Sermons on Narcissistic Nature:

Blessed Are The Poor Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

A backwards look at how the poor are blessed. Part 2 of 9

October 5, 2008 Blessed are the Poor Matthew 5:1-3 One Sunday after worship was over a little boy told the pastor, “When I grow up, I’m going to give you some money. The pastor replied, “Well, thank you, but why?” “Because my daddy says you’re one of the poorest preachers we’ve ever had.” Being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

24.11 Prayer Is . . .? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2007

Jesus said "When you Pray" but what does that mean for us in 2007? And how do we put it into practice?

And then Jesus looked over the crowd and said Matthew 6:5 And when you pray. Prayer, what is prayer? Roger Babson “Prayer is the greatest unused power in the world.” Charles Trumbell “Prayer is realising the energies of God.” Phillip Brooks “prayer is in it’s simplest definition, is merely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Different Kinds Of Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Feb 10, 2013

The world teaches us there are many kinds of love. The world has a different view than we are supposed to have. Contrasting the different this sermon teaches the world versus a CP or (Christian Perspective). Youtube - thecrosswalkworship

Knowing Different Kinds of Love Once again I want to let people know that this message applies to everyone. In order to love the way we should we need to know what love is. I want to teach you a little this morning. Are there different kinds of love? The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:4-8

Denomination: *other

Submission & The Christianish Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Fourth message in a Summer Sunday series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 4- Submission & the Christianish Introduction: A few weeks ago we kicked off this Summer Sunday Series by asking, “Are you Christianish?” And by Christianish we mean having the appearance of Christianity (in certain areas of your life), but not necessarily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Apostolic

He Saw The Best In Me

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Aug 31, 2013

God sees a lot of value in you; God sent His Son for you and not just for a select few.

Introduction: God sees a lot of value in you; God sent His Son for you and not just for a select few. Although there may be those around you who will act as if they are more exclusive and special to Him than you are. In God’s eyes you are equally important God sees glorious things in you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Called For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017

Why has God called called us? What is His purpose for us?

2 Timothy 1:8–12 (NKJV) According to Julie Iovine in the New York Times, in the 1990s many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their wholesale farming to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ignoring The One Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive

January 29 Ignoring The One Luke 15:11-32 Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive When I was a child, I don’t know 6-7 yrs old, I went for a walk to discover what was on the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

We Have It On Good Authority

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021

We must come to grips with the authority of Christ and live accordingly.

Title: We have it on good authority! Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: We must come to grips with the authority of Christ and live accordingly. Introduction Babe Ruth was the great home run hitter for the New York Yankees baseball team. During one particular at-bat, the umpire, called Ruth out on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Vines And Branches Part Three Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 15, 2024

Looking at how Christ-like love is the fruit that results from being connected to the Vine (Jesus). Contrasting the worlds view of love with true, Christ-like love.

Of Vines and Branches (Part Three) Text: John 15:12-17 We are back in John’s Gospel this morning… John chapter 15, verses 12-17, and while you’re turning there, I’ll just let you know, today we are going to be talking about love. And the world has tried to redefine love in our day in age in ways ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is True Love?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 5, 2025

What is true love? How do you know if you have found it? In this message, we're going to explore Scripture to find the answers we need to know the love we have is the love meant for us.

There’s a lot of so-called love in our world today that is not really love but is instead based on selfishness and even lust. Many couples marry to satisfy their own selfish needs, realizing later that it doesn’t work. There IS such a thing as true love, which is a selfless love. This is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Few Life Lessons Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 6, 2009

19th in a series from Ecclesiastes. A few life lessons for us to apply in the face of the certainty of death.

Over the past two weeks, it seems like we’ve been barraged with a multitude of celebrity deaths – Farrah Fawcett, Karl Malden, Billy Mays, and, of course, Michael Jackson. In a sense, I’m really tired of all the coverage that has been given to the deaths of these people, just because they are well ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Levels Of Love, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

You can't truly others and love God until you understand what it means to love yourself.

INTRODUCTION We’ve come to one of the most important passages in the New Testament. Jesus reveals what He considers to be the MOST IMPORTANT commandment in the entire Bible—to love God. And He volunteers the second most important commandment—to love our neighbors as ourselves. Since this is a very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Insist On Its Own Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I see life’s interruptions as divine opportunities

ENGAGE This week, I came to the conclusion that perhaps I’ve done enough preaching on loving like Jesus and maybe it’s time to move on to something else. That’s because I’m finding that God seems to be providing way too many opportunities for me to apply what I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Negotiating With God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

We live in perilous & prosperous times. We have every modern convenience and an abundance of leisure time. We live amongst cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. We profit by living in the shadow of their wickedness. Are we just Negotiating with God?

Negotiating with God The title for this mornings message is Negotiating with God. I must admit straight out that I am not a great negotiator. My wife would give me very strict instructions to keep my mouth shut when we went looking for a new car or any other major purchase. Having grown up in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 3 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

Isaiah passages about the Restoration of Israel continue as we look at the great things God will do at the start of the Millennium when He will call back to Israel all the Jews saved in the Tribulation (called the remnant). This part of scripture is so neglected.

THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 3 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH We are studying the passages of scripture that feature the Restoration of Israel after the Tribulation when the Lord comes at the Second Coming and restores the nation. They pass through a terrible time but the Lord delivers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4, Isaiah 27:1-6, Revelation 20:2, Revelation 12:9, Isaiah 5:3-7, Isaiah 28:5-6, Isaiah 30:23-26, Amos 9:13, Zechariah 14:6-7, Revelation 16:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational