Sermons on Self Improvement:

Faithfulness (Friday Of The 10th Week In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020

What are the advantages of being faithfulness to God, the other, and the self?

Reflection The readings of today (1 Kings 19:9a;11-16, Matthew 5:27-32), call each one of us to reflect on the topic: Faithfulness. Faithfulness to God, means living the Covenantal relationship with God, being in touch with Him all the time or being aware of His presence all the time, wherever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-16, Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Other

Jesus Predicts His Death Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS JESUS PREDICTED HIS DEATH TO HIS DISCIPLES. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME AS RECORDED IN THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.

JESUS PREDICTS HIS DEATH MATTHEW 16:21-28 MARCH 10, 2019 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES THAT WILL TAKE US THROUGH TO THE WEEK FOLLOWING EASTER SUNDAY. THE GOSPELS CONTAIN MANY SITUATIONS THAT JESUS WAS FACED WITH DURING THE FINAL MONTHS OF HIS EARTHLY LIFE AND WE WILL TAKE SOME TIME ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Dinner Is Served

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 4, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES MODERATION.

DINNER IS SERVED OBSERVATION: SINCE EDEN, MAN HAS WANTED THE LAST OUNCE OUT OF LIFE, AS THOUGH BEYOND GOD’S “ENOUGH” LAY ECSTASY, NOT NAUSEA (KIDNER). THIS STUDY ADDRESSES MODERATION. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 25:16 (NKJV) HAVE YOU FOUND HONEY? EAT ONLY AS MUCH AS YOU NEED, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Chatterbox - Week 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2014

A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

The Chatterbox - 2 Exodus 3:1-11 May 4, 2014 When we go to the store to buy groceries, we only buy the things we want. We don’t buy what we don’t want! And when it comes to eating, we are only going to eat what we want as well. So, when it comes to listening to others and to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Belonging

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014

You've got to say no to self and yes to Jesus to enter into all that He has for you.

In the news in September, there was a story that came out about a young man named Davion Only. Davion was a 15-year-old boy who had grown up in the foster care system all his life; he had pretty much come to that place of resolve, "I'm ready to be adopted no matter what, and I've got to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Service Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

After an important service, there are three important rules that we must consider.

• A Sunday school teacher asked her children where the disciples and Jesus went after the Last Supper Church Service. After a moment of silence, one of the little girl said, “The probably went to Denny’s”. • The disciples had just finished one of the most meaningful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Your Confidence

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

Unless our confidence is in God it's in the wrong place.

WHERE’S YOUR CONFIDENCE? 1) Why do we lack confidence? • We listen to the devil. You know how he is. Whispering away to get us to doubt. He’s been doing it from the beginning with Eve. Whispering to her, getting her to question God. Unfortunately it worked. He does the same with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As Life-Givers Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

Living As Life-Givers Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - February 23, 2014 Intro Many of us have been watching the Olympics. Along with the remarkable skills... there have bee some special moments that transcend the competition. • First Winter Olympic athlete ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by John Pingel on Mar 1, 2021

Christ offers his life for us, the undeserving; now we are to offer our lives as "living sacrifices" for him.

Text: Romans 5: 6-8 This morning I want to talk to you about SACRIFICE. Not like some of the sacrifices we are from time to time asked to make…perhaps financial sacrifice, or sacrifice of some of our time. ….But the kind of sacrifice wherein one person lays down their life for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 30th Sunday Year A -- Love Of God And Neighbor

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2020

He was not asked for a second-place commandment.

It is the story of the courtship of Moses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the great German composer, Felix Mendelssohn. Moses Mendelssohn was a small man with a misshapen, humped back. One day he visited a merchant in Hamburg who had a lovely daughter. Though Mendelssohn admired her greatly, she ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Happiness Through - Meekness (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

There are only two men in the Bible called meek: Jesus and Moses. Neither of them was pushovers. The Greek word referred to a wild horse tamed or medicine that could tame a fever. Strength under control. Meekness is not weakness, it’s strength under control.

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 4, 2020 Matthew 5:5 Meekness OUTLINE Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Proverbs 15:1, Philippians 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

Real Faith Will Tame The Tongue Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

Real Faith Will Tame the Tongue Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 18, 2020

Real Faith Will Tame the Tongue Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 18, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. As we each go through this unique time of living through a pandemic... I continue to appreciate the significance of being able to go through ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the World’s Smallest But Largest Troublemaker."

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2021

"The World’s Smallest but largest Troublemaker." James 3 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instruction (vs 1-2). (2). Explanation (vs 3-5). (3). Illustrations (vs 3-5). (4). Application (vs 6). (5). Clarification (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

You’re Asking Too Much.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 11, 2021

God expects us to take up our cross. What is that cross He is asking us to carry?

Sermon Title: You’re asking too much. Scripture Text: Mark 8:27-38 ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago I read a story written by a preacher in the Philippine Islands. One day he was passing a large church on Good Friday when he spotted many selling incense, candles, veils and rosaries. He also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Warning Becomes Reality Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 15, 2021

The King learns a lot about his pride and self-sufficiency.

You might remember that in our last study Daniel revealed the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. This was God's warning to the king that he needed to change his ways or else all these things were to happen. We pick up our story tonight in Daniel chapter 4: 28. Read Daniel 4: ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Baptist