Sermons on Selfish Ambition:

Jesus Emptied Himself

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus emptied himself so that I could have Heaven.

Jesus emptied Himself Philippians 2:1-11 1. Today Jesus talks about emptying oneself • Emptying is what Jesus did and he asks us to likewise by doing so he brings Christ Joy , He says, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Unbroken Preachers

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 17, 2025

What separates becoming a voice of the Lord from being mere noise is Wilderness. Preacher without wilderness experience produce lot of noise whereas preachers with wilderness experience produce the voice of the Lord.

These days, pulpits are filled with lot of called unbroken preachers who lack the wilderness experience. These unbroken preachers are making a lot of noise. There's a lot of boasting, hype, and selfish ambition. Their preaching lacks the voice of the Lord. Preachers with wilderness experience ...read more

A Call For Youth Commitment

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2020

Youth is fleeting. Think about the long term not present minute.

Depending on your available technology you can draw a picture of of a head with the lights are on, but nobody’s home look on the board or use one from the Internet. You have probably heard someone say or maybe you said it yourself, “Hey. I’m young! I have lots of time to live for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:8-10, Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Motives: The Problem In The Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2003

Many people say the biggest problem we face in the church today is an integrity crisis. It may surprise a lot of us that envy and rivalry and dissentions dates all the way back to the first century church. People preached because they wanted to exalt them

Introduction In the fifteen hundreds there was a protestant reformer in England by the name of Hugh Latimer. He was known as a great preacher of his day and he had many opportunities to preach. One of his opportunities was to preach before the King Henry VIII of England. He thought about his great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Strife

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 21, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a quarrelsome person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof that strife can be avoided and stopped. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 20:3 (Amplified Bible) It is an honor for a man to cease from stri

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a quarrelsome person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof that strife can be avoided and stopped. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 20:3 (Amplified Bible) It is an honor for a man to cease from strife and keep aloof from it, but every fool will quarrel. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 22, 2010

God frees us to be other-oriented by giving us the mind of Christ.

Scripture Introduction A turtle in Cleveland wanted to winter in Florida. Since it was too far to walk, he convinced two geese to tie a rope around their necks and fly south while he hung on with his vise-like jaws clamped onto the rope. As they crossed the river into Kentucky, some other geese ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Created To Serve Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013

We are called to be servants of God. We must learn to wash each others feet.

I AM CREATED TO SERVE In our new nature we need to understand that we are created to serve. We must learn to serve because our old nature has a self-centered desire to be served. The opposite of servant-hood is selfishness and its root is rebellion towards God. This transformational process ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Big-Tent Revival

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

we learn from the Hebrew children wandering in the wilderness that a painful past is less frightening than an uncertain future.

Moses is on the verge of suicide (Numbers 11:15). He hates his job. (Numbers 11:11) He is overwhelmed by the expectations of upper management. (Numbers 11:12-13) Executive responses to the demands of the people at the lowest levels have failed to satisfy. (Numbers 11:1-10) Frustrated with His ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Why Choose Life? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010

My message today is not given to support any political party but to challenge this congregation to look at what the Bible says about abortion and why we must choose life over death.

Sermon: “Why choose life?" Series: Why? Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday: Jan. 24, 2010 Thesis: My message today is not given to support any political party but to challenge this congregation to look at what the Bible says about abortion and why we must choose life over death. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of Love #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006

• The sin nature is present within every person until he or she becomes born again and supernaturally receives a new heart from God.

Mankind is born with the tendency to think and act selfishly, but the agape love of God is deposited within his heart when he becomes born again. Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development. A. Mankind is born ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of Love Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Mar 16, 2006

Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development.

Mankind is born with the tendency to think and act selfishly, but the agape love of God is deposited within his heart when he becomes born again. Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development. A. Mankind is born ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Depths Of Depravity To The Heights Of Humanity Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 22, 2021

What will determine the ultimate outcome of your life? What will be your legacy? How will you be remembered? Three very different kinds of people reveal how we determine what the outcome of our lives will be when crunch time comes in Jesus' life.

Main Idea: Show Christ’s great love by humbly serving each other This past month our little Wallace family of 5 had one of the most joyful and yet challenging experiences we have ever had. We had son and grandson, a precious little baby boy, about as cute as they come, and we gave him up for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, 1 John 2:15-17, John 11:46-57, John 12:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Flesh Vs Spirit

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Mar 3, 2005

Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner

By: Donna J. Kazenske Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner that would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: *other

God-Centered Vision PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores understanding God's sovereignty, aligning our plans with His will, and surrendering our goals to His divine guidance through Proverbs 16:1-3.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred gathering where we seek to bask in the wisdom of God's word. Today, we gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine discourse that will shape our lives and our understanding of God's purpose for us. Our focus today is on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Topics: Vision

I Don't Want To Die

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

The cost of following Christ, by dying daily to the Old Man.

You ever think about death? Specifically I mean your death? I’ve been following the news concerning the Russion Submarine that went down in the Berent Sea. What a horrible way to die, If I were to make a list of the top ten worse ways to die that would likely be in the top two or three. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34

Denomination: Wesleyan