Sermons on Self Serving:

Rise And Fall Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 1, 2022

As humanity begins to fill the earth after the flood, they continue their rebellion, and so God comes and scatters all the people by confusing their language.

INTRODUCTION • Tomorrow will be a time of celebration in the United States oF America! • We will be celebrating the 246th anniversary of the birth of our nation! • A great deal of sacrifice has been given and bloodshed over the idea of having a Republic like ours. • We enjoy the freedom and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bear With Me, Please

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2005

A message to the church to say like Paul, please bear with me in my folly.

Bear With Me, Please By Pastor Jim May 1) Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the bats." "I tried trapping them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Intimacy Begins With A Life Philosophy - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY BEGINS WITH A LIFE PHILOSOPHY. Selected Scriptures Psalm 73:25-28 Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 28 But as for me, the nearness of God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-28, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Herodian Conundrum

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 8, 2016

To facilitate better understanding of "one Herod too many" conundrum especially to the new readers of the New Testament!!!

THE HERODIAN CONUNDRUM!!! Hmmm...some Cricket here please... Sharma caught Sharma bowled Sharma... One can well imagine plight of a Cricket aficionado going through a batting Score-card (of say a West Zone Vs North Zone- Deodhar Trophy match- in the Sports page of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

17. Jonathan & David - A Covenant Of Godly Friendship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

There’s a kind of friendship that hell can’t stand, but it is a necessity to the believer’s life.

Jonathan & David - A Covenant of Godly Friendship July 2, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 18 Introduction: The Kind of Friendship Hell Hates There’s a kind of friendship that hell can’t stand, but it is a necessity to the believer’s life. It’s the kind that ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 20, 2005

Daniel gives us a great example of how to live in a secular world

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land January 16, 2005 Daniel 6 Dare to be a Daniel This is a great story, and a popular story. Even people who have never read the Bible know the story of Daniel in the lion’s den, at least by name, or by many songs that have been sung about it. We ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: *other

Really - A King?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 1, 2011

We are culturally conditioned to believe in our own autonomy: my rights, my choices, me as the boss of myself, me in control of what I want to do, so is Jesus really our King?

Really – A King? various Scriptures November 20, 2011 Intro: In the church year, today is the last Sunday. Christian new year starts next week, with the first week of Advent, and the annual rhythm of worship begins anew. About a hundred years ago, in response to a growing individualism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

An Elaboration Of The Social Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2021

First John 3:11-18 teaches us that love is a characteristic mark of the children of God.

Scripture As a result of poor planning, Dennis, from Katy, Texas, needed some same-day dry cleaning before he left on a trip. He remembered a store on the other side of town with a huge sign: “One-Hour Dry Cleaners.” So he drove out of his way to drop off a suit. After filling out the tag, he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Plagues Have Come And Will Come...remembering 9/11 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Sep 7, 2002

We will look at the plagues in Exodus 8 and hopefully glean insight into our own recent plagues such as the terror of September 11, 2002.

Plagues have come and will come…Remembering 9/11/01 2nd Plague Frogs 3rd Plague Lice 4th Plague Flies You know that I can remember clearly the events of my morning last September 11. I awoke to a radio announcement that a jet had crashed into the world trade center at 6:15 in the morning. I knew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Social Security Program

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This sermon deals with multigenerational households

God’s Social Security Plan Exodus 20:12 A few years ago, I received my Social Security statement. I never really read the outside. I always go to the inside to see how much money I’ll be getting at retirement. It tells you if you work until you’re 62, you’ll get this much. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Imperishable Word Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2009

In our text, let’s consider what the imperishable Word of God produces in people: 1- Purification 2- Love 3- Eternity

INTRO.- Many good things don’t last long, do they? A delicious meal. A good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. They all eventually wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25, 1 Peter 1:13-21, 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Digging Up Sin Is A Difficult Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 7, 2019

Achan's sin is exposed after Israel is routed at Ai. What does it teach us? How do we respond to his destruction?

3.10.19 Joshua 7:16–26 16 Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was taken. 17 The clans of Judah came forward, and he took the Zerahites. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was taken. 18 Joshua had his family come forward ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:16-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Under Authority Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 2, 2022

We see the governing mandate, its mission and its means. Human authorities are used by God to achieve His sovereign purposes. We submit to Him and live as good citizens.

I am not sure if you noticed this, we are always living under some kind of authority in life. • As children, we live under the authority of our parents. In schools, our teachers. At work, our superiors. In church, pastors and leaders. As citizens, our government. • None of these authorities is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Never Ends Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 30, 2025

Loving better can transform “ordinary” days into “extraordinary” days if we resolve to be extraordinary friends who use extraordinary force while having extraordinary faith.

(NOTE: I WANT TO THANK ARRON CHAMBERS AND SHAN WOOD FOR THEIR INSPIRATION FOR THIS SERIES. Please purchase Arron's book, Love Better.) INTRODUCTION • Today our journey through loving better comes to an end. SLIDE- LOVE NEVER ENDS WITH HANDS • My prayer is that even though this series is coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8, Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thinking Like A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2016

I have borrowed a lot of this sermon from Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life, chapter 34, "Thinking Like a Servant." In that chapter, Warren suggests that there are five attitudes that servants need to have.

Introduction: A. Someone has said, “Some minds are like concrete; thoroughly mixed and permanently set.” 1. How about you? How is your thinking? 2. Are you spiritually minded? Do you have the mind of a servant? 3. Or is your mind like concrete, all mixed up and permanently set in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ