Sermons on Self Supporting:

Setting Our Minds

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 27, 2021

Peter has good intentions, but they are not in agreement with God's ultimate plan. We must covenant to deny ourselves and align ourselves to God's will and ways.

WE MAY HAVE HEARD THIS FAMILIAR SAYING: “THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.” AN INTENTION IS SIMPLY A PLAN OR GOAL WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH. IRONICALLY, INTENTIONS DON’T ACHIEVE ANYTHING. THEY ARE MERELY IDEAS AND DREAMS OF SPECIFIC THINGS THAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE DONE IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Joshua 24:15, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 5:6, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:8, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Philippians And Stress 4: Performance-Driven Stress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Performance-driven stress is overcome by a clearer focus on Christ. Not pressure to perform, but passion to take hold of the prize.

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: PERFORMANCE-BASED STRESS—Philippians 3:1-21 As we read Philippians, we have been focusing on how to handle stress. One of the biggest sources of stress is pressure to perform. It starts with children: “Be a good boy.” “Be a nice girl.” “Make Dad proud.” “Don’t make us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Storms On The Sea Of Life

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 19, 2016

This message consider how we need to journey through life. The focus in on what to be on guard against and who to look to - Jesus - in order to see you through the ups and downs.

Storms on the Sea of Life Acts 27 Introduction Here we are at the start of a New Year and today I want us to consider how we are going to travel life this year. Sea stories are common – The Sydney to Hobart; ancient literature; Titanic - $1.8 billion US; Moby Dick, etc. The Bible has a few: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Total Commitment

Contributed by Robert Webb on Oct 30, 2023

The first two verses of Romans 12 are the general commands on how to live out our faith in the world. The rest of chapter 12, along with chapters 13-15 are the details as to how to obey the exhortation given in Romans 12:1-2.

Romans 12 transitions from teaching about what God has done for his people to what God expects from his people. How are the new people of God (the true Israel) supposed to live out their faith in the world? It appears that the first two verses of Romans 12 are the general commands on how to live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 6:12-14, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good! Better! Best!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2023

Good? better? Best? What becomes the enemy of us improving? Once we get good at something will we ever improve? CONSIDER OUR GIVING?

GOOD, BETTER AND BEST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT IS THE BEST PRESENT YOU EVER RECEIVED? WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE? THEN GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT. THEN THE BEST! We lived in southern Ohio. My brother was in the seventh grade. I was in the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Judges 6:12, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Giant Of Worry Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jul 5, 2025

Friends, we live in a world filled with uncertainties and challenges. It’s easy to find ourselves overwhelmed by worry. Yet Jesus offers us a path to peace. In Matthew 6:25-27, He gently invites us to trust God over our anxious thoughts.

Overcoming the Giant of Worry Terry Cavanaugh Overcoming Your Giants / Matthew 6:25–27 SERMON SUBTITLE: “Winning Over Worry” Matthew 6:25 “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27, Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Walking Through The Lens Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 10, 2022

Faith is the only spiritual lens that makes you see through and walk you through the dark tunnel

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 017 2 Corinthians 5:7, CSB: "For we walk by faith, not by sight." WALKING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH The word "walk" in this text is metaphoric and about the way a person conducts his or her life. In other words, the way we live. You can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Primary Signs Of Jesus' Return - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 27, 2023

The Bible doesn't specifically say what day Jesus will return to Earth to set up His Kingdom, but it does say it "will come like a thief in the night" and tells us some events that must occur first (1 Thessalonians 5:2 ESV).

"when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." (Matthew 24:33-34 ESV) Let's look at the primary biblical signs of Jesus' return. 1. Gospel Preached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33-34, Isaiah 11:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Acts 3:19-21, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United In Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023

We are all individuals but joined together, united by the Holy Spirit as part of God's church.

UNITED IN SPIRIT Reading: Ephesians 4v1-16 Recap on last time: The Christian family We Belong; Children of God; Children of Light; Heirs of the Kingdom. Read again: v3-6 People are different! But as social people, we need each other. We all definitely need each other's company, support, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Congregational

Privilege Or Service?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

Do we make demands of Jesus to do what we want or follow the path Jesus sets for us?

I want to set the stage before we examine the scripture: Jesus had been traveling, preaching, and teaching for three years with these twelve disciples. Everything he had done was in preparation for them continuing his ministry – and time and time again, it was evident that they were “not getting” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-35, Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Episcopal

The Challenge To Care

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2024

One way Paul is going to encourage this is by getting to the root of their greatest interest - and often ours - he wants them to join in concern for others by donating funds.

The Challenge to Care 1 Corinthians 16:1-14 Introduction In the concluding chapters of his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul has called us to answer the challenge to Serve, to Love, to Believe, and now to Care. It’s easy to see how the Corinthian church could struggle with caring about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Despite our universal sinfulness, God's unconditional love and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ are available to all who believe.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a message from the book of Romans. As C.S. Lewis once said, "God does not love us because we are lovable, but because He is love, not because He needs to receive but because He delights to give." And that is precisely what we will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Topics: Jesus, Gift

All In PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Explore the call, cost, and commitment of discipleship in order to live a life fully surrendered to Jesus and focused on making a difference in the world for His Kingdom.

Hey Church family, Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Matthew that speaks directly to our life as followers of Christ. This passage is often referred to as the Great Commission, and it's a call to discipleship that comes with a cost, but also with a deep commitment. Dietrich ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: Discipleship

Live In Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

To explore surrendering control to God, understanding our life in Christ, and the importance of bearing spiritual fruit.

Good morning, dear congregation. I am filled with joy today as we gather here to delve into the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture. We are here to seek understanding, to find solace, and to discover the divine purpose that our Heavenly Father has planned for us. As we open our hearts and minds ...read more

Topics: Living In Christ

The Church Defined PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023

Explore the joy of church participation, personal spiritual growth within the church, and the sense of belonging it provides.

Good morning, dear friends, and welcome! As we gather here in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of Henry Ward Beecher who once said, "The church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones." How true these words ring today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Topics: Identity, Transformation