Sermons on Not Our Own:

I Can Worship God On My Own Terms Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Sep 6, 2001

A look at the importance of the second commandment

Lie # 2 "I Can Worship God On My Own Terms" Exodus 20:4-6 ----- True Worshippers worship in SPIRIT & TRUTH John 4:24 ----- If we don’t we will: REDEFINE God and REDUCE God 2nd commandment is about how we worship, the first commandment was about who we worship. God says there ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Holiness

No Service, No Connection

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 2, 2019

Spiritually to often the opinion of others affects what we may think. But our choices to act on our own opinion, is truly what keeps us from being connected to our Heavenly Father our constant provider!

No Service No Connection Psalm 37:23 NKJ The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. The Lord Himself delights in his ways! MSG. Stalwart walks in step with God;     his path blazed by God, he’s happy. If he stumbles, he’s not down for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23, Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Pursuit Of Peace

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 10, 2006

Peace is what we are all seeking,rather you know it or not. True peace comes only when we cease from our own works and rest in Christ.

In Pursuit of Peace Text: Psalms 34:13-22 2 kinds of people Trust in self = evil Trust in God=good Depart from evil and do good = STOP TRUSTING IN SELF AND TRUST IN GOD. Peace= Calmness or stillness ( all looking for calmness or stillness in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does The Right Way Look Like?(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 22, 2005

In a world where there are so many ideas and opinions, how do we define what the “God Life” is supposed to look like without falling into our own wrong ideas?

In a world where there are so many ideas and opinions, how do we define what the “God Life” is supposed to look like without falling into our own wrong ideas? I. Ministry To Sinners Matthew 1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Know History; I Do Not Know Myself Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2002

It is one thing to know history and theology; it is another entirely to understand our own hearts. Job’s pilgrimage into self-understanding led to self-hatred, but in Christ that can be redeemed.

I’ll ask you to repeat with me this wonderful, ringing affirmation from the New Testament: But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him. I know. I know the one in whom I have put my trust. ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To God's Anointing

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Only through God’s Holy Spirit can a Christian accomplish the amazing works of the Lord! Never will we see the fullness of God through our own efforts and abilities.

Steps to God’s Anointing Zechariah 4:6 ’Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. Intro: Only through God’s Holy Spirit can a Christian accomplish the amazing works of the Lord! Never will we see the fullness of God through our own efforts and abilities. We deal ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Zephaniah 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and responsibilities.

Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God by Paul Fritz Ephesians 1:3-1:15 Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of God: Jesus' Cup Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 8, 2008

Are we taking what we prefer, or what we see as a good thing and entering into the Kingdom of God and claiming it as God’s will, when it is nothing but our own doing?

Pile the kids in the car, hit the remote, garage door opens, and out you go on another drive. Grocery store. Hardware store. The bank. Costco. It is just a trip across town. Nothing exciting, just an every day trip. Kids either don’t want to go, or they complain about going or they act bored out of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe Better Than We Behave Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2008

Confronting the normal tendency to promote our own interests,even while surrendering to the reign of God’s Spirit, goes a long way toward promoting unity within the congregation.

JAMES 4:1–3 WE BELIEVE BETTER THAN WE BEHAVE “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe In God

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

There comes a point in everyone's life where we have to take what we've been taught and make it our own. Have we "rightly divided" the Word of Truth?

Why I Believe in God - Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally asked the young man, "Son, how did you become such a fine young man?" ...read more

Divided Opinions About Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012

This passage is a picture of the great claim of Jesus and the divided opinions about him. It’s a picture that should cause every one of us to search our own response to Jesus.

Tonight’s passage is a picture of the great claim of Jesus and the divided opinions about him. It’s a picture that should cause every one of us to search our own response to Jesus. READ v.37. You might recognize these words of Jesus. He spoke similar words to the woman at the well. The Feast ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-53

Denomination: Baptist

When Is An Empty Chair A Reason For Hope?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 21, 2007

Using an empty chair as the central metaphor we explore how Paul’s exhortation to REJOICE comes alive in our own painful lives - all within the framework of the Trinity.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who pours His Love into our hearts and makes us rejoice. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ About one hundred years before the Reformation, an artist named Andrei Rublev painted a depiction of the Trinity. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

A Perfect Saviour

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2014

Whether viewed as the babe in a manger, or as the man upon the Cross; as the risen Lord, or as the King upon the throne - Jesus is well able to identify with us in the midst of our own perplexities in this life.

A PERFECT SAVIOUR. Hebrews 2:10-18. I. The Father deemed it an appropriate method to secure our salvation by sending His Son into this world to be one with us (Hebrews 2:10-11). This was determined from all eternity, and was not some kind of afterthought (John 3:16). Jesus came willingly, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 5: 21-43. If we are serious about restoring our own life and the life of this congregation then we need to hear the reports about Jesus healing others.

Mark 5: 21-43 The Crowd That Didn’t Follow Jesus There are three miracles in today’s Gospel text. Can you name them? 1. The woman with the issue of blood healed. 2. Jairus’ daughter raised. 3. And perhaps, “The crowd that did not follow Jesus.” Can you imagine the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing The Way For Christmas

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 2, 2015

Before we can go out into the world to share the good news of Christ, we must first prepare our own hearts. An Advent sermon for Holy Communion Sunday.

Preparing the Way for Christmas Mark 1:1-8 This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. It began just as the prophet Isaiah had written: “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way. He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible