Sermons on Prideful:

When A Little Guy Meets A Big God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 6, 2016

Jesus reaches out to the smallest and the evilest among us with a very personal invitation. He calls us by name. He invites himself over. He desires nothing less than a radically changed life, submitted to him, and all for our good!

Luke 19:1-10 When a Little Guy Meets a Big God Today’s passage is a very popular children’s Bible story, but it’s a lot more than that. It reveals the very heart of God: one who pursues each one of us to bring us into a loving personal relationship with him. I want to walk us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Desires, Motive, And The Christian Mind Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Our desires are the heart of the mind and can lead us to great things as well as destructive patterns.

Well, I have to tell you, men, I do believe that us reigning in our desires and guiding our motivation are very important. I just want you to think - just for a moment about 1 area in your life where you lack self-control. Just 1 area. Whether it's - you eat too much. Whether it's you drive like a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Snakes And Scorpions Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 17, 2017

Judgment, Authority, Protection, Knowing the Son

FAITH OVER FEAR - Snakes and Scorpions Luke 10:13-24 February 26, 2023 Introduction: Authority is a tough word in our society today. We’ve seen people use it in horrible ways…and we have seen people reject it in protests over and over again as well. Let me first say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Of A Leader - Moses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 1 in Israel's faith Journey recorded in Exodus. This message deals with the calling of Moses.

The Journey to Faith Series Introduction There's much to learn through life experiences. The majority of scripture is not a rulebook. God has communicated great true this in the context of relationship swiftness people. One of the greatest lessons on worship was communicated to an encounter with ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Becoming A New Creation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 9, 2018

Forgiveness, Transformation, Newness, Creation

WORDS FOR LIFE - Becoming a New Creation July 8, 2018 2 Corinthians 5:17 (p. 805) Introduction: Have you ever tried to imagine what it must have been like in the Garden of Eden during those early days of creation…after God had created Eve so she and Adam could enjoy each ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Formula For Happiness: From The Bible

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 17, 2018

Everyone wants to be happy! But few are obeying God on the right things that bring happiness. Here is a verse study on how to gain happiness by observing what the scriptures tell us.

A Formula for Happiness: From the Bible! Kelly Durant Psalm 146:5 Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God, 2. Don’t you love happy people? People who can laugh despite the awkward or uncomfortable position they might be in? I lost a front tooth last ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Forgiveness

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves.

Jesus often told people, "Your sins are forgiven." What a stunning statement. Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves. Lewis Smedes once said, "Forgiving is the only way to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic

You Are Called In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 4, 2018

As Paul moves to chapters 4-6 of Ephesians, he begins his "application" part of the letter. In 4:1-16, Paul talks about what it means to be called. What that looks like for life, your church life, and your serving.

As you know, for the last three weeks, we have been in the book of Ephesians. Paul has told us back in chapter one how we are blessed, adopted, chosen, and sealed in Jesus Christ. In chapter two, he told us about what we were like before Christ came, aliens and strangers to grace! Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Ephesians 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Profiles And Pictures Of The Anti-Christ Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 31, 2015

We see pictures and profiles of the anti-Christ in the kings Alexander the Great and Antochus IV Ephianes. Alexander the power and Antiochus the pure evil picture of anti-Christ. We can live in faith and not fear as we look to the rock Jesus.

Intro: Remember as we look at Daniel eight we have already established that Heaven rules. God is in control. Because God is in control we can trust Him and live pure and holy lives that honor Him. God has the answers to all our questions if we will look and ask. The book of Daniel answers many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eyes On God Through Your Tears

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 19, 2015

This sermon encourages us to keep our focus entirely on the Lord in the midst of challenging situations that bring pain and tears.

KEEP YOUR EYES ON GOD THROUGH YOUR TEARS INTRODUCTION - I remember a song I used to love to listen to in my younger days. It was sung by Reggae singer Johnny Nash and it went like this: Every night I wake up crying, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fear Of Man

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 2, 2015

A brief study on what it means to fear man. We need to realize either we fear God or we fear Man.

The Fear of Man Isaiah 8:12b-13 (NASB) "...you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it. It is the Lord of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, and He shall be your dread. Chris Tomlin has written a great contemporary Christian song, entitled "Whom shall I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Prayer Over Sodom

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Abraham's prayer over Sodom

Genesis 18 v. 16 - 33 Abraham's prayer over Sodom James 5 v. 16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." 1. ABRAHAM WAS A PRACTIAL MAN (a) His Haste v. 1 & 2 "And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; And he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Holiness

Set Your Course Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

Our heart gives us the direction for our lives, therefore, we must guard our hearts.

On November 28, 1979 Flight 901 left Auckland Airport in New Zealand. The flight was a sightseeing tour bound for Antarctica with 257 people on board. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/kids/nzdisasters/erebus.asp These sight seeing tours had been operating since 1977. They had experienced ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Good Friday

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2015

There is a cost to every gift and the Gift of Easter was bought and paid for on Good Friday

Sometimes we hear people refer to the gift of Easter, and on Sunday we are going to reflect on the generosity that made Easter a reality for us, and for the gifts that are extended to us because of the resurrection. But that is Sunday and this is Friday. You see there couldn’t be a Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Draws Us Together

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2014

Apostle Paul has faced enemies in the Corinthian church that have damaged his relationship with them. He appeals to several things which serve to draw them together, if they will open their hearts to him once again.

What Draws Us Together 2 Corinthians 6:1–7:4 Introduction Paul faced opposition from one or more factions within the Corinthian church. - His opponents claimed to be superior to him in knowledge (1 CO 8:1, 2). - Some taught that immoral behavior was of no consequence (5:1, 2; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ