Sermons on Ego Pride:

The Criticizer

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2018

This sermon looks at someone who is a criticizer, a person with a judgmental attitude and a critical spirit.

The Criticizer Matthew 7:1-5 Two taxidermists stopped before a window where an owl was on display. Immediately they criticized the way the owl was mounted. They noted that the eyes were not natural, nor the wings proportionate to its head, and its feathers were not neatly arranged, and its feet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Praising God At The Dung Gate

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2018

Sometimes God allows us to experience bitter trials. The crowning grace is when we can praise God -- in spite of or even for -- the trial. That's what Nehemiah did when he went to praise God at the Dung Gate!

PRAISING GOD AT THE DUNG GATE Neh. 12:27-43 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A kindly old preacher married a couple and as he did, told the groom, “Son, God bless you. You’re at the end of all your troubles.” 2. A year later, the groom returned and said, “What a year I’ve gone through! It was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"a Call To Healing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2023

A sermon about how, in God's eyes, everyone matters.

“A Call to Healing” Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 In a 2016 interview in The New York Times, award-winning actor Ben Affleck reflected on the pressure to hide our broken areas. When he watches other movies that strain to make their heroes entirely likable and valiant, Affleck said, “I find that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Talk About Love, # 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

The main focus of this sermon is on loving your enemies. Can we do it? Yes we can if we understand the nature of divine love (agape).

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, Part 2 Warsaw Christian Church, (1/18/09) Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Our Christian Legacy

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 22, 2015

In our world where trying to get ahead of one another seems to be the rule, God asks us to consider a new reality: to love genuinely and reciprocally, to clutch that which is good and to compete to show the most integrity.

Have you ever thought about the legacy you want to leave behind when you die? I’m not talking about a physical legacy such as the things you own. I’m talking about how you want people to remember you. The type of legacy you leave behind will depend on the kind of life you lead on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Anglican

A Look Inside The Local Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 24, 2018

A sermon examining certain issues you may encounter inside the local church.

A Look Inside The Local Church Part II Titus 3:9-15 There were a couple of church events that I would have loved to attended this week. The Men of Memphis conference took place at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Also, Woodstock Baptist hosted their annual Johnny Hunt Men's ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Promise To God As Disciples Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

The Stream of God’s Promises. Our Heavenly Father has many wonderful Promises for each of us, His children. I want us to consider our promises to God as His children, as His disciples.

Our Promise as Disciples It is at the Cross of Christ where we discover the way to our Eternal home. It is at the Cross where Salvation and Forgiveness of Sin are guaranteed to all who accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour. Last week we took time to remember the Events of Easter, all that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes A Church Effective? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2015

A series looking at many aspects of a healthy church.

What Makes a Church Effective September 13, 2015 Ephesians 4:1-6 Over the next several weeks we’re going to be looking at the church. We’re going to look at how the church works, what makes a church effective, how to deal with conflict, commitment; and issues of giving time and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When You Really Need God To Show Up

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016

The story is Elijah's proposed show-down between God and Baal at Mount Carmel. God doesn't want just part of us. He wants all of us, and he will tolerate no substitute, because he knows nothing else will satisfy in his place.

1 Kings 18:20-39 When You Really Need God to Show Up Today’s story might be called, “The Great Show-down at Mount Carmel.” It is an ultimate, winner-takes-all kind of challenge, Yahweh God vs. Baal. Which one is real? Which one will come through for his people? But why all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Barnabas Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Many times those who serve in obscurity are overlooked, but provide a tremendous impact to the body of Christ. We must encourage those who serve in the shadows to continue for the Lord.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 1 Being a Barnabas Acts 11: 19-26 Our text today speaks of a man, who although not obscure in the Scriptures, is often found serving in the shadows. He is first introduced among the early believers in Jerusalem. Acts 4:36 –And Joses, who by the apostles was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Four Views Of Sanctification: Lutheran, Calvinist, Keswick, & Wesleyan

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Last week we talked about three views of the atonement of Jesus. Today we’re going to continue forward and talk about the concept of sanctification.

Last week we talked about three views of the atonement of Jesus. Today we’re going to continue forward and talk about the concept of sanctification. That’s a big theological word, but in general sanctification is defined as the process by which a believer in Jesus is conformed to the image of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Voice Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This is God's method. He makes the truth that people need to know available to all the people, and not just to the great and mighty. The voice of wisdom is shouting for all to hear. Whatever is wise is the voice of God.

"Integrity and wisdom are essential to success in this business," said the boss to the new employee. He said, "Integrity means that when you promise a customer something, you keep that promise, even if we loose money." "And what is wisdom," asked the employee? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-29

Speak Lord—what Happens When He Whispers?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2022

Maybe you've listened to the voice of criticism so long you can't believe anything else about yourself. Or maybe it's the enemies voice of condemnation that speaks lies about who you really are. his I know—If you don't silence those competing voices...

Speak Lord—What happens when He whispers? 1 Samuel 3:1-10AMP Two Texans went to Minnesota one winter to do some ice fishing. After setting up their tent, they pulled the cord on their chainsaw to cut a hole in the ice. Then they heard a mysterious voice from above saying, “there are no fish under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Kings 19:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 6, 2019

We see the remarkable providence of God in this chapter. Everything happens according to God's way and time to accomplish His purpose. No one can plan for this. It is humanly impossible to plan for it. Only God could have done it.

We are going to see the remarkable work of God’s providence today. • In chapter 6 the tables are turned and evil is overcome by good. • And it happened almost imperceptibly, without us noticing it was coming or expecting it to turn out this way. • Let’s read the entire chapter – Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Greed - America's God Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 10, 2020

What we think about the most; work the hardest for and love the most is our "god". And for most Americans, even those in our churches, this is material possessions. We worship "ourselves" and the possessions are out offerings to ourselves

AMERICA’S GREATEST SIN - WANTING WAY TOO MUCH Matt. 6:19-27 “Do not store up treasures on earth / Store up treasures in heaven, - For where your treasure is there your heart is / No man can serve two masters / You cannot serve both God and Mammon (Money). Do not worry (be torn up) about your life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-2, Exodus 20:17, Luke 18:25

Denomination: Baptist