Sermons on Put Yourself Last:

Casting Aside Unrealistic Expectations Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 30, 2001

You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.

Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Calling Of God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 1, 2021

God has a plan, God has a work for each of you to accomplish for His glory. His strength is sufficient, and all you have to do is hear His call and surrender yourself to Him.

Calling of God Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations. - Jeremiah 1:5 This is the call of God to Jeremiah. Let's take a look at this prophet that the Lord was calling. In verse 1 we are introduced to him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Special Guest At The Easter Service At Shalom, Sydney Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 3, 2015

I want to introduce to you today a remarkable young man who had quite a year last year since our last Easter Service. It’s been an astonishing turbulent year, but if anyone knows about the message of Easter, he does.

SPECIAL GUEST AT THE EASTER SERVICE AT SHALOM, SYDNEY I want to introduce to you today a remarkable young man who had quite a year last year since our last Easter Service. It’s been an astonishing turbulent year, but if anyone knows about the message of Easter, he does. This young man has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of All Kingdoms- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014

Jesus Christ is about to come to take over the government of this earth. His kingdom is the last kingdom, established in righteousness and shall never end.

THE END OF ALL KINGDOMS- PART 1 This is THE TRUMPETER, a time dedicated to warning and informing God's people. Its also the period we are looking at the world events and amazing facts about the last days, as already foretold in the Word of God. In today's episode, we are going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Ark And The Mercy Seat

Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018

Here is the last piece of furniture found in the Tabernacle, but the ark is the most important and valuable of all the items studied thus far.

THE ARK AND THE MERCY SEAT Here is the last piece of furniture found in the Tabernacle, but the ark is the most important and valuable of all the items studied thus far. 3 Arks in the Bible *Ark defined: from Latin- arcere, meaning to hold off, defend. Something that affords protection and ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Glory Gone Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 27, 2025

When the glory is gone and you find yourself in a dark place, yes, mourn, but don’t stop there. Repent—turn from your idols to Christ. Then hope—look forward to your restoration.

Several years ago, Business Insider ran an article titled “7 Brutally Honest Job Rejection Letters.” Here are just two of them. Sub Pop, an independent record label in Seattle, sent the following rejection letter: Dear Loser, Thank you for sending your demo materials to Sun Pop for consideration. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:1-22, Ezekiel 11:1-25, 2 Kings 25:8-9, Ezekiel 24:1-5, Ezekiel 24:10, 2 Chronicles 6:36-39, 1 John 5:13, Psalm 23:4, Zechariah 12:10, Romans 11:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons In Love Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 4, 2007

This is the last of four and looks at the heart of Jonah compared to the heart of God and the lessons in love that Jonah would need to learn as a consequence.

Jonah chapter 4: 1-11. Lessons in love. I recently watched documentary on the internet it we Louis theorux and he was spending some time with a Christian family from Texas who had formed a Church called Westboro Baptist church and part of their evangelistic strategy was to travel around America ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 31, 2020

God has a timing to his plans and Esther seems to understand that she needs to be subtle and wise as she puts the plan into action to save her people.

For Such a Time as This: Esther Sets the Trap Esther 5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-30-2020 For Such a Time as This At the end of last week’s sermon, we were left on the edge of our seats. Mordecai had challenged Esther with these famous words: “Do not think that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2008

A very last-minute message given during a service after the death of my father-in-law the previous week.

Note: this message was put together in about 2 minutes during the singing portion of the service, and was not the message I had intended to give! Therefore this is a very sparse outline. The audio version fleshes this out, and I would encourage you to listen to that as you look at this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003

It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Other

Arrested By Love Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God wants to put a stop to our old way of living so that we might experience His restoration and know His love.

Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-19 Intro: In my nearly 40 years, I’ve never been arrested. I did receive 3 speeding tickets and a traffic violation soon after I turned 16. Then I got another speeding ticket 3 years later- back when the interstate was still 55 MPH in ID, rather than 75. Of course I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Matthew 19:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wax Apples And The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Jul 16, 2015

This message is about taking inventory of our spiritual fruit to be sure that it's authentic and not just something that we put on display for others to see.

Wax Apples & The Fruit of the Spirit Pastor Steve Evans Washington Assembly March 1, 2015 Introduction I want to share with you a very honest message, but a message that I trust will cause you to draw closer in your walk with the Lord. I must say that I came about this message in a most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worshiping With Awe & Joy

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

We’re not the audience. God is the audience, & God is watching us as we worship Him. So ask yourself, "Am I glorifying God as I worship here today?”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Psalm 95:6-8; Isaiah 6:1-5 As we begin this morning, I would like for you to take a quick look at your Sunday Bulletin. The headline on the inside, just above the January 24th date, says, “Morning ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5, Psalm 95:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Beauty Tip

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 22, 2023

Make up and clothing cannot beautify an ugly soul. Only the soul is eternal so seek a beauty that lasts. That is what God calls valuable.

Psalm 45:13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 1 Peter 3:3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:13, Proverbs 11:22, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last Sunday evening we looked at the wall of protection or hope that the people of Israel were building around them.

1. Last Sunday evening we looked at the wall of protection or hope that the people of Israel were building around them. They were being besieged by the Babylonians and they needed protection. 2. In those days cities had walls around them to protect them from their enemies. And if the enemy could ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed