Sermons on Self Willed Efforts:

Privileges Of An Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 9, 2019

Paul faced severe criticism; false brethren questioned his Apostleship, and they were constantly assaulting his character and attacking his reputation; particularly here at Corinth.

January 16, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #7: Questions Concerning Christian Freedom, 1 Corinthians 8.1-11.1 Lesson 7.3: Privileges of an Apostle Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9.1-6 1 Cor 9.1-6 (KJV) 1 Am I not an Apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL GALATIANS 5:22-23 We have been studying the Fruits of the Spirit. We have discovered that the nine fruit Paul listed in Galatians 5 can be divided into three clusters of three fruit each. The first category (cluster) deals ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Slackers And A Christian Work Ethic

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2010

Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient.

Title: Slackers and a Christian Work Ethic Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 Thesis: Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient. Introduction Some men were overheard chatting around the table at a local restaurant about retirement. One of the men, a guy who looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life And Times Of A Fallen Hero, Samson

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2002

This is an inductive sermon done in a narrative form, with the application at the end. These are hard for me, Enjoy the effort.

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF SAMSON I. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS BIRTH. 1. Israel had done evil in the sight of God and was under the domination of the Philistines for 40 years. 2. This was a usual cycle for Israel. EXPLAIN a. Sin b. Servitude c. Sorrow d. Salvation 3. The nation needed a savior ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noble Purpose

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013

To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:20 (Amplified Bible) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Consoling Word Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2016

Relationships are important. Paul send a consoling message to the Corinthians in an effort to mend bruised relationships.

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “A Consoling Word” INTRODUCTION In his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address issues with which the Corinthian church is struggling. Despite their struggles Paul wants the Corinthians and all the Christians, or saints, in Achaia to realize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Year You Will Not Labour In Vain Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

Assurance that your efforts, time, and resources this year will yield divine results and lasting fruitfulness.

A YEAR YOU WILL NOT LABOUR IN VAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 65:23 Key Verse: “They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them.” (Isaiah 65:23) Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:5-6; Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Engaging The Forces Of Supernatural Speed Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025

Speed in life is not solely dependent on human effort but on the forces that God has made available.

ENGAGING THE FORCES OF SUPERNATURAL SPEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46 "And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:22, Amos 9:13, John 6:21, Habakkuk 3:19, Joel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, Take The Wheel Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

Man cannot control himself. anything uncontrolled has the potential to harm us. Self-control is not self-help. For a Christian, self-control means that He/She will allow the Lord to control their lives by the power of the Holy Spirit.

God, Take the wheel Galatians 5:22 2 Peter 1:5-8 Introduction- We have been in the study of the Fruit of the Spirit for several weeks. I hope that you have been able to be with us for the whole series as we looked at the characteristics of God, and His desire to have these characteristics active ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Job's Friends

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

Job's self-assured friends were all wrong in their assessment. Job was right. In fact, he was living in the center of God’s will. God says so, and orders Job’s friends to offer a sacrifice to atone for their judgmental attitudes, topping that by tellin

I recall a fight I had in seminary. I was arguing with another student over some theological matter, when he got mad and slugged me. Before I knew what was happening, I left the room, but not under my own power. A student walking by saw what was going on, grabbed me, and whisked me out before ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:3)

Lent is a season of reflection on the frailty and vulnerability of human life. The season starts forty days before Easter on a Wednesday, which most churches observe as Ash Wednesday. Some churches have special services on Ash Wednesday and impose ashes on the forehead as a sign of our mortality ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Other

"Thy Will Be Done" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Persistency in prayer keeps us from self-reliance.

"Thy Will Be Done," Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts "Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth" When I was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, I often reported to V Corps Headquarters, which was located in the historic Abrams Bldg. To get upstairs there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Cut The Crap

Contributed by Warren Whitaker on Feb 10, 2010

Just as four friends of a paralytic cut through a roof of clay, manure, and twigs to get closer to Jesus, we need to be honest and cut the crap in our lives that is separating us from Christ. It is the things that separate us from God that Jesus died to

6 Mark – Cut the Crap Mark 2:1-12 It has taken the first five weeks to get through the first chapter of Mark. In the first chapter we have seen Mark establish:  Who Jesus is – The Holy one of God  That Jesus didn’t just come for Religious types, but all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 12, 2007

A true disciple must be willing to sacrifice

Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go Matthew 8:18-22 “18 And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. 19 Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For God So Loved The World Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

What effect do self-centered people have on our world. This message looks at Jonah’s rebellion and his resulting self-pity.

Introduction: In 1945, Cliff Barrows made a proposal of marriage to his girlfriend Billie. Together they scraped together enough funds for a simple wedding and two tickets to a city with a resort hotel. On arrival, however, they found the hotel shut down. Stranded in an unfamiliar city with little ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible