Sermons on Self Review:

We Belong To The Day

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To show that we are self-controlled, wearing the armor of light and assurance of our salvation for the Day draws near.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you belong to the day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are self-controlled, wearing the armor of light and assurance of our salvation for the Day draws near. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 (Amplified Bible) But we belong to the day; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebel Without A Cause

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 14, 2012

A sermon about the dangers of rebellion.

“Rebel without a Cause!” 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Wikpedia - Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American drama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of Caleb

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012

The scripture says Caleb had a unique spirit... this sermon explores that spirit.

The Character of Caleb Numbers 14:24 "But my servant Caleb because he had another spirit with him, followed me fully, him will I bring into the land he went to and his descendents shall inherit it" Imperfections have distinguished some of the most eminent servants of God as shown in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

Living Toward God Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 1, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to live toward God - the way Jesus has done for all eternity.

Journeying with John - JWJ-02 Living Toward God John 1:1-2 This morning I want to talk with you from the Word of God about one of the most profound topics that has the power to revolutionize your life. If you will take the truth we are going to talk about this morning and wrap your life around it, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

Keeping Order Among Our Passions Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

Christ is our shepherd, because we are prone as sheep to wander about in pursuit of pleasure, and be devoured by our passions.

Tuesday of 4th Week of Easter May 5, 2009 “If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” So Jesus talks about sheep. As the Jews of His day–and ours, for that matter–saw it, Jesus never talked plainly. But that wasn’t Jesus’ problem with the Jews, or us, for that matter. Our problem is that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Flirting With An Old Flame

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 17, 2009

Cowardice keeps us from a relationship with God. Rekindle God’s gifts: power to make a difference, love that stays by those in need, and self-discipline to choose a lifestyle of ministry. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

Are you that rare person who married your first love and you are still just as much in love today as you were at first sight? If you are such a creature, I salute you, but there are not many like you. When I attended Betty Noe’s funeral here not long ago, it was said that she was Hulon’s first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Leading From Your Strengths Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2010

There are several observations we can make about David in this conflict

(I attended a clergy roundtable sponsored by the Ockenga Institute of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where we discussed this passage, and the following sermon is more of a group effort, our collective thoughts on the various strengths David drew from) We’re quite familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Congregational

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

Have You Been To Your Cave? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

There needs to be a place where we meet with God and look deep within ourselves. For David, it appears to be a cave.

Have You Been to Your Cave? Psalm 37, 142, 57 and I Samuel , 21 and 22 "Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! 8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Tensions Of Choices Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2015

At every turn Jesus faced down the tensions of his choices... and did the right thing to the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: The Tensions of Choices (Someone introduced me to DQ Orange Julius Smoothies this week… Text: John 12:220-33 Orange, Strawberry Banana, Berry Pomegranate, Mango Pineapple. Oh, the inhumanity!) Thesis: At every turn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Lessons From The Four Views Of David

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

An exploration of how others viewed David before and after he killed Goliath and the lessons we can learn.

Perhaps the best know story from the life of David is the account of him slaying the giant Goliath found in 1 Samuel 17. There are many valuable lessons to be found in this great passage. However, I would like to focus on how David was viewed by the other characters in this passage and make some ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Law Of The Harvest: You'll Pick What You Plant Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Seeds are small, but they turn into large plants. You may think a tiny word or deed is insignificant, but it always multiplies and grows into big consequences.

INTRODUCTION After this message, I have only three more messages from Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia. We started this series last September, and over the past year we’ve learned that Paul wrote this letter to a group of churches in what would be southern Turkey today. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Control Of My Temper

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 25, 2014

HOW TO LET THE LORD HELP US CONTROL OUR TEMPER

GAINING CONTROL OF MY TEMPER + The average man loses his temper 3 times a week ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fig Trees And Phonies

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 27, 2014

Is there more than merely an appearance of Christianity about us? Is there real substance to our lives as believers? Is there real fruitfulness for Jesus Christ?

Fig Trees And Phonies Mark 11:11-26 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and came into the temple; and after looking around at everything, He left for Bethany with the twelve, since it was already late. 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel