Sermons on Self Effort:

Abandoned To A Depraved Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2011

When people reject God's ways or God's truth, the only way remaining is the way of sin & selfishness. As people get further involved in sin, their sin inhibits their willingness & ability to form right judgments about life.

ROMANS 1: 28-32 ABANDONED TO A DEPRAVED LIFESTYLE This section addresses the havoc that occurs in human relationships and in society because of mankind's suppressing of the knowledge of God (1:18). We have discovered previously in our study of Romans chapter one that people who crave their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Checklist

Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 19, 2011

Checking our spirituality daily.

“SPIRITUAL CHECKLIST” TEXT: 2 Cor. 13:5: Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? (Reprobate: means rejected, disapproved. Rom. 1:28 Introduction: In my late teens, I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Holiness

From One Quarter Pounder With Cheese To Another. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

About the first day of creation, a Day of Existence.

Intro: FROM ONE QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE TO ANOTHER... 1. "Fly Me to the Moon" a song written by Bart Howard and made popular by Frank Sinatra. "Fly me to the moon And let me sing among the stars, Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars; In other words, hold my hand; In other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sure Cure For The Blues!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 16, 2011

Elijah experiences ’burn out’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). The characters concerned (vs 1-4): • (1). The Weak King: Ahab (vs 1). • (2). The Dominant Queen: Jezebel (vs 2). • (3). The Discouraged Prophet: Elijah (vs 3-4). (B). The Lord and Elijah (vs 5-18): • (1). The Lord Reveals vs 5-14). • (2). The Lord Commissions (vs ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Is God A Tiger Parent?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2011

Ideally, when a Christian's profession and practice meet... it's a match.

Title: Is God a “Tiger” Parent? Text: Matthew 21:23-32 Thesis: Ideally, when a Christian’s profession and practice meet… it’s a match! Introduction The meat of our story today is about a father who had two sons whom he asked to work in his vineyard. Adrian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lose Your Life To Find The Life (Thirteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2020

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I focus on many temporary things rather than focusing on Christ’s mission to build the Kingdom of God on this earth permanently.

Reflection Lose Your Life to Find the Life There was a priest, who was transferred from a parish. On his farewell day, he spoke for 45 minutes blowing his own trumpet that I have done this, I have done that, I started this, I started that. I went around preaching in many parishes and they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 2 Kings 4:14-16, Romans 6:3-4, Romans 6:8-11, Matthew 10:37-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Our Cross

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2020

Why do evil people seem to prosper, while good people suffer? Is there any justice? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss carrying our cross in Matthew 16:21-28.

Why do evil people seem to prosper, while good people suffer? Is there any justice? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss carrying our cross in Matthew 16:21-28. From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

I’ll Take You There

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 8, 2019

Circumstances will always try to dictate doubt and unbelief every time. Remember this...”Faith isn’t swayed by circumstances, however circumstances are always swayed by Faith in God’s Abilities!”

I’ll Take You There We live in a world where communication is key, its very important to all of us. An event, thought or idea can be instantaneously can be sent and received around the world. The moment another country does something or test something, we know about it, the moment is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Mark 11:12-24, Mark 14:16-20, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 7, 2019

This is the 26th sermon in a series we're doing on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the dividing line between Christians and the rest of the world, and how the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman are distinguished.

Who’s Your Daddy? (John Part 26) Text: John 8:31-59 We’re going to finish up John chapter 8 today, and next Sunday we’ll be taking communion, so we’ll be taking a break from John in order to celebrate the Lord’s Supper. So let’s go ahead and open our Bibles up to John chapter 8, and while you’re ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59, Luke 6:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#11 Who, Me? — Jesus Loves Tax Collectors And Sinners Too Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 4, 2020

Jesus called an unlikely disciple named Levi, aka Matthew who would later pen the gospel that bears his name. He was a hated tax collector who ran with the riff-raff of society. But Jesus loved him too and had a place of service for someone such as him

#11 Who, Me? — Jesus Loves Tax Collectors and Sinners Too Series: Gospel of Mark Chuck Sligh March 1, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Else Do You Need To Shed? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 27, 2019

Holding on to our comfort zone can have serious consequences; especially if it's hindering our works within the body of Christ. Either we're in or we're not. There are no half-officers in the army of God.

Many different types of people walk through the gates into boot camp. Rich and poor; fat and skinny; bully and timid; smart and stupid; agile and clumsy; capable and ignorant. The first task that the military has to accomplish is to make them all "equal." That's called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, James 4:17

A Heavenly Worship Service Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 18, 2018

What is your highest goal in life? If it’s high enough, the Bible teaches it will require your death. This is true of many goals.

Revelation 7 – a Heavenly Worship Service 9. after these things I looked, and saw a huge crowd which no one could number, from every ethnicity, and tribe, and people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, all clothed in white, and palm branches in their hands 10. and crying ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: *other

Get Behind Me, Satan

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2018

Jesus says that the Son of Man MUST suffer greatly...

24B. Talk about anti-climactic: Peter’s inspired answer that Jesus is “The One,” (the Messiah), through whom God will accomplish all that he promised is followed by the rebuke of, “Get behind me, Satan.” e.g. A married lady went out shopping one day and when she returned home she brought with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:24-35

Denomination: Catholic

How Do You See Yourself?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 10, 2013

When you look into a mirror what do you see? How do you see yourself? How do you see yourself in relation to God and eternity? Having a right view of who and what we are is essential to a right relationship with God.

“How Do You See Yourself?” Luke 18:10-13 When you look into a mirror what do you see? How do you see yourself? Few of us look in the mirror and come to the conclusion of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath. During his heyday as a player, Namath wrote a book titled I Can’t Wait ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rubbing People The Wrong Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus asks us the same question he asked Peter long ago at the shore of the Sea of Galilee; namely “Do you love me?” What he is really asking is “Do you love me more than anyone or anything else?

There was once an evangelist named Billy Sunday. He was the Billy Graham of his generation. He was conducting a crusade in a particular city, and in one sermon he said something critical of labour conditions for workers in that city. After the service, several businessmen sent him a message which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Anglican