Sermons on Self Emptying:

Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

Like Jesus, the road we are called to follow is sometimes dry and sometimes dangerous. But God ministers to us and renews us to continue on.

Walkin’ with Jesus: Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters Scripture Text: Mark 1.9-15 BODY Today, we’re not following Jesus up another mountain. To-be-honest with-ya, …I wish we were! Climbing a mountain is a test of strength and will and determination. Climbing a mountain is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Unto The Church In Ephesus, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 6, 2013

Ephesus is one of the churches that got things half right, yet entirely wrong. The church must have doctrinal purity, but not at the expense of love.

Unto the Church in Ephesus, Write Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the magnificent vision of Christ which John saw, which left him as though he were dead. This was similar to the vision that several of the Old Testament prophets had seen with a similar feeling of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sometimes The Way Up Is Down

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely.

SOMETIMES THE WAY UP IS DOWN Philippians 2:5-11 Proposition: The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be willing to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Chosen By Grace Alone"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 18, 2009

All of us could say with Paul, "I was the worst sinner of them all", but God’s grace is greater than all our sin!

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14 and the grace of our Lord was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Loving God & Loving Each Other Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Feb 21, 2010

This is sermon # 7 from 1st JOHN. It deals with how GOD LOVED US & how we are to apply that same LOVE to one another.

Sermons from 1 John: 02-21-2010 Sermon #07: Loving God & Loving Each Other Scripture Ref: 1 John 4:7-11 Introduction: Several years ago BILL GAITHER wrote a song entitled, Loving God & Loving Each Other. That song title is what I would like to use for the subject of this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Why This Waste? Series

Contributed by Andrew Street on Mar 9, 2008

The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciples - Total commitment.

“Why This Waste?” The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciple Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-8 “Why this waste?” I have often – practically every time I have read this story – recoiled with the disciples! 300 denarii! Mark indicates that she could have sold it for even more than that! 300 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Armor Of God

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Aug 5, 2008

We must be prepared at all times and not allow evil to get into our lives. We need God’s truth, righteousness, gospel of peace, sword of the Spirit and salvation to fight off any evil that we encounter.

Ephesians 6:10 – 18 reads, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Was She Thinking?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Mary has a specian and yer probably stressful day when that Angel gove her God’s message.

In the past I used to go and pick up the kids from school. I would usually say, “so how was your day?” Normally I would get grunts and groans. Sometimes I would receive a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Congregational

The Simple Gifts Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 9, 2009

6th in a series from Ecclesiastes. when viewed from God’s perpsective, even the simple gifts in life can give us joy.

I can still remember when we had a birthday party for Pam. Mary and I had bought her a small plastic slide, which we just knew that she and all her friends were going to love. So imagine our surprise when after we had taken the slide out of the box, all the kids had more fun playing with the empty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities For A New Year

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2008

In this sermon I borrowed and built on the seven priorities from a sermon by SermonCentral contributor, Darrell Garrett called "How to Meet the New Year".

Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is the first Sunday of 2008! It is hard to believe we are almost through the first decade of the 21st Century! 1. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year. 2. The holidays are over, the family and friends have gone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satisfying The Father Hunger Within

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

Our heavenly Father can and will satisfy the Father hunger within us.

Satisfying the Father Hunger Within Intro: Today we are reminded of one of the greatest needs that can be found in our world and our community. “It is being recognized more and more. Its effects are being felt over several generations. It is repairable only by the men in our society. It is within ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding His Holiness & Our Sinfulness Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 27, 2010

1 John 1:5-10. Having fellowship with the Father means we walk in the light as he is in the light.

1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD: UNDERSTANDING HIS HOLINESS & OUR SINFULNESS 1 JOHN 1:5-10 [INTRODUCTION] - There is something about famous people that causes us to act differently when we are around them than we normally act. Have you ever met someone who is famous, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The "How Do I Know I Am A Christian" Test?

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Jul 30, 2011

In Mark 8:27-38, Jesus provides six marks of an authentic follower of Jesus, and these serve as the basis of this six question test to determine the reality of your Christian faith.

The “How Do I Know I’m A Christian?” Test Mark 8:27-38 There are a lot of people who think they’re Christians and really aren’t. Then there are some Christians who have no assurance that they are Christians and are afraid they’re not Christians. Then there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Relational Needs Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 19, 2013

When Jesus was a man, He had relational needs to be met. This sermon looks at those needs and discovers how we can apply them to our loved ones.

Debbie and I just returned from a G 6 marriage seminar where I discovered some amazing truths. One of those truths was that Debbie was a much better spouse than I am. Although it was a marriage seminar, it dealt with relationships that apply not only to husband/wife but also to parent/child, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Seasons Of Life (Part 2 - The Middle Years) Series

Contributed by W F on Jan 10, 2011

What are some of the tests we face in the middle years of life and how ought we navigate them to the glory of God?

INTRODUCTION Our growth (physically, intellectually, spiritually etc), up to the age of about 25 can be likened to drinking from a fire hydrant. We get twelve years of formal education, maybe some tertiary study or an apprenticeship, and then there’s all the life experiences we get outside that. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: *other