Sermons on Putting Off Old Self:

That Word Our Flesh Hates...

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The God Of Success Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 19, 2018

The god of success does not offer lasting meaning and purpose, but when we give our lives to God and are saved by grace, we have peace as we look forward to hearing Jesus' words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

A. Welcome to Friend Day, if you are visiting with us, we consider you an honored guest and hope that your experience here with us today is encouraging, inspiring, and helpful. 1. Today’s sermon is the sixth sermon in our series called “Counterfeit Gods – Defeating the Idols that Battle for Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unreligious Series

Contributed by West Garner on Jul 8, 2019

As we walk through Romans Paul turns his focus to systematically deconstructing the religious system.

THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED OUTLINE THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Enough

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 13, 2023

Understanding how valuable we are in the eyes of God

As we have lived daily, we have chased money or power or love, yet even in pursuing those things, they are just symptoms of our never-ending search for one thing- AM I ENOUGH? Have you ever pondered in your thoughts that I am worthy and deserving, and does my life serve a purpose? After carefully ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Branches - Broken And Grafted

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 11, 2022

The main thing to learn from Romans chapter 11 is the fact that God wants to restore us to Himself. He wants us, Jew and gentile alike, to be His people and realize how precious a thing He has done for us.

Alba 3-10-2022 BRANCHES – BROKEN AND GRAFTED Romans 11:11-32 Today is the day we refer to as Palm Sunday. It commemorates the event when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem at the beginning of that week when He would die on the cross for us. It was a day of celebration. Jesus was being hailed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022

These cities of refuge were a fore shadow of the Lord Jesus who was to come to save us, and protect us hundreds of years later. God had ordained this beautiful plan of salvation through Jesus and the city of refuge is a trailer of God's plan.

Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 35:6,“You are to give the Levites six cities of refuge to which any of you can escape if you kill someone accidentally. In addition, give them forty-two other cities” (GNB) In the above mentioned verse we understand that the Lord had commanded that six cities ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:6

Denomination: Other

"we Are Filled With Joy"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2021

A message about joy in the midst of adversity - and especially the aging process.

Text: Psalm 126 -- A song of Ascents. Subject: How Can I Have Joy While Weeping? Complement: Because Of Past Victories! Big Idea: The Past Provides Joy for Today And bright Hope For tomorrow. Preaching Idea: “We Are Filled With Joy.” Introduction: Let’s talk about the elephant in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You've Been Hiding So Take Off The Mask

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 20, 2021

Allowing God to see who we are from the heart

We live in a culture, a society and a time when people are impress with how each other look or what we know. We have gotten so far into this fad that we are afraid to allow people see who we are and what we really look like. And that’s why many men are afraid to allow people to see them cry; now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Years

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004

Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons.

THE GOLDEN YEARS LUKE 12:15-21 Introduction: Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons. Let us examine the rich man’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Desert Happenings And Other News Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2025

Transitioning to chapter 20, it would seem that nearly the entire 40 years of wandering have passed without comment. Most of the old generation had died off and a new generation had taken its place.

June 21, 2025 Last week was not a good week. There was lots of whining and complaining and rebellion. What we learned is that even though Yahweh judged the people, his judgments did not curb their rebellion. No matter what he did, for their benefit or in discipline, complaining and rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 106:32-33, John 3:14-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

At Least I Am Not That

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024

This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 10:3, Proverbs 26:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Kinds Of Men In Every Church 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

God’s church is for everyone. But everyone does not feel welcome in every church.

Illus: There is a small country church in Columbia, South Carolina that has around twenty in attendance. If you visit that church you will discover two things immediately. (1) You had better not say anything about anyone because everyone is related. (2) If you are not a member of this family, you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"the Ark Of The Covenant”

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Oct 22, 2025

A room held great awe and fear.

"THE ARK OF THE COVENANT” INTRO: The Ark was placed in a room that was called the HOLY OF HOLIES because in there, it was found to hold the very presence of God Himself! It was the place of God's dwelling under the Old Covenant ... and so the room held great awe and fear. Only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

Here are three very practical survival strategies for the perilous, difficult, dangerous days in which we live.

Perilous Times II Timothy 3 You’ve probably heard the old joke about the fellow who was told, “Cheer up. Things could be worse.” So he said, “I did as I was told. I cheered up, and sure enough, things got worse.” That in a nutshell is the message of II Timothy. The Apostle Paul, writing from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 18, 2012

When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are.

Title: Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Text: Colossians 3:5-9 (3:1-15) Thesis: When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are. Series: How to treat people at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you do not see eye to eye. Introduction When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational