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Parable Of The Arrogant/Humble Servant

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013

If we exalt ourselves, we hinder God’s work and His ability of using us for His work and glory.

Every time a missionary came to our church when I was a young person, that was where God was calling me. We had many missionaries come to our church at that time which created a lot of confusion for me. I wanted to serve God but I did not have any confidence as to where God wanted me to serve. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Vc1 - Put On The New Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2020

The slave was not even classified as a human being; he was merely a living tool, with no rights of his own. His master could either beat or brand or maim or even kill him at his whim. There could not be any fellowship in the ancient world between a slave and a free man.

Paul's Epistle to the Colossians 4/21/19 Tom Lowe Lesson VC1 - Put On The New Man, Renewed In The Image Of Our Creator (Colossians 3:10-11) Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11 (NIV) 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. 11 Here ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

"a Message Of Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2020

A sermon about finding hope in God during the Corona Virus.

“A Message of Hope” Ezekiel 37:1-14 Are you on pins and needles with everything that is going on in this world? If so, you are not alone, and in many respects, this is a good thing. This pandemic is new to all of us and not something that we have ever experienced before. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Freedom Vs Anarchy

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 31, 2020

Despite what we are being told by so many today, even among those who are in position to shape the destiny of this nation, Freedom flourishes within the framework of order.

Freedom vs. Anarchy Ezekiel 22:23-31 6 In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 17:6; 21:25 (ESV) Anarchy and freedom have seemed to some to move in the same direction; in truth, they are complete opposites. Anarchy, a condition which one is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Judges 17:6, Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dawn Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The conscience was a faculty, which God had built into man from the beginning, but as long as men were in perfect fellowship with Him they had no awareness of it.

A ten-year-old boy came home from Sunday School and his mother asked him what he had learned. "Well," he began, "Our teacher told us about when God sent Moses behind the enemy lines to rescue the Israelites from the Egyptians. When they came to the Red Sea, Moses called for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7

Foot Washing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet as an ultimate demonstration of humility and love, and encourages us to emulate this humility in our daily lives.

Good morning, Church Family! Let me start off by sharing a beautiful quote from the renowned Christian author and preacher, A.W. Tozer. He once said, "Humility is not a grace that can be achieved, it's a grace that comes when we have nothing left to protect or project or prove." This profound ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Topics: Jesus, Foot Washing

Be Humble PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to live in genuine humility, following the example of Jesus Christ, and not to boast about their humility, but to demonstrate it in their daily lives.

Good morning, everyone! We are going to tackle a challenging topic today, one that isn't always easy to swallow. It's about humility. You see, the world we live in seems to reward those who boast about their accomplishments and achievements, but the Bible tells us to live differently. Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Topics: Humble, Serve, Jesus Christ

The Curse Of Ham (Canaan) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore the story of the Curse of Ham, understand its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants, and recognize that in Christ, we are all one, regardless of our ancestry or background.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to explore a fascinating and often misunderstood story from the Old Testament, the Curse of Ham. We’ll talk about its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants and the impact of that curse on the Cushites. I recently read a quote by A.W. Tozer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-27

Topics: Ham's Lineage

A Father's Love

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The enduring love of our Heavenly Father.

A Father’s Love Luke 15:11-32 I. The father gave his son freedom to choose A. Even though the son’s actions were impulsive, the father did not stand in the way - The father respected his son’s independence enough to let him choose his own way - man chooses his own destiny - The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Abortion Murder

Contributed by Ron Owen on Dec 23, 2000

A scriptural look at the sanctity of life of the unbord child.

Psalms 139:13-16 "Is Abortion Murder" Intro: What is your standard for morality? The Bible? I. The Unborn is a living soul. Exod 21:22 If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

And God Did So That Night

Contributed by Jeff Smith on Jun 17, 2013

God is on the throne 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. He doesn't forget about us

And God Did So That Night Judges 6:36-40 1. Gideon and the fleece The 300 men, the pitchers and the trumpets defeated 120,000 My God is always on time God is on shift 24/7 When we least expect it, God comes on the scene and takes care of the matter Many DARK hours in my life when I needed ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: *other

Short Of Stature And Morals-But Saved

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2008

Zacchaeus was hated and misanthropic, but salvation came through the obedience of faith and the call of Jesus.

Tuesday of 33rd Week in Course Lk 19: 1-10 Jericho is the oldest city in the world, as near as archaeologists can determine. Today it’s a dusty little Palestinian village a short drive away from the Dead Sea. The town would be dead, too, if it weren’t also the lowest city in the world, at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Perfect Through Suffering

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2009

We are not complete until we are life-giving, and that means that we, like Jesus, must suffer.

January 13, 2009 Strengths and Weaknesses We’d better get this one right, because if we don’t, life is pretty miserable. Our strengths are for others; our weaknesses are for our own growth. What we see in Hebrews here is an elaboration of the hymn St. Paul gives us in Philippians chapter 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-12

Denomination: Catholic

Curing Of The Lepers (Or Curing Of Nine And Healing Of One)

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 13, 2019

When given a miracle of healing, the mind and heart must also be healed

Luke 17:11-19 In this Gospel, we see Jesus traveling between Samaria and Galilee. This was frontier-land and could be dangerous; lots of unsavory characters roamed the roads and waylaid the travelers. Jesus deliberately went this way to seek out the lepers, as the scripture says ‘for he found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal

The Question We Should Ask Every Day

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2022

The question is the one St. Paul asked. Did my actions today proclaim the presence of Christ, and His desire that all men be saved? Or did it not?

Saturday of the 30th Week in Course 2022 “To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” St. Paul had a blinding revelation on the road to Damascus, an encounter with the risen Lord Jesus that turned his life completely topsy-turvy and started him on a perilous road that would take him all over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26, Psalm 42:2-5, Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Catholic