Sermons on Nothing To Boast Of:

Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2016

A study of the book of Job 18: 1 – 21

Job 18: 1 – 21 Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long till you put an end to words? Gain understanding, and afterward we will speak. 3 Why are we counted as beasts, and regarded as stupid in your sight? 4 You who tear yourself in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 18:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gods Love "Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 30, 2012

We all need love, idn’t that what the beatles said, “all you need is love”? What they should have sang about was, “all you need is God”’s Love! for God is Love and Love is God and more of God is truly what the whole world needs!

God’’s Love "Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing" Everyone is looking for love, as the old song says, in all the wrong places, its in the music we hear, the movies we watch, everyone just loves a good love story and the box office revenues prove it. Anyone ever seen the movie, the titanic?, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You’re Down To Nothing, God Is Up To Something

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2024

In the middle of our troubles, when it looks like God is nowhere around – God is at work. His hand will soon materialize. His fingerprints are about to appear. Have faith in God!

WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHING, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Pastor's wife walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter. "What are you doing?" She asked. "Hunting flies" He responded. "Oh. Killing any?" She ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:32-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Mike Schultz on Oct 31, 2007

#9 in a series dealing with the book of James. Addresses the boasts, uncertainty, and yet hope for tomorrow.

Overcoming Tomorrow James 4:13-17 One day a man went to his doctor for his annual physical. A couple weeks later, he went back in order to hear the results. His doctor said, “Well, I have some bad news and some even worse news. Which do you want to hear first?” The man became somewhat ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

James 4

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

James tells us how to turn hatred into humility, judgment into justice and boasting into belief.

There is a stark contrast in tone from chapter 3 to chapter 4 Chapter 3 (taming the tongue) closes with words like peace, gentleness, mercy, good fruits…it kind of ends on a good tone…but CH 4 contains words like fights, quarrels, lust, hate, envy, pride and sin. In CH 4 James gives clear advice on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On Our Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 23, 2019

We don't always receive the answer we are looking for every time we pray. Can we continue to revere God even after He has turned us down?

Prayers are our personal communications with our heavenly Father through his only begotten son Jesus Christ the Saviour. As we fall on our knees at the Cross upon which an amazing exchange has taken place in order to save us from eternal doom; we find that God has already pruned away the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Isaiah 30:15

Never Under Estimate The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 20, 2016

Nothing is too Hard for YHWH, at the right time he answers our prayers

Promise Genesis 18:14 - is there anything too hard for the Lord? I will visit on the right time, Then you will have a blessing which cannot be destroyed Nothing is too hard: 1. To help the weak is not too hard 2 Chronicles 20:12 2. To rain the manna and quails is not too hard. Exodus 16:13-14 3. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Denomination: Methodist

Hope In The Compassion Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2018

When we come by faith to Jesus we enter into a covenant relationship with God. Because of His Compassion, His love, His mercy, because of the sacrifice of Jesus we are forgiven. We are called His children. We are adopted into His family.

We continue in our series on Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope we have in the Compassion of Father God. When we come by faith to Jesus we enter into a covenant relationship with God. Because of His Compassion, His love, His mercy, because of the sacrifice of Jesus we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Secret Weapon Called Weakness Series

Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Jun 24, 2016

The ability to be weak in the presence of God is an invitation for His Presence to be strong within us.

2 Corinthians 12:9 Joke: A job applicant was asked, “What would you consider to be your main strengths and weaknesses?” “Well,” he began, “my main weakness would definitely be my issues with reality. Sometimes I have a little trouble telling what’s real and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Disappointment Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 25, 2017

When people disappoint you, let God be Judge; and when plans disappoint you, let God be King.

Several years ago, Neil Melly was at the Los Angeles International Airport, attempting to fly to Australia. However, his credit card was denied when he tried to purchase a ticket. Now, a flight from LAX to the other side of the world is no small change; so without a valid credit card, most of us ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

7 Keys To Making The Impossible Become Possible : For With God Nothing Shal

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 6, 2002

This sermon is about the keys to experiencing the impossible becoming possible in our lives because with God nothing shall be impossible

7 KEYS TO MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE BECOME POSSIBLE : FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE: Luke 1:37 OUTLINE 1.PROMISE 2.PRAYER 3.PRAISE 4.POSITIVITY 5.PROCLAMATION 6.PURITY 7.PATIENCE THE MESSAGE FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE: Luke 1:37 1.PROMISE To experience the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength In Weakness: Embracing God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023

In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, we discover that our weaknesses are not hindrances but opportunities for God's grace and power to shine. Let us embrace our vulnerabilities, boast in our weaknesses, find joy in adversity, and become sources of comfort to others.

"Strength in Weakness: Embracing God's Grace" Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound message found in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT): "Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowledge, Love, And Idols Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 20, 2019

"Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth." “Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.”—William Cowper

January 2, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.1: Knowledge, Love, and Idols Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.1-6 1 Cor 8.1-6 (KJV) 1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Utmost Evil Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Dec 31, 2002

This is the fifth in a series on love from I Corinthians 13; it deals with the fact that love does not boast and is not arrogant.

“The Utmost Evil” I Corinthians 13:4 December 15, 2002 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Don’t look in your Bibles yet; let’s play a little “word association” first: when I say the term “the utmost evil”, what comes first to your mind? C.S. Lewis called bragging “the utmost evil.” In I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Impossible Dream Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Nothing is easier than entering the kingdom of God; nothing is more difficult. Nothing is simpler than receiving eternal life; nothing has greater obstacles to overcome.

Introduction Nothing is easier than entering the kingdom of God; nothing is more difficult. Nothing is simpler than receiving eternal life; nothing has greater obstacles to overcome. Entering the kingdom, receiving eternal life – both mean salvation. It is a salvation that requires ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed