Sermons on Pride In Possessions:

It Is Time For A Change: From The Former To A New Thing

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 11, 2020

God promises to do a new thing in the life of His people today, but we must be willing to look up unto Him and believe Him for His words to be able to possess the new thing.

IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE: FROM THE FORMER TO A NEW THING. Study Text: Isaiah 43: 15 - 21. Introduction: - God is sharing with us what we need to do whenever life gets stressful and we are overwhelmed. - We need to forget the past and the ways things used to be and look up unto Him for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hero's Secret Strength Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2012

Every super hero has a secret strenth and a hidden vulnerability. Jesus, the only real superhero, has a strength to help guide Him in every situation and a vulnerability that each of us should possess.

Every superhero has a secret to their great strength, and a hidden something that some might call a vulnerability. For the Green Lantern it was the special ring he wore that gave him the ability to form things out of nothing; for Superman, Kryptonite was the only thing that stopped his superhuman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Year Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 17, 2016

Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in their Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers of the Good News

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: Year of the Shepherd - New Year Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Eyes Of Yahweh Are Upon You

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2015

We were wandering in the wilderness of sin, but God led us into the promised land of salvation. There is an enemy to drive out before we can take possession The enemy is indwelling sin or the old nature

The Eyes of Yahweh Are Upon You Deuteronomy 11:1-28 Key Verse “The eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year unto the end of the year.” Verse 12 This verse is referring to Canaan... the promised land... “ a land that God careth for.” For ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Your Position In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 7, 2022

The priesthood of the believer. We all have positions of priests. We all have direct access to God. And it goes on. Christians are God’s own people. You are a special possession of God.

Do you remember the television show called Fantasy Island? For a fee of ten thousand dollars they would arrange a weekend of your fantasy to come true. That sounds pretty good. But God can do better than that. He will give you beyond what you ask or think. Not for a weekend but for a life and even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Strength Is Made Perfect In Our Weakness.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2024

By using the story of the gentile woman, whose daughter was possessed, we can learn the process of prayer, and how we need to become nothing to allow God to work through us and bless us abundantly whilst doing so.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th September 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal

If A Man Dies Shall He Live Again? (Easter)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 1, 2015

Many ask the ancient question that Job asked so long ago:"If a man dies, shall he live again?" That is one of the most important questions that we could ever ask, for life is our most precious possession.

It is Easter. The day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: ....Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen..... The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. We have hope through the resurrection. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Re-Learning Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2009

If you think you do pretty well with relationships, you might want to take a listen at Jesus’ words in this portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We think it is about lust and divorce and promises - but it’s really about making, keeping, and fixing broken r

Inbred in the deepest part of our souls is a notion that was born in the Garden of Eden that defines love for us. Love is whatever satisfies our needs. When Eve took a look at the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, she saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Avoiding Catastrophe

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004

One day, mankind will face the stark reality of eternity. Today, every man and woman is faced with the decision of a lifetime: choose life by the blood of Jesus Christ, or let the pride, the sin, and all the mistakes, which stand between us and God separ

(Making the big decisions too late.) Open: The story of loosing my brother Kenny. My desperate hope that he’s in Heaven with the Lord, but I’m just not sure if that’s true or not. I stood there in my room alone after he died, weeping to God, wishing I could say a final goodbye, tell him how much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Truth Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

28th in the Ephesians Series dealing with the power of truth

Ephesians Series #28 “The Power of Truth” Ephesians 4:24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 REVIEW / INTRODUCTION Ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Love Of God-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2021

2 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Perfect Spouse: A young lady visited a computer dating service & requested, "I'm looking for a spouse. Can you please help me to find a suitable one?" The matchmaker said, "What exactly are you looking for?" "Well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Rewards The Seeker

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 19, 2006

God rewards those who earnestly seek Him. God gave Uzziah success when he sought Him. When he turned away and disobeyed God because of his pride, he lost everything.

Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” God have given us a promise, that if we seek Him earnestly, we shall be rewarded. • This is an offer with a guarantee returns The question is not whether you attend church or how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reformation Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

The real enemy to the Christian today is not “the liberals”, abortion, or no prayer in school. The real enemy to the Christian today is subtle sins like pride, envy, jealousy, selfishness, lust and greed, that infiltrate the Christian’s life and the chur

Reformation Nehemiah 13:15-31 “It is the nature of fire to burn out” 1. Recommitment to Separation A. A Mixed Multitude (vs. 1-3) A “Mixed Multitude” is when a Christian lets sin enter his life and does not treat it as his enemy. A “Mixed Multitude” is when the church does not teach the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Yes, obedience can be a big, difficult and sometimes bitter-tasting bill to for us to swallow. It costs us, sometimes richly, in pride, preference, personal control and self-sufficiency. Nevertheless, it is absolutely necessary if we are to maintain our

OBEDIENCE Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 1, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Ron Dentinger warns: “Health care is getting far too expensive. I just got a prescription. The instructions read: 'Take one every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Compassionate Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish a true Chris

This is really one of the big issues in the world today. There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7