Sermons on Humble:

The Beatitudes- Sermon 2 Series

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 26, 2012

A realized spiritual poverty leads on to recognize their critical need for Jesus Christ.

Have you reached the point of Realized Spiritual Poverty Beatitude Series: Sermon 2 October 26, 2012 David Tack- Sounds of Joy Ministries TODAY'S TEXT (1) Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” PRELIMINARIES The Kingdom of God To properly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

This sermon uses a life-sized nativity on stage and strips away all of the non-essentials to find the real reason for the season... Jesus

The Reason for the Season This sermon was instigated by things I have heard this past week on T.V., on t radio, and in listening to others talking. I feel that there are some misunderstandings that MUST be addressed. This week I have heard personalities in media who have said things ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Washing The Feet Of My Family Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2015

We will be discussing 4 things that contrast to illustrate how to wash the feet of our family

Introduction: A woman is depressed so she went to her doctor. After examining her and talking with her the doctor said that she did not need medication to deal with her depression. What she needed to do is loving acts of service for someone for the next 14 days. The woman began making excuses ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Will We Come To Jesus? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2014

Jesus never offered the easy way; he never gave us a quick-fix solution to life. However, He says is that He is WORTH it … and we have a choice to make, will we submit all that we are and come to Him - or choose to deny Him for our own selfish desires?

How will we come to Jesus? Mark 10:1-31 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Today we continue to see something very unique to Mark’s Gospel -- The glory of God is revealed; as is the Christian’s glory in Him -- In our service to God is where we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gentleness And Goodness (2 Lessons) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014

Lessons 5 and 6 of a teaching series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

Fruit of the Spirit—Gentleness and Goodness Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh July 7 & 14, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Its About Time, Isn't It?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013

We may not enjoy walking in the valley, but it is a necessary part of our Spiritual growth!

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church It’s about time, isn’t it? part two Nehemiah 3 We have seen the symbolism and rich meaning behind the first 3 gates of Jerusalem's 12 gates. • The sheep gate reminded us of Jesus, the Lamb of God. • The fish gate speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Authoritative Deeds: Love For A Leper Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 14, 2013

Jesus shows his Divine Sovereignty over sickness and disease as well as over sin in the healing of the leper.

Love for a Leper Matthew 8:1-4 A Reminder of Jesus’ Mission in His Ministry in Matthew is to demonstrate the King and the Kingdom of God. Matthew 4:23: “Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Story: Magnificat Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

Mary, a young virgin girl, is pregnant. Though the pregnancy is of divine action she is still in danger of human repercussions. Yet in the midst of what could be a tumultuous time for this young girl she chooses to focus on God and make Him bigger.

(ME) Good morning Odessa First! Merry Christmas! We are so blessed with all the Christmas decorations – it just looks beautiful around here. I guess you could say, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” First Time Guests – Introduction Christmas is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pt. 1 Abraham's Intersession Series

Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013

A seven week series on how people from the bible engaged God in prayer. feel free to use any or all of this...

Learning to Pray Pt. 1 Abraham’s Intersession Intro: I think it is awesome how God has made us all different. He has given us all some things that we are good at… In my home, all four of us have things that we are good at: Amy is good at organizing and managing our home, without her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Haughty Faces, Ichabod, And God’s Glow!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 31, 2015

The faces of people reflect their spirit and many are haughty. Many people are Godless fools proud of their wealth, position, and power. And sadly all that will be all gone one day and they will be in anguish because God “resists the proud"

Haughty Faces, Ichabod, And God’s Glow! Kelly Durant 11-1-15 Psalm 19:8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 2. How many of you have travelled on an airplane lately? Let me tell you about my most recent ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Basics To Prayer Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

HOW are we to pray? WHAT are we to pray? WHEN are we to pray? Are there requirements to prayer? These are the basic questions to our prayer life.

2015.02.08. BASICS TO PRAYER The Bible has a lot to say about prayer. The first mention of prayer is found in Genesis, chapter 4. Genesis 4:26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. WHAT IS THE CORRECT POSTURE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Essential Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015

Attempting to re-focus our congregation on some basic truths and get a 'FreshStart" in their own spiritual lives, this was one message offered to 'reboot' us in our spiritual walk.

An Essential Truth Jerry Watts Luke 7:36-48 • As we have spent this month focused on the thought “Fresh Start”, I pray that each of us has experienced a “FRESH START” in our walk with God. Every now and then we need a ‘reboot.’ In this computer age, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Divine Disappointment

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

I’d like to give a few perspectives that will help us deal with divine disappointment. When we are less than thrilled about how or when God is working (or seemingly not working), what are we to think and do? Let’s take a look.

Dealing with Divine Disappointment Luke 7:18-23 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" 20 When the men had come to Him, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Solution For The Stable Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 25, 2011

One of the most puzzling facts of Christmas is that God, when He came to earth & took upon Himself human form, was born in a stable. Why? Were there not more appropriate places for the Son of God?

THE MYSTERY OF THE MANGER A SOLUTION FOR THE STABLE LUKE 2: 1-7 Seven year old Johnny yelled “Daddy, guess what’s missing?” The front lawn rang with excitement as the family put the life-size manger scene in place. “What?” his father asked while he finished fastening Joseph to a stake for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand

Contributed by Francis Balla on Aug 24, 2012

This sermon highlights the need for the Church body to be united in "mind and purpose" in the midst of conflicting, and constantly changing ideologies and trends.

SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 UNITED WE STAND Let me read one of Aesop’s Greek fables; In the forest, there lived four oxen. They were very good friends and always went together to graze in the fields. However, every time they went, a hungry lion tried to attack them. The lion longed for their meat. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist