Sermons on Harmful Motives:

A Humble Servant Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 5, 2002

This is the 4th sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ?" series. This sermon identifies Jesus as a Servant.

Sunday Morning March 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ? [#4] A HUMBLE SERVANT Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction: 1. In our series “Who Is Jesus Christ?” we have seen Jesus as Life Giver, Minister to sinners, The Lion, The Lamb, King of kings, Lord of lords, High ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-27, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Human Decency

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 25, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 21: 1 – 36

Exodus 21: 1 – 36 Human Decency 21 “Now these are the judgments which you shall set before them: 2 If you buy a Hebrew servant, he shall serve six years; and in the seventh he shall go out free and pay nothing. 3 If he comes in by himself, he shall go out by himself; if he comes in married, then ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keep Watch Or Be Lunch - 1 Peter 5:8-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 1, 2025

Is your trouble from God or Satan?

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers in the world is undergoing the same sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Shaped Through Trials

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

It’s the journey, not just the destination, that’s important. Let your trials be a blessing to you.

Opening illustration: If there is any such thing as a universal question, it may be this: Why are all these trials in my life? This is not a new question; generations of children have asked it. They have then grown into adults who must answer the same question when their children ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greed Series

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on May 15, 2001

The Bible has much to say about the deadly sin of greed.

I.Greed creates the wrong way of life. A. Jude uses the example of the way of Cain. B. Those that give themselves over to self-service create the wrong path in life. Like Cain, instead of following after God, they focus on something else, and that becomes their way of life.(Isaiah 56:11) C. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11, Ezekiel 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 6, 2005

This is a message that is meant to encourage us to help those ravaged by the recent hurricane along the Gulf Coast.

Who is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-29 I. The Thieves Saw a Victim to Exploit (v. 30) A. The thieves represent the world (the devil) 1. It’s motive is stealing 2. It’s motive is killing 3. It’s motive is destroying B. The thieves of the world care nothing for the individual 1. They tend to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Toxic Relationships Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

ties that bind

Toxic Relationships I Chronicles 10:13-14 1. Marks of a toxic person A. A life that refuses to submit to God B. A life dysfunctional in all relationships C. A life controlled by anger and fear D. A life emotionally unstable 2. Maneuvering through a toxic relationship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Have Confidence Before God Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 5, 2007

God’s precious promises will not fall on us automatically. We have to know the will of God before we can even ask for them. We have to ask in line with His will. God’s Word is God’s will...

-- New Revised Standard Hebrews 10:35 Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward. In the 1st lesson we talked about what confidence was, and the commands that God gave us in His Word in order to walk in confidence before Him. Confidence is another way of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about God’s true love for us.

“Love” is a word that is thrown around more than a football at the Super Bowl. Everyone talks about love. I love this. I love that. I love your hair. I love that shirt. I love this team or that team. I love summer. I love Christmas. “I love you. You love me. We’re a happy family.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Creating Your Roadmap To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 3, 2003

In the journey of life forgiveness must happen for us to live as Christians, but what a hard task. This sermon begins a process of understanding how we can truly forgive those who are our oppressors.

Creating Your Roadmap to Forgiveness Destination Forgiveness Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 5, 2003 Introduction: I. “Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor in television, Marghanita Laski, one of our best-known secular humanists and novelists, said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stretch

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 1, 2007

Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life.

Like rubber bands, our personalities, talents, and gifts are different. We are not effective unless we are stretched. There’s no person who comes into the world fully equipped for success. Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of One

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

Each of us is important to God and God can use one person to make a difference.

One Sunday morning, a priest wakes up and decides to go golfing. He calls his boss and says that he feels very sick, and won't be able to go to work. Way up in heaven, Saint Peter sees all this and asks God, ''Are you really going to let him get away with this?'' ''No, I guess not,'' says God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Forgive Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 9, 2015

This is a sermon series focused on helping disciples be ready to help themselves and others in the areas of forgiveness, depression, anger, stress, anxiety etc.... Each sermon is followed by a deeper study.

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Theme: Caring For God's People Based on - Galatians 6:2 (Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ) Sermon Series - Sermon #1 - Learning How to Forgive INTRO: Over the last few weeks we have been looking what it means to be a genuine human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Sticks, Stone, And Words Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach foundational truth that are designed to challenge, encourage and, most importantly, flame the fire of hunger in the Christian who wants to learn more about who they have become in Christ Jesus.

Sticks, Stones And Words – Part 1 (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:41-44, James 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Unity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2007

The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cau

Intro. The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cause disruption, weakening and even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist