Sermons on Nothing To Boast Of:

All For One And One For All Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to stand strong together in adversity.

Illus. Jordan has been enjoying soccer for the past 1 ½ years with other 8-9 year olds. •It’s been an interesting and often enjoyable experience to watch them learn the game. •One thing I enjoy is seeing how the kids react to the ball, especially the goalies. •When a line drive comes, instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Smart Investing Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Make a deliberate investment decision to spend your time, money, effort and attention on the things that last. And what lasts? Loving God, and loving your neighbor.

Last month I had the fun of deciding how to invest the profit of the sale of my New Jersey house. And it was fun, and I think I’ve made good choices. But my track record is nothing to boast about. When I cashed in a chunk of my IRA for the down payment on that same house, I told my broker that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Made Righteous By Faith (Second Sunday Of Lent, March 5, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2023

How would you like to take a test that had a different rule for success? Instead of so many points for an “A”, so many for a “B” and so on, the success of the test would be based on an “all or nothing rule”. So you would have to get a 100% to pass on every test every single day.

WE ARE MADE RIGHTEOUS BY FAITH Text: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Romans 4:1-5  What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter?  (2)  If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5, Romans 4:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Why We Forgive Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 5, 2014

Based on Dr. John A. McArthur's book "The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness" in reading or hearing this message we learn that we are nothing less than hypocrites when we do not forgive. For more information on this topic,read MacArthur's book! (1/5/14)

**I preached this sermon, based upon concepts from John MacArthur's book "The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness", originally in 1999. Since then, I have preached it a few times and have modified it to fit in a devotional format. Over the next few weeks, we will discuss the topic of forgiveness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Bible Church

The Lamb Is Beckoning

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

To exalt the Lord Jesus!

PP0716 DATE THE LAMB IS BECKONING Matthew 11:28. Mt 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God in the N.T. He is called that because of the sacrificial lamb in the O.T. In the N.T. He is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Seeing love in the story of Ruth

One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 26, 2012

The impetus of time, can be one of God’s pin pricks to keep us from living an insignificant life. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus.

The Impetus of Time\Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Text: Ps 72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus. How many of you like the food network TV show called Chopped? They get a basket of crazy insane ingredients that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom Through Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Mar 7, 2017

This is a sermon series about how God meets our Deepest needs Through the prayer in which Jesus teaches the Disciples and us how to Pray.

Freedom Through Forgiveness God's Answer to Your Deepest Needs - Part 5 of 7 Matthew 6:12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. This Morning I want us to look at " Freedom Through Forgiveness”. One of the greatest needs in our lives is the need for forgiveness. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 1:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Humble Church Servants Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

Three aspects of deacons

Text: 1 Tim 3:8-13, Title: Humble Church Servants, Date/Place: 4.22.18, WHBC, AM A. Opening illustration: “The world may assess a man’s greatness by the number of people whom he controls and who are at his beck and call; or by his intellectual standing and academic eminence; or by the number of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Love in the book of Ruth

One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Bible Secret (It’s All About God, Not About Us!) 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way. When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose

Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout Hallelujah! Listen, I am all for OPTIMISM. Illus: Dr. W.T. Watson used to tell this story at Trinity College. There was a preacher who, no matter what bad thing you said had happened to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Bible Secret 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way.

When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Do Anything Really Lasts Forever?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

In these changing times in which we live, does anything lasts forever? Yes, the word of God; the Church of God and the Son of God.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning December 30th, 2012 Final Sermon Let us pray Welcome.... In 1983 and 1991, I had the privilege of visiting Buckingham Palace in London. England where I was able to observe the changing of the guards. At a set time each day the guards at Buckingham ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus cautioned people against being "good for nothing" because He wanted them to make an impact on their communities. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again?

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless Illustration;Did you hear about the clever salesman who closed hundreds of sales with this line: "Let me show you something several of your neighbors said you couldn’t afford." Source Unknown. Let us present Christ as one who offers something no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 24, 2002

“IT IS FINISHED” was the triumphant shout of our Lord as He died on the cross for us.These words remind us that there is nothing we can do to earn our salvation. What need to be done has been done by Christ.

INTRODUCTION U.S. history records the building of a great transcontinental railway which united the country by rail from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In its day it was a tremendous undertaking which at one point was suspended because of financial problems.Eventually, however, it was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist