Sermons on Self Worship:

Reflections From The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001

PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. THIS MESSSAGE IS ABOUT LETTING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GET INTO YOU.

REFLECTIONS FROM THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS MATT 2 & LUKE 2 I. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS A. "Celebrate the spirit of Christmas" (words on a T-shirt). At this time of year you hear many people talking about getting into the Christmas spirit. What is the Christmas spirit? Can I even speak of the true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40, Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Bring The Reign Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 6, 2012

What results does the Lord ship of Jesus bring to the life of His followers? Are their priorities and practices that come from the working of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus' saints/disciples.

Mark Driscol “Men are prone to chauvinism or cowardice, too little or too much.” What we need to be prone to is Christlikeness. How do we do that? Make the kingdom of God, the reign of Christ your priority. Matthew 6:33 “but seek first His kingdom (reign/rule) and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out From Among Them And Be Separate Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ has been bought with a price. We therefore need to be separate in our actions and speech. We must not let the world spot us. God has called us to a life of example. Like the Hebrew Boys, we must represent God always.

EVEN IF GOD DOES NOT DELIVER US, WE STILL WILL NOT BOW (PT 3) COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM AND BE YE SEPARATE 1. Daniel 3: 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 4 Then the herald loudly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Enjoying God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

We were created, planned to bring pleasure to God. This is what answers the burning question in each of us…why do I exist?

1. Review: 1. Week One: i. We cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from God. ii. We learned that having a purpose gives meaning to our lives. iii. Having and pursuing your purpose prepares you for eternity. 2. Week Two: i. This life is preparation for the next ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Order

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 4, 2007

What evidence should be found in our lives to give indication that we are walking in divine order?

DIVINE ORDER I Corinthians 14:33 Anyone who truly knows me well is aware that I am not the most mechanically gifted person on this earth. I have learned the hard way that it is best not even pretend that I am. It often takes me hours to fix something that most people could fix in only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Criticism Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Ps 7 about the words of Cush against David and his pleas for God to execute justice

Text: Psalm 7:1-17, Title: How to Handle Criticism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: The church in Jacksonville and media criticism, Rick Warren and Ann Curry B. Background to passage: Concerning the works of Cush the Benjamite—Shimei and Sheba of Benjamin, 2 Sam 16:7-8, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 2, 2021

2: 1 – 7 Paul’s solicitude – Erdman, Princeton Theological Seminary: As a reminder, Colossians, Phil and Ephesians were written about the same time. NKJV

Greek speculations, Jewish legalism, Oriental syncretism are in this chapter. So are circumcision, dietary regulations, ritual worship, asceticism, worship of angels and mystical experiences. You Are Built Up in Christ (Danger-Christ’s preeminence defended; A: Beware of philosophies, B. legalism ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Despair Or Repair Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 29, 2013

Nehemiah's life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a people from ruin and despair to new hope and a renewed walk with God.

Nehemiah is an appropriate book to study as we get into a new year. It is the story of a new beginning. Nehemiah saw the heart-breaking plight of Jerusalem and determined to be part of the solution. His life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Pleasure Of Perfection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Psalm 84 begins with an expression of pleasure in God's dwelling place. "How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty." There is a deep longing in this song to experience again the pleasure of being in this lovely environment where the presence of God could be felt.

Christians have always had mixed feelings about pleasure. They know God made us to enjoy many pleasures of life, and yet there are also the forbidden pleasures. These are often just extremes of what is acceptable. Sex is good, but immorality is bad. Food is good, but gluttony is bad. Abundance is ...read more

Struggling Towards Perfection

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025

God created us, gave us full freedom to make decisions in this world. Even though sometimes we are like naughty kids, He never rushes to punish us. However, it‟s interesting that unless we get punished by God, we often forget to change. People usually do not change spiritually until a great,

STRUGGLING TOWARDS PERFECTION 1 Timothy 4:6-16, Acts 24:16 God created us, gave us full freedom to make decisions in this world. Even though sometimes we are like naughty kids, He never rushes to punish us. However, it's interesting that unless we get punished by God, we often forget to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16, Acts 24:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lust Trap PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Address the issue of lust, its destructive consequences, and the path to freedom that God provides.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to tackle an issue that's as old as humanity itself, yet as relevant as the latest headline. We're going to talk about the lust trap – the seductive allure that's snagged many a soul, the destructive consequences it brings, and the liberating path to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Topics: Lust

Put On The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 4, 2018

Forgiveness, Love, Christ's Example

(Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Put On the Love of Christ June 22, 2025 Colossians 3:1 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ego: Edging God Out Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 22, 2018

Jesus left us with a great inheritance. An inheritance of God's presence and His fellowship. However, many of us fail to experience that sweet fellowship because we Edge God Out of our lives. How do we do this? What are the consequences?

EGO: Edging God Out On Good Friday, we examined whether Jesus left us a will, a will bequeathing everything He had to us, which included the awesome presence of God. We established that Jesus actually did exactly that. John 17:24 (NKJV) Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dependence Of Independence Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jul 4, 2011

God intervenes in the course of mankind only when man reaches a point of disobedience, disregard and damage.

* Tomorrow, we will celebrate 235 years since some great men signed a document which could have been their very death warrant. * That document begins with “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist