Sermons on Self Conceit:

Defining Love - Selfishness Murders Relationships Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

We can say we love God if we want to, but, Jesus teaches us that the only way to follow Him, is to love and serve people like He does. Jesus wants people to find Him, to discover His redemption.

When I was a kid my parents were missionaries in the Philippines. We lived there for three years, two in one house and one in another outside of Cebu City. In most parts of the city, including the part our first house was located, were open sewers. Ditches that were filled with water containing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem With Robots!

Contributed by Rev. James Allen Kelly on Jul 2, 2014

This sermon is about renewing our lives in Christ Jesus.

Introduction: It appears that since workers in the United States want 15 dollars a hour; to take food orders and put cheese burgers together, or make fries, McDonalds are replacing cashiers with automated cashiers. However, these robotic machines, can only do what they have been programed to do. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

A Tree And Its Fruit

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2013

In this lesson we learn that every Christian can examine his or her citizenship in the kingdom of God by applying two tests.

Scripture Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). That is, he came to reconcile people who were estranged from God with God. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is about the kingdom of God. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living The Rest Of My Life! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Will you be Christ from head to foot?

Question: How do you live the rest of your life? Making Your Life the Best: 1) Pay Up! Vs. 8a “Let no debt remain outstanding…” (NIV) Psalm 37:21 “The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously…” (NIV) Question: Why does Paul begin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Night Light

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2015

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Night Light Philippians 2:14-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nightlight.html This letter is all about joy. It's like bells keep ringing each time we study. It's like a light shining in the midst of deep darkness. The world says to get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015

Do we let earthly value supersede godly worth? Even if it is something negative in us which can come out as a glory to God. Are we willing to lose all that God has placed in our lives for His glory? What do we do with what has been placed in our hands?

Opening illustration: A young girl of about 5-6 years old taught me how to worship God. The down side of her was that she had ‘downs syndrome’ which eventually became her strength. Who could ever think that she would become a model who would even teach the mature in Christ to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Of God Makes Me Believe More

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015

To show that we need to believe GOD's WORDS as our final say against this unbelieving world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you able to believe GOD's WORDS? Yes. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also [especially] thank God continually for this, that when you received the message of God [which you heard] from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing Man: Seeing God;the Pure In Heart. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 23, 2011

Who are the pure in heart and where do they see God? While we are at it why don’t all see God?

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the Pure in heart! Hi as you know we’ve been wandering through the beatitudes, well today’s beatitude or the blessing that Jesus talks about is “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” There’s been an interesting discovery this week in the science world and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

"A Woman's Place"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2010

God is Love, Grace, and Forgiveness. We need not worry about coming into God’s Presence. Love, Grace, Forgiveness. That is what it boils down to--not rules, regulations, punishments and anger!!!

Luke 10:38-42 “A Woman’s Place” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East ridged United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A friend from seminary once told me a story about her call to the ordained ministry. It came when she was feeling small. She was just fifteen. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Overwhelmed By Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 19, 2010

Forgiveness is a powerful force in our lives and in the lives of others. When the woman understood that she was truly and completely forgiven, she was overwhelmed. Her response was a radical demonstration of extravagant love.

Luke 7:36-8:3 “Overwhelmed by Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION Video presentation “Forgiveness” I often wonder what I would say if I were approached by someone and asked these questions and others like them. What would you say? The responses of the people on the video ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Strongholds Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jul 25, 2010

Not everything is a demon. Today we will look at strongholds in the life of the believer. Placed there by the flesh (a different enemy of the Spirit) and they need to be torn down and replaced.

Introduction Repeat after me: not everything is a demon. Last week we spent some time learning about whom satan is and how he attacks. We remember: satan is a created being who started as an archangel and fell due to his pride. He is limited in his power. He is powerful but not all powerful. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared For Glory

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 10, 2010

What does it mean to be a Christ-follower? When we talk about God’s call in our lives we talk about what we do for God rather than what we can be in Jesus Christ. God’s call in our lives is initially into a relationship with Him. (adapted from a sermon, T

Prepared for Glory (adapted from a sermon, The Fullness of God’s Call, by Francis Frangipane) Introduction Talk about- characteristics/qualities of-Christ follower. Bible- uses the term- disciple- what is a disciple? Mtt 10:24-25a Disciple- learner, pupil, FWM- to learn, to understand. Speaks ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Image And Reality Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2010

The Mass is offered in union with the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, his free self-offering, on Calvary. It is not a repetition, but a re-presentation of the one sacrifice, and carries forward into our work on earth.

December 6, 2010 St. Nicholas The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s reading from Isaiah makes most sense if it was written at the time of the Babylonian exile. Because Israel had rebelled against the Lord, the covenant was voided and all the curses specified in Leviticus and Deuteronomy were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

pequeñas Cosas Que Ilustran El Poder De La Lengua! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches the importance of controling the tongue and this sermon is in Spanish, but this whole series can be converted to Spanish by going to James #0.

INTRODUCCIÓN 1. Abre tu Biblia James 3:2-6. 2. El título de la lección: "Las cosas pequeñas que ilustran el poder de la lengua"! 3. Santiago 3:2-6 está lleno de imágenes visuales. 4. Las tres imágenes que ilustran los usos James punto que, desde que son pequeños y, sin embargo, controlar ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011

As we see from our scriptures this morning, letting our flesh control us will lead us to choices that will produce death; letting the Spirit lead us will bring us life & peace.

“Choices” Romans 8:6-8 NLT There are a lot of things we try to get around & avoid in our life; but there is one that we will never escape. Choices will make a demand on our life as long as we are breathing. As we see from our scriptures this morning, letting our flesh control us will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational