Sermons on Prides Snare:

Build Community That Reflects God’s Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Building a Christian community is almost impossible, yet God is the God of the impossible. He can enable us to do amazing things if we let him. We can build the sort of community God wants, through the power of his Holy Spirit, if we let him

What better occasion to be talking about community than at a confirmation and baptism service. The teenagers have just spent 4 weeks following a study called the People of God where they’ve thought about why God calls us to be members of his Church. You could ask them later what they found out. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13, Ephesians 3:14

Denomination: Anglican

Absalom

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 15, 2018

Dis functional family, lack of self control, anger, vengeance and ambition caused the downfall and death this young man named Absalom. The life of Absalom teaches many lessons to parents and young adults.

II Samuel 14:25-27 & II Samuel 18:33 Absalom, the 3rd son of King David was a handsome young man. He was exquisitely good looking in the entire land of Israel (II Samuel 14:25). This young man had everything that he could ask for along with his charming looks which includes name, fame, wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problems With The Person Joshua! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 11, 2016

Did Joshua do anything wrong?

Remember the story of the Israelites? God chose a people and gave them a promise of a land filled with milk and honey. God took the Israelites out from the slavery in Egypt. God stopped Pharaoh and his soldiers from killing the Israelites. God led and provided for the Israelites as they wandered ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humility 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 20, 2016

Humility is disdained by this world but the Kingdom of God and the citizens of Heaven are those who are contrite and humble. Sometimes we need to examine ourselves to see if we are prideful or humble. Hopefully this sermon helps us with that examination.

Luke 14:1-11 (read from the Bible and have the congregation follow along) Luke 14:11 NIV “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Humility … humility in relationship to God comes from knowing that God is God and we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Spirit Of Jezebel

Contributed by Joel Israel Shashikumar on Jan 20, 2015

For All Servants of God

Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.” 3 Then he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2015

The analysis of humility in Luke 14:7-11 teaches us the necessity of humility.

Scripture With just a few months left to live, Jesus was on a journey from Galilee to Jerusalem where he would be crucified. Along the way, the religious leaders engaged him in verbal conflict. The religious leaders taught that to be a citizen of the kingdom of God one had to follow the rules of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, Luke 14:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A More Just And Believing Society Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015

Putting aside our self-will is the key to evangelizing our society.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2015 Joy of the Gospel What does it profit a human being to gain everything and lose himself in the process? These words are stark and challenging, like an ice-water drenching for our minds and hearts here at the beginning of Lent. I think of pop icons, both secular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

Exalting Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 27, 2015

Everything falls into place when we realize that Jesus is First and we are second.

Exalting Jesus Text: John 3:22-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

Unity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2015

A church that is to be used by the Lord must be united in spirit and mind.

Unity May 3, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: A church that is to be used by the Lord must be united in spirit and mind. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:1-5 Introduction: In the past 50 years, I have been a member of 9 different churches. I only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Please Make Things Right With........" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 28, 2014

We have no problem accepting forgiveness from God but why is it so hard for us to then forgive others?

The Ultimate Decision July 28, 2014 I saw this article on the front page of MSN and it brought to mind the battle of Good VS Evil. MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A Wisconsin girl stabbed 19 times in a murder plot allegedly hatched by two classmates to win favor with a fictional Internet character has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Glory To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2014

God is the only One who DESERVES glory!

Glory to God May 4, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is the only One who DESERVES glory! Focus Passage: Acts 12:20-23 Supplemental Passage: Then Moses said, "I pray You, show me Your glory!" And He said, "I Myself will make all My goodness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Again Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 6, 2014

The incident of Jesus again foretelling his death in Luke 9:43-50 shows us the patience of Jesus with his disciples.

Scripture Luke began The Gospel of Luke with a brief prologue (1:1-4), in which he stated his purpose for writing. Then he described the details surrounding Jesus’ birth (1:5-2:40). After describing the boy Jesus in the temple (2:41-52), Luke narrated Jesus’ preparation for ministry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Clever In The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2015

If we are led by the Spirit of God, then we will find clever ways to advance His mission on earth.

“A humble people you will save, O Lord, and the eyes of the proud you will humiliate, because who is god other than You, O Lord?” The words of the Offertory antiphon we will hear in a few moments. What is the difference between pride and humility? Let’s consider the last words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

A New Beginning (5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The last in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon reveals the motive, the materials, and the mess made at the Tower of Babel.

A New Beginning (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/4/14 One of my favorite lines from The Wizard of Oz comes after the Scarecrow tells Dorothy, “I haven’t got a brain… just straw.” Dorothy replies, “How can you talk if you haven't got a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Is It All About Me?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

Some people think the world is about them and let you know that.

Is it All About Me? Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Some would call the generation we live in today the “me” generation as though this was something new under the sun. Yet the “me” generation has long and continuing roots in the past. The Preacher shows this thinking was in his heart ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible