Sermons on Dominion Over Pride:

Victory In The Jaws Of Defeat Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 25, 2025

When you feel defeated, hear God’s message of grace to you, humble yourself before Him, and hope in your ultimate victory.

At first glance, Rolf Klasson, a gray-haired Swede who hobbles around on his walker, looked like an easy target. At least that's what two would-be robbers thought as they threatened him at an ATM machine. One of the thugs waved a knife while the other thug told Klasson to turn over his wallet. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 26:1-6, Ezekiel 26:15-16, Ezekiel 27:1-27, Ezekiel 28:1-19, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 16:18, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Isaiah 14:12-15, Revelation 20:7-10, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"A Hymn To The Supremacy Of Christ In Redemption” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 15, 2017

We examine the second part of a presumed a hymn of the Early Church, glorifying Jesus as preeminent and supreme over Redemption.

“A Hymn to the Supremacy of Christ In Redemption” Colossians 1:18-20 Last week we looked at the first section of this marvelous Hymn to the Supremacy of Christ found in Colossians 1:15-20 and saw that it declares Christ as the Eternal Creator and Sustainer God, who has the highest rank or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Herods In The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The Herods of the Bible provide us with powerful lessons on the dangers of pride, selfish ambition, and rejecting God’s will. Their lives serve as stark warnings about the cost of rebellion against God and the importance of humility, integrity, and obedience in leadership.

LESSONS FROM THE HERODS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23 Supporting Texts: Luke 23:1-25, Acts 12:20-23, Revelation 19:11-21 INTRODUCTION: The Herods in the Bible represent a family line known for their tyrannical rule and opposition to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fearless Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 21, 2020

Believe God and face adversity with courage, face the adversary with confidence, and face achievement without conceit.

In our day, when a lot of people are worried about staying safe, Mark Moring from Elburn, Illinois, has some suggestions: 1st, Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20 percent of all fatal accidents. 2nd, Do not stay home because 17 percent of all accidents occur in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:1-25, Judges 8:1-35, 1 John 5:4, Proverbs 16:18, 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 1:5, James 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Esther: A Beauty Queen In Service Of The King Of Kings

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 1, 2014

The true story of Esther illustrates truth about Jesus' ascension: God reigns over all for the benefit of his people.

The Miss Universe competition is in its 62nd year now. How many winners of that competition can you name? None? That’s what I thought. And yet every Christian should be able give the name of at least one beauty queen: Esther. She is well known to Bible readers as the woman who saved her ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road To Bitterness Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 15, 2019

We are going to look at how we can become bitter over time

The Road To Bitterness James 3:14-16 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemies Of Righteousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The enemies of righteousness are agents — visible and invisible — that work actively to corrupt, oppose, and destroy righteous living.

THE ENEMIES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Acts 13:10 (KJV) “And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?” Supporting Texts: Romans 6:13, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From Those Who Failed In Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

This study draws practical lessons from biblical characters who failed in serving God with excellence, so that believers can avoid their mistakes and walk in obedience.

LESSONS FROM THOSE WHO FAILED IN EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12 Key Verse: “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” (1 Corinthians 10:12, NIV) Supporting Texts: Romans 15:4; Proverbs 16:18; Galatians 6:7-8; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin Doesn't Live Here Anymore Part I (Power Over Sin Series: Part I) Series

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on Jun 19, 2003

THIS SERMON GIVES THE REASONS WHY CHRISTIANS SIN, AND THE REASONS WHY THEY DON’T HAVE TO SIN ANYMORE.

(Read Romans 6:1-10) I want you to hold up your Bibles and repeat after me. “This my Bible.” “I believe what it says.” “I believe I can do,” “What it says I can do.” “I believe I have,” “what it says I have.” “I believe this Word.” “This is,” “My final authority.” “Therefore” “I will not argue,” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10, Romans 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jonah Run From God, And Choose Death Over Life? (Jonah 1:1-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 25, 2022

A reading of Jonah, that lets the book tell the story at its own pace.

Part of being a pastor or teacher in any church, is having this desire deep inside of you to teach through the book of Jonah. You can't help yourself. It preaches too well; it's too good of a story to ignore. Plus, every pastor knows the OT is hard and scary, but they also know they are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Judges (Takes Place Over 490 Years, 15 Here, 2 In 1 Samuel) Part 3 (Nasb),

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 9, 2023

chapters 11-15; special deliverers, cycles of rest and oppression; people brave and wise rose up to help their nation (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries)

Jephthah the Ninth Judge (had the same anointing as Othniel . . . to win the battle) 11 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a [a]valiant warrior, but he was the son of a harlot. And Gilead [b]was the father of Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore him sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

"The Way To Get Right With God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2002

We must get over the law, and come in with faith.

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 “THE WAY TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD” BY: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A lot of us think we can become acceptable or right with God by simply doing the best we can. Many of us actually believe that we can gain God’s approval by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Heart

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2001

Some reflections on the heart - taken over at least a year

The HEART: I would like this morning to consider the heart. It is something that God has been working on over the last year or so. Let us start by looking at some of the Scriptures relating to the herat. Matt. 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart For they will see God. Prov. 27:19 As water ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:26-27, Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Anglican

New Year's Commitment

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Dec 4, 2001

New things give us an opportunity to start over.

NEW YEAR’S COMMITMENT Commitment Sunday BY Dr. Jerry Falwell A. NEW YEAR COMMITMENT 1. New Year Challenge. . . New beginning. New things give us an opportunity to start over. A new job means you have a challenge to do better than the last job. In a new job they don’t know your weaknesses, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Taking People Where They Are

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Faith and obedience take precedence over ritual.

Thesis: Faith and obedience take precedence over ritual. Intro.: 1. Tonight we conclude our study of "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" 2. In this last lesson we want to turn to 2 Chronicles 30 and the story of Hezekiah's celebration of the Passover. a. We will discern an important principle in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:18-20