Sermons about Selfish Ambition

Coping With What We've Got

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

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Learn how to experience contentment when life is not fair

Before we dig into this morning’s message, I like for you to take out your message card. If you don’t have something to write with, raise your hands, and we’ll get a pen to you. Take a minute or two to write down what are the 5 most important things in your life. No one will see what you write, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: *other

On Judgment Day There Is No Middle Of The Road

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

based on 72 ratings

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2nd Sunday in End Time - Last Judgment A sermon that prepares us for Judgment Day

On Judgment Day There Is No Middle of the Road Matthew 25:31-46 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need You Now!

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Jan 27, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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We need Isaiah’s passion to ask God to come & make a difference now! Sin infects us & brings us down; but thank God for Jesus, who, through his death we can come to God forgiven.

Isaiah cries out for God to come and visit the earth with such magnificence, such ferocity, that the mountains quake, and absolutely everything recognises exactly who God is. This is revival. He prays for God to come down and impact himself and those around him (God…who acts on behalf of those who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12, Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suppose Someone?s Toes Were In Your Nose! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 20, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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Part eight of "The purpose driven life" series. You were shaped for serving God.

Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He now showed the disciples the full extent of his love.?*?2 It was time for supper, and the Devil had already enticed Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to carry out his plan to betray ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 21, 2005

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Christians are expected to produce "fruits worthy of repentance". This sermon contrasts "Our Works" with the "Fruits of the Spirit"

Grace 2 – Parable of the Sower Who knows how to make a cake? • The first thing we have to assume in making a cake is that I have the competency to make a cake • I have to be able to go to the store, buy the ingredients, follow the recipe, put it in the oven, decorate it, etc • Most of us, although ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian Church

If You Had Only Known What Would Bring You Peace

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 25, 2005

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Jerusalem didn’t receive the peace God give - we need to learn from their mistake

Luke 19 Palm Sunday, March 20, 2005 If you had only known what would bring you peace I am most often drawn to the Luke telling of the Palm Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. The reason why is this juxtaposition that begins at verse 41. All the people are shouting and praising and excited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: *other

Which Road Are You On?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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This sermon stresses the importance of giving thought about where you plan to spend eternity.

WHICH ROAD ARE YOU ON? Matthew 7:13-23 INTRODUCTION: [This message uses some material from a sermon by Joel Smith entitled, The Great Divide.] ILL> During our first year of ministry here, we had gone to visit the Ted & Elizabeth Armstrong who live towards Mansfield, out by the Mid-Ohio race ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Love Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 9, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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A non-sentimental sermon about loving one another. Love is the 1)greatest thing 2)toughest thing 3)most needed thing

Moving on with God; the next step in LOVE 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Introduction - to the series: o 2 months ago I was sitting on a bridge just behind the Hyde Museum praying about YOU. About our family  “What do they need, Lord? What should we do?” • -> “The next step”. They need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose

Contributed by John Howard on Aug 6, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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How does God expect us to live?

The other day I had the opportunity to talk with a couple of great young men - About their understanding of the Christian life - I was trying to get them to articulate - How their faith influenced their lives - Day to day - I wanted them to tell me as best they could - How their faith influenced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Defense Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 14, 2007

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Even in the midst of opposition Paul rejoiced because the Gospel was being preached.

1) Last week we spoke of the Gospel being advanced when we go through difficulties in our lives. When the Gospel advances we advance. When Paul was able to process his problems through acceptance and surrender he was able to receive divine power and perspective. 2) This week we will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is Something Above Me Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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The eigth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This message challanges us to have an awareness and desire for the plans of God, to love biblically, and to accept personal responsibility in the body of Ch

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOVE ME William Bennettt has said, “we live in a society that “values self-expression over self-control.” Pollster Daniel Yankelovich has reported that our society now places less value on sacrifice and moral good, less value than before on what we owe to others as a matter of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Mark 10:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will For Certain

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 9, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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Never be stuck wondering what the next step is again but learn how to confidently know God’s will and direction for your life.

KNOWING AND OBEYING GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE Mt. 21:28-30 - "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ’I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. "Then the father went to the other son and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Never Forget That God Is For Us Not Against Us” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

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Christians: God is for us, not against us!

1. So is God for us or against us? Hmmm. 2. I know the answer in good times comes real easily, but in other times… we might just think God is against us somehow. NOTE: Some people read v31 and walk away thinking, “Well, God is for me in this situation. He’s not for me this time.” But what does ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Easter - Getting With God's Program Of Serving Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2009

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If Jesus came to serve others, this should settle the matter for us.

Matthew 20:28 "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Galatians 5:13 "You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." 1 Peter 4:10 "Each one should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Leavening Of Boasting Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009

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This is the sixth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 5:6. "Do you not know that a little

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Leaven of Boasting Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-10. Introduction: Paul warns of some of the dangers in boasting. He asks the rhetorical question, “Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” Boasting, like leavening working its way through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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