Sermons on New Ambitions:

Longing For More

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2012

A sermon on spiritual dryness, lack of enthusiasm, lack of growth, and desires (Material adapted from Ruth Barton's book, Sacred Rhythms, chapter 1 entitled Longing for More)

Introduction: U2 sang these lyrics: You broke the bonds and you Loosed the chains Carried the cross Of my shame Oh my shame You know I believe it Sounds great, about Jesus but then they sing: But I still haven't found what I'm looking for WBTU: Don’t jump to conclusions or judgments here. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Hands

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 23, 2010

The work of Jesus Christ while on earth.

THESE HANDS Luke 24: 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. The hands of Jesus were harmless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Character Traits Of Successful People

Contributed by Richard Hedges on May 31, 2011

Keep God in your graduation speech by using brief characterizations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and George Washington; with an unexpected conclusion about faith in God.

CHARACTER TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders of the 20th Century. He is probably best known for leading this nation to adopt social changes which have enhanced freedom and liberty for all races. His willingness to make ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants - David's Story Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Learn what it means to face your Giants in this message on David's story.

Here we are in the final message in the series of Old School Old Testament Bible Stories. I wanted to wrap up with one of the most famous stories in all of the O.T.—David and Goliath. You’ve all heard the story, probably seen the Veggie Tales episode-Dave and the Giant Pickle, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: *other

Just One Thing

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 6, 2011

When someone makes reference to "one thing", you take special notice because you realize that a priority is being mentioned. Let us pay attention to the priorities of God.

ONE THING When you start a new job, and the boss tells all the rules; you listen. When he says that there is one thing that needs to be done above everything else; you make a very special mental note, knowing that thing is a top priority. When it gets close to Christmas and the kids begin to tell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship - Warts And All

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 13, 2015

Theme: Self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood Proposition: Through a series of trials and errors Jesus is able to teach His disciples the true walk of a disciple - that of self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood

Scripture: Mark 10: 32 - 45; Psalms 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Isaiah 53:4-12 Title: "WARTS AND ALL" Theme: Self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood Proposition: Through a series of trials and errors Jesus is able to teach His disciples the true walk of a disciple - that of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Blowing Our Doors Off

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Holy Spirit Or Lobby Spirit?

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Sep 5, 2025

True leadership comes from the Holy Spirit, not human lobbying, manipulation, or ambition.

HOLY SPIRIT OR LOBBY SPIRIT? In today’s modern era, many people are racing to pursue positions, titles, or influence by any means possible. We can see this in politics, business, and sadly, even in church ministry. Those who rely on the lobby spirit—the spirit of seeking human support, lobbying, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God And Justice

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 23, 2011

Christians should show mercy to those unjustly oppressed.

GOD AND JUSTICE Texts: Amos 6, 8; Zephaniah 3 @ "Injustice is relatively easy to bear; what stings is justice."__ H.L. Mencken, Prejudices We should act with justice in everything. Justice can be considered right behavior. Ethics involve or express moral approval or disapproval consistent with ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

War And Peace - The Way Of The World Vs. The Way Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 7, 2016

This sermon is a look at the opposites that are described in Philippians 2:3-4. The first part is the way of war and strife. The second part is the way of peace and joy in the Lord.

Philippians 2:1-11 (Read from the Bible with the congregation) As I’m sure you noticed, our new memory Scripture is found in this awesome passage. Let’s take a look at the first part … Philippians 2:3a “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit … Selfish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Nazarene

An Exposition Of James 3 Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 4, 2009

This series dwells on viewing the book of James in its full context. This entire series is available as an ebook for the ipad via Itunes or for the Nook via Barnes & Noble’s website for the nominal fee of $4.95. A Conversational commentary

CHAPTER THREE 3:1-12 Superior Faith Controls the Tongue As chapter three opens, James warns that very of his readers should aspire to the office of teacher because teachers are judged on a higher standard. Of course, by teachers he literally means those who want power within the church. They want ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Throwing Your Talents Away Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 2, 2008

This is the fifth and final in the series on the fallout from King David’s decision to pursue Bathsheba. This focuses in on Absalom and his misuse of his his talents.

Stop Throwing Your Talents Away 5/18/08 Proverbs 1:8-19 Philippians 3:12-16 2 Samueal 13:20-18:33 Is there anybody here, who has ever looked at someone who was wasting some talent he or she had, and you said, “if I had the talent they had, then I know I would be doing such and such.” It ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Rebuke Turned Back Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2009

Jesus turns from silence about His achievements to open speaking about His death. He will not follow the ambition path, the pleasure path, or the easy spirituality path.

You can admire Jesus, you can think well of Jesus, you can even love Jesus. But you cannot domesticate Him, you cannot tame Him, you cannot make Him sweet and nice and pretty. He is who He is and He says what He says, and sometimes it’s hard to take. In my experience, just about everybody out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Responsibility

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 23, 2011

father's day message or just plain any sunday sermon for men.

A FATHER'S RESPONSIBILITY Pastor Allan Kircher June 19th 2011 Gen 18:17-19 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Whole New You Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 10th message in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

A Whole New You Colossians 3:1-4 1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above and not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist