Sermons on Dunning Kruger Effect:

A Survey For The Servant

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001

In order to be an effective servant for Christ, we must make sure a number of areas of our testimony and life are in check.

Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week Three: A Survey for the Servant. (10:31-42) I. Introduction. --Have you ever been in a Mall and gotten cornered by one of those people with a clipboard in their hand, wanting to take a ridiculous survey? I try to avoid those folks as much as possible, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

An Unguarded Moment Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects and David’s ultimate restoration.

An Unguarded Moment (2 Samuel 11:1-13) I. David’s Sin Surprises and Shock Us A. David’s reputation B. Bathsheba’s beauty C. Uriah’s integrity II. David’s Sin Was Doubly Tragic A. David was not where he should have been B. It was not a great passion Introduction Marriage is a sacred relationship. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Desperate Cover-Up Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#2 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects, and David’s ultimate restoration.

A Desperate Cover-Up (2 Samuel 11:14-27) I. The Cycle of Unrepentant Sin A. Temptation B. Infatuation C. Flirtation D. Commission E. Guilt Alleviation F. Self-deception II. Lessons To Be Learned A. To avoid sin’s power, avoid the first step B. Temptation is constant; so should be our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Needed Rebuke Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#3 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects, and David’s ultimate restoration.

A Needed Rebuke (2 Samuel 12:1-14) I. Nathan A. Confronting the king was risky B. Confronting the king was necessary II. David A. God’s judgment B. God’s warning C. God’s grace Introduction The British sent Brigadier General Ivan Simpson to Singapore in August 1941. His mission was to improve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Father's Grief Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#4 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects, and David’s ultimate restoration.

A Father’s Grief (2 Samuel 12:15-25) I. The Consequences of Sin: Pain and Suffering A. Sin affects the sinner B. Sin affects those around the sinner II. The Results of Repentance: Forgiveness and Hope III. Our Response Toward Those Who Have Fallen A. Present God accurately B. Present God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Choices, Choices

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006

Life is full of choices. Some have effects on our lives, but The Bible gives us eternal choices to make.

CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In The World Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 26, 2006

The Church in the world is to posses certain characteristics in order to be effective in the world and fulfill the eternal purpose of God. Part #2

“The Church in the World” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. The second phase of the metamorphosis is the maturation phase it is the phase where action happens. It is in this phase that growth happens. Understand that when we say growth we are not talking about numbers, but character. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Apostolic

A Good Church Fight!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Part 3 - The Believing Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 13, 2004

Part 3 in the House of Faith series dealing with our belief and how it directly effects our relationship with God.

The House of Faith Part 3 – The Believing Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:23, 24 “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ’Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. 24Therefore I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Bible Church

The Problem Of Procrastination Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 23, 2001

A message for those who are in a place that they need to make a decision or decisions that may effect how they will live the rest of their life.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 39 “The Problem of Procrastination” Acts 24:1-27 (key vv. 22-27) Dr. John R. Hamby The prophet Joel described life as a valley of decision, (Joel 3:14) “Multitudes, multitudes in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Better

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2009

If Jesus is better than anything else - what effect will that have on my life - in the marketplace - and at home as well as in church?

Hebrews 1. 1-4 and 2.5-12 I’d like to take a look at the epistle this morning from the book of Hebrews. Did it strike you as it did me that whereas God in the past spoke to his people through the prophets, he has spoken to us by his Jesus , his Son. We have direct access to God, through ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Praying For America

Contributed by George Bannister on Jul 1, 2010

This is a message emphasizing the need for praying for our country (United States) and basic principles on how to effectively pray for her.

INTRODUCTION: • “Man is never so tall as when he kneels before God-never so great as when he humbles himself before God. And the man who kneels to God can stand up to anything”. -Louis H. Evans • “Prayer is not conquering God’s reluctance, but taking hold of God’s willingness.” -Phillips ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth In The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

By using the mustard seed as an illustration for the growth of the kingdom Jesus is demonstrating the amazing power of the gospel and its effect on people.

Spiritual Growth in the Kingdom of God The Book of Mark Mark 4:26-34 I. Introduction A. As we have seen the parables of Mark 4 primarily concern themselves with issues of the Kingdom of God. 1. Specifically they deal with the spiritual aspect of the Kingdom. a) That is the realm in which we live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded By God’s Hedge Of Protection Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

How God utilizes a variety of ways to teach us—and adversity is one of His most effective teachers.

INTRODUCTION School has started back and most folks are settling in to the school year routine. I have the utmost respect for schoolteachers. It’s tough being a schoolteacher, especially an elementary school teacher. Recently someone sent me a humorous list of seven ways to know if you’re an ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Man Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010

The 8th installment in a series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the fall of man and some of the effects of sin.

Genesis (Pt. 8) (The Fall of Man) Text: Genesis 3:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) What we just read there was the saddest moment in all of human history. Now I’m not going to spend a great deal of time on this point, but the genre of the book of Genesis is history. This isn’t meant ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible