Sermons on Selfish Ambition:

Not Under The Law, But Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 27, 2009

Just as Israel was saved from slavery in Egypt and Saved into the Promised Land, so we are saved from our sin and saved into the life of the Spirit

Rules and Relationship January 25, 2009 Galatians 5:16-26 Not under the law, but led by the Spirit Recap - Series because of some passages in the novel, “The Shack” that speak about rules verses relationship. Young gets something, but it needs further investigation Galatians – convinced that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: *other

Teflon Christians Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

Christians are different from the world and it should not surprise them to be teated different by the world. We need to learn to let those things slide off of us.

1 Peter 2:11-12 Teflon Christians Introduction: History of Teflon® (Taken from Dupont’s Web site) It all began April 6, 1938, at a Laboratory in New Jersey. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was working with gases related to Freon® refrigerants. Upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One More Year

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 30, 2009

How long have you been coming to church? Can you measure your spiritual growth in years? Has Gods Holy Spirit so convicted your life that you can measure the changes in your spiritual growth?

One More Year Luke 13:1-9 Hear we are at that awkward in-between place where Christmas is past and the New Year lays ahead of us. Many of us still have a lot of visiting to do and plans to make as we celebrate the holidays. We all get this middle ground that falls between our two big ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Hands Of The Potter

Contributed by Russ Houser on Sep 6, 2006

This looks at how to allow yourself to be molded by God into what He wants.

In the Hands of the Potter Jeremiah 18 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust Vs Envy

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

We want want want and envy envy envy everything we see. Our society is all about having the next big item or the coolest little gadget. But this causes us to lose trust in God. We must put our trust in a God that provides.

Introduction Have you ever wanted something so bad that you were willing to do ANYTHING to get it? I mean you were to the point where you would sell a kidney to have this thing. When I was quite a bit younger I wanted a Playstation more than anything else in the world. A few of my friends had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking With The Greatest Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014

This is a series on walking in the love.

I. LOVE IS THE GREATEST OF ALL i. Because God is Love ii. Why don’t we see more fruit from this? 2 reasons 1. People don’t understand what showing the love of God is. They put their own understanding on what it is and of course they aren’t prepared to do that… a. Paul tells ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: *other

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2015

Paul is compelled to write these words to a church that needs to change. The challenge here today is doing an honest gut-check: do we live eternally for Christ – or for our own glory and recognition?

Life in the Spirit Galatians, Part 12 Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction - Originally, we were going to finish Galatians today -- However, this final chapter can’t be just glossed over and completed in one -- So, we will add one more week to our study and take Chapter 6 in two parts - Recap ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Type?

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013

In the hodge-podge world in which anything goes, God expects us to choose. You determine which type of man or woman you will be. Paul urges you to be a spiritual person focused on God and His will in your life.

INTRODUCTION 1. Recent census numbers have been released a. Consider this: b. There are 6,852,475,000 people alive in the world today c. By 2040 there will be 9,000,000,000 d. Even more sobering, if the Lord lets the world stand until 2050 we will see 150,000,000 deaths in the world each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Everything I Have Is Yours. It All Belongs To You!”

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012

You are CREATED in the LIKENESS of God! You have BLESSED and cannot be cursed! GREATER is He that is in you than that is in the world. No weapon formed against you shall prosper! You are VICTORIOUS. Whatever you TOUCH will PROSPER.“ You are SEATED in the

The 3 Phase of Discovering what God CREATED you to be. “KNOWING your IDENTITY. Why am I here for?” I. P - POSSESSION through CHRIST. II. P - POSITION in CHRIST. III. P - PURPOSE for CHRIST. Scripture – Luke 15:28-32 (Good News Translation): 28The older brother was so angry that he would not go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:28-32

Denomination: *other

Am I My Brother’s Keeper? (Witnessing To Your Enemy)

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

Know Your Destiny. Be secured in your CALLING? We are all CALLED by God to Accomplish His Will. Our CALLING is determined by our BURDEN! EVANGELISM: A burden for the “lost”. Passion for the “lost”. The Passion to reach the “unsaved”. The Passio

EVANGELISM: A burden for the “lost”. Passion for the “lost”. The Passion to reach the “unsaved”. The Passion to bring the “lost” to Christ. (PASSION=BURNING DESIRE) Pauls Great Passion: Romans 9:2-3, “I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:2-3

Denomination: *other

Humility In Hardship And Community Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community 1 Peter 5:5-7 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of suffering and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Victorious In Spiritual Warfare Pt 3

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Utilizing God's Resources to be succesful

HOW TO BE VICTORIOUS IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE THREE 1PET 5:8-9, EPH 6:12 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Birth Of Sin

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

All too often our definition for Good News has to do with interesting new Bible stories, or feel good inspirationals. But we may find ourselves one day in the Valley of Despair – Valley of Dry Bones, as a result of sin (birthed within us).

THE BIRTH OF SIN Revised – 08.20.06 (Edit in text from “Elijah”, Chas. Swindoll, pages 127 – 131) Perhaps you came this morning expecting to hear some “Good News”… How do you define the term “Good News”? If I were to tell you that you are walking too close to a hanging cliff that loose ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Your Boss

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Nov 27, 2006

to help our people understand that there is a difference between Your reigning in our lives and Your saving us from our sin. In conjunction to this, I want to impress upon the people that Your reign MUST be to the inner core of our being.

INTRODUCTION Illustration. Last Tuesday at Bible Study, I had the most wonderful God-filled experience. As we were wrapping things up, Lorraine starts talking with the others about some of the things that were decided upon for the December 3rd Christmas outreach. And as she mentioned these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sanctification Of The Saints Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2018

Sanctification is a process through God’s grace by which the believer is separated from sin and becomes dedicated to God’s righteousness.

(17) Sanctification of the Saints The concept of sanctification is not well understood, even in Christian circles, and I don’t hear it preached on today. However, it is in both the Old and New Testaments; Paul especially had a lot to say on the subject. I have always believed that the best way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3-4

Denomination: Baptist