Sermons on Justify Ourselves:

The Race To The End---Fathers Day Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Jun 21, 2012

We get so proud that we do not stop and ask for directions. God is lovely wanting us to stop and notice that we do not have to do everything ourselves.

THE RACE TO THE END 6-17-12 Fathers Day, New Liberty Christian Church. with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: REVELATION 20:12-16 INTRODUCTION; Good morning to each of you and my I wish to all of you a very Happy Fathers Day. I hope it is a day of cook outs, rest, family outings and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Who We Are In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 4, 2012

To exist is to relate. No human being stands alone. We are defined by those people and things that we relate and by which we identify ourselves. So who are we in Christ?

ILLUSTRATION A mother went to wake up her son. She said, "Son, it is time to wake up. It is Monday morning to go to school." The son did not want to get up and did not want to go. The mother insisted that he get up. He said, "I do not want to go to school." She asked, "Why don’t you want ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-23

Denomination: *other

So What's Your Excuse

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012

Moses had excuses for why he could not serve God. So do we. But if we give ourselves weaknesses and all to God, God can and will use us.

Found list of excuses for accident on ins forms I thought my window was down, but found it was not when I put my hand through it As I approached intersection a stop sign suddenly appeared where no stop sign ever before and I was unable to stop in time to avoid accident I was sure the old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Bare Log Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Dec 12, 2011

The Master Carpenter now strips the tree of its branches and begins to peel away the bark. We must rid ourselves of the things that hinder and the sin that so easily entangles.

Our theme for this Christmas season is The Carpenter’s Workshop. The Master Carpenter, Jesus, is busy working on His project – us, the Church, preparing himself a gift for his return. Last week we talked about how a tree needs to be felled in order to get to the wood. The Master ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lose That Weight!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 8, 2012

We need to look forward the coming year with a new sense of commitment and resolve free ourselves from the impediments that hinder us from being effective servants of God.

January is named after Janus, the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) – January is the door to the year. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, thence also of gates, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dancing Like A Fool

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 6, 2013

When God blesses us with moments of joy, we must give ourselves to the joy and dance with all our might. The Holy Spirit will not have it any other way

It had been a rocky ride for David… with little more than a prayer, he had slain Goliath, but he had also been a victim of Saul’s madness, He had experienced great highs and some deep lows, but now, he was dancing with all his might, because he was bringing the ark home. The ark ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Trees: Firewood/Fruit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2017

There are two types of trees: fire wood or fruit trees? Do we hold ourselves accountable? You can not keep doing the same things and expect a new outcome?

TWO KINDS OF TREES? WHICH ARE YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF TREES ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE? WHICH ARE YOU? CONSIDER YOUR WAYS? Matthew 3:10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(A Bridge That Leans Over Troubled Water)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

AND THESE PEOPLE AT THE POOL OF BETHESDA WAS IN SOME SITUATIONS THAT THEY DID`NT WON`T TO BE IN AND IF THE TRUTH BE TOLD WE ALL FIND OURSELVES IN SOME SITUATIONS THAT WE DON`T WANT TO BE IN

JOHN 5:7-9 THE IMPOTENT MAN ANSWERED HIM SIR` I HAVE NO MAN ,WHEN THE WATER IS TROUBLED TO PUT ME INTO THE POOL; BUT WHILE I`M COMING ,ANOTHER STEPPETH DOWN BEFORE ME 8. JESUS SAITH UNTO HIM ,RISE,TAKE UP THY BED AND WALK 9.AND IMMEDIATLEY THE MAN WAS MADE WHOLE,TOOK UP HIS BED AND WALKEDAND ...read more

Scripture: John 5:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 37 - Alive In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 14, 2020

To be consistently transformed into the image of Jesus, we're going to need a power greater than ourselves. That's where the Holy Spirit comes in.

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5443309 Core 52 Week 37 - The Holy Spirit • Security blanket/power symbols • Q: What does the Holy Spirit do for us? • mystifying to most Christians. • the closest member of the trinity isn’t Jesus - he is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, Titus 3:5, 1 Corinthians 6:11, John 15:26, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are You Catching Flies Or Men?”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

We are finding ourselves being more like the apostles when Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father; staring up in the sky CATCHING FLIES RATHER THAN MEN!

Intro: Today Lord willing I want address an issue that is becoming a popular trend among Christians not to do and that is WITNESSING. We are finding ourselves being more like the apostles when Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father; staring up in the sky CATCHING FLIES RATHER THAN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-12

Babel Projects Of Our Day

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jun 2, 2021

Dear ministers of God, IN THE NAME OF SERVING GOD ARE WE TRYING TO MAKE A NAME FOR OURSELVES? WHAT AM I REALLY BUILDING? THE KINGDOM OF GOD OR A MINI TOWER FOR MYSELF?

INTRODUCTION IN GENESIS CHPATER 11 WE FIND THIS FACSINATING STORY OF THE EARLIEST SKYSCAPPER EVER BUILT BY THE MANKIND. “TOWER OF BABEL” WAS A MASSIVE PROJECT WHICH MOBILIZED THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY OF THE ERA (BRICK AND MORTAR) INVOLVED INTENSE PLANNING, STRATEGIC THINKING, RESOURCES ETC. MOST ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 8:20, Genesis 12:7, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Psalm 127:1  (view more)  (view less)

In This Manner Pray

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 27, 2020

How we pray depends on our concept of God. God is personal, and knows us better than we know ourselves. Prayer brings us into harmony with God.

INTRODUCTION When I was in college, I was required to take speech class. As a shy person, I dreaded it. It’s all about public speaking. Some would rather die than speak in public. To pass the class, we had to give a 5-minute speech to our classmates. Here are some pointers for giving a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Kings 18:25-39, Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sharing In A Time Of Economic Emergency Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 19, 2020

At the time when we are most tempted to hunker down and hoard our resources for ourselves, I think the Lord is calling us to be generous with our churches and charitable institutions.

Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2020 The disciple Joseph Bar-nabas is one of the key players in the Acts of the Apostles. As the reading tells us, Joseph was given the name “Barnabas” by the leaders of the first church, the church of Jerusalem. Why? I had an experience when I was principal of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, John 3:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Supporting An Enemy Of God

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jan 7, 2020

What happens when we align ourselves with what is contrary to God and in opposition to Christ? When we sin, we crucify an innocent man all over again.

Heavenly Father, we have come against you and your commands in ways that have cost us dearly. Our sinful ways and disobedience to your commands have resulted in chastisement and punishment from you. You have proven that you will do whatever it takes to correct us and bring us back to you. It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-2, Hosea 13:3, Joel 3:19-21, Psalm 37:12-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Ordinary.....? Series

Contributed by Mary Buelah on Mar 11, 2019

We often keep limitations to ourselves by our thoughts Actions, Talents and Identity...it’s time to recognize what we are in Christ and what HE is in our lives....

The world is full of ordinary people who go about their daily living by working 8 hours a day, paying the bills at the end of the month, cooking for the family, getting the groceries from the shop, without accomplishing anything substantial.... Christian life is far beyond that in the eyes of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13, John 15:4