Sermons on Exaltation Of Self:

God's Adopted Family #4 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

We Bear His Name

God’s Adopted Family. 4 We Bear His Name Reading: Galatians 3:23-4:7; Rev 3:7-13 When someone is adopted into a family, the name of that person is changed to that of the adopting parents. In this country the surname is the family name, when you tell someone your name, your family is identified ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humility: The Toughest Challenge Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

As believers, we are called to serve one another in humility. How do we do that? What does that look like in our day to day lives?

Humility…The toughest challenge “The Amazing Race” Phil 2:1-11 If anyone would like to acquire humility, I can, I think, tell him the first step. The first step is to realize that one is proud. C.S. Lewis Phil 2:1-11 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling By God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Isaiah experiences the call of God and submits to God

Isaiah 6:1-8 “Here am I, Send me” Background Isaiah’s commission comes to him when he realizes God and His greatness. King Uzziah or Azariah died. II Ki 14:21,15:3. Hos 1:1, Am. 1:1. Isaiah was son of Amoz II Ki. 19:2, 20:1, II Chr. 26:22, Is. 1:1, 6:1. 6:1-4Greatness of God: He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Gambling - Wall Street Vs. Lotto

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 2, 2011

Does the Bible say "Thou shalt not gamble"? No. What then does the Bible have to say about gambling?

Gambling – Wall Street vs. Lotto 2 Thessalonians 3:10 By: JB Hall There are 3 basic differences between the stock market and gambling (the Lotto). Namely: 1. The difference between “investment and scheme” 2. The difference between trusting “God” and trusting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning God

Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 15, 2010

People know that there has to be some sort of higher being or a higher power. Baal, Buda, the sun, moon or stars, anything that people could put some kind of faith or phenomena to or unknown knowledge of to worship.

In the Beginning God Do you know that nowhere in the bible does the Prophets, Jesus or the Holy Spirit tried to prove that there is a God? Geneses 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing With A Thorny Situation

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 28, 2017

FOR GOD ALLOWED PAUL TO SEE AND HEAR SOME THINGS CONNECTED TO THE THIRD HEAVEN IN PAUL 2ND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 12 CHAPTER VERSE 4 PAUL DESCRIBE THOSE THING AS UNSPEAKABLE

DEALING WITH A THORNY SITUATION 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (KJV) 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Involvement With Society Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 1, 2016

God cares and is involved with with every aspect of our lives, including society.

We have noted in our study of the book of Joshua how God brought the Israelites to the Promised Land with various powerful miracles and helped the 12 Tribes of Israel get settled in their territories (show map). Joshua himself, God’s leader, was given special land. Let’s continue to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That Sinner!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 22, 2014

A sermonette (I will use this at rest home services) about a bloke who had it so right with God it really make things quite messy in his relationships with his fellow man. Hey I'm just pleased I'm not like him. ;)

Jesus had a subtle and sometimes not so subtle way of getting through to people. I like how he delivers a message to a group of people who thought they had it bang on right with God, to a group of people who were confident that they had it right with God. Jesus tells them a story that actually cuts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Ephesians 4:1, Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Futility Of Christless Spirituality Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 13 The Futility of Christless Spirituality Colossians 2:16-23 David Taylor April 25, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 13 The Futility of Christless Spirituality We are in finishing chapter two of Paul's letter to the Colossian church, in our series, “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Paul wrote this letter helping the Colossian church to see ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025

Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. The names have changed, but the spirits behind them remain.

Introduction: The Return of Old Spirits Brothers and sisters, Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22, Romans 1:25, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 12, 2025

Idolatry is not confined to the ancient past — it is humanity’s oldest and most persistent sin. Though the names and forms have changed, the same spirits remain.

Brothers and sisters, idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other gods. The names have changed, but the spirits ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humilty

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 14, 2003

This lesson considers how we attain humility and how it is reflected in our daily lives.

Humility Its Attainment And Reflections Introduction 1. The aim of every Christian is to be conformed to the image of Christ: "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren." (Romans 8:29) 2. One of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ouch! That Hurts!

Contributed by James May on Nov 12, 2003

This sermon deals with Paul’s thorn in the flesh. We all have our thorn in the flesh. How will we react to the pain?

OUCH! THAT HURTS! 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Christian Humility

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 25, 2010

An exposition of I Peter 5:5-7 about what true humility means.

True Christian Humility I Peter 5:5-7 You Tube Video of Mac Davis singing “Oh Lord Its Hard to Be Humble…” You have probably heard about the guy who won an award for humility, but had it taken away because he displayed the award in his office? I heard about a preacher who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Joy In Every Season

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 22, 2025

Discover how Paul’s chains and Job’s ashes reveal the secret to unshakable joy—not in what life gives or takes, but in the God who never changes.

Finding Joy in Every Season Philippians 4:10-13; Job 1:20-21; Psalms 103:2-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is it truly possible for God’s people to experience unspeakable joy at all times? Even though we have been “called out of darkness into His wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13, Job 1:20-21, Psalm 103:2-5

Denomination: Baptist