Sermons on Ego Pride:

The Sin And Salvation Of A Self-Made Man Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2021

Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, was a legend in his own mind. Hear the testimony of a self-made man who was humbled and finally proclaimed Daniel's God as the God all in His kingdom were to worship.

Many of us here today are familiar Charles Colson, not so much because of who he was, but who he came to be. You see, originally, Charles Colson was the proverbial self-made man. By his mid-thirties he had founded a great law firm that was influential in both Boston and New York. And in his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Responding To The Message We Have Received Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 13, 2015

A look at how we should respond to the truths seen in Peter's 1st Epistle.

Responding To The Message We Have Received I Peter 5:6-7 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. June 24-26 2005, in New York, Billy Graham stood in front of thousands to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Solus Christus | Christ Alone

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Oct 4, 2017

For October 2017, as we approach the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we are doing a sermon series on the "solas": Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Sola Scriptura; and 2 others added, Soli Deo Gloria, and Solus Christus. This is the first of the series.

We’re beginning a new sermon series for the month of October, as we finally lead up to the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It’s a series called SOLA! Sola is the Latin word for “alone” or “only.” It’s where we get the word “solo,” where ONLY one person is singing or performing or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need To Straighten Up!" Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

A call to America to turn back to God

“We Need To Straighten Up!” Nahum 3:1-19 David P. Nolte America was founded by those who sought freedom from religious persecution. Because of their faith and religious persuasion, the Judeo-Christian morals, ethics and values of the Bible became the basis for law in the colonies. God was ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling Disappointment Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 25, 2017

When people disappoint you, let God be Judge; and when plans disappoint you, let God be King.

Several years ago, Neil Melly was at the Los Angeles International Airport, attempting to fly to Australia. However, his credit card was denied when he tried to purchase a ticket. Now, a flight from LAX to the other side of the world is no small change; so without a valid credit card, most of us ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Mother's Request Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 9, 2015

1) A Naïve Request (Matthew 20:20–21) and 2) A New Response (Matthew 20:22-24)

If you were to ask people what a Great mother is, they would most likely define such a person as one who would help her kids achieve greatness. There would be a desire to keep her kids safe and help them do what they want to make a name for themselves. Although this all seems to be a natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Other

Open Letter To A Dear Friend And Pastor

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 11, 2020

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Message/Devotion January 12, 2020 Hebrews 8:12 Open Letter to A DEAR FRIEND and PASTOR The Reading “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Heb.8:12 Dear Pastor – Yes I said pastor! From where I sit, you have abandoned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 6:6, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Changes Through Encounters With God Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2022

When we have an encounter with God several things change in our. We categorised them into three, Vision, Character and Relationships. In this part of the series we look at the Character Changes that happen when we have an encounter with God.

Encounter with God Series Part 4 Encounter Changes our Character For a video version o this sermon visit https://youtu.be/L6RdiwW-bnU Good morning. We are digging into the aspect of Encounters with God. In the first message on this series, we saw that there are four biblical perspectives on God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, Luke 5:1-8, Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 26:33-35, John 13:1-17, John 21:15-20, Acts 3:12-16, 1 Peter 5:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connecting With God Begins With Locating Ourselves Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 15, 2024

Connecting with God Begins with Locating Ourselves Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 7, 2024

Connecting with God Begins with Locating Ourselves Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 7, 2024 NOTE: The following notes were to long to be shared in full...but offer what can be well read or edited for message. Intro Today we are going to begin a series entitled Connecting with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:7, Job 38:4, John 1:18, John 4:24, Romans 8:16, John 15:9, John 14:23, Genesis 3:4-5, Genesis 3:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Plea For Action Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 9, 2022

his Psalm is a prayer in which God’s inaction confounds the Psalmist against the wicked. Therefore, he beseeches God to Arise (v. 12) and lifts up his hand. Hence we could call this psalm A Plea For Action. There are many lessons to be learned from it:

I. WHEN GOD SEEMS FAR AWAY (v. 1) A. There are times in the life of the godliest Christians during which God seems afar off and as if He is hiding. 1. A Christian should not doubt his salvation b/c he goes through such times. 2. This will be distressing for Christians. It is not troubling that we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When We Forget Our Primary Duty

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2022

Humans become like those rebels when they forget that their primary mission in life is to live and die in love with God and neighbor.

Saturday of 29th Week in Course 2022 Jesus always paid attention to the local news, wherever He might have been ministering. Today’s Gospel actually gives us two situations in which Jesus gets to comment on something happening in Jerusalem, something that these days would make at least page two of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Begins Ministry (Luke 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2024

What are the basic temptations of life? What was Jesus' message in summary? Let's look at Luke 4.

How did Jesus prepare for His earthly ministry? What was His message all about? Let’s look at Luke 4. Did Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, speak in tongues or was He led into the wilderness? Was He thirsty after fasting or just hungry? Then Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Difficult Prayer

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 6, 2023

It is easy to pray with our mouths in public. Sincere prayer comes from a humble, pure and clean heart which only GOD can give.

A difficult prayer “Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Scripture tells us in Jeremiah 17:9-10 that the heart is desperately wicked, who can know it. In Mark 7:20-23, our LORD JESUS tells us clearly “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. For from within, out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Mark 7:20-23

The World Will Dim Your Light

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 8, 2024

This message is about a vision the Lord gave to me and it’s interpretation.

Three weeks ago, during the Sunday evening service, we had a time of quietness as the Lord’s presence filled the sanctuary. I want to share a vision that the Lord gave to me during that time. When I got home, I wrote it down and let it sit for a day or two. When I went back to it, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14-15, 1 John 1:1-5, Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 4:4, Proverbs 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Reversal (Esther 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2025

Does God punish the proud and lift up the humble?

Do we patiently wait for God’s great reversal, where He brings down the arrogant and lifts up the humble? Let’s begin in Esther 8. Does a great reversal happen, where powerful evil is punished and defenseless good is blessed? On that day King Ahasuerus gave to Queen Esther the house of Haman, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist