Sermons on selfimage: showing 271-285 of 633

"Will We Run With The Ball In 2008?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2008

What are those things that the Owner of all things has entrusted to you, and how are you going to respond to that trust?

Matthew 25:14-30 “Will We Run With the Ball in 2008?” The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public Welfare had charged in court that she was incapable of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Mourning Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007

A message focusing on the 2nd Beatitude: "Blessed are they that mourn..." This series was also used to launch our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

“Mourning” The Words of Jesus – The Beatitudes FCC – October 14, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 4 Introduction: Today we are continuing a new sermon series on The Beatitudes. This was the first recorded sermon of Jesus and He taught about attitudes for the Kingdom. Jesus took His followers up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Called By God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2006

5 MAJOR REASONS WHY GOD CALLED US: I. The first reason is UNITY (1:10-12) II. The second reason is DIVERSITY (3:4,6) III. The third reason is OPPORTUNITY (3:5)

CALLED BY GOD 1 Cor. 1:9-12, 3:4-8 NASB The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah - Man Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Greg Pratt on Nov 7, 2006

Learn what makes Noah a superhero of the faith.

“Superheroes of the Faith” Noah – Man of Obedience God is looking for people who will live righteous lives in the face of evil. People like “Noah.” People who: Are obedient to God When it’s not popular Push aside fear and Step out in Faith People who will serve the Lord in a broken, desperate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Double Outcast Gets Saved"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2007

A sermon on seeking the lost in love.

“The Double Outcast Gets Saved!” Luke 17:11-19 A friend of mine from back in Virginia recently told me that she and her pastor are going to begin hanging out at the local bar on Friday and Saturday nights. They aren’t going there in order to get drunk…they’ll be drinking cokes… they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Games People Play: Clue Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 27, 2006

Big Idea: A forgiven person is a forgiving person, but a deceiving person is a deceived person.

Games People Play: “Clue” Matthew 7:1-5, 15-23 INTRODUCTION: Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some samples: ß A white highway sign in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Do Not Be Afraid To Follow Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2005

A sermon about trusting in God.

Matthew 10:24-39 “Do Not Be Afraid to Follow Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org At Annual Conference this past week an interesting statistic was put forth. It appears that, even in this day and age, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Fathers

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 11, 2003

A Father’s Day messaage that explores the Bible meaning of "father".

Fathers This Father’s Day message looks at the biblical meaning of “father”. Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 4: 15 Our text reads: For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15, John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Respectable Sins - Pride Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 6, 2008

Pride is the most subtle of all sins because it feeds on our good points, normally!

Respectable Sins – Pride What are you most proud of? Do you take pride in your work? Are you proud of your children? Pride comes into so many areas of our lives and yet very few of us would like to overhear someone say of us: “They are a proud person.” You see Pride really is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Fool

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2008

April 1st (April fools day) is "national atheist day"

The Fool – 1st April 2007 am Psalm 14:1 Today is national Atheist day – April 1st – Why is somebody classed as a fool? Is it because he has a low I.Q? Is he a fool because he has failed his GCSE’s? Is it because his thinking and speech are slow? Is it because he cannot relate to or work with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

S.o.s. For Singles Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008

Discussion of the pressures and blessings of being single. Emphasis on what causes singles to send of signals of desperation or contentment

S.O.S. FOR SINGLES Desperate Households—Part 2 Let’s face it, our society puts enormous pressure on single adults to get married. Let’s take, for an example, the typical American female. By the time she is a toddler she has already been dragged to a wedding, and after the wedding, well-meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: *other

Pride Vs. Humility

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

Pride is a plan-killer, but humility is essential to God’s plan.

Pride vs. Humilty a) Introduction... A wise man once said that, "To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail our pride supports us; when we succeed, it betrays us." How many in here tonight have ever been betrayed by pride? My guess is every ...read more

The Mirror Of Correction Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

It is easy to correct others and give advice, but hard to correct ourselves.

Self-correction – making the necessary corrections on the inside based on the Word of God. The greatest task the believer will ever have to do is to correct ourselves. Self correction makes us better witnesses for the Jesus Christ; enrich our lives in our home, church, fellowship with saints, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Revolutionary? Part 3

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 30, 2006

Today we are going to look at the final definition: Definition 4 – A complete or radical change of any kind. God wants to do a sudden, radical, and complete change in each of us.

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Are you doing whatever it takes to get closer to God and to help others do the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"You Are The Answer To Your Own Prayer"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2011

Jesus instructs us to pray for workers in the harvest field; are we answering the prayer?

Matthew 9:35-38 “You are the Answer to Your Own Prayer” In the book A Generation Alone one of the authors worked extensively with Vietnam Vets, recovering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. PTSD is a condition resulting from a stressful incident which is beyond our normal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist