Sermons on Prideful:

Christian Rewards Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012

Though saved by grace through faith, our work does matter.

Introduction Do you want to know what scares me? You have seen scenarios in a movie or TV show where someone is causing mischief, not knowing that he is being observed by others about to administer retribution. You want to yell out, “Look behind you!” knowing the terrible punishment hanging over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Greater Than Deception Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 5, 2014

We can sincerely believe something that will send us to hell. An orderly, firm faith in Jesus is what we need to avoid deception.

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Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

5 Smooth Stones

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2022

To show 5 things David did to overcome the giant. 5 teachings of the faith that are important.

Title: 5 Smooth Stones Theme: To show 5 things David did to overcome the giant. 5 teachings of the faith that are important. Text: 1 Samuel 17 1Sa 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered their armies together to battle, and were gathered together at Sochoh, which belongs to Judah; they encamped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Being A Soldier Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 16, 2020

What does it take to be a soldier for Christ? This message ends with a bold statement of being a soldier for Christ and was delivered with soft background music. Very heart-touching.

This past Wednesday was Veteran’s Day. I don’t want to let that day go by without honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service. After all, if it wasn’t for their service, we might not have the freedoms that we have. But in 2 Timothy 2: 1-4, Paul talks about being a soldier for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience, Not Sacrifice

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Disobedience is an extremely costly sin. God desires our obedience over our sacrifice. If we are trying to worship and we have been disobedient to the Lord, then He won’t accept our worship until we make our life right with Him.

This morning we’re going to discuss the sin of disobedience to God’s commands. Disobedience is an extremely costly sin; for we know that when the Israelites were on their exodus from Egypt that they refused to follow God’s plan for taking the Promised Land, and the consequence was spending forty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

It's The Little Things

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2022

It's the little things in life that can make all the difference - the ordinary things that God can use to bring about miracles in our life and in the lives of others.

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Theme: Little Things can be Big Things How God can use the little things, the ordinary things in our lives to bring about miracles all around us. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Life Values For Success Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2024

To execute the vision and to complete the mission, we need to have three life values as checklists, namely submission, humility and self-control or disciple.

1 Peter 5:1-11 “Our Daily Life Values” (THREE SECRETS TO THE SUCCESS)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.  Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today we will see “Our daily Life Values.” Today’s meditation is based on 1 Peter 5:1-11 such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The King Of Heaven

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 8, 2025

Daniel 4

THE KING OF HEAVEN (DANIEL 4) American poet and playwright Arlington Robinson (1869–1935) won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on three occasions and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times. Robinson used to spend his summers at the MacDowell Colony near Peterborough, New Hampshire. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humility Of Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

In our text we see the Lord Jesus loving men who did not deserve it. Luke (22:24) tells us that at the Lord’s Supper, just after Jesus announced that one of them would betray Him, the disciples got into a dispute about which of them was the greatest.

Opening illustration: We all can relate to Linus in the “Peanuts” cartoon strip when he shouts in frustration, “I love mankind; it’s people I can’t stand!” It’s easy to love the human race in the abstract, but when it comes to loving specific irritating people that I can’t avoid, the process ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

We all face attacks from the enemy in our lives. We need to learn to battle this enemy

Opener: This morning, we are going to be talking about a critical topic that really needs to be addressed. We are talking about spiritual warfare. Since the moment we were born into this earth, we have been in a battle, whether we knew about the battle or not, it has been happening all around us! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heartbeat Of Prayer

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

Prayer is the living heartbeat of discipleship — not changing God’s will, but drawing our will into His presence until we see and live as He does.

(A Check Up on Prayer) Introduction – The Spiritual Health Exam If you’ve ever gone in for a regular checkup, you know how it goes. The nurse checks your blood pressure, your pulse, your breathing, and maybe draws some blood. The idea isn’t that anything’s wrong — it’s simply wise to know how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Peter 3:12, Ephesians 6:8, Romans 15:30, Colossians 4:12, Psalm 66:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Honor, Humility, And Faith Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

David’s life shows how important our brokenness in confession and prayer is to God.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Everything favored David’s success: He was a brilliant organizer He was a brilliant manager He was a brilliant planner He was a brilliant battlefield commander He was also very human. Three Major Failures in David’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disagreements

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006

Principles for settling disagreements.

“Dealing with Disagreements” James 4:1-12 Disagreements occur in every area of life including the home, job, and even in the church. God’s word gives us a plan in dealing with disagreements. I. Look at the cause of the disagreement A. We are at war with ourselves. 1. Inner desires ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Barriers To Getting Your Miracle

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014

A look at seven things that hold us back from getting the miraculous answer to prayer that God has for us.

A Sad Truth: Not everyone gets the answer God was willing to give. - Matthew 9:30a. Seven Barriers To Getting Your Miracle: 1. Can’t see things clearly. - Matthew 9:27 – “two blind men” 2. Public ridicule. - Matthew 9:27 – “calling out” - The Greek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Pressure Situations Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HANDLE PRESSURE SITUATIONS = CASTING OUR BURDEN ON THE LORD

BIG IDEA: HOW TO HANDLE PRESSURE SITUATIONS = CASTING OUR BURDEN ON THE LORD INTRODUCTION: David was an expert at handling pressure situations; we’re not talking about sports (that’s all about competition and fun), but rather about the serious types of pressure that threaten our very life; It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible