Sermons on Self Abasement:

The Chatterbox - Week 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2014

A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

The Chatterbox - 2 Exodus 3:1-11 May 4, 2014 When we go to the store to buy groceries, we only buy the things we want. We don’t buy what we don’t want! And when it comes to eating, we are only going to eat what we want as well. So, when it comes to listening to others and to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Belonging

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014

You've got to say no to self and yes to Jesus to enter into all that He has for you.

In the news in September, there was a story that came out about a young man named Davion Only. Davion was a 15-year-old boy who had grown up in the foster care system all his life; he had pretty much come to that place of resolve, "I'm ready to be adopted no matter what, and I've got to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boasting In The Most Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

The only thing worth boasting about is the cross.

Boasting In the Most Text: Gal. 6:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: George W. Truett, a well-known Texas preacher, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy oilman. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

After The Service Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

After an important service, there are three important rules that we must consider.

• A Sunday school teacher asked her children where the disciples and Jesus went after the Last Supper Church Service. After a moment of silence, one of the little girl said, “The probably went to Denny’s”. • The disciples had just finished one of the most meaningful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Your Confidence

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

Unless our confidence is in God it's in the wrong place.

WHERE’S YOUR CONFIDENCE? 1) Why do we lack confidence? • We listen to the devil. You know how he is. Whispering away to get us to doubt. He’s been doing it from the beginning with Eve. Whispering to her, getting her to question God. Unfortunately it worked. He does the same with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As Life-Givers Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

Living As Life-Givers Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - February 23, 2014 Intro Many of us have been watching the Olympics. Along with the remarkable skills... there have bee some special moments that transcend the competition. • First Winter Olympic athlete ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Happiness

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013

Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spoiled

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 7, 2012

“Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what they h

SPOILED James 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Kill A Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011

This message deals with how the members of a church can kill the church without recognizing it.

How To Kill A Church Calvary 10/9/2011 Ephesians 4:1-6 Psalm 133 3 John 1:5-13 We have a started a new series for the next four weeks and the topic is “Moving Things To The Next Level.” There are times in our lives, when we want to get one result, but we actually ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 15, 2011

When we respond to God

Blessed are the Pure in Heart Matt 5:8 April 10, 2011 Intro: A couple of years ago we went to Ottawa as my wife Joanne had some work to do there, so Thomas and I tagged along to check out our nation’s capital. One of the places we visited was the historic Canadian mint – where money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Man In The Mirror

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011

Before we look at anyone else we should look at our own short comings and faults, in short we should examine ourselves.

Man In The Mirror 2 Corinthians 13: 5-10 Self examination. Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t You Love A Good Storm?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 1, 2012

Don’t You Love A Good Storm? 1) It destroys our sense of self-importance. 2) It heightens our sense of God’s providence.

Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky! And I wait, with a thrill in every vein, For the coming of the hurricane! William Cullen Bryant (1854) Do you get as excited about storms as the poet Bryant did? I don’t think little children especially enjoy storms. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor...

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 2, 2017

Jesus offers rest to His followers--from the troubles of the world, yes, but especially from the burdensome weight (the yoke) of the Law.

One of the highlights of our trip to Germany—beyond all of the historical Luther sites and exhibits—was the opportunity to visit the city of Osnabruck. There’s nothing of particular importance for Lutherans about Osnabruck. We visited purely for my own sake. My branch of the Meyer family came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Setback Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 6, 2017

Don't look at the big setback, see the big picture. Don't look at the big self, see the works of God. Don't look at the big things, listen to the voice of God.

Elijah had a great victory against the false prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. • He challenged the 450 prophets to call on their god to bring down fire and burn up the sacrifice. They failed, after a whole day of shouting. • At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah repaired the altar of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Not Good Enough?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 13, 2017

A sermon about forgiveness, redemption and service.

“Not Good Enough?” Isaiah 6:1-8 There is a video clip from the t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady named Gladdis. You see, Gladdis got onto the Ellen Show because she wrote a letter to Ellen complaining about where the plants were placed on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist