Sermons on Self Value:

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2014

Exploring the grace of giving through a study of stewardship.

“We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Will And Sufering - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024

In part one of this teaching, we talked about how to develop proper attitude towards suffering. And in that teaching we discovered that:. Trouble is not necessarily a sign of being out of God's will:

GOD'S WILL AND SUFFERING-Part 2 “THE POSITIVE BENEFITS OF SUFFERING” series :Knowing The Voice of God KEY VERSES: Ecclesiastes 7:14 In the day of prosperity be happy, But in the day of adversity consider--God has made the one as well as the other so that man may not discover anything that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16

When "Over There" Looks Better Than "Over Here"

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2018

Meditations on Christian living as I near the end of days. Looking to what is coming enables me to weather the storms of life and to draw renewed strength from the Risen Son of God.

“We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Out On A Limb

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 8, 2006

One day a guy climbed out on a limb and met Jesus. His life was never the same again.

Out On A Limb Whatever we do, it is because Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for everyone, we also believe that we have all died to the old life we used to live. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live to please themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 23. The Source Of Worldliness (James 4:1-10) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.

Text: James 4:1-3 (NIV) [part 1] 1. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2. You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"True Repentance.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.” In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. “This is the one of whom the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing It God's Way

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon deals with being obedient to the will of God for our lives.

Doing It God’s Way 11:00 1/10/93 Text Philip 2:12-17 Proverbs 16:1-9 Luke 18:18-30 .ls2 Some people live in a manner in which they do things their own and the only time they even consider God is during a tragedy or an emergency. The story is told of a farmer who had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Now Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 5, 2004

Since Jesus died for our sins, what should be our response? Here are three: restoring our relationships, forsaking our sin, and carrying our cross.

Who really killed Jesus? What crime did Jesus commit? Just how badly did Jesus suffer? Why did Jesus die? Couldn’t there have been another way? How now shall we live? Good Friday: What did He say and when did He say it? How now shall we live? Series: The Passion of the Christ: True or false? Text: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, John 11:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Secrets From The Garden Of Eden

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

Marriage between a man and a woman is essentially, intentionally and constitutionally a divinely ordained covenant, spiritual in origin, civil in its legality, and personal in its expression.

MARRIAGE SECRETS FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN. Gen. 1:26-28; 2:18-25 Int. There is a question being raised in our day concerning the fundamental nature of marriage. Is it strictly a civil institution to be affirmed and acknowledged by a secular set of standards, or is it a spiritual covenant that has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authority Of Jesus: Jesus Paparazzi Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 21, 2007

Mark shows that Jesus is the authority right at the start of his ministry: He heals at a word or a touch, he drives away and silences demons, He was the authority then, He is the authority now.

Preview - (Before the reading of the Scripture)- As we read the Scripture this morning it may appear to us that Jesus is going about his day and we may get the message that Jesus is generous in his blessings. Though this is true, Jesus is more than generous, This passage is about authority, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom: Devotion Or Devouring?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2007

Black History Month and Amazing Grace Sunday: there is much to celebrate about freedom, when we review history. But we either devote ourselves to freedom (political, social, spiritual) or we devour ourselves. Newton’s story illustrates. Montgomery Hill

It’s a glorious thing to discover that you are free. Freedom tastes good, smells good, feels good. But after you find out you are free, then what? What do you do with your freedom? There are only two answers to that question: freedom either leads you to devotion; or it drives you to devour. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pick And Mix Spiritituality

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 26, 2007

This is a evangelistic message for our post modern world which touches on religous syncretism

Acts 17:13-32. THE UNKNOWN GOD. One hundred years ago, the German philosopher and self-styled anti-Christ Friedrich Nietzsche famously quoted "God is dead." Sadly it’s Friedrich Nietzsche who is dead because GOD is still very much alive, He’s risen! But how can we find God that is the deep ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

My Condition

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 21, 2007

“My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.”

“My Condition” “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.” 2 Cor. 5:16-21 Sunday Morning Sermon 05.20.07 Intro: (Start with text and title) Did you hear about the man who was told he had three months to live? He goes to the doctor and they run tests, the cancer is not treatable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowered By Eternity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

GOD HAS PUT ETERNITY IN OUR VERY HEARTS

Past several weeks¡K been in a series entitled ¡§From Here To Eternity.¡¨ Before concluding, let me REAFFIRM what God¡¦s Word has spoken and set before us: GOD HAS PUT ETERNITY IN OUR VERY HEARTS o Nothing has or can ever remove it. o To deny the reality of a life hereafter simply because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Am I?

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 16, 2006

Insights into how we can realize that we are special in the sight of God.

WHO AM I? TEXT: 1 Samuel 17.32-37 INTRODUCTION: If you are a parent, then you most likely seen a movie called “Toy Story.” One of the main characters is a cowboy named “Woody.” In “Toy Story 2,” Woody is kidnapped by the owner of a toy store, who intends on selling him to a toy museum. Upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Church Of God