Sermons on Self Value:

Color-Blind Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on May 21, 2007

A look at how money "colors" or shapes our interior lives and why Jesus has so much to say about its use.

This represents the first in a 5-part focus on how money affects our interior (heart)life, and is derived from a 3-part series given by Brad Powell of Northridge Church, Plymouth, MI. With Brad Powell’s permission, I adapted his material to its present format. Message #1: Color-blind, The Color ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life After Death

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 5, 2001

Sermon for the 23 Sunday after Pentecost About Heaven

23rd Sunday after Pentecost Luke 20:27-38 Job 19:23-27a Job 14:14 "Life After Death" 23 ¶ “Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! 24 Oh that with an iron pen and lead they were graven in the rock for ever! 25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at last he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38, Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Incubator

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 20, 2021

WE NEED SOME SPIRITUAL INCUBATORS TO HELP LIFE DEVELOP! What is your mind and your mouth incubating? Life and death are in the power of the tongue.

THE INCUBATOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. What is an incubator? A device to bring life, a place that aids development? I was teaching the 7th grade at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Galatians 6:5-8, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Pure In An Impure World

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

We live in a culture that attempts to pull us contrary to our life in Christ. This sermon examines some helps to maintain a holy focus.

Living Pure in an Impure World Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001

A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation 1. COMMIT yourself to the goals of scripture. Stick with certain key verses that will guide, assure, convict, and provide insights into important decisions that you will need to make. When I learned how to commit my way to the Lord, my thoughts starting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005

Churches and Christians are great at writing mission statements. But how do we know if we’re winning or not? How do you keep score in Christian walk?

Mission: Impossible Part 1 “Winning” Introduction If I were to ask you this morning, “what is the mission of . . . “… the Washington Redskins?” What would you say? (Answer) To Win the Super Bowl. How do you know if they are accomplishing their mission? (Answer) Whether or not they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Lessons For The Land Of The Free

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 6, 2005

Three lessons the American nation needs to learn concerning its freedom.

I forget which philosopher said that “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” We learn from history—not to live in the past, but learn the principles that history has to teach us. We don’t live our lives in the past hoping that circumstances will return like they were in the “good ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

Keep The Pot Small Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

What God Can Do With Nothing

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Nov 4, 2004

A different look at the story of creation...reflecting on how the creation story mirrors how God operates in our lives today.

If we were to all truly evaluate ourselves, check our credentials and sum up our value and true worth and then from that subtract God from the equation the truth of the matter is we would come up with NOTHING We would be left with something that is void, empty, formless, and without light. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Born To Be Wealthy

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2005

As disciples of Jesus Christ our wealth is real, and it’s unlimited.

Born to be Wealthy Pastor Glenn Newton 1-23-05 Ephesians 1:3-14 Read Planned Giving experts project over the next five years in the US nearly 7 Trillion dollars will be transferred to the next generation. It will be the largest transfer of wealth in the history of America. Many people will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Religiosity Or Spirituality

Contributed by Selvan John on Nov 8, 2010

To clarify the confusion between being religious and being spiritual.

We are very religious but not too sure, if we are spiritual, what is the difference? Are they the same? On the other hand, do they have different meanings to convey? We often confuse with both the terms, they have very different meaning to convey. In order to understand them better let us first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Question Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul says, let freedom prevail, and suppress no aspect of the truth, and let each be persuaded in his own mind. This, of course, means that some will be persuaded one way and others another way, and so there will never be full agreement.

A crystal gazer collected 25 dollars for a reading and told the visitor, "This entitles you to ask me two questions. Isn't that a lot of money for only two questions?" Asked the startled woman. "Yes it is," answered the fortune teller. "Now what is your second ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:4-5

That Empty Feeling

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 24, 2004

To be happy, we must be empty.

THAT EMPTY FEELING Matthew 5:3-5 S: Holiness C: Empty before God Th: Live the Difference Pr: TO BE HAPPY, WE MUST BE EMPTY. ?: Inductive KW: Realities TS: There are realities we must face and endure. The _____ reality we must face and endure is being… I. PUNY (3) II. PAINED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Love Must Be Sincere

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 29, 2025

What does it truly mean to love without a mask? Discover how sincere love—rooted in God's truth, marked by sacrifice, and modeled by Christ—can transform your heart and your relationships in this powerful message from Romans 12:9–21.

Love Must be Sincere Romans 12:9-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is your love for God truly sincere? Do you genuinely love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind (Matthew 22:37)? That’s more than a question of religious ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist