Sermons on Self Emptying:

Discontentment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025

True contentment and lasting joy are found not in wealth or possessions, but in trusting God and valuing relationships above material gain.

Good morning, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us came in with a full schedule and an empty tank. Some of us came with a smile that covers a heart that’s sore. And some of us came with questions we aren’t sure we’re allowed to ask in church. If that’s you, you’re in good company. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-17

Topics: Discontentment, Consequences

Living A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

How we act and how we speak to each other really does matter to God. You may be just mirroring what you see people doing and saying around you - but is it right?

The cover story of the September 14th issue of Newsweek magazine is very revealing about our culture today. The story is entitled: "How to say no to your kids." What I found interesting wasn’t the tips of saying "no" but on why it’s so hard for parents to do it. Some statistics jump off the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Greatest Of All Greatness

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 3, 2002

Every verse in the Bible is the greatest sentence in whole world. Why? Because, it came out from God Himself, but still, John 3:16 is the summary also a clear statement about the very essence of God’s heart for us.

THE GREATEST OF ALL GREATNESS John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Every verse in the Bible is the greatest sentence in the whole world. Why? Because, it came out from God Himself, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Charismatic

What Happened To The Man I Used To Be? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

In your struggle against sin, there are four things God wants you to know that are found in Romans 6:6

Every fisherman knows that there are times that the fish are biting, and times that they are not. Sometimes, you might fish all day and come upon a moment where everything is just right. Your buddies are pulling in fish left and right. You’re eager to cash in. You cast your line out, eagerly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #4

✎ Americans love to eat! Annually we spend over 4 trillion dollars on food (yes that was T trillion). About five percent of our food money goes for snacks; that’s a mere 20 billion dollars each year (amazing how our pocket change adds up). The proof of Americas love affair with food is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Serious About Hell? Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

This talk examines two common alternatives to the traditional idea of hell: universalism and annihilationism.

The bow of God’s wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart, and strains the bow, and it is nothing but the mere pleasure of God, and that of an angry God, without any promise or obligation at all, that keeps the arrow one moment from ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living The Resurrection Life

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Jesus came to this world to die, not to live, and in His death, He fulfilled every promise of God.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Light On This Night

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

On Christmas night, light blasted the darkness, and God crushed the status quo.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was crucified. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

Carry The Cross Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

We all have a responsibility to carry the cross of Christ

Carry the Cross #2 Matthew 27, Luke 23 Good Morning I hope you are ready to receive the word of God and let it change you from the inside out. That …what is happening on the inside would be seen on the outside. The hardest thing is to pick up is the mantle of someone else. Because if you are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Plotting Evil Or Promoting Peace Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 16, 2021

Daily choices bring your heart into play. Fools listen to their hearts; wise men consult God’s word. Fools reject instruction and warnings from godly people, wise men love and seek them.

Plotting evil or Promoting Peace Prov. 12:11-20 Why are the Proverbs are so Important . God desires and commands us to live in wisdom—”Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.” (Ephesians 5:15). And In Proverbs 23:23 we are told to “get wisdom,” and the Proverbs themselves are one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Right Side Of The Bus - Matthew 5:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

When a marvelous gift is unveiled, would you rather be the one watching the unveiling with tears of joy? Or the one being unveiled and applauded? This message shows how to find the greatest joy through lowliness, humility, and neediness.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Building Block Or Stumbling Block?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

Are you going to help build the kingdom of God up or tear it down?

INTRODUCTION What does it take to build a building? Materials. What does it take to build a church? PEOPLE! 1 PETER 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Too Impossible For God (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. We will discuss three. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can we reconcile this seeming error?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To save any outside the church 2. To forgive any without baptism 3. To show any respect of persons Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 2:47, Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lot – Part 6 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 19 Lot’s Reprobate And Fallen Corrupt Nature - Incest Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2022

One of the most difficult passages in the bible - Lot and his daughters commit incest, and Lot is drunk. All horrible sensuality on display. Then I look at why the New Testament calls Lot righteous, which thing I can not see, but the opposite I do see.

LOT – PART 6 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 19 LOT’S REPROBATE AND FALLEN CORRUPT NATURE - INCEST THE INCESTUOUS ACCOUNT – GENESIS 19 VERSES 30 - 38 This is the last message in the series on Lot. In a number of ways doing the life of Lot is instructive, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:30, Genesis 19:31-33, Genesis 19:34-35, Genesis 19:36-38, 2 Peter 2:14-16, Jude 1:11, 2 Peter 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tithemi

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 23, 2021

We are commanded to follow the example of Jesus Christ by laying aside ourselves in sacrificial love of others.

JESUS SAID IN JOHN 15:12-14, “MY COMMAND IS THIS: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS: TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR ONE’S FRIENDS. YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHAT I COMMAND.” JESUS IS NOT ASKING US TO DIE FOR HIM! HE IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE. HE ISN’T ASKING ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18, Romans 5:6-8, Acts 20:24, Luke 6:32-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist