Sermons on Egos Of Cleverness:

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Measure Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Love is only effective and truly Christian love when it is built on the foundation of all the other virtues. As soon as this is forgotten love becomes sentimental, and is reduced to an emotion, and its power is gone.

Tradition says that John the Apostle of love was carried to the Christian assembly when he was so old he could not walk, and his constant advice was, "Children love one another." When he was asked why he told them one thing all the time he replied that nothing else was needed. On the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

God's Marriage Problem Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

God is not a bachelor. He knows about the problems of marriage from the inside, for He has struggled with it ever since He chose Israel to be His bride.

Nothing can be so funny as that which can be so tragic. There is nothing funny about tragedy, but one of the paradoxes of life is that tragedy produces so much humor. Tragedy and comedy are so close they are Siamese twins. There is nothing funny about a concussion, for example, but if you get one ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3-4

A Plan For Our Good

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 25, 2018

God's Plan, Prosperity and Hope, Goodness

WORDS FOR LIFE - A Plan for Our Good July 29, 2018 Jeremiah 29:11 (p. 546) Introduction: “If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him your plans.” I’m not sure how many times I’ve heard this truth…but I find humor and pain in its wisdom. Humor because I can just see my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 30, 2018

This is the first of 7 I AM statements in the gospel? What does this mean.

I AM the Bread of Life John 6:22-51 There are seven I AM statements in the Gospel of John which have predicates which describe something about Jesus. There are also several occurrences of the I AM without a predicate. The way the statement is made in Greek, as it is not grammatically necessary to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-51, John 6:41-51, John 6:36-40, John 6:24-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Generation Of Vipers Today

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 26, 2019

Snake (Satan) worship has been around since the beginning in ancient cultures but today people are being programed to return to the worship of the snakes and be submitted to his pyramid paradigm.

The Generation Of Vipers Today 1-27-19 By Kelly Durant Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Matthew 12:34 Brood of vipers! How can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7, Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Salvation Army

Unity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 8, 2019

Unity is a vital part of the local church, a church plagued by division will not be effective in her mission or purpose.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You have heard the phrase, “WE NEED TO DEAL WITH THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM?” • The elephant in the room is that Christianity has an image problem, according to many of its adherents and detractors alike. • What do you do when you have an image problem with a business? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear The Cry For Peace? Invitation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 13, 2018

The world seems to be in a terrible mess. The cry screams for peace and safety... but Jesus extends an INVITATION to know his heart. The good news is the bad news is not the truth.

HEAR THE CRY FOR PEACE AND SAFETY? INVITATIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is more than one part lesson. The Bible is a BOOK OF INVITATIONS from man to man and from God to man. May we make it an invitation of man to God. Jesus desires to WELCOME all people to KNOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:3, Luke 21:26-28, Matthew 11:28-30, John 1:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Edging God Out Through Un-Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 28, 2018

One of the many ways we Edge God Out of our lives is by our inability to forgive.

We are studying the different ways in which we Edge God out of our lives. The ways in which we separate ourselves from God. Till now we have examined the issue of Ego, Pride and Fear. Today we will take a look at the biggie, Unforgiveness. All of us have gone through situations where we have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Luke 23:34, Romans 6:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solving The Mystery Behind Abel's Murder.

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Nov 12, 2018

An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives.

An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives. The Genesis Narratives are most important constructs of first mention: The original Sin, the first Murder. The destruction of our relationship with God, then the destruction of the brotherhood of man. In the same way we understand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

77. The Book Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

The Book of Revelation gives us a heavenly insight into what is going on behind the scenes in the flow of history.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 77 - THE BOOK OF REVELATION This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:3-4, Revelation 1:1-2, Isaiah 2:4, Daniel 2:44-45

Denomination: Christian Church

Meekness Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016

This sermon is about the fourth beatitude, "Blessed are the meek." It looks at the true meaning of meekness and what that looks like in everyday life.

The Sermon on the Mount “Meekness Not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 As we continue in our study through the Sermon on the Mount we’ll be looking at one of the most misunderstood of the beatitudes, and that’s the attitude of meekness. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Foursquare

A Word Of Encouragement

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 1, 2012

Everyone needs encouragement. See what God's Word has to say about this topic of Encouragement.

A Word of Encouragement Pray. This morning I want to speak on the topic of Encouragement. I personally believe it is the most essential ingredient , other than Jesus Christ, in the life of every believer. Encouragement keeps people moving forward. Encouragement keeps people feeling ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Like Valentine

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 9, 2023

Billions of people around the world celebrate Valentine's Day. More than celebrating it, we should follow the good examples of Valentine.

Opening: A husband always carries a photo of his wife in his wallet. Whenever he faced a difficult situation, he opened his wallet and saw the picture of his wife. When his friends saw what he did, they said, "You love your wife so much, don't you?" He replied, "When I saw my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-29, John 15:13, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healthy Appetite Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

How many of you are planning to watch a football game today? How many of you are mourning the defeat of the Packers??? Anybody care about the fate of the Titans? Have you since switched your allegiance to the Rams or the Bengals? Now, who’s not going to watch anything? Who doesn’t much care one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed