Sermons about Selfish Ambition

Some Surrender: Joseph’s Obedience Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 13, 2009

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Part 4 of our advent series looks at the much often forgotten character of Joseph who was called to raise the Christ Child as his earthly father. Joseph was an example of how to live an obedient and surrendered life.

Jesus. What Child is This? Part 3- Some Surrender: Joseph’s Obedience Matthew 1:16, 18-25 In the 7 years I have been a pastor I have noticed a very consistent trend that happens during Christmas time. As the story is being told about Christ and sermons are being preached and songs are being sung ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Power Of God" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 20, 2008

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The church once again needs to discover we have an unchanging God and an unchanging kingdom.

“THE POWER OF GOD” Allan H. Kircher Second Chronicles 7:14 “ If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land. Time and time again we ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Holy?

Contributed by Richard Francis on Jan 31, 2009

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How do you feel to "Be Holy as I am holy" up to the task, impossible? Take heart and lets explore holiness and living like Jesus and find hope in loving like Jesus

Eyes fixed on Jesus If we are honest it is difficult to live to a set of values and ideals isn’t it. Its difficult to proclaim on a Sunday morning that we want to be like Jesus yet lose it in the office on a Monday or with the family on the way back from Church. Is it just me or do you have those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clean Hands, Pure Hearts Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Feb 3, 2009

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Sexual purity is a necessary part of life in Jesus for several important reasons

A little boy ran into the living room where his father and mother were reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” Mom cleared her throat, and excused herself from the room. The dad braced himself, searching his mind for the answer he‘d long been preparing for this question that they knew they would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love That Endures Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

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Marriage is an invitation to move beyond yourself and focus on another. Marriage is a ministry. It’s not about getting your needs met but serving the need of your spouse. God called us to love one another not because of our feelings for them but in spite

A Love That Endures Genesis 2:18-25 There’s the story of a husband who placed an ad in the Rocky Mountain News just prior to a Super Bowl a few years ago. Will trade my non-cooking and non-shopping wife with attitude problem for one Super Bowl ticket. No Indian givers. Call so-and-so at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Setting The Pace To Finish Strong

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 16, 2009

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Running the race of faith requires building a strong foundation on the Word of God and practice.

January 18, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Subject: Your Christian Walk Title: Setting the Pace to Finish Strong Thirty – nine years ago this May I graduated from high school in Troy, MO. I was an average student. I did well I the classes I wanted to do well in and didn’t do as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Live: Deliverance Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

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Paul has joy even when life is hard because he focuses on Deliverance! Either your difficult times will come to an end, or you will, but it’s a win/win situation...because Paul knows Christ!

TEXT: Philippians 1:12-30 TITLE: To LIVE: Deliverance SERIES: To Live TOPIC: Salvation OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 28, 2009 PROP.: in order to receive deliverance, you must wait for the Lord…but continue to read His word, continue with your mission, understand God’s plans are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Be One Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

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What is the most important thing we should do as a church to exhibit what it truly means to be a follower of Christ? What is church supposed to look like?

Date: June 14th, 2009 Title: Called To Be One Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: What would you say is the most important thing that church is to be about? One author wrote a book, “The Purpose Driven Church”, that uses the premise that there are five purposes of the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Plight Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 13, 2009

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"I see dead people."

One of my all-time favorite movies is The Sixth Sense. It stars Bruce Willis as a child psychiatrist working with a young boy played by Haley Joel Osment who claims to be able to see dead people. The kid figured out that the dead people, who he alone can see and converse with, don’t know that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking As He Walked Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 15, 2005

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We know that we are supposed to walk like Christ but what does that really mean.

Walking as he walked How many people here walk? We all walk, sometimes we walk short distances, sometimes we walk long distance but for the most part we all walk. It really isn’t rocket surgery. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. And in case you have problems with that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of The Name Of Jesus!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 16, 2005

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Powerful, balanced teaching on the full extent of the POWER of the Name of Jesus. Victory! Deliverance and Freedom. Personal testimonies, birthed in the Word and Spirit of God!

The Bible tells us that we are in a spiritual war, a spiritual battle. But what does this mean? How do we define spiritual warfare? As Christians, are we meant to take up some new form of Jihad – of physical fighting and terrorism? No – not at all. Spiritual warfare is an understanding that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Settle For A Sideline Faith

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jul 19, 2006

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A challenge to help your congregation realize that they have a responsinbility to get in the game themselves instead of settling for a sideline faith.

Don’t Settle for a Sideline Faith – Get in the Game! 1 John 1:1-9 It is possible to attend church your entire life and still spend eternity in hell. That’s a shocking statement! I suspect some might disagree with it at first, but it is the truth. It is possible to attend church your entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Developing A Positive Spirit Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 6, 2006

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Learning how to develop a positive spirit from the case history of the prophet Jonah.

1 out of 4 in the series, "Second Chances, Your yesterdays don’t always have to determine your tomorrows." We’re going to begin a new series today by learning from the case history of the Old Testament prophet Jonah. We’re pretty familiar with Jonah’s story. Skeptics foolishly believe that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes To Love Others Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 23, 2006

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Fourth in a six part series encouraging believers to do whatever it takes in their relationship with God and others. This message focuses on fellowship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ The last two weeks, we’ve talked about doing “whatever it takes” in our relationship with God – ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Resolution Number 1: Live Free In Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008

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The first of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

For this sermon series there is a temporary change in the public reading of scripture. I am appreciative of our worship leaders who read the main sermon text each week. (Even when they have those hard to pronounce Old Testament words in them!) (Slide 1) The reason for this change is that we are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

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