Sermons on Duke University Medical Center:

Breaking The Power Of Pride

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023

Believers may not often realize it, we are either centered on man or centered on God. There is no alternative. Either God is the center and we have become rightly adjusted to him, or we are the center and everything revolves around us. How is power of pride broken?

There are basically two types of evil on this earth - natural evils which include earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis, flash floods, etc. Things that take lives and bring devastation to humankind and the rest of creation. And then there are moral evils - evils that people commit, for example mental, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2017

This message discusses the medical phenomenon call the Placebo Effect which in reality is proof positive of the power of faith.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing! Part 1 Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 18:21; 23:7a Introduction In Matthew 18:3 Jesus says, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.” Hebrews 11:1,6 says, “Now faith ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 4, 2013

Death is a universal event

Verse 18-24-When death invades our homes and brings with it sadness, grief, sometimes division, discouragement, disillusionment and even defeat. Death is a universal event- Hebrews 9:27-And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, Gen. 3:19- In the sweat of your face ...read more

Scripture: John 11:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Centered Life Sermon Ii: Acquiring Contentment As We Grow Older Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

Seemingly unbearable situations may cause Christians to pause and wonder why, but mature Christians have learned to be content by trusting in the Lord in and through it all.

TO FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY IS TO ACQUIRE CONTENTMENT AS WE GROW OLDER In a third world country, a Jewish man complained to his rabbi: “Life is unbearable for me and my family. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi thought for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Hating Your Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 17, 2008

God glorifies the Messiah through death both to give life to his people and to honor those that die.

Scripture Introduction John’s way of telling the story of Messiah has provided many opportunities to focus on him both as prophet (the very Word of God in human flesh) and as priest (the sacrifice for the sins of the people). In today’s text, Christ as King is the focus. 500 years ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trading Places

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 8, 2007

Do you remember the 1980’s comedy called, “Trading Places”, where the lives of two men are toyed with by the Duke brothers?... God doesn’t toy with our lives, but He did send Jesus Christ to trade places with us.

Trading Places; Isaiah 41:10 Do you remember the 1980’s comedy called, “Trading Places”, where the lives of two men are toyed with by the Duke brothers? Randolph and Mortimer arrange for Louis Winthorpe III, the rich commodities broker, to be thrown out of his house and into jail and forsaken by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

How To Worship God

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014

How much of your life is God centered and how much is self centered?

"How To Worship God" (Psalm 65) The old song goes, "I don't know what you came to do; but I came to praise the Lord." How appropriate it is for us to think about the ways we can lift up God’s name and honor Him. He's shown His love for us by sending Christ Jesus into the world to deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nebuchadnezzar: Pride's Proud Prisoner

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 21, 2003

Pride tends to make one see themselves as the center of one’s own universe; as the one who is in control, when in fact, pride holds us prisoner. God’s dealings with Nebuchadnezzar on the issue of pride totally changed his thinking.

Nebuchadnezzar: Pride’s Proud Prisoner Text: Dan.4: 8-18; Prov.16: 18 Intro: One need not go far in God’s Word to find the sin of pride rearing its ugly head. Genesis 3: 4-5 recounts for us the fall of Adam and Eve. Their fall was the direct result of pride having taken root in their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:8-18, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Never-Ending Adventure Sermon Vi: Jesus Matures Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

To choose to follow Jesus and then go on to become mature disciples of Christ never is to never forget what it takes to go all out for Christ and to be all that Christ would have His followers to be: Daily Christ-centered Living!

OUR CHRIST-CENTERED ADVENTURE MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN WE THOUGHT One of my concerns among many this past week was how to approach this series on discovering contentment the very week in which there was so much for me to worry about - which prompted me to do a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Heavenly Consciousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

Being heavenly conscious means focusing on eternity and the values of God’s Kingdom rather than being absorbed by the fleeting things of this world.

HEAVENLY CONSCIOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:1-2 "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Formation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A message that centers around fellowship

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: ‘THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 TITLE: “THE FORMATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. What do you think of when you hear the word “family”? 1. Do you think of the families ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counterfeit Christ Of Alcohol And Drugs Series

Contributed by Brandon Nealy on Sep 2, 2014

A Christ centered, hopeful look at addiction

The Counterfeit Christ of Alcohol & Drugs Idols of the Heart By Brandon Nealy Bible Text: Proverbs 23:19-35 Preached on: Sunday, May 15, 2011 Northside Baptist Church 800 Jefferson Blvd Lafayette, LA 70501 Website: www.wearechristchurch.com Online Sermons: www.sermonaudio.com/brandonnealy Well, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

Doctor Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020

Just like with a medical doctor, there are diagnostics that can be performed that will shed light on a person's spiritual condition...

The other day I took Shannon to her pediatrician because she had been having stomach pains. I noticed how the nurse took Shannon’s vitals—weight and temperature. Afterwards the doctor came in and asked Shannon to sit up on the gurney. Dr. McDaniel listened to Shannon’s heartbeat and breathing. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Author And Source Of Eternal Salvation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 27, 2013

To show that JESUS needs to be our Center of focus, the Center of our Attention all the time.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you looking at JESUS? Are you focused on JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS needs to be our Center of focus, the Center of our Attention all the time. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:9 (Amplified Bible) 5:9 And, [His completed experience] making ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Exclusive Savior

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Jesus is the exclusive and universal Savior.

Cary Grant, the movie star, once told how he was walking along a street and started to pass by a man who began staring at him with a look of excited recognition. The man said, “Wait a minute, you’re... you’re — I know who you are; don’t tell me... uh, Rock Hud... No, you’re....” The famous ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist