Sermons about Selfish Ambition

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Patrick Lublink on Oct 18, 2006

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Successful servant leaders display humility towards those whom they serve.

Every denomination has heroes of the faith. Perhaps if you are Baptist – it is Charles Spurgeon! If you are Pentecostal, it may be Aimee Semple McPherson or Phoebe Palmer! Or if you belong to the Alliance Church – it may be A.W. Tozer! These people are not only an inspiration to the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Extraordinary Passion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

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About the courage and passion of Paul.

My experience two weeks ago… car breaks down… towing… Michael… conversation about his life… filled the day with meaning. Then the next morning… Sandra’s experience… excited me…. But bumped into executive class with champagne hardly felt just…. Is she really God’s favorite? > Faced with issue… ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead To Sin; Alive To God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 23, 2008

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How do we reject sin and enter the real life God wishes for us?

Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? 2By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it? 3Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Let This Mind Be In You

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2008

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An exhortation to be Christlike preached at a confirmation service

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wonder Working Power Of The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 13, 2006

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THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS NAMELY 1. CLEANSING 2. COST 3. CONFIDENCE 4. CONNECTION 5. CONQUEST 6. CHARACTER 7. COVENANT

THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. CLEANSING 2. COST 3. CONFIDENCE 4. CONNECTION 5. CONQUEST 6. CHARACTER 7. COVENANT THE MESSAGE THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

S – Seeking God's Will Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 2, 2005

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Series nspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

Sermon Series: “The A.C.T.S. of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #3: “S – Seeking God’s Will” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: Philippians 4:6-7 OPENING JOKE: “A prayer for patience from a new wife” Lord, I pray for Wisdom – to understand my husband; Love – to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit That’s Always In Season: Love Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 23, 2017

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Sermon series on Fruit of the Spirit. (Sermon Series idea from John Maxwell)

What’s your favorite fruit? Strawberries? Mangos? Peaches? I think I’ve shared with you before that my favorite fruit is the Asian pear which the Japanese call nashi. They are available in stores here but they never taste very good. That’s because nashi don’t grow in this part of the world. They’re ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Making The Bible Relevant

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 14, 2015

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The Bible is already relevant. Maybe we need to get out of the way and let its power be seen.

1. There is a lot of talk today about making the bible "relevant." a. The word Relevant means "Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent." b. There seems to be a precedent in verses like: 15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Tame Temptation

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 22, 2016

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Some things we need to know about temptation (Title and Material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/temptation.htm)

HoHum: Mark Twain said, “I can resist everything except temptation.” WBTU: Salvation is not a barrier to temptation! On the contrary, Satan is more likely to attack the Christian that the unbeliever. After all, he already has the lost person! He loves nothing better than causing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Causes Fights And Quarrels?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

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Let's talk about these 6 relationships killers (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Chapter 4 Sin, pgs. 29- 40; and Chapter 8 Obstacles, pgs. 77-90)

HoHum: Larry Crabb said in his book called The Safest Place on Earth- “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Shall Be Next To You Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jul 8, 2019

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Sermon about being encouraging rather than discouraged. You can see the whole sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/next/

*Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-18, Proverbs 18:14, Proverbs 27:9, Philippians 2:3, Ephesians 2:19, Proverbs 25:11, Job 2:11, Proverbs 16:24, Ephesians 4:29, Hebrews 6:10, Numbers 18:26 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preventing Burnout Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

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Message 11 in our journey through Exodus exploring the counsel to Moses to prevent burnout.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Preventing Burnout” Exodus 18:1-27 I. God Provided Deliverance from Egypt 1-15 II. God prepared for the Development of trust 15-18 A. Bitter water made sweet by the tree 15:22-27 Consistently embrace the cross and brokenness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Least Shall Be Greatest Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 7, 2018

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As Jesus and the disciples journeyed toward Capernaum, the disciples debated among themselves which of them was the greatest. knowing their discussion, Jesus taught a lesson on serving others. To have position in the kingdom, one must be willing to serve.

The Least shall be Greatest Mark 9: 30-41 After delivering the young man from the unclean spirit, Jesus and His disciples have departed and are on their way back to Capernaum. As they journeyed, Jesus again reminded the disciples that he would be delivered into the hands of sinful men, die, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-41

Denomination: Baptist

Slewfoot And His Bag Of Tricke

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

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YOU HAVE AN ENEMY

Slewfoot and his bag of tricks Or the enemy’s tactics You have an enemy “the devil” 1 Pet 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Give You Me Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

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Generosity, gratitude and obedience

I GIVE YOU ME! Gal. 2:20 (p824) Nov. 28, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had something you really didn't want to give up? I mean something you loved, were comfortable with…something that you knew you should get rid of, but you just kept holding onto it. Maybe its something like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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