Sermons on Self Sufficiency:

Stop Making Excuses Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 22, 2013

The final sermon in the Impact Minded series. Moses gave five excuses to God as to why he could not do what God called him to do. People today come up with all sorts of excuses as to why they can't make an impact. It is time to stop making excuses.

PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN For the past two weeks, I have been speaking to you about being impact ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Content Or Discontent Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 12, 2017

Our world seems to contain far more people who are discontent than those who are content. For us, as Christians, what is the contentment we should be seeking?

Content or discontent We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and we have been looking at what it means to have the right mind-set. Today we are considering how we can be content in all circumstances. Let’s start with a question, I have not done that for a while. You don’t need to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13, Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samson PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon explores the life of Samson, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's strength in our weaknesses and applying biblical lessons to our lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of believers, to this assembly of those who seek to know God more deeply, to love Him more fully, and to live in the light of His word. As we come together, let us remember the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "A Bible that's ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28

Topics: Weakness, Strength

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 27, 2002

Paul describes the great mystery of Christ’s passionate love for the church through the relationship of the husband and wife. What does it look like for the Church to have a passionate relationship with Jesus? It begins with SUBMISSION.

A Nashville newspaper carried a tongue-in-cheek story about a Mrs. Lila Craig who hadn’t missed attending church in 1,040 Sundays (20 years). The editor commented, “It makes one wonder, what’s the matter with Mrs. Craig? Doesn’t it ever rain or snow in her town on Sunday? Doesn’t she ever have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time To Kiss The Baby

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

When Jesus said "Suffer the Little Children to come unto Me" there was more to it than just ministering to the younger generation.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Has Been Faithful

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

But of all the things that God has revealed about Himself that is a most fitting conclusion to this year and a bridge of encouragement for the next is that God has been faithful.

God Has Been Faithful Scripture Reference: Psalm 89:1 – 8 Introduction This book called the Bible, the Holy Scriptures, or the Holy Writ contains more about God than any other book written or will be written. This is more than handbook about the Great I am, but a life book about a living God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Only Thing That Counts

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Priority of Christian life is "Faith expressing itself in love."

“THE ONLY THING THAT COUNTS” Gal. 5:1-12 INTRO – A man was going to bed one night when his wife told him that he had left the light on in the garden shed. She could see it from the bedroom window. He told her that he had not been in the shed all day. He looked out the window himself and saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Four Words Concerning God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 25, 2008

Part two of two. This message is intended to help us see the amazing grace of God and all that it does for us that we might magnify the Lord Jesus Christ.

FOUR WORDS CONCERNING GOD’S AMAZING GRACE – Part 2 of 2 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: A. Phillip Yancey describes grace in his book What’s So Amazing About Grace. He writes, “Grace means there is nothing we can do to make God love us more—no amount of spiritual calisthenics and renunciations, no ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living At A Higher Level

Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007

Preached at the "Sermon at the Mount" in Rogers, OH at the Lake Mount Church of Christ.

None of us want to be average. I doubt that anyone got up this morning and thought to themselves, “I want to see how bad I can look today.” Now, before you judge me realize God made me this way. None of us want to simply be average. Parents do not dream about their children being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Marriage Problem Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

God is not a bachelor. He knows about the problems of marriage from the inside, for He has struggled with it ever since He chose Israel to be His bride.

Nothing can be so funny as that which can be so tragic. There is nothing funny about tragedy, but one of the paradoxes of life is that tragedy produces so much humor. Tragedy and comedy are so close they are Siamese twins. There is nothing funny about a concussion, for example, but if you get one ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3-4

The Greatest

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 12, 2013

The analogy of the child being the greatest in God’s Kingdom was completely contrary to the prevailing culture then and now. Imagine how His disciples must have reacted to Jesus then and how indifferent it is even today.

Opening illustration: If God was taking resumes, what would you put on yours? In other words, what makes a good Christian? What would really impress them when you arrive in heaven? Experience, qualifications, references, character traits … The reason I asked is because followers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024

Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Invited R.s.v.p.

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

This message proclaims God’s gracious invitation to salvation, pictured in Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast. It calls hearers to accept the free gift of Christ’s righteousness—the wedding garment—and to live daily in surrendered fellowship.

Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. The tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, fragrant breads, fruit and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes hungry. Now imagine the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 61:10, Revelation 19:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You're Invited

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

God lovingly invites everyone to His eternal banquet; true acceptance means wearing Christ’s robe of righteousness, not our own efforts.

Section 1 – Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. Tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, vege meatloaf, fragrant breads, and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Isaiah 61:10, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Revelation 19:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Upside Down Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon explores the principles of the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on understanding and applying the Beatitudes and discerning false prophets in our lives.

Welcome, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. As we come together today, let us cast aside the cares and concerns of the world outside, and instead focus our hearts and minds on ...read more

Topics: God's Ways, Beatitudes, Prayer