Sermons on Exaltation Of Self:

Joy In Humility Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009

Easter message on the humility of Christ and how you and I must mirror that same humility as Christians.

Parts of this message were taken from Mark Driscoll’s sermon on the same topic. This week is a very difficult sermon to preach. In the passage we will eventually look into this morning Paul will speak to us on the most difficult attribute for any human to possess, humility. I would just like to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

From The Kingdom Of Darkness.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2005

Many things have happened in this world, death comes to those who wait, unknowing when nor where nor even how it comes, but it comes to all.

From the Kingdom of Darkness. Col 1:12-14; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Diligent Leadership

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 26, 2013

The spiritual gift of leadership is one of the gifts of Romans 12.

10 27 13 “Diligent Leadership” Romans 12:8c: “He who leads, with diligence.” We have been looking at the spiritual gifts of the Body of Christ in Romans 12: prophecy (speaking God’s Word to others), serving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Charter Of Covenant: God's Past And Promised Glory - 2 Samuel 7:17-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

God's 'No' Sparked David's Yes: Discover how a denied dream birthed the ultimate prayer of awe—and why your 'no' could too.

How to Respond to a Promise King David Pt.7 9-13-2009 Summary: David received the promises through the faithfulness of Nathan who did not mind telling every word of a vision that contradicted what he had already said. David also submitted, and that caused gratitude when David meditated on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:17-21

Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

A defense, from Scripture, of the positive value of Thanksgiving as not only good but necessary for our individual and corporate spiritual, emotional and societal health!

THANKFULNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 22, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving week is upon us. As both a holiday and a 'national spirit' this concept of Thanksgiving has both been taken for granted and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

First sermon in series on Hebrews

Christianity – A Superior way of Living – God Speaks to Us slide Hebrews intro There are times when living the Christian life is hard. Some people may lose friends when they become a Christian because they may not do the same things as they used to. Some people who are brought up in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Has Been Scheduled Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2016

Whether judging a nation in the course of history or all mankind in the end times, God is completely organized and on schedule.

Judgment Has Been Scheduled (Psalm 75) 1. This week, I emailed Janie to remind her to purchase a new giant calendar for 2017. Even though the new year is more than 6 months away, we will soon be scheduling events for 2017. 2. Sometimes, when event are scheduled even further in advance — ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Bethel To Bethaven

Contributed by David Jacob Oluwasesan on Aug 6, 2018

When the Will of the Lord no longer the primary thing people are doing in His Church, mammon worship, worldliness, and act of Jezebel is being promoted, then the house of God has turned to the house of vanity.

FROM BETHEL TO BETHAVEN The meaning of Bethel is House of God while the meaning of Bethaven is house of Vanity or house of iniquities. It's the Same place that borne the name, only that it experienced Negative Transformation from serving the True God to serving idol and the Prophet like Amos and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:26-27

I Ascended Back To Heaven Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

What Jesus did after ascending back to Heaven

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE ASCENSION? 1. The forces took Me to heaven. a. I was passive. “I was received up” (Acts 1:2). “I was taken up” (Acts 1:9). “Heaven received Me” (Acts 3:21). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9, Acts 3:21, Ephesians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Being Obedient?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 10, 2023

In this passage of Scripture, Paul is writing to the Philippians, instructing them to be humble like Christ. How humble are we?

These verses are presumably from a psalm sung by the early Christian church. The passage holds many equals to the prediction of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. As a song, it was not intended to be a finished assertion about the nature and work of Christ. Notwithstanding, a few vital attributes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“a Crisis Averted”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2013

A crisis, created by two men who behaved badly, was averted by a woman who behaved wisely.

In this chapter, we read about how a crisis was created because of two men behaving badly; but how that same crisis was averted because of one woman who behaved wisely. Let’s read about it. (READ TEXT) 1. Two men behaving badly - David & Nabal. A. Nabal’s reaction of arrogance - vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Before A Fall

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 28, 2001

God’s ways turn the world on its head

Field Dalling 02-09-01 Luke 14:1 and 7-11 Pride before a Fall Story: John Wesley and George Whitefield - the two great preachers of the 18th Century Evangelical Revival - were both great men of God. Sadly having been great friends at Oxford, they fell out over the Arminian/Calvinist debate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Anglican

Pilgrim's Path Part-6 Pure In Heart

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 5, 2009

God has called us to be transformed from the inside out.

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-6, Mathew 5:1-12 The Pure in Heart Introduction In the forests of Northern Europe lives the ermine, a small animal known best for its snow-white fur. Legend has it that instinctively; this animal protects its glossy coat of fur with great care lest it become soiled. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Glorify The Lord With Me!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 13, 2023

BIG IDEA: To Glorify GOD is to give HIM honor and praise. It also means to live our lives in a way that pleases HIM. In scripture, we learn to forgive because we have been forgiven. In this same sense, we Glorify GOD because HE Glorifies us through JESUS.

2023.03.12 Sermon Notes. Glorify the LORD William Akehurst, HSWC KEY PRINCIPLE FROM SCRIPTURE: Read together: Galatians 4:6 (NLT) And because we are HIS children, GOD has sent the SPIRIT of HIS SON into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” OF, THROUGH, and TO HIM, Be Glory ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36, Psalm 34:1-2, John 1:12, Romans 8:30, Psalm 29:2, Galatians 4:6, Colossians 1:16, John 3:16-17, Philippians 4:19-20, Mark 12:30-31, Isaiah 42:8, John 14:15, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Peter 3:18, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:2, Colossians 4:6, Colossians 3:12-14, Colossians 3:23-24, Philippians 2:9-11, Psalm 72:19, Psalm 19:1-3, 1 Chronicles 29:10-14, 1 Chronicles 29:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stealing God's Most Valued Commodity Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 2, 2008

Exposition of Acts 12:18-25 about the death of Herod when he stole God’s most valued commodity--his glory

Text: Acts 12:18-25, Title: Stealing God’s Most Valued Commodity, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/6/08, AM Opening illustration: Blog Entry on Glory to God or self A. Background to passage: The guards were executed for their failure, but there has been some time pass in between the deliverance of Peter and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist