Sermons on Pride:

Strength In Weakness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009

God does not promise nations or his children a charmed life, but he does prmise to give us strength, be with us in the struggle, and see us safe to the other side.

2 Corinthians 12:2-10 “Strength in Weakness” INTRODUCTION “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” We have all heard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Last Mountain

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 4, 2007

Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some

The Last Mountain Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some day of reckoning for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confronting The Spirit Of Leviathan

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2012

The Leviathan spirit operates by attacking ministries and people associated within a ministry by stubbornness, rebellion, disobedience, lies, miscommunication, condescending attitudes, self exhaltation.

Confronting the Spirit of Leviathan By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 11:12 says “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force”. Luke 17:20-21 says “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

7 Dips? Why Not Just 2 Or 3?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010

With each dip (and the progressive laying aside of Naaman's weapons, armor, clothes, and undergarments) Naaman was progressively and completely stripped bare to the core of his soul - to that point where God could not only heal him physically, but spiritu

2 Kings 5:1 – Story Of Naaman James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. I. JAMES 1:21 -- TWO LITTLE WORDS THAT PACK A MIGHTY PUNCH: “LAY ASIDE” apo ý= away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

A Humble Walk

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2010

FBC Gaithersburg: funeral for Julia McNeely Vance, centenarian, physician, daughter of Irish Baptists. Text and poem requested by family. Julia's commitments, nurtured early, brought her into an unusual life. Not delivered by me because of illness.

That classically Irish face looks out at me from the printed page, and I wonder what it must have been like for Julia McNeely, born a century ago, to have grown up and to have followed her calling. On one side were all the customs and expectations of her day and time … that women would live ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pitfalls Of Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2010

To be an effective leader, you must avoid the pitfalls of leadership, which are the honor and dishonor of men.

Several years ago, a pastor in Valparaiso, Indiana, started visiting a man in the local nursing home. The man was a VIP, one who had been instrumental in starting the major industry in town. When he died, his family asked the pastor to do the funeral service. He was nervous, because he knew his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Scripture Is Fulfilled In Christ And In Us Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 19, 2011

Know who you are in Christ; affirm it daily, live it out!

Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your only God and Savior? If so, then you are a Christian, meaning you are in Christ! It is wonderful if you believe in Christ! But here’s something to think about as you live your daily life: Do you really believe that you are a Christian? Do we really tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Down To Go Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2011

God honors a humble spirit rather than a boastful one.

A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor told him that he needed to build his self-esteem and that this would take time. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do You Live?

Contributed by Daniel Sandoval on Oct 25, 2010

This is a sermon based on the promises of Psalm 91 and it shows the conditions you must meet to receive these promises.

Traveling is my favorite thing to do. I have been on 3 mission trips in my life and deeply enjoyed being on those trips. I have noticed though that once I return from these trips it feels great because I am returning to my comfort zone. I have been to houses who have little signs saying "Home ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Charismatic

The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2011

If we want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, we must let God break us of our self-sufficiency and our sin.

Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 15, 2011

We have as much of the Spirit of God within us as we clear out room of ourselves.

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Lent #1, March 13, 2011 Matt. 5:3 Intro: Welcome to the first Sunday in Lent, the season of preparation for Easter. While many of us like the idea of spontaneity, with its surprise and playfulness, we also recognize that the things in life that really are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Less Of Me, More Of Him Intro Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jan 12, 2011

This is a re-write of a series I wrote many years ago, about giving God room to work in our lives, the intro sermon speaks of selfishness giving way to service in God's kingdom

LESS OF ME . . . MORE OF HIM (All my sermons us illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This series of sermons, is a complete re-write of another series I wrote years ago called, When We Move Out God Moves In) Many years ago, a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dismantle Your Glory

Contributed by Ben Irabor on Aug 9, 2010

God is calling you to a new level of intimacy. If you dare to answer His call, the Lord will reveal a Fresh part of His Character to you. He will pull you so close that you will be breathing the rarefied air of Heaven. The place David Call “SECRET PLACE”.

DISMANTLE YOUR GLORY The Burial of a man’s glory is the birth of God’s Glory: We have lost the art of adoring the Lord. Our worship gets so cluttered with endless strings of shallow and insincere words that we do most of the time to take up space or put in prayer time with passionless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Authority Of Jesus Is Challenged Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2010

In our study of Luke, in the beginning of chapter 20 we find the religious leaders desparate to discredit Jesus and they openly challenge His authority!

Read Luke 20:1-8… Set the stage: Chapter 20 continues the final week of Jesus, after He has entered Jerusalem and after He has made a scene in His clearing of the Temple and chided the money changers and crooked business practices that took place in the Temple! On a side note, when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Menof The Bible - Peter Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

Brash, contentious and even brazen but no one can deny Peter loved Jesus and had all the right intentions.

Of all the men of the bible, today’s is perhaps my favorite. Possibly because I think I am most like him. He is brash, impetuous and often is like a bull in a china shop. He speaks his mind but many times without considering the consequences. His name is Simon Peter. Growing up as a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church