Sermons on Inferior:

Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011

Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man - Made A Little Lower

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2013

To show that CHRIST was made a little lower than the angels.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a little lower than the angels? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST was made a little lower than the angels. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:7 (Amplified Bible) 2:7 For some little time You have ranked him lower than and inferior to the angels; You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Winning Wind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

With the word and the wind, that is the Holy Spirit within, the believer will always be a winner in the conflict with evil ideas.

Determining the superiority of either side in either conflict is difficult since the decisive factor in gaining a victory is often hidden. This was certainly the case when the Spanish Armada sailed against England. It was one of the greatest fleets ever assembled, and the Spanish ships dwarfed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20

What Does The Bible Say About Haughty Eyes (High Look)?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 3, 2025

What is a high look? Have you ever seen someone who walks around with their nose up in the air as if they have to look down there nose just to see you?

The KJV – An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. The Easy-to-Read Version – Proud looks and proud thoughts are sins. They show a person is evil. The GNT – Wicked people are controlled by their conceit and arrogance, and this is sinful. The Message – Arrogance and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian Wife

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

What does the Bible sya about being a Christian wife?

INTRODUCTION I am going to venture into an area of teaching that is probably one of the most sensitive areas of teaching in the church and the society today. It is an area in which there has been much abuse over the years. It is a subject that has been done a great injustice over the years. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Wife Should Treat Her Husband

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

The Biblical way a wife should treat her husband

EPH. 5:22-24 "HOW THE WIFE SHOULD TREAT HER HUSBAND" * Last week, "How The Husband Should Treat His Wife!" * He should love her above everything and anything in the world, * He should praise her and not criticize her, * He should pay attention to her & let her know she is special! * And, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24, Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Family Duties Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 19, 2002

What are the proper roles of a husband and wife in marriage as designed by God?

I Peter 3:1-7 “Family Duties” Intro—As you can tell from our text today and the title of the message, we are going to be looking at the relationship between husbands and wives, but before I delve into that text I want to talk for a moment about the attitude we need to bring to any study of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Situations And Advantages Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 29, 2004

Boaz had several opportunities to exploit Ruth and Naomi but he chose to do the right thing.

Situations and Advantages I. Introduction A.Text: Ruth 3: 1-14 1.Poor Boaz, not a chance. a.vs 3 b.Trapping men hasn’t changed much in 3100 years has it? c.Look pretty – smell nice – act vulnerable -catch ‘em sleeping. 2.Naomi was wise and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Something Worth Boasting About"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 3, 2004

How are we to boast about our faith?

Galatians 6:14 “Something Worth Boasting About” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As human beings, we are all pretty good at boasting. “Look what I did?” “See what I can do.” “Mine is better than yours.” These ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fruit Of Discouragement

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

How negative attitutdes damage people

THE FRUIT OF DISCOURAGEMENT May 17, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are the reasons for your discouragement? Perception that: • It’s taking too long (Abraham) • It’s not fair (Jonah) • I’m all alone (Elijah) • It’s not possible (Thomas) • Maybe they’re right (two blind men on the road in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Harvest Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Sanctification | Awaken to the Harvest | John 4:35-39 [Context] - Jesus had presented the gospel to the Samaritan women at the well). Samaritans were considered an inferior race (Jews + Babylonian mix race and only accepted the first 5 books of the OT). - The devil will make you think no one is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Submission In Marriage Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009

Wives and husbands have the opportunity to draw attention to this good news of salvation in Jesus Christ by her submission and his love.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:18-19. . Last week we learned from the apostle Paul that we are to ‘put on Christ’; that is, we are to put on the character of Christ if we belong to Christ by faith. His character was described for us with words like compassion, meekness, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: *other

The Origin Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 19, 2006

This message is the first of a series of messages for January titled "In The Beginning".

THE ORIGIN OF HUMANITY In The Beginning – 1 Genesis 1:26-28 Pastor Steve Dow SERIES INTRODUCTION: As we begin a New Year everyone tends to be making resolutions and looking forward to the New Year. It is a hopeful time. It is a time filled with expectancy. We want this year to be a better ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Care For One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 28, 2021

God has placed you to live out your purpose in this place for His pleasure.

The Bible lists 59 “One Another” statements, showing how God expects us to behave toward other believers. In fact, it’s impossible to live this out unless we are in community with Christians. In a culture filled with vitriol and anger, Christ-followers are to live and love like Jesus. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

This is a message filled with direct truth on the hopeless plight of those that go into eternity without Christ from the series through Malachi.

The Great Day of the Lord Malachi 4:1-3 I. The Declaration of God’s Judgment (v. 1a) “For behold, the day is coming….” V. 1a A. Judgment Day is clearly taught in scripture (II Peter 3:10) B. It is a day that we should look for “For behold…….” – v. 1a C. It is a day that should be declared ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist