Sermons on Examine Ourselves:

Critical Faith Investigation (C.f.i)

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Feb 7, 2017

Sermon is covering how we operate in our Faith

C.F.I. Critical Faith Investigation Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 21, 2005

This is an entire Christmas Eve Service - complete with Christmas carols, candlelighting and communion. The message is a slight alteration of Pat Cook’s message "Christmas Bread" which is also available on SermonCentral.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WELCOME INVOCATION: Our glorious God, you sent your Son into our world to show us who you are. In Christ we find love, forgiveness, peace and hope; we are grateful for this reflection of you. May we encounter the Christ child in this time of worship, and in doing so, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

The Game Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 19, 2013

A sermon based on Luke 16:19-31 focused on stewardship (Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: http://www.biblebb.com/files/ryle/pract13.htm)

HoHum: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. In conclusion, the teacher asked her students the question: "Now, which man would you rather be, Lazarus or the rich man?" One little boy’s hand shot up immediately and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace, Peace And Pressure Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 7, 2011

God can use life’s pressures to mold us or we can let Satan use the difficulties to destroy us.

Grace, Peace and Pressure Romans 5: 1-5 Introduction: A. What does it take for you to be at peace? 1. You make enough to pay your bills and have some left over for pleasurable activities? 2. No one in the family is arguing? 3. Your employment is secure from all outward appearances? 4. Your health ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Trumpets Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 13, 2020

This message looks at the Feast of "Rosh Hashanah," or "The Feast of Trumpets," in our Feast of Israel series. And then it looks at how this feast is a precursor to the coming of Jesus, the Messiah,

Feast of Israel Rosh Hashanah The Feast of Trumpets This upcoming Saturday begins the biblical feast, “Rosh Hashanah,” or “The Feast of Trumpets.” It marks the beginning of ten days of consecration and repentance to get a person ready for God’s Feast of “Yom Kippur,” or “The Day of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Denomination: Foursquare

The Guiding Principles Of Ministry-Service And Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 17, 2021

Jesus honored God by always serving others and loving the kingdom of God. All of us will face tremendous pressure from within and without. Our greatest challenge will be responding in such a way that God is glorified.

Recently I watched a documentary called "The Fake Famous." It highlighted three average “Joes” who manipulate social media by purchasing followers, manipulating algorithms and other technics designed to fool people into believing they were famous and trend setters. Since ministry has gone ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Slip Off The Path

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jan 14, 2024

We need to see that we are in the last moments of these last day's but our attention needs to be more of what is going on in our heart rather than what is going on around us.

Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Jeremiah 8:7, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Matthew 16:2-3, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Samuel 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Revelation 22:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Social Ethics: Drinking Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

There is great debate on whether Christians should consume alcohol. Here is why I choose not to drink, even though this is a matter of Christian liberty.

“Drinking” Introduction: In the Bible there is much ambiguity involved with the topic of drinking. In fact it is so ambiguous that it falls under realm of a matter of opinion. However, I think it is important for us to determine whether a Christian should drink. Before I begin it is important ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:20-21, Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Fruit Or Fruitless Faith

Contributed by John Price on Aug 14, 2004

A study of forgiveness and the fig tree.

This morning I want us to explore the incident of the fig tree and how it relates to Jesus teaching on forgiveness. Mk 11:12-14, 20-24 1) Mark 11:12-14 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 31, 2008

Christ teaches us that we need to be careful about how we pass judgment on other people.

Overcoming a Critical Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:1-6 Key verse: The Introduction As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear “No” or are told what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Is Not For Super-Saints Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2009

This message examines the 40 times fasting is found in the Bible and discovers that fasting is not for the super spiritual, but for the super-sorrowful, most often because they realize they are super-sinners.

Fasting Is Not for Super-Saints One day, Kathy Cash’s husband, of Dallas, Texas, announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, their 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. “No!” she shouted. “You can’t fast! You’ll die!” Her dad carefully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Obstacles To A Life Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

In launching this series on prayer, this message was meant to examine some of the things that keep us from pursuing prayer as a lifestyle. Part 1 in series, "Learning to Pray."

Learning to Pray Obstacles to a Life of Prayer January 23, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Video clip of Ben Stiller saying grace in "Meet the Parents." Do you ever feel like that clip pretty much sums up your prayer life? Now think about the difference between that prayer --an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thanksgiving: It's Not Easy

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on Sep 10, 2004

Thanksgiving, while perhaps something we most need to do, turns out to be the most difficult thing we do. A brief examination shows us why.

Thanksgiving: It’s not easy Introduction: Thanksgiving: we have celebratory day for it every year. It’s a very American holiday, and it is deeply ingrained in our culture. We devote a day just to thanksgiving - at least that is what we claim. That doesn’t sound so tough. In fact, you wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things Worth Investing Your Life In

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

Next in series on John. Appropriate for a New Year's sermon, or graduation message. Examines things worth investing your life in.

John 3 (2) - Read John 3:14-21 It is 2020, a new decade, a new year full of new opportunities and new possibilities. Judging by what I’ve seen on Facebook and other social media, it doesn’t appear that much has changed for most people since Wednesday. Few have changed their priorities. Few have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist