Sermons on Emptying Himself:

You Might Be A Great Servant If...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

This sermon examines the life of John the Baptist as a model of servanthood and challenges the listener to look for those qualities in himself.

Introduction: One of the features of the Bible that I love is how people basically haven’t changed much in the past 6,000 years. Jn 3 shows that well. First, open to Mk 9:33ff, a scene 2 years later. Just kind follow along with me there. The disciples are on the road to Capernaum, having an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sign 6 - Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007

This is the sixth sign of the book of John, the healing of the man born blind. Jesus reveals himself to be the light of the world.

Light of the World Today I am going to continue the study on the seven signs found in the book of John prior to Jesus’ death and resurrection. Over the last five Bible studies I have covered the first five signs covered in the book of John. We discussed how John could have included hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2008

What is on Jesus’ heart when he prays for himself, and for you? How could this change your prayers?

When someone communicates to us a need in their life, we as Christians have an automatic response. We say, “I’m praying for you.” Now that is a fine response if we actually do it. Many times what we really mean is “I’d like to pray for you, lifting you up to the Father, but in reality I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christ Is The True Manna Series

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 23, 2004

My intention in the sermon is to present one of the Great "I AMs" as Jesus used them in relation to Himself.

Note: I am deeply indebted to Mr. Herbert Lockyer in his Book “All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible for much of the material in my sermon. Jack D. Harris PROPHETIC PORTRAYALS OF CHRIST The Manna Int. Manna was a gift from Heaven, designed to sustain the people of Israel physically, to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking The Humble Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2004

How the Sanhedrin unknowingly but truthfully said, "he saved others, but he can’t save himself."

March 10, 2004 Matthew 27:41-44 In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. 42 “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the King of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 He trusts in God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

These Little Foxes

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006

How can a christian keep himself pure and usable to God? Find out as you read this sermon.

THESE LITTLE FOXES Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines… Songs 2:15 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, and neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. James ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Presence Of God

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 19, 2006

The presence of God is God Himself. the presence of God in your life is directly related to your relationship with God.

Title: The Presence of God 16.06.06 I am excited that I can have a chance to share the word of God with you today. I am glad that your leader invited me here today. Because your leader invited me, so I come. Because I decided to come, that’s why I’m here to night. If he doesn’t invite me, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letting The Inside Out

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

This Is A Pentecost Day Sermon Dealing With Letting The Holy Spirit On The Inside Of Us Manifest Himself On The Outside Of Us.

Letting The Inside Out NLF Pentecost 6/8/2003 2 Chronicles 34:1-18 Acts 1:1-8 Let’s suppose for a moment that you were in a room with hundreds of bags hanging overhead. All of the bags say the same thing on the outside. All of the bags look just like each other. All of the bags are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are Believing Works And Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 29, 2010

God does great works through his praying people to show his power and glorify himself.

Scripture Introduction On the night Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, he also told them some tough things. As a result, they are discouraged and anxious. Then (as we heard in last week’s sermon), the great physician applied his healing balm: “Let not your hearts be troubled. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ministering In Power

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Holy Spirit comes upon believers to empower them for service; to do the works that Jesus Himself performed.

“Ministering in Power” Luke 4:1-2, 14-19 • This temptation of Jesus in the wilderness took place prior to any of His earthly ministry. • Jesus was full of the Spirit when He went into the wilderness. • Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. • While in the wilderness, Jesus faced heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Priest Who Shows God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 16, 2011

As our great High Priest, Christ offers Himself as the sacrifice for our sins and intercedes for us with the Father.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas April 17, 2011 THE PRIEST WHO SHOWS GOD’S MERCY Jesus Christ -- The Center of Our Faith: Part 3 Isaac Butterworth Hebrews 4:14-5:6 (NIV) 4:14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens,Jesus the Son of God, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 1: Stars And Shepherds

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010

How God uses tangible things, i.e., symbols, to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Praising our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Praising our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Praising our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist