Sermons about Self Destructive

The "Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004

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# 9 in a series on the "The Stories That Jesus Told" - The Parables. This sermon examines the cost of unforgiveness in our lives.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 9 “Parable of The Unforgiving Servant” or “The World’s Worst Prison” Matthew 18:21-35 “One of my favorite stories concerns a man who was bitten by a dog, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 2, 2004

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We must realize that we are saved by grace and not by performance?

TEXT: Ephesians 2:8, 9 TITLE: THE GRACE OF GOD (A God Who Is Always Gracious) As kids, we are taught that if you want something, you have to earn it. As adults, we know that if we want a sales award, we’ve got to go out and sell. If we want a promotion, we have to put in the long hours. If we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Empowered As Jesus Was In His Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2003

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The following are nineteen guidelines for being empowered in your ministry as Jesus.

How to Be Empowered As Jesus was in His Ministries (Luke 4:14-19) Few people seem to be living fully empowered lives today. By living with the power of Christ we are assured that we can do everything God asks us to do with the help of Christ who gives us the strength and power. (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Security Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 24, 2003

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This sermon is an adaptation from a book by John Maxwell, "The Twenty-one Indispensible Qualities of a Leader."

Security Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 103:11-12; John 3:17 August 11, 2003 I. We have talked about a lot of things dealing with leadership, and I know that some of you may be wondering when we are going to be through with this subject, and we are getting closer. A. But there are some more things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 103:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Of Influence Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009

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As Jesus disciples, we are to influencers not the influenced.

A Messiah of Influence Text: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Historian Philip Schaff, described the overwhelming influence which Jesus had on subsequent history and culture of the world: “This Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Life Isn't Fair!

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

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If God is just why is life so unfair?

Life isn’t fair? “Life isn’t fair!” How often have you heard those words spoken? We read ‘unfair’ news stories everyday. Widows and pensioners defrauded of their life savings; young women attacked and raped; young men killed or maimed in car accidents; refugees from yet another war in Africa dying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Strength Through Humility In The Good Soil

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 16, 2014

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In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in the end, it is only strength through humility that prevails.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

We Have It On Good Authority

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021

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We must come to grips with the authority of Christ and live accordingly.

Title: We have it on good authority! Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: We must come to grips with the authority of Christ and live accordingly. Introduction Babe Ruth was the great home run hitter for the New York Yankees baseball team. During one particular at-bat, the umpire, called Ruth out on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should You Be Forgiven...should You Forgive...

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Mar 6, 2021

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Many of us like to hold a grudge against people we feel wronged us, God hates sin, so should we.

SHOULD YOU BE FORGIVEN…SHOULD YOU FORGIVE… Many of us say that if people show remorse or say something that makes them sorry for what they have done then maybe I will forgive them. However, it hardly happens like that and many excuses we use to continue in our bitterness, our anger, our desire to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Charismatic

I’ve Prayed...now What??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 4, 2020

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we should be in a continual state of prayer and communication with God! Our prayer life is our umbilical cord and life support system, that makes our measure of faith God has given to us, radioactive for every circumstance we encounter!

I’ve Prayed, now what? Illus. by sermon central Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten years earlier, surgery for an aneurysm is the brain had left him paralyzed on his left side. But on a misty July morning in 1981, he stood with 1,200 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17, John 10:10-11, Isaiah 49:24-26, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom That Loves Its Enemies Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 5, 2014

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Love your enemies! Wow that is not such an easy command to obey. It is much easier to take revenge. But that is not what we are asked to do as believers. What is this loving my enemies all about?

This morning we will be looking at Matthew 5: 38-48 as we continue our series called RED: Examining the Teaching of Christ (that are often printed in red letters). If you do not have a Bible you can find the Scriptures printed on the bulletin insert along with a place to take some notes if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everything Is About Jesus: All Things To, For, And By Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

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We worship, adore, fear, and love this righteous God who reveals himself to us as Father God of the heavens, Holy Spirit ministering within us, and Jesus Christ, God coming into human history to set us free from our own sins.

We’ve talked about topics like theology, sociology, philosophy, government, and other topics, looking at a litany of spheres of life to discover how our Christian faith impacts all of our lives. As the final message of this series, we address this simple fact: Everything is about Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23, Colossians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 12:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Way Of Jesus

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021

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When we say that we follow Jesus, what does this really mean to us and what does it say to others they see us?

Intro: When we say that we follow Jesus, what does this really mean to us and what does it say to others they see us? To answer the first part of the questions, if we are following Jesus, then it means we are meant to echo the nature of Christ's love. This means humility, sacrifices, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

Trials Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020

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All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus.

xTRIALS Romans 12:12 All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children, we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Are we having fun yet? Isn’t it great to see all the carnage around us, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Fearing Families Are The Hinges Upon Which History Turns

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jan 11, 2023

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In this study we will learn the Key role Parents play in determining the outcome of History: Especially Fathers! These truths apply to our Physical Families & our Spiritual Family in Christ’s Church (We must be faithful in both!).

God Fearing Families are The Hinges upon which History Turns (A Historic Revelation of the Importance of the Family) In this study we will learn the Key role Parents play in determining the outcome of History: Especially Fathers! These truths apply to our Physical Families & our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

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