Sermons on Not Lording It Over Others:

Barbarians, Sythians And Other Dead People (Or "Get Over Yourself")

Contributed by Matthew Bushnell on Nov 29, 2006

A sermon based on Colossians 3:5-10 challengeing personal agendas. (Preached as a very first sermon at the commencement of a new church ministry).

Barbarians, Sythians, and other dead People Personal Intro – Thank you for the welcome my family and I have received from many of you. I have had opportunity to meet a lot of people and learn names. That will take some time and I thank you for your patience as we get to know each ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Over Until It's Over

Contributed by James May on Jul 31, 2005

Let us not get our focus drawn to the things of this world and let them keep us from remembering that there is a Day of Judgment coming. Prosperity in this life isn’t worth losing the promise of Heaven in the eternity that lies ahead.

It’s Not Over Until It’s Over By Pastor Jim May I received an email this week from a young man who realized that so much of the “gospel messages” that we hear today are not gospel at all. He has come to a realization that the messages preached by most TV and radio evangelists are no longer a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Causes His Church To Triumph Over The Enemy

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 2, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND CAUSES HIS CHURCH TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ENEMY

THE LORD CAUSES HIS CHURCH TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ENEMY ************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE ENEMY WILL NOT PREVAIL OVER THE CHURCH 2. THE LORD HAS DESTROYED THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL AND WANTS US TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 3of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

An encouraging and assuaring sermon .In the Christian walk there are trials, temptations, tribulations, challenges and painful momements but we need to walk on.This we need to know so that we dont back off when Storm rises.

“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.” mark 4:37 Storms will rise! Friction is necessary for motion. Without it there way will be slippery. The Newton’s third law of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is One Lord Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 22, 2025

The lordship of Jesus Christ is one of the most prominent truths in Scripture. Jesus is called “Lord” over 600 times in the New Testament.

There is One Lord Ephesians 4:5 Introduction We are currently studying the seven foundations of Christian unity found in Ephesians 4. So far, we’ve talked about One Body, One Spirit, and One Hope. Today, we turn our attention to perhaps the central theme: One Lord. The lordship of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve Over And Over Again! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 7, 2019

Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus came to this earth as a baby – It is found in John 3:16!

Christmas Eve over and over again! Message for CHC School Christmas Program 2019: Summary of play: Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Authority Over Demons Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord.

The Gospel of Mark #4: Jesus’ Authority Over Demons Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord. Introduction: (1) Jesus is now in Capernaum, which seemed to be “his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Chastening Of The Lord

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death." In light of what the Bible tells us, you can rest assured that God chastens His own. The meaning of "chasten" is found in the New Testament word "paideuo." It comes from the word "pais"–meaning child. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:18

Walking In The Spirit~ No Other Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2016

As believer's follow the Lord provisions manifest into fruit. Many people touched by the hand of All-Mighty-God!

Walking In the Spirit~ No Other Life Galatians 5:16-18NKJB I once read of a little boy who used to escape his bedroom after being punished. He would crawl out of his bedroom window down an old fruit tree to the ground. One day, his father told him that he was going to chop down the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejection And How To Over Come It

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 28, 2020

We all face rejection at some point in time, some because of some skill that we lack, but others simply because of their faith in Jesus

Sermon Title – Rejection and how to respond to it. Definition of REJECTION 1 a : the action of rejecting : the state of being rejected ignored, denied attention. Theme: Rejection - The Goal: How do Deal With It Mark 6:1-6 (NIV) - The opening caption reads / A Prophet Without Honor 6 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust In The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores the importance of trusting in God's wisdom over our own, bearing life's challenges with faith, and becoming steadfast through trust in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a wonderful day to gather together in the house of our Lord, to soak in His Word, and to let it nourish our hearts and minds. As we gather here today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a deeper knowledge of our God and His wisdom. We're here to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trust, God

He Rejoices Over Me Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

Valentine's Day: If we know Jesus, God loves us so greatly and is filled with such joy, that He rejoices over us! In this message we come to know the Lord’s extravagant love, as we look at our God who sings and dances over us.

Frederick Nietzsche, the nineteenth century German philosopher, stated, “If they want me to believe in their God, they’ll have to sing me better songs . . . I could only believe in a God who dances.”(1) Our view of God determines our relationship with Him. Many individuals see the Lord as someone ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Loving Others Or Judging Others? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2006

If we think we can live the Christian life by following rules and forgetting about loving others, we have missed the point. The Christian life can be summed up in one word: love.

“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col. 2:16-17). Background I. God does not want you to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Is Over Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2012

Ananias and Sapphira had a scheme for misleading the apostles and getting the admiration of their fellow believers. They sold some land, but they only brought a portion of the proceeds to lay at the apostle’s feet. They intended to keep the rest. Why di

The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children, many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My grand daughter and I still play the game. Last week, we pretended to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2012

Moses tells Joshua not to be afraid, or not to fear his enemies. “Wow, now that’s the pot calling the kettle black!” Are maybe it’s Moses’ experience speaking; experience can be a great teacher. Someone who failed, but he got back up, and desires hi

Crossing Over Deuteronomy 3:22-29NLT   Do not be afraid of the nations there, for the LORD your God will fight for you.’23 “At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said, 24 ‘O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal