Sermons on religious pride: showing 1,231-1,245 of 60,307

Where Art Thou?

Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Jun 12, 2009

A classic sermon by D. L. Moody on the importance of developing and maintaining constant communion with God.

THE very first thing that happened after the news reached heaven of the fall of man, was that God came straight down to seek out the lost one. As He walks through the garden in the cool of the day, you can hear Him calling "Adam! Adam! Where art thou?" It was the voice of grace, of mercy, and of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, Genesis 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Appointed Time

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

“If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.”

THE APPOINTED TIME Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic of our message this week is entitled, “The appointed time.” Job 14: 14 ; “If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” A bus-stop is usually an interesting place and full of activities. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks To Prayer" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2009

We need to make sure that we are not putting up roadblocks that keep our prayers from being answered.

A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks to Prayer Text: Matt. 6:14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was about 18 years old, I have taken my Mom to work, and on the way home I hit a patch of ice and lost control of the car. The car came to a screeching halt after I hit the concrete divider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

Obstacle To The Truth Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 19, 2009

The Leaders of the Jews stumble when they viewed Jesus. The allowed their Pride, Physicality and Prejudices to stand in the way. We must guard not to do the same thing.

Obstacles to Christ For Previous sermon notes, please email pastortimwhite@gmail.com John 7:31-36 31 And many of the people believed in Him, and said, “When the Christ comes, will He do more signs than these which this Man has done?” 32 The Pharisees heard the crowd murmuring these things ...read more

Scripture: John 7:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Confusion Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 21, 2009

Babel means ‘confusion.’ It’s where we get the word ‘babble.’ And man w/out God is confused, and only God can help man ’rise up’ and make sense of things. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Confusion Genesis 11:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Confusion.html Babel means ‘confusion.’ It’s where we get the word ‘babble.’ And man w/out God is confused, and only God can help man ’rise up’ and make sense of things. 1) After the Flood, God commanded man to spread abroad, replenish and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008

Pentecost 19(B) - Jesus encourages: "Have salt in yourselves!" Believers do this when they put aside all jealousy and pride and are filled with the word of God.

“HAVE SALT IN YOURSELVES” (Outline) September 21, 2008 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Mark 9:38-50 INTRO: Salt is not as valuable today as it was during the time of Jesus. Salt can be purchased very cheaply. During the time of Jesus salt was used as currency. Soldiers were paid with money in order ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving The World Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 15, 2011

This sermon deals with the lure of the world for us to fall in love with it. Looking at the life of Samson shows what our love for the world will do for us. Jesus has a better plan.

Falling In Love Again—Loving The World 2/20/2011 Judges 15:19-20 1 John 2:15-17 We are in our final message on “Falling In Love Again.” I began with “Loving The Saints,” Pastor Kellie with “Loving The Lord”, Pastor Toby with “Loving ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Would You Choose?

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2011

It's better to keep our trust in the Lord than to have to play "Let's Make a Deal" with God like David did.

What Would You Choose? Sunday, January 09, 2011 - AM By Pastor James May David was known as a man after God’s own heart. What a wonderful thing it would be to know that God though of each of us in the same manner. I believe that I am looking out over a lot of people in the church who fit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Grace And Envy

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 17, 2010

How is the Kingdom of heaven to be understood in light of laboring for Christ while the world enjoys the pleasures of sin? The parable of Jesus in Matthew 20 is helpful here.

Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Jesus introduces this parable saying that the kingdom of heaven is like this. That's an impressive, if not disturbing introduction to this particular parable for many reasons. I believe that the kingdom of heaven in Matthew's gospel applies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Men, Two Prayers, And Two Faiths

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 21, 2010

At the Temple were two men, two prayers, and two faiths. One trusted in himself and his righteousness. He went home dead in his sin. The other humbly confessed his sin and believed in salvation outside himself. He went home justified by God’s grace.

Intro At the Temple were two men, two prayers, and two faiths. The first man was a Pharisee. He’s the good guy. He’s respected. He’s forgotten more about the Scriptures than most of us can remember. He’s an example of how to live an upstanding life. Do as he says and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving Joy Killers (And How To Beat Them). Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 19, 2012

There are three things in this passage that will steal your joy for Thanksgiving.

Giving thanks has always been a part of God’s people. Ill. The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Boy Brethren

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013

Should we shun?

1 Cor 5:1-5 1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. 2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Helpless With What We Do Best Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2013

Even in areas where we are confident, we are completely vulnerable. Our only real security comes through a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Helpless With What We Do Best (Mark 4:35-41) 1. Applying for a job today is a science. Here are a few bloopers from job applications and resumes. • Application: How large was the department you worked in with your last company? “A: 3 stories.” • A resume listed a skill ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Four Views Of David

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

An exploration of how others viewed David before and after he killed Goliath and the lessons we can learn.

Perhaps the best know story from the life of David is the account of him slaying the giant Goliath found in 1 Samuel 17. There are many valuable lessons to be found in this great passage. However, I would like to focus on how David was viewed by the other characters in this passage and make some ...read more

Denomination: *other

Climate Change - Pt. 6 - Kingdom Climate 4 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 24, 2014

Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

Kingdom Climate 4 I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal