Sermons on Elishas Humility:

No Soup For You

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 5, 2015

Anyone who has watched "Seinfield" on TV has probably heard the catch phrase "No soup for you." But Jesus tells a parable about a group of people who hear that catch phrase all to clear.

Excuses. We all have them. We make excuses for our actions. We make excuses for our lack of actions. We make excuses for our words. Basically we are good at making excuses. The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published a list of the excuses they were given for auto accidents (1) “An ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:2-24

Denomination: Foursquare

All Of Us Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 12, 2015

If we’re going to build God’s Kingdom in these desperate times, we must all work humbly together.

In a classic episode from The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960’s, Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized Gomer, the local mechanic. The two deputies are walking down the street one evening when they notice that someone ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Change Of Mind And Attitude

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 28, 2015

Developing the mind and attitude of Jesus Christ

There were three elderly sisters who lived together in a big two story house and tried their best to help each other out. One day the oldest sister was upstairs and they heard here cry out oh my lord I think I am losing my mind. Her middle sister said what is it? She said I have a tub full of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Full But Empty Or Empty But Full

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2015

This is a sermon about what it means to see Jesus as human and having a power limited to the power to serve, save, and deliver.

Philippians 2:5-8New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 5 Let the same mind be in you that was[a] in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Attitude Adjuster Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

True followers of Jesus strive to live out the attitude of Jesus.

The Attitude Adjuster Text: Phil. 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When Melissa was about 5 years old and Daniel was 3 we went on a vacation to South Dakota. While we were there we stopped at a gift shop and one of the things we purchased was a paddle made of cedar. Written on this paddle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, The Faith Provoker Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 18, 2014

Jesus provoked faith in different people in different ways, but he was consistently the object of faith, and faith meant taking him at his Word.

Jesus, the Faith Provoker (Mark 7:24-37) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the boat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Comfort Control Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 11, 2014

We are comforted knowing God is in control.

Imagine a set of scales. On one side, let us put all your struggles. Maybe you had parents who were neglectful, mean, or played favorites. Add the dead-end job and the hateful boss who has been promoted beyond his ability. Some would include a bad marriage or rebellious children. There are bad ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Humildad Y Dominio Propio - Parte Esencial Del Fruto Espiritual Series

Contributed by Juan Quintero on Feb 15, 2013

Nuestro Señor Jesucristo fue un claro ejemplo del Fruto del Espíritu, En los evangelios podemos comprobar como los elementos la humildad estaban presentes en todo momento durante su ministerio aquí en la tierra.

Continuamos con el estudio del Fruto del Espiritu. Hoy veremos humildad y Dominio Propio, que son los dos ultimos componentes descritos por el Apostol Pablo en la carta a los creyentes de Galacia HUMILDAD “En cambio, el fruto del Espíritu es amor, alegría, paz, paciencia, amabilidad, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of Another Year

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

What if I viewed the end of this year like the end of my life? The sweet memories, the regrets, the lessons learned, the highs and lows. Here a few thoughts of personal inventory guided by Philippians 3:7-15.

I recently watched a helpful helpful video comparing the end of a year to the end of life. It got me to thinking personally. What if I did the same. The sweet memories, the regrets, the lessons learned, the highs and lows. Here a few thoughts of personal inventory guided by Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Party Crasher Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 26, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 36 to 50

Luke 7: 36 – 50 Party Crasher 36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat. 37 And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Build A Road

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 13, 2012

How to build a road to God

If Jesus were to come in one year, what do you think Jesus would want you to do? recruit an army? collect weapons? take up donations? build a large, beautiful cathedral? rent the largest auditorium we can find? tell everyone we know that he is coming? put up huge billboards that say, "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Developing the heart of a servant part 2 Acts 20:18-38 We discussed, last Sunday, the need for faithfulness…to our families, in our finances, to the fellowship of the body, and to the faith. Today, as we continue developing the heart of a servant we will need to think about two more things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Joy Of Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2016

Do you want to find joy in your relationships? It starts when you open up your heart to receive God’s love for yourself. Then, in the context of that grace and love, feel the same; think the same; and do the same, promoting others above yourself.

A couple had been married for 60 years, and throughout their life they had shared everything. They loved each other deeply. They had not kept any secrets from one another, except for a small shoe box that the wife kept in the top shelf of her closet. When they got married, she put the box there and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Trouble In Paradise Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

Part 3 of my O.T. Sermon series "Our Favorite O. T. Stories." Lessons from the fall. What is it that tempts us to sin? How do we overcome temptation? There is power in putting ourselves in second place.

Trouble in Paradise Introduction Last week we were in Paradise. We left Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. At that point their life was perfect. Their relationship with God was perfect. God made it a habit of walking in the Garden with them every evening, personally teaching them the truth. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ