Sermons on prideful uniformity: showing 931-945 of 29,038

Beware Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019

If Jesus is not in control of your church it is not a church. It is a religious club often managed by a Diotrephes.

3 John 1:9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Fasting Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 1, 2020

Fast when out of your despair, you feel totally dependent upon God.

One day, Kathy Cash’s husband, of Dallas, Texas, announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, their 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. “No!” she shouted. “You can't fast! You'll die!” Her dad carefully explained that many men and women ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:14-17, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Two Sides To Hall Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 12, 2020

Are you ready to be a Stephen or a Demas?

Hebrews 11:35b ... others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Never Ending Arguments Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2021

Can God be pleased with Believers continually arguing?

We continue to worship God by learning from the book of Job. Our loving God wrote the Book of Job for us to learn from! The majority of the Book of Job (Chapters 3 to 37!) is a debate between Job and his 3 friends with God just in the background. Because Job lost just about everything and he had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Great Questions Of Jesus Iii: "what Do You Want Me To Do?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 7, 2019

Christians prevent narcissism from rubbing off on themselves by reaffirming and proclaiming Who Jesus Christ Is versus who we mortals are. Ask not: "What more can Christ do for me?" Ask: "What can I do for my Lord?"

FOUR GREAT QUESTIONS OF JESUS III A Series of Devotional Sermons Third Great Question: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:36

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Road Of Trials Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

We’ve been called to the adventure. We’re on our spiritual journey. Last week we talked about the moment of clarity, where we realize a profound truth, that God is real.

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

My Life's Story In 5 Beholds

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2021

The word for our message today is behold. The word behold by itself is not an especially important word, but what follows the word behold is particularly important. The word behold is God's stop, look and listen word. It's a word that demands our attention.

One of the best and most rewarding ways of studying the Bible is the word method. You take a word, using a concordance, find the different ways the word applies to us. Such verses as 1 John 1:9 and Hebrews 4:16. such words as found in Psalm 37; trust, delight, commit and rest. Then it's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5, John 1:29, Matthew 6:26, Revelation 3:8, Revelation 22:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In Your Wilderness Weakness

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2020

The only way out of the wilderness in to be lifted up and out in the power of God.

We Americans have a common problem. Most of us want to be self-sufficient, have a plan and a backup plan with a backup plan and always be right. We have to be in control. We are told all our life to be this way. Either we make it happen or suck it up and either way we have exercised some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Matthew 10:22-25, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Thumbing Your Nose At God?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 25, 2019

As I was out seeking the Lord for Bible Study, He gave me an obscure passage in Ezekiel. Ezekiel 8:17 He said to me, “Have you seen this, son of man? Is it a trivial matter for the people of Judah to do the detestable things they are doing here... Look at them putting the branch to their nose!

Are You Thumbing Your Nose At God? As I was out seeking the Lord for Bible Study, He gave me an obscure passage in Ezekiel. Ezekiel 8:17 He said to me, “Have you seen this, son of man? Is it a trivial matter for the people of Judah to do the detestable things they are doing here? Must they also ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pharisee And The Publican

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 12, 2019

Are we the Pharisee or the Tax Collector?

The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 Jesus had just finished His parable of the unjust judge and the persistent woman. But now He turns to address a theme He brings up frequently. Many of the parables in Luke are centered around the contrast between the person of Jesus and the Pharisees in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job And Disease Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 30, 2020

How should we handle troubles and disease?

We are studying Job, a wealthy man described as blameless, upright, feared God and shunned evil. Last week, we noted God allowed satan to change what Job had but not to touch Job personally. But Job, losing just about everything, including all his children, humbled himself before God and actually ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Worry?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 25, 2020

Jesus tells us not to worry. However, in today's world, life seems a little more complicated than in Jesus days, and most of us don't worry about food and clothing. So, what did fully have in mind when He tells us “not worry about what we will eat or wear?

The other day, when I was out on my walk and I noticed the birds, all different kinds of birds, chirping, eating stuff off the grass, and doing what birds do. Then it came to mind; though the world is in a global pandemic, and having social uprisings, it’s not effecting the birds. I thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 12:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scarification And Resurrection

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2019

By prayer, fasting and giving we wear away our protective ego so that the grace of Christ can seep into or flood our souls and bring us to new life.

Easter 2019 Scarification and Resurrection It’s been years since I made a loaf of bread, or cinnamon rolls, but I do remember the leavening. I recall taking warm water and adding a package of Fleishmann’s yeast and then mixing in the flour and salt and oil. You have to knead–that’s spelled with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, John 20:1-9, Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Catholic

What Judas Missed-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 7, 2018

6 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-VI—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Sure-fire Mouse Solution: Three pastors were having lunch together at a diner. The first pastor said, "Ya know, since summer started I've been having trouble with mice in my church. I've tried ...read more

Scripture: John 13:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Eve: The First Temptation Series

Contributed by William Jones on Jun 9, 2017

A Look at the First Temptation of Eve and the topic of Temptation as seen in I John 2:15-17 and Genesis 2-3. This sermon examines the Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life.

Eve: The First Temptation 15 Do not love the world  or the things that belong to  the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. 16 For everything that belongs to  the world—the lust of the flesh,  the lust of the eyes,  and the pride  in one’s lifestyle—is not from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist