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  • Contempt For God's Court Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,313 views

    This message exposes the sin of placing ourselves in the position of God by self-righteously judging others.

    Contempt for God’s Court: The Problem of Self-Appointed Judges - James 4:11-12 Have you noticed the rising popularity of courtroom TV shows? First, there was Judge Wapner on The People’s Court. Then along came Judge Judy. You can also see the professional boxer and boxing referee turned judge – ...read more

  • Stewardship Of Treasure Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,224 views

    How do we handle our possessions? Do we honor God or self?

    Malachi 3.6-12 “Stewardship of Treasure” 1. I was listening to a report recently about black Friday. About how companies like Circuit City and Best Buy are going to try to bring consumers in to buy big ticket items like digital television sets by marking them down and also by giving away ...read more

  • Caring With A Difference

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,517 views

    A Labor Day message on providing caring services, but not simply as self-fulfillment, but as a means to witness.

    The true test of whether what you are doing is real is not how you feel about it when you start. The true test is whether you can keep going and complete your task. Anybody can get excited about a new job. But not everybody can stay by the stuff and finish. Some people get bored, or ...read more

  • Made In The Image Of God Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,563 views

    How being made in the image of God is foundational to our self-image and that it is primarily relational

    Made in God’s Image Genesis 1.26-28 Why is it that we swat flies without a second thought and yet if we knocked down a pedestrian we would not be able to sleep? What is it about human life that makes it so valuable or precious? Why do doctors, midwives etc fight to save the life of a child? Why ...read more

  • The Great Carpenter

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,902 views

    Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree...

    The Great Carpenter 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1. The Usefulness of Wood. It was wood with which a carpenter worked, and out of wood came many useful ...read more

  • Living A Life Of Love

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,977 views

    As God's dearly loved children,we are to live a life of forgiving and self-giving love.

    [If you would like to receive sermons weekly by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] DEARLY LOVED CHILDREN Today is Valentine’s Day. Billions of dollars will be spent this weekend to buy items such as flowers and candy to express romantic love. God has demonstrated His love to us in ...read more

  • Success At Work Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,440 views

    How to have success at work: have purpose, integrity, self-development, intensity, and resolve.

    1. Work with a purpose Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, then it will succeed. (TLB) Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. (NIV) 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ...read more

  • Lust: What Love Is Not Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 10, 2016
     | 7,989 views

    Love focuses on others, lust focuses on self. There is no such thing as “acceptable lust”.

    Many of you know of C.S. Lewis from his Narnia book series. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and its sequels have been made into multiple movies that together have grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. However, Mr. Lewis is also very well known for his books discussing Christianity and ...read more

  • Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 19, 2023
     | 3,603 views

    Jacob wrestles with the Divine, but he really wrestled with his self, and we do to.

    “Wrestling with God” Genesis 32:22-32 1. Wrestling is a tough sport it not for the faint at heart • One needs upper body strength • One needs a strong determination • One needs a strong work ethic • One needs to be courageous you must fight 2. Today’s text tells us that Jacob wrestled all his ...read more

  • The Power Of A Broken And Contrite Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 416 views

    God is drawn not to the prideful or self-righteous but to those who are broken in spirit and contrite in heart.

    THE POWER OF A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 12:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:1-17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12-13, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:9 INTRODUCTION: The story of David’s fall into sin and his subsequent repentance remains one of the most profound ...read more

  • Wisdom In Marriage Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,082 views

    Understand the importance of self-sacrifice, avoiding comparison, and seeking guidance in building a strong marriage.

    You know how in team sports, you have to work together to win? It's the same in relationships. Proverbs tells us that a good partner is like a treasure. That means we should put others before ourselves. Remember how Jesus did that for us? He gave up His life because He loves us. That's the kind of ...read more

  • Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You (Lessons On Colossians) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2019
     | 4,498 views

    Somehow, adhering to the religious routine inflates the ego and makes a person content in his self-righteousness.

    11/16/18 Tom Lowe IVB3: Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You In Regards To Food, Festivals, Or Sabbath Days (Col 2:16-17) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV) (16) Therefore do not let anyone ...read more

  • The Kingdom Is Like... PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 92 views

    God works powerfully through small, unnoticed beginnings; our efforts and prayers matter because His presence transforms the ordinary into something eternally significant.

    Friends, if we had coffee together this morning and you told me you felt small, overmatched, or unnoticed, I’d nod and say, “You’re in good company.” Jesus often started with small things—a seed in the palm of a hand, a pinch of yeast tucked into dough, a field under a wide sky. He meets us in ...read more

  • Strategy For Defeating Satan’s Attacks

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,463 views

    When your faith is the strongest, you come up under the greatest attack, because the enemy is trying to destroy your destiny. Let us be in a state of readiness; in a stance of resistance toward the devil and ready to give our statement of resolution.

    Opening illustration: The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the "educated predator" was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By watching the ...read more

  • The Commitment Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,302 views

    I am strongest when I choose to commit all of my life and will to Christ's care and control.

    Title: The Commitment Choice Text: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Thesis: I am strongest when I choose to commit all of my life and will to Christ’s care and control. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback Resources) ...read more