Sermons on Righteousness Overturned:

Humility Over Pride: A Lesson From The Pharisee And The Tax Collector SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A reflection on pride and humility based on the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

I love Bible stories, and I believe many of us who grew up in the faith find them to be a beautiful source of teachings that still resonate with us today. Stories like David and Goliath, Elijah, Joseph, Moses leading the Israelites in the desert, and Noah's ark have been a constant companion in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Humility, Pride

Having Done All To Stand PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand Ephesians 6:13-17, emphasizing the importance of putting on the full armor of God and standing strong in faith through prayer and understanding of the Word.

Good morning, family of faith! Today, we're going to be diving deep into Ephesians 6:13-17, an empowering part of the Word that speaks about the Armor of God, the power of prayer, and the strength of our faith. As Billy Graham once said, "Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Topics: Stand Still

Salvation Is For All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore and understand the necessity of faith for salvation, the universality of salvation, and God's invitation to believe, as outlined in Romans 10:5-15.

Good morning, church! Today, we're going to dive into God's Word, specifically Romans 10:5-15, and talk about three key truths: the necessity of faith for salvation, the universality of salvation, and the invitation to believe. God's got a message for us today and I'm thrilled to share it with you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Topics: Faith

A Call To Holiness Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

Explains holiness as seen in Romans

A CALL TO HOLINESS Romans 5-8 Two preachers were carrying a conversation. One said to the other, “Currently, we are having a problem at our meeting place with the mice. It looks like everywhere you step; you will be greeted by a mouse.” “Well,” said the other preacher, “we solve that problem long ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Experience True Revival

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 18, 2004

True revival is not just feeling good inside and shouting in the church. It takes real commitment in our part.

Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusades for Christ said that there are three actions that Christians must take in order to experience revival. These are as important to the church as for every individual believer. 1. Embracing the cross of Christ, 2. Being filled and empowered by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6, Ephesians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Is His Name

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 4, 2014

God is high and lifted up, separated from sin and He’s perfect!

Psalm 99:1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. 2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. God is called many things throughout the Bible, a few of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 16 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part C) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 16 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part c) The purpose of this and the two following weeks is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, Joshua 10:3-5

For I Am Not Ashamed

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

The importance of sharing Jesus with others

I) The Gospel Is For Everyone! Let's be honest, folks. How often do you share your faith with others? To me, I find it to be the highest privilege to carry the gospel to the unsaved. It is not my effort that saves, it is instead the Holy Spirit that convicts; but while that is true we should ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-32

Denomination: Bible Church

The Savior's Example Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 6, 2003

Part 2 of 4 from the "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" series. Jesus came to provide salvation and to be the perfect sacrifice. In so doing he became the Perfect Example.

The Savior’s Example Philippians 2:5—11 INTRODUCTION "Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Vials Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 16, 2013

Revelation chapter 16 contains the consummation of God's wrath upon the world at the end of the tribulation period.

Seven Vials Rev. 16:1-21 See: Rev. 16:7 Seven angels given seven golden vials full of the wrath of God… This chapter contains the consummation of God’s wrath in the close of the Tribulation Period. The events that take place here reveal the severity of God’s wrath, the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 14, 2018

Today we will begin a two part series talking about Justification by Faith. As a foundation for our study we are going to examine Romans 4 and the first two verses of Romans 5.

Romans 5:1 INTRODUCTION • Today we will begin a two (or three) part series talking about Justification by Faith. As a foundation for our study we are going to examine Romans 4 and the first two verses of Romans 5. • To Justify means to Acquit • We are justified (acquitted of the punishment and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

David's Prayer

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

David's Prayer

Psalm 4 1. David's Prayer - 4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Dung Hill Christians

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2007

Has your life been a bit smelly lately?

Not many people think about dung beetles because frankly any animal that eats dung and carcasses normally does not end up on our most desired pet or entrée list. They are actually quite beneficial and can be admired for that. There are however quite a few Christians living and feeding in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11, Jeremiah 17:9, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, Romans 9:4-8, Matthew 3:7-10, Luke 16:19-24, Daniel 11:36-39, Isaiah 64:6, Galatians 2:16, Romans 9:30-33, Romans 7:18, Galatians 3:10-14, Romans 10:1-4, Luke 13:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Equips Us For Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2004

Ask the Lord to help you fight the good fight of faith in overcoming your sinful desires that oppose God’s purposes, plans and priorities.

Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Equips us For Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6:10-20) Illustration: Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. --Ephesians 6:13 As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trading Places

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 8, 2007

Do you remember the 1980’s comedy called, “Trading Places”, where the lives of two men are toyed with by the Duke brothers?... God doesn’t toy with our lives, but He did send Jesus Christ to trade places with us.

Trading Places; Isaiah 41:10 Do you remember the 1980’s comedy called, “Trading Places”, where the lives of two men are toyed with by the Duke brothers? Randolph and Mortimer arrange for Louis Winthorpe III, the rich commodities broker, to be thrown out of his house and into jail and forsaken by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10