Sermons about Selfish Ambition

I Am Not Finished

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jun 20, 2017

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The folded Napkin informs us that Jesus is not done with us

I AM NOT FINISHED Jesus' Burial Have you ever thought of what they all had to do? John 19:38- 40 Later Joseph from the city of Arimathea asked Pilate to let him remove Jesus' body. (Joseph was a disciple of Jesus but secretly because he was afraid of the Jews). Pilate gave him permission to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Obligation

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 30, 2015

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Paul made it clear in the Book of Romans that we have certain obligations.

Why are you here this morning? 60% of those who live in this country are not here. They have good reason. So many things are competing for their time. They are on the run on Saturdays with kid’s sports and family matters. They have to have some time to sleep in and Sunday’s the only day ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Announces His Mission, From Which We Can Announce Our Own.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 25, 2016

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This is a subtle sermon to motivate and thank the congregation, based on why Jesus chose his own readings in the temple; and how the church can gain from that announcement?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Psalm 19 “Please be seated, and join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal

The Beautitudes - Continued Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 22, 2016

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Blessed are those who mourn and blessed are the meek

I. Introduction A. A guy walking in the desert desperately needed a drink. As he followed the dunes, he came upon another man riding a camel. He asked the man if he had something to drink. The man on the camel said "No, but if you like, I have a nice selection of ties. Would you like to buy one?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 21, 2018

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A series on the Fruit of the Spirit, helping us to reach our full potential. Today we look at peace.

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace Galatians 5:22-23 April 22, 2018 When things aren’t going your way. When you’ve had a bad day, or something bad happens, or you are a little nervous about something, how do you help yourself to feel better? I believe one of the best methods is to eat desert. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 5, 2018

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Contrasting walking in the Spirit with walking according to the flesh.

Walking in the Spirit Galatians 5:14-26 A man was sitting at a stop light one morning. The lady in front of him was going through papers on the seat of her car, and when the light changed, she ignored the fact that it had turned green. She sat there until the light turned red again. So, the man ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Life

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018

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This blog address the issue of good life. What is the good life? How to have a good life based on God's word? Read and see how the good life is in our attitude and not in our possessions.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured This sermon address the issue of good life. What is the good life? How to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8, Ecclesiastes 1:16-17, Ecclesiastes 2:4-6, Ecclesiastes 4:2-3, 1 Peter 3:8-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Necessary Foundation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2018

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The analysis of the concept of submission in Ephesians 5:21 teaches us what God expects of his new society.

Scripture Today we are beginning a new sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” In our previous study (of Ephesians 5:18-21) we saw that Paul gave two commands, one negative and one positive. Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:18: “And do not get drunk with wine [that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Winning The Wayward Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

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This is message 31 in our series in James. This message continues the teaching concerning our call to help restore the wayward.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to the Wayward” Pt 2 James prescribed a process whereby those struggling in any of multiple areas of life can find renewal, healing, help through the mutual confession of sin and faithful prayers of the church family. Is anyone among you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, 1 John 5:16, 2 Corinthians 2:6-8, Jude 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

There's Something About Mary

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015

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Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Self Service Or In His Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 21, 2021

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Jesus did not tell us to do anything that He did not do Himself when He told us to love one another in His service. Jesus led His disciples by example.

SELF SERVICE OR IN HIS SERVICE Text: John 13: 1-17 John 13:1-17 Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. (2) The devil had ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Body Of Christ-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2020

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5 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

The BODY Of CHRIST-V—1Corinthians 12:12-31 Attention: The current times in which we live are marked by a continual bombardment by the worldly, by the fleshly, by the man-centered separations that exist in our country.—We have Movements promoting racial division, which ironically encourages racial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-26, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Decision Upon A Hill

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 29, 2020

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Are you unstable about your relationship to Christ? Do you waver in your relationship to Christ? Take right decision today just like Joshua did, but as for me and house, we will serve the Lord.

Decision upon a Hill Dear loving families, as a family service today let us meditate from the Old Testament passage of Joshua 24:15b “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”. As we all know, Joshua was a great military leader. He was the successor of Moses, when Moses, the servant ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hospitality

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 4, 2021

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It is precisely through our sacrificial giving of our time, money and love that we point the world to the Father who is our portion and the desire of our hearts.

Being Hospitable Philippians 2:3-4; John 13:12-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Who being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather He made Himself nothing by taking on the nature of a servant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, John 13:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruits Of The Spirit (June 30, 2013)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

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Someone once asked a question that I am sure that we could all relate to given that it has happened to you. Does our lifestyle illustrate a walk that bears God’s name?

THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT Text: Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Galatians 5:1 - Galatians 5:13 -26 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (13) For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: United Methodist

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