Sermons on Emptying Oneself:

The Character Of A True Servant Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

A true servant reflects the humility, obedience, and sacrificial heart of Christ, serving others selflessly and faithfully to glorify God.

THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE SERVANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:5-7 Key Verse: “But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.” (Philippians 2:7, KJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 20:26-28; John 13:14-15; Mark ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Back 2 Basics "Fishing” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 21, 2024

"Come with me. I'll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I'll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and bass."

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: Back 2 Basics “Fishing” January 21, 2024 Mark 1:14-20 “Fishing” For Folks Discipleship Basics 1:14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 1:15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Faith Lift Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Partnerships-4(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 4, 2025

4 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-IV—Luke 1:39-56 --Luke 1:46-55[part-2--:51-53](1:39-56) Attention: Old Mr. Woodruff loved the game of golf, but his age was making it increasingly difficult for him to play. He complained to the pro-shop staff about his eyesight. He said, “I can't play with my glasses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:51-53, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Is Everything

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon I did teaching about Communion prior to observing it.

Relationship is a beautiful thing. Perhaps one of the most influential relationships in this life is the one between Mother and child. The sweetest sound to mortals given / Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven. —William Goldsmith Brown, “Mother, Home, and Heaven” No man is poor who has had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

One Talented Person Series

Contributed by David Edgar on Mar 4, 2003

Understanding and applying spiritual gifts so as the audience understand the zeal of the Lord - Rom. 12.

x MArks the SPot - Rom 12:1-11 I put 4 clues in envelopes around the auditorium and went on a clue hunt and got people to find the clue and read it X truth 1 - first clue in envelope ’are you willing to give up in order to move on?’ Gift Exchange v.1 Give your body/mond to God v.3 God gives more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

God Restores Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message is included in a series from the book of Job.

“GOD RESTORES” Job 28:1-17 INTRO – “This Old House” – TV show that features the renovation and restoration. Bob Vila was host for many of the 25 years that it has been on TV. They’ve worked on every type of house imaginable – modern style, 1849 Greek revival farmhouse, 1928 brick Tudor, 1865 ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Own Face: James 1:19-27

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 6, 2011

James tells us about being doer’s of the word, how do we respond?

James 1:19-27, Your own face. An elderly gent who got on a plane from Christchurch to Melbourne, this gent was off to visit his grandkids and was very excited as this was his first overseas trip he had not slept much the night before and he sat down he sat next to an immaculately dressed young man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Godly Addictions

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Are all addictions bad? Not according to Scripture.

Today, there are all types of addictions and many who have them: One in four Americans are nicotine addicts. They are dependent on smoking. One in six Americans are shopping addicts. They always having to be buying and taking advantage of every sales event. One of every seven Americans are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Values Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 15, 2020

A message about the values we hold as kingdom people.

Kingdom Values Theme: To show how the values of the kingdom are different that the values of this world. Text: Mark 12:28 - 34 Introduction We have been talking about the Kingdom of God. So this is why this passage is important. Jesus tells the scribe, “You are not far from the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Fear Of The Future

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 31, 2020

The unknown future can seem dark, bleak and scary. But the Bible says, “Don’t be afraid.”

OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE FUTURE "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. Forty years of wanderings in the wilderness are finally over! But, Moses the man who brought the children ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Ephesians 6:10, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrendering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' humility and sacrificial service, encouraging believers to emulate His example by prioritizing others and surrendering to God's will.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Today, we gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in Christ. We gather to share in the Word, to drink from the wellspring of divine wisdom, and to nourish our souls with the eternal truths of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the book of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Topics: Serving, Surrendering

The Wonder Of Who We Are In Christ Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

In 3:1-3, John, having acknowledged that Christians are born of God, now enlarges on the wonder and the glory of our relationship with God. Reflecting on our position as children of God should cause us to have a renewed sense of wonder. Let’s examine wh

THE WONDER OF WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST (1 John 3:1-3) It is fascinating to watch little children as they discover something new. They are filled with wonder at an object as tiny as a beetle or as colorful as a butterfly. One of the problems with growing up is that all too often we lose our sense of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Devote Myself

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2013

To enumerate the ways in which we can be devoted to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you devoted to GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways in which we can be devoted to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:13 (Amplified Bible) Till I come, devote yourself to [public and private] reading, to exhortation (preaching and personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023

What does a true Christian look like? How do our actions reflect the faith that we have? How do our actions reflect the love of God?

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. [James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 John 4:7-8