Sermons on Make It Your Ambition:

Individualism And Making Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2021

Individualism, like most isms, is a philosophy of “me, first.” “I don’t care about anything or anybody but me.”

Homily for Feast of the Holy Family Sir 3: 2-7, 12-14; Psalm 127; Col 3: 12-21; Lk 2: 22-40 Version 2 (request that lector read the long version of Colossians) Is any English word so misunderstood today as the key word in Paul’s letter to the church of Colossae? No, I don’t mean the word ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40, Malachi 2:16

Denomination: Catholic

Making Peace (Genesis 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2024

Does making peace sometimes mean separation? Is making peace a good thing? Let's look at Genesis 21.

Is laughter sometimes an expression of joy? Is making peace a good thing? Is separation sometimes the best course of action for peace? Is a formal covenant of peace a good thing? Let’s look at Genesis 21. Did Sarah bear a son named Laughter in her old age? Did she laugh again, with joy? The Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Jesus Angry? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

Main thought: we will look at the things that brought Jesus to a righteous anger and another demonstration of his messiahship.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:12-17: The day following the triumphal entry. Passover. Last week of his life. Began to open the can on Sunday. Full on charge today against the establishment. He said early in his ministry that he was Lord of the Sabbath, take he says he is Lord of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, Matthew 23:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom To Make Good Choices PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores how our faith should guide our actions, fostering ethical awareness and demonstrating love through considerate choices that respect others' beliefs.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you today, standing on this hallowed ground where generations of believers have gathered to worship our Lord and Savior. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. ...read more

Topics: Wise Choices, Christ

“you Better Be Sure “

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 29, 2012

You need a no so salvation

“YOU BETTER BE SURE “ As a kid growing up I remember this gasoline that had a sign “be sure with pure” it had no additives what so ever in it. I say today you better be sure about Christ. You have one shot at being pure in heart and mind soul in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Make God’s Name More Hallowed? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 23, 2025

A look at "hallowed be Your name" and what it means to make that a part of our prayer life.

NOT AS IT SHOULD BE: God’s name is not hallowed in this world as it should be. - Matthew 6:9. - “Hallowed” is not a word that we use a lot, so it’s probably worth taking a second to define it. - The definition of the Greek word for “hallowed” is “to separate from profane things and dedicate to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 20, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah 38: 1 – 22

Isaiah 38: 1 – 22 Let’s Make A Deal In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.’” 2 Then Hezekiah turned his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where's Your Mind Set? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

Often we want to make ourselves better but go about it the wrong way. Paul the Apostle gives us tips in how to put off the old nature and put on Christ’s character.

In chapter 2, Paul focused on the error of elevating the mind above the knowledge of God, and focusing on taming the physical body as a way to righteousness. He chastises the use of external rules and regulations, especially those around following certain ritual days and abstaining from certain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Answer To Your Worry

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Oct 7, 2006

Worry never helps, worry never resolves problems, worry can’t change the past, worry can’t change the future, worry only serves to make us miserable NOW.

God’s Answer to your worry In Psalm 23 we will find seven things originate emotional distress. We also find the solution to confront with success the pressures of life. The 1st thing that adds tension to our life is worry. People that are worried are people that are ineffective. Worry 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why You're Worthy

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 8, 2007

This sermon is from an Exchanged-life perspective and sets out to communicate God’s view of you that makes you worthy with a hope that the hearer will come to a more healthy sense of self-acceptance and love.

For the past couple of weeks I’ve sought to communicate God’s view of you with a hope that you’d come to a more healthy sense of self-love and self-acceptance. I shared two messages entitled: “Learning To Love Yourself” and “Breaking Free Of Inferiority.” Today I want to climax this emphasis by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

How To Change The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 21, 2011

We change the world by choosing to do above and beyond what is expected of us in our everyday lives.

How To Change The World Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Test Genesis 24:9-20 We are continuing our series, “Moving Things To The Next Level”. We have looked at “How to Kill a Church”, “How to Heal The Church”, “Look At How To Build A Church” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Gather So We Can Send

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 21, 2014

The most selfish thing any Christian person, or follower of Jesus can do is keep the Gospel of Jesus to themselves and live in such a way that no one around them recognizes Jesus in them.

There are a lot of reasons why someone might decide to get up on Sunday and "go to church." You might take a second and ask yourself, "Why do I go to church on Sunday?" Most will probably answer with some response that will sound like this, "I go to church to worship God." Maybe some would use ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passion Of Self-Gratification Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009

God’s wisdom gives peace but the churches to which James wrote were experiencing chronic hostility & sharp confrontations. They fought, coveted, quarreled & condemned others to obtain their desires. They were dominated by self-will

JAMES 4: 1-5 THE PASSION OF SELF-GRATIFICATION [Romans 7:14-25] Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy wrote of a man who was dominated by the driving desire for self-gratification. To possess land was his highest pleasure. Someone promised him that he could own all of the land he could walk around ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Positive Christian Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

When Christians are guided by their Christian Faith in our topsy-turvy world, their positive influence makes a difference in the lives of others as well as themselves.

At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael Jordan. The coach’s influence as second father, mentor, and Christian role model was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Repent, Rejoice, Reach Higher

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 27, 2011

8th Grade Graduation sermon for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Illinois

Good Shepherd Lutheran School Graduation Sermon 2011 Repent, Rejoice, Reach Higher Introduction We are all thankful tonight for what you have accomplished in the last nine years. Wednesday evening I was here for the Kindergarten Graduation, and it was a joy to see their exuberance and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Lutheran