Sermons on Self Serving:

Will You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2001

One of the ways that we reach and touch others as we build bridges of care and friendship in Christ’s name is by reaching out to our neighbors like the innkeeper

(Begin with side entrance to the theme of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Go through the opening routine.) For many years Fred Rogers sang to us, "Will you be my neighbor?" The idea of the neighbor came into the discussion between a Pharisee and Jesus Christ when Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

You Just Can Not Do Enough

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 17, 2006

This sermon gives a definition of what would be required for ones conversion if it were possible to earn salvation.

YOU JUST CAN’T DO ENOUGH Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Luke 10: 25-37. Introduction: I am sure that you have heard the expression, "You just can’t do enough". In regards to this study, we are shown that in regards to earning our own salvation, we just can not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

Even in rejection, greif and exhaustion, Jesus gives thanks for meager resources

Apprenticing under the Master Thanksgiving Sunday 2005 Mark 6:30-44 The Feeding of the Five Thousand In the beginning of the chapter, Jesus goes back to his hometown, and the people he grew up with rejected him and his ministry – it says he was amazed at their lack of faith. After they leave ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: *other

God Is Light: In Him Is No Darkness At All

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2005

EASTER 3(B) - God is light and there is no darkness in him at all for Jesus’ blood overcomes all darkness and then believers can walk in the light of God’s forgivenss.

GOD IS LIGHT: IN HIM IS NO DARKNESS (Outline) 1 JOHN 1:5-2:2 - April 10, 2005 - EASTER 3 INTRO: How many have heard the saying opposites attract? In some case that statement is quite accu-rate. Today’s text reminds us that opposites do not always attract. In fact, opposites are just that – ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Fate And The Holy Spirit: That Fateful Day

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Sermon about Fate. Through the power of Jesus Christ you and not doomed, you are free. Sweet!

Fate; Destiny; Doom Did you have one of those black plastic 8 balls that would tell your fortune? Remember? You ask a question – will I be handsome….Shake it up. Turned it over, the little white triangle would rise to the top. Try Again… So you probably did the same thing I did, shake it up again, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Create Sanctuary

Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Feb 5, 2011

How can we create sanctuary for those around us.

Create Sanctuary 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-41

Denomination: Christian Church

A Successful Marriage Depends On Wisdom Of God. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 28, 2014

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”(Proverbs 24:4)

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”(Proverbs 24:4) From Genesis to Revelation the Bible often uses the word house to refer to the smallest and most basic unit of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Story About Light

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2011

Christmas Eve Sermon that uses a candle being lit and blown out alternately to tell a story about Jesus being Light.

[SANCTUARY OR OTHER ROOM BEGINS AS DARK AS POSSIBLE] SET UP: A LARGER CANDLE AT CENTER STAGE A PERSON READING OR TELLING THE STORY A HELPER TO LIGHT AND BLOW OUT THE CANDLE ** = INDICATES WHEN TO LIGHT THE CANDLE *** = INDICATES WHEN TO BLOW THE CANDLE OUT This Christmas Eve, I would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Came As Our King

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009

Christmas 2(C) -- Jesus Christ came as our King to provide forgiveness and protect us forever.

CHRIST CAME AS OUR KING (Outline) January 4, 2009 -- CHRISTMAS 2 -- Colossians 1:13-20 INTRO: The purpose of a king is lost on us in today’s modern world. We know very few kings. Some kings we may know or recently remember are often kings in name only. Other kings have been very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Undercover God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2018

God may not be prominent in the proceedings but He is present and sovereignly in control. God works out His purpose through people and fulfils His will.

When we read the events of the last few chapters in II Kings, we did not see God appearing or saying much. But we know that He is the primary Actor. • He might not be prominent but He is present, and working behind the scenes even when we don’t see Him much. • We see that again in 2 Kings 11. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Enabler Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

This is sermon series is a 3 part Expository Sermons that deal with the issues of Sexual Abuse and how the Church needs to respond.

“The Perversion of Love” The Enabler II Sam 13:1- Now Ab′salom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar; and after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. 2 And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar; for she was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Cristo, Ang Hari Ng Pag-Ibig

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 20, 2020

Ang Pista ni Cristo na Hari ay isang gawa ng pananampalataya.

Cristo, ang Hari ng Pag-ibig Mateo 25: 31-46, 1 Corinto 15: 20-26, 1 Corinto 15:28 , Ezekiel 34: 11-12, Ezequiel 34: 15-17. Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Ang Pista ni Cristo na Hari ay isang gawa ng pananampalataya . Ang Pista ng Kristo ang Hari ay hindi isang isyu ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 1 Corinthians 15:28, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Ezekiel 34:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Walking In Unity [graces Of Unity]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 9, 2013

Even more than reading our tracts, the world is watching our tracks.

Walking in Unity Ephesians 4:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130512pm.mp3 I want to know how rich you are. Do you know why? Is it for tithing purposes? No. It’s for your sake. I mean true riches. Add up everything you have that money can’t buy and death can’t take away, and that’s how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

4 Things God Can't Do PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

Explore and understand the depth of God's love and His unwavering commitment to us, as expressed through His sacrifice of His only Son for our salvation.

Good morning, family of God. Today, we gather here to explore the profound truth of God's love and His unwavering commitment to us. We'll be diving into one of the most popular verses in the Bible, John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Life

The Permanence Of Love Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of love as a permanent, enduring force, greater than faith and hope, and emphasizes the importance of expressing this love to those around us, as guided by the teachings in 1 Corinthians and 1 John.

Welcome everyone! I’m so glad you’re here as we’re wrapping up our series Love God; Love People, where we’ve talked a lot about God’s love, the example Christ set for us, and the difficulty of loving others in the midst of sin and brokenness. Today, we’re tying it all together by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:8

Topics: Divine Love, Eternal Investment, Unfailing Consistency

Sermon Series: Love God Love People