Sermons on How Do I Develop Myself:

The Two "I" 's Of Humility

Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Jun 20, 2016

What is the basis on which our Humility should be based? How do we truly be Humble?

Mark 9:35 Phil.2: 1 – 11 John 13: 1 – 17 Introduction A church realized the importance of humility, so it formed a committee to find the most humble person in the church. Many names were submitted and numerous candidates evaluated. Finally, the committee came to a unanimous decision. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray With Power Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

ILLUSTRATION: A man by the name of Harold Lamb, a representative for a Video Projection and Sound Company, told this story of a SALES PRESENTATION he and his sales partner MADE at a CHURCH BOARD MEETING. He writes: “My co-worker and I were making a SALES CALL to a rural Baptist church. We ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Taught Lessons On Evangelism With Children

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2005

Do not equate the immaturity of children with irresponsibility. Many children are capable of developing deep impressions about the Lord that remain with them for the rest of their life. Ask God for His wisdom

How Jesus Taught Lessons on Evangelism With Children Matthew 19:13-19:15 85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18. Jesus took advantage of the receptiveness of children to reach them with His love. When parents brought their children to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do I Believe About God? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2016

This is the first of ten messages built from Max Lucado's Believe series. Message one, deals with what I believe about God.

INTRODUCTION • SERMON VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Imagine someone approached you and said they did not believe in Ford Motor Company. • I do not believe in Henry Ford; I never met him and do not think he ever existed. • What would you say? • Maye you would ask where Ford ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

I need to remind myself, from time to time, that He has a reason for everything. Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Imagine, with me for a moment that you are sitting in your favorite chair, watching “wheel of Fortune” and suddenly you hear a loud crashing sound as the battering ram knocks your door off its hinges. In the midst of the confusion you hear voices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Did I Do That? How Can We Limit The Unlimited Power Of God?

Contributed by Wayne Sutton on Jan 22, 2010

How we as mere humans often LIMIT the power of God almighty.

Did I Do That? How Can We Limit the UNLIMITED Power of God? “If God is all powerful and all loving, why don’t we see more miracles and healings in our church today?” – This question is asked all too often from not only believers, but also from a world of non-believers as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41-42

Denomination: *other

Where Am I And How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2006

We are who we are by God’s grace. He is the Father of Lights who gives every good and perfect gift. I am here because of His great love.

Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Pastor Jim May Victor Borge told about a couple going on vacation, standing in line waiting to check their bags at the airline counter. The man said to the wife, "I wish we had brought the piano." She said, "Why? We’ve got sixteen suitcases already!" He said, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Works Of A Sower

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 9, 2002

A look at how we need to prepare the ground to sow seed.

PARABLES OF THE SOWER (Effects of Preaching Gospels truths) MATTHEW 13:3-8 & 18-23 (Study reference Mark 4:3-8; Luke 8:5-8) Mark8:13-20 ; Luke8:11-15 Intro. WE have work to do but it seem that no one is willing to put there hands to the plow. BUT WE ARE LIKE FARMERS V. 3 And he spake many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Offers A Blank Check

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on how to live a Christian life in today’s world.

WHEN GOD OFFERS A BLANK CHECK 1 Kings 3:3-15 INTRO: ILLUS: When I was an adolescent, my family would go to Daytona Beach, Florida for vacation. We would have a convoy of cars making the trek. When we reached the Florida state line, we would begin to see Orange Juice stands along the highway. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 14, 2003

Three books have meant so much to me when it comes to the topic of evangelism and how I can best do this. One is by Joseph Aldrich, “Life-Style Evangelism.” He talks about crossing traditional boundaries to reach an unbelieving world. Another book is by R

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: After about 10 total years in ministry, I have learned that my spiritual gift-mix seems to include skills in teaching, training, equipping, encouraging, discipling, and leadership development among those who are already in the faith. However, I have found that being ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

How Much Do We Care About God?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 15, 2009

We can measure our care for God by our willingness to equip ourselves for witness and to share the Gospel with our neighbors and to be missions supporters.

The plumber came this week. You remember, those of you who were here last Sunday, how I was waiting for the plumber to come and solve our drainage problems? The plumber did come this week. He did the job I wanted, and even did it better than I knew it could be done. Not only did he unstop the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pressure: I Eat It For Breakfast

Contributed by Roy Probus on Aug 22, 2008

How do you handle pressure and where does it come from? We look at the life of Daniel to see how he handled it.

Pressure, I Eat It For Breakfast I Timothy 6:11 plus verse from Daniel I. Crab vs Pipe - 6000 ft down, 3mm slit by the saw, 0psi in pipe & 2700psi outside - Crab pushed into the pipe by the pressure As we look around our world we see pressure all over. The air around us is always pressure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be Free

Contributed by Richard Maxey on Oct 19, 2001

To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must:

HOW TO BE FREE So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must: 1. _____Consider_________ the cost of following Jesus. Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Made To Be In God's Family Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 27, 2003

Part 3 - This series is looking into the purpose of life and how to live them out. This message deals with purpose #2 Made to be in God’s Family.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 3 (Made to be in God’s Family) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) At the annual family-reunion picnic, a young bride led her husband over to an old woman busily crocheting in a rocker. "Granny," she said, touching the old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Fake News: How Can I Know The Truth?” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 29, 2017

With the Internet today it is possible to spread fake news, to ruin someone’s reputation, to close down a business, to start a rumor that may never die and it’s possible to do all that quickly so it leaves us asking the question, how can I know the truth?

NAIL IT DOWN “Fake news: how can I know the truth?” 2nd Peter 1:6-2:3 Glad you are all safe today. You may have heard Just last week there were reports that if Irma kept growing it would become a category 6 Hurricane. Sharks were being sucked up into the air from the water and we would see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist