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Lent A Time For Repentance

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Feb 15, 2005

A lenten homily on humility, and repentance

Lent a season of Repentance. We disciples of Jesus are celebrating our communal Lenten pilgrimage, a 40 day spiritual journey that will hopefully enable us to better appreciate and celebrate the life giving death and eternal resurrection of our Lord and Savior, the very feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Manger Becomes The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 2, 2015

God's Plan, Humility, Sacrifice

THEN AND NOW – The Manger Becomes the Cross Luke 2:1-7 (pg. 715) December 6, 2015 Introduction: An anonymous poet wrote: “A baby born in Bethlehem His hands, soft and gently curled But held within their dimpled grasp The hope of the entire world.” Have you ever noticed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleasing God Instead Of Men Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 4, 2015

Leadership, Humility, Teachability, Courage

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Pleasing God Instead of Men 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (pg. 824) August 9, 2015 Introduction: Opposition can come in many forms...It can be an outright attack, violent and physical...and it can also come more subtly...through conversations that gather support from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Swaddling Clothes Become A Servant's Towel Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 22, 2015

Servanthood, Humility, God's Plan

THEN AND NOW – Swaddling Clothes Become a Servant’s Towel Luke 2:6-7(pg. 715) December 27, 2015 Introduction: Have you ever heard the saying “Clothes make the man?” or “Dress for success?” or “She’s decked out to the nines!” It comes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Aug 13, 2013

Let’s make Christ’s life as our pattern.

TO BE LIKE CHRIST Philippians 2:1-2:11 Philippians 2:1-14 (NIV) Imitating Christ’s Humility 1.Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2. then make my joy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Also My Hands And My Head

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 31, 2018

This was one of the crucial times in the life of Jesus, it was when He was preparing for his own death after the Passover

Introduction: This was one of the crucial times in the life of Jesus, it was when He was preparing for his own death after the Passover but it is a pity that the disciples that were with him are not seeing the same vision with him, Jesus was seeing the greatest task ahead of Him, accomplishment of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 26, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

Today, we are starting a new series called “Becoming.” In this series, we will explore Jesus' most famous sermon, “The Sermon on the Mount,” which spans Matthew chapters 5 through 7. (Turn there) For those who think my sermons are long, they might not have enjoyed Jesus' sermons, as this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contrite Spirit

Contributed by Arsenio B. Segismundo on Aug 1, 2010

This sermon will deepen our understanding about the true meaning of contrite spirit. It will help us know what God desires and what pleases Him most.

Topic: Contrite Spirit Text: Psalms 51:1-17 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo Jesus is Lord Church Psalm 51 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Two Kings (January 5, 2020)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2023

In today’s text we have the story of two kings who are poles apart. One is ruthless and his kingdom is fleeting and the other is God’s only begotten Son whose kingdom is forever (Luke 1:32- 33).

Matthew 2:1-12  Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,  (2)  saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Artificial Righteousness: Glorifying In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 4, 2009

Glorifying in the flesh is a form of Artificial Righteousness which is motivated by 1) Religious Pride, 2) Cowardice, & 3)hypocrisy.

The news has been filled with week with statistics, world wide reports, deaths and fear from the H1N1 human influenza virus, previously known as swine flu. One of the most distasteful elements of this situation has been the various reactions to it. Minute by minute coverage from many news agencies ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-13

Denomination: Other

What Goes Around Comes Around Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 12, 2013

In this sermon we learn that God is sovereign and we can trust Him, and that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

Introduction: A. Let’s s begin this sermon with a simple riddle. 1. What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work? A stick. 2. Boomerangs are instruments that are usually made of wood, and are designed to circle back to the thrower. So, a good boomerang, in the hand of a skilled person, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wasted Potential Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 14, 2011

How do you respond to God's discipline?

Are you living up to your full potential? Raise your hand and stand up if you think you’re living up to your full potential because I want to make sure you are a good target. I have snipers in the sound booth!—Just kidding! It’s a nasty question isn’t it? I mean if you say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Greatness

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 18, 2024

“Whoever humbles themselves like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven”. It is giving up claims to power and status and knowing one’s total dependence on God that counts as greatness in the kingdom of heaven.

Sermon: The Path to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, Matthew 10:40-42, Matthew 25:34-46, Micah 6:6-8, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Quit Prancing Around Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2012

Are you doing your spiritual disciplines for the pat on the back? Giving to the needy, praying, and fasting is to be done in secret not so all can see your spiritual works of righteousness. It’s about giving not getting! It’s about God getting the glory n

Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 28, 2016

The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome spiritually, we must learn to win this battle from a biblical approach.

Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 1) Philippians 4: 4-9 As we walk this Christian journey, we face many challenges that we must overcome in order to obtain spiritual victory. While these challenges are many, coming from a variety of sources, none are greater than the battles we fight within our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist