40 A man with leprosy[h] came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Jesus was indignant.[i] He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Methodist

What Must I Do To Achieve Eternal Life?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 19, 2010

Looking at the question that generated the story of the Good Samaritan

This story that Jesus told has so ingrained itself into our psyche that there is even an organisation that has taken the name. The Samaritans are there to help, to provide a listening ear for the most desperate people who have nowhere else to turn. That's the power of simple stories with a clear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Dwjd: Doing What Jesus Did Part 1 Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

This two part sermon focuses on seven characteristics of Christ that need to be revealed in the lives of His followers and His Church.

Introduction: Most of us have seen the bracelets, and other items that have four letters: WWJD—What Would Jesus Do? Many of us have probably have some of those items today. This saying has become a guiding principle for many Christians. The WWJD movement started in 1989 when the youth group at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Least I Can Do And Still Be Saved?

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Oct 24, 2008

Based on the Lawyer who asked what he had to do to inherit eternal life. The lawyer attempted to define the least he had to do.

WHAT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO AND STILL BE SAVED? Luke 10:25-37 (Focus Verses: 10:25, 29) I. THE ONE ASKING THE QUESTION 1. An expert in the Mosaic law 2. By the NT period the OT law had been codified into legalistic interpretations of the law 3. The Scribes had developed detailed interpretations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist