Sermons on Self Emptying:

Your Life's New Ambitions

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004

Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Armour Of God - Protect Yourself

Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 5, 2006

Jesus supplies all of our needs in spiritual warfare, we need to know how to use the armour and weapons of God, he gives us his power, his might and his armour, how great is that not by our strength but his, Jesus is the source we trust in

Clear and Present Danger: We are told “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ” and that we are to put on the amour of God as the devil is or will be attacking us. Let me be very clear the devil does exist is real and is a clear and present and persistent danger. The big mistake ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gates: Narrow And Wide" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006

Sermon 18 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 “For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” With verse 13 Jesus is beginning His conclusion to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Those Who Morn Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #2

Americans don’t like to be unhappy. “Grey skies are going to clear up; put on a happy face.” We often live in an illusion denying reality. Jay Lenno gets paid to make people laugh. Could you imagine Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, or Dan Rather starting the evening news with the band playing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruit Of The Spirit-Love Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Mar 28, 2002

Fruit of the Spirit sermon on love for all ages.

SON-RIPENED FRUIT --LOVE Galatians 5:22-23 Philippians 2:1-4 I am doing something this morning that I never thought I’d do. Speak to a GARDENING CLASS I want to speak to the Gardening class of 2002 A gardening class that is interested in Cultivating, watering and harvesting the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

A Journey Of Repentance: Part 3 – Through Death Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Repentance is first an inward change, which then results in an outward change, and we get there as God puts to death all that is broken and sinful and evil, and then leads us through that death into what is next.

A Journey of Repentance: Part 3 – Through Death Rom 6:2-14 Feb 27, 2005 Intro: “Jock, the painter, often would thin his paint so it would go further. So when the Church decided to do some deferred maintenance, Jock was able to put in the low bid, and got the job. As always, he thinned his paint ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

Check Your Ego At The Door

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 8, 2004

To receive what Jesus came to give, all pride and arrogance must be left behind. When you enter into God’s house, check your ego at the door.

March 7, 2004 — Second Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:31-35 Check Your Ego at the Door Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Friends for whom Christ Suffered, Died, and Rose Again: Restaurants, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Beginning Of… Temptation Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 16, 2010

God’s ways, words, and wisdom, are questioned in tempting us to sin.

Scripture Introduction So, three men walk into a museum, one British, one French, one Russian. They stand together admiring a painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Brit says, “Look at their reserve, their calm. They must be British.” “Nonsense,” the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2019

Beloved we cannot love the world and still love Christ. It has to be one or the other, because like oil and water they do not mix.

Who Do You Love Text: 1 Jn. 2:15-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: 2. Beloved we cannot love the world and still love Christ. It has to be one or the other, because like oil and water they do not mix. 3. 2 Corinthians 6:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore "Come out from among them And be separate, says ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Serve One Another

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 13, 2013

Getting a high station so you can be served; having others serve you and do your bidding; becoming a big shot...That's what life's all about, right? Not in God's kingdom. In this "One Another" command, we learn why, and how we can become great before God.

Serve One Another Message 6 in One Anothers Series Chuck Sligh October 13, 2013 A PowerPoint presentation for this message and all the sermons in the One Another Series is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro is not original with me, but I have lost the source. If anyone knows ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Agur, Part 2: Living In The Sweet Spot Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 16, 2020

Balance. Contentment. Integrity. That's God's Sweet Spot for Your Life.

The Prayer of Agur, Part 2: Living in the Sweet Spot INTRO Good morning! Please turn with me to Proverbs 30. How many were here last week? Or watched online? Awesome. How many of you are doing the Prayer of Agur devotional through YouVersion? Great! Well, once again, we are going to link to that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Go To Church? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008

Central to worship is the “us” and “Him,” not the place and means.

Scripture Introduction God is seeking worshippers in spirit and truth. That does not mean that God seeks to make worshippers, as if there were people not worshipping whom he hopes to change. The issue is not whether we will worship, but whom and how. John Calvin (a pastor in the 1600s) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restore Me To Joy

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 10, 2026

Revival begins not when we try harder, but when we see God as gracious and allow the joy of salvation to be restored.

There is a difference between being lost and being tired. And if we don’t recognize that difference, we will keep speaking the wrong word to the wrong people. Many people in church today are not lost. They are not rebellious. They are not angry at God. They are not trying to run away. They are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Psalm 32:1-2, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 15:20-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Spiritually Bankrupt

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2008

Shows how the abundance of pleasure can bankrupt the Spirit.

Spiritually Bankrupt Ecclesiastes 2: 1-3 1) I said in mine heart, go to now, I will prove thee with mirth , therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. 2) I said of laughter, it is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? 3) I sought in mine heart to give ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidence Of The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Aug 30, 2018

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either one biggest hoaxes ever foisted on the minds of human beings--or it is the most remarkable fact of history. There are historical evidence and proof that show the resurrection indeed happened.

1. Fact #1: Large Stone Removed. On that Sunday morning the first thing that impressed the people who approached the tomb was the unusual position of the stone that had been lodged on the doorway. Ask yourself this, if the disciples came in and tiptoed around the sleeping guards, and then roll the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18, Matthew 28:2-4, Luke 24:4-6

Denomination: Charismatic