Sermons on Lest Any Should Boast:

Just When You Think You Have Arrived

Contributed by James May on Jan 4, 2009

We haven’t arrived until we reach that place that Jesus has prepared for us. No amount of success in this life means that we have arrived.

Just When You Think You’ve Arrived By Pastor Jim May John 13:36 – 14:6 Simon Peter had made an assumption, and it’s the same assumption that we all make from time to time. He assumed that he had reached a place in his relationship with Jesus where he would never forsake Jesus and would never ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Need A Boost?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 20, 2021

We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are times when we could all use a helping hand or a pep talk. Let's look into the subject of encouragement.

DO YOU NEED A BOOST? We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, right? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Philippians 1:18-19, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 25:11, Hebrews 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pedigree "Fjc"

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 13, 2012

In jeremiah we are told not to brag about ourselves but to brag about God and our relationship with Him.

PEDIGREE “FJC” Jeremiah 9:23-24 .INTRO: An older woman was cruising a busy parking lot in her new Mercedes-Benz looking in vain for a parking space. She finally saw someone loaded with packages heading for a car, so she followed him, put on her blinker and waited patiently until he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Plan Ahead

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Plan Ahead (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17 Ill: A golfer nervously approached the first tee, • It was a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, • And he debated if he should use his new golf ball or an old one. • Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

How To Face Tomorrow 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.

A. My older daughter Shonda’s FAVORITE MOVIE growing up was Annie, based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. She watched that MOVIE multiple times and is still a big FAN. 1. On her 7th birthday Shonda was given a big Annie doll, Annie watch, and even had an Annie Birthday ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Any God Do In Our Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 1, 2023

We are not to put anything between ourselves and God, but many do either intentionally or unintentionally.

All believers have sinned, but we have an advocate with the Heavenly Father to ask for forgiveness. In verses 16-17: Theologians may contrast in their musings regarding what this transgression is, and regardless of whether the demise it causes is physical or spiritual. Paul composed that a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Brag

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 3, 2012

We need to watch what we say and to whom we say it.

Don’t Be Braggin’ January 1, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We need to watch what we say and to whom we say it. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 1:1-16 Supplemental Passage: Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting About Tomorrow - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: Boasting About Tomorrow - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (James 4:13-17) I. Introduction A. After a 6 week long hiatus, we return to our study Christianity For Dummies based on the Book of James. As we've discussed, like the books in the For Dummies series, James is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bragging Rights

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 3, 2009

If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace.

Title: Bragging Rights Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Introduction Our story today reminds me of an incident told in E.M. Bounds’ book “On Prayer.” The storyteller said he woke one morning to the sound of hounds on the hunt. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Aren't Any Cemeteries In Heaven

Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002

True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD, in heaven there aren’t any cemeteries!

"There Aren’t Any Cemeteries in Heaven" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Revelation 21:1-8, KJV Purpose: True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD that Jesus Christ His Son has given us the new birth; so that death no longer has its sting nor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

He Loved Me Any Way

Contributed by Ray Williams on Jul 15, 2011

How do I know that God loves me?

He Loved me any way. John 15:9 (NKJ) How do I know that God loves me? John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9

Denomination: Baptist

Are There Any Similarities Between You And Samson?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 6, 2021

Samson , a great man in whose life The LORD invested heavily.

Many times we wonder silently why GOD does not demonstrate HIS power and let our enemies have it. We wonder why HE never allowed the rich man to come back and warn his bothers. We wonder many things, yet the answer is right there in the scripture. GOD has always shown HIS majestic power over and ...read more

Can Any Of Us Identify With This Man?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003

The aim of this sermon is to encourage persons to examine where they are today in their faith walk.

Can any of us identify with this Man? (1 Timothy 1:12-16) People are people is a common phrase uttered from time to time. It is often said when referring to churches, society, and the world at large. The gist of the is saying is that regardless of where you go there will be commonalties among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Is There Any Thing That God Cannot Do?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

there are a few things that God can not do.

IS THERE ANY THING THAT GOD CANNOT DO? 2 Timothy 2:13 "If we believe not, yet he abides faithful: He cannot deny himself." The Bible does tell us that there are some things that God cannot do. 1ST of all; God cannot be contained, put in a test tube and analyzed. A. Job 37:23 "Touching the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Guilty Of Any Man's Blood?

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 26, 2018

Preach to all you encounter and you shall be guilty of no man's blood

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: ARE YOU GUILTY OF ANY MAN'S BLOOD? Acts 20:25-28 King James Version (KJV) 25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. 26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-28

Denomination: Charismatic