Sermons on Selfish Ambition:

"Joy" A Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011

The Believer and Joy in their life

"JOY" A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 10And Nehemiah£ continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be grieved or depressed (sad), for the joy of the LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Assessing, Forgetting, And Pressing

Contributed by Curtis Donald, Sr. on May 21, 2009

Amazing things can happen when we allow Jesus Christ to change our perspeective

Assessing, Forgetting, and Pressing Philippians 3:10-14 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Could God Do Something Great Through Someone Like Me?! Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 26, 2010

This sermon examines how God sees potential within us that we may not see ourselves.

HIDING OUT: We see ourselves as weak and powerless. - Judges 6:11. - Here we meet Gideon for the first time. - A telling detail that is at first obscure is that he was “threshing wheat in a winepress.” What’s that mean? A winepress was a small pit carved out of rocky ground. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Princess And Pea Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

Fairytales 2 Pt. 1 - Princess and Pea I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children. Either told to us by parents at bedtime or at school as we gathered at the feet of our teachers. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. However, unknown ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of The Leaven

Contributed by Robert Webb on May 10, 2015

Suppose everyone was a soul winner like you, read the Bible like you, prayed like you, attended church like you, what would the world be like?

Suppose every person in the world was the same type person you are. Husband or wife, son or daughter, father or mother, church member, citizen, employer or employee. Suppose every person was a soul winner like you. Read the Bible like you, prayed like you, attended church life you, had an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prisoner Of The Winds?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2017

Jephthah had a truly tragic beginning to his life. Hated, despised, driven out. Despite all odds he kept his walk with God, trained for future victory, and was raised by God to be Judge over all Israel. We aren't at the mercy of circumstances!

PRISONER OF THE WINDS? Judges 11:1-33; 12:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, Henry and Alan, 3 little boys, were visiting their grandparents. David went over to his grandfather and asked, "Can you make a sound like a frog? 2. His grandfather, being in a kind of ill mood replies, "No David, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redeemed How I Love To Proclaim It Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of Colossians focusing on our great redemption in Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church “Redeemed How I Love to Proclaim It” Introduction Not many of us have experienced actual imprisonment. We can only imagine what it might be like. There are Christians all over the world experiencing such punishment even as we meet this morning. There are more Christians ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Adversity?

Contributed by John White on Aug 6, 2018

Exploring possible reasons God may allow adversities to come into our lives

Why Adversity? I Peter 4:12-16 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why This Election Is Crucial

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 13, 2016

America is at the Precipice. Rather than “voter disgust” depriving us of the will to vote, it’s more crucial than ever that we get involved in our representative government.

WHY THIS ELECTION IS CRUCIAL Ps. 33:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SAGE THEN, POLITICIAN TODAY 1. Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage (wise man). 2. The first man went to the sage’s home and told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repentance - The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 3, 2015

It Wwas not the shepherds, the wisemen, or the religious teachers that proclaimed the reason Jesus was born. It was John the Baptist

Well. It’s Christmas season again. Wal-Mart is filled with Christmas decorations. Christmas events are happening all over. Christmas specials fill up the TV schedule. I checked my DVR and there are at least 5 or 6 Christmas shows recorded. Of course, “Charlie Brown’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2-12

Denomination: Foursquare

The Call Of Elisha - "Fully Surrendered” Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022

Elisha continued his journey with Elijah passing through two more towns - Jericho and Jordan, both with special teaching we can personally apply. After that, Elijah was caught up and Elisha became God’s powerful prophet.

THE CALL OF ELISHA - “FULLY SURRENDERED” PART 2 OF 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 2 We continue the account of the call of Elisha as he succeeded Elijah. This is Part 2. 2Kings 2 v 4 [[Elijah said to him, “Elisha, please stay here, for the LORD has sent me to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-14, Joshua 2:22-23, 2 Kings 2:6, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Kings 2:9-13, 2 Kings 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is Not Boastful Or Proud

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 24, 2025

So instead of boasting, we can and should be thankful. Thankful that what God did at Calvary is enough for us. Thankful that the price Jesus paid for our sins was the right price. Thankful that when Jesus said it was finished, He meant it.

Alba 11-23-2025 LOVE IS NOT BOASTFUL OR PROUD I Corinthians 13:4 According to a story in the Grand Rapids Press sometime ago, when foreign cars were new to the U.S., the owner of a small foreign car had begun to irritate his friends by bragging incessantly about his good gas mileage. So they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Consistent Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

This sermon explores Caleb's unwavering faith and courage, encouraging believers to claim God's promises regardless of age or circumstance. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart full of anticipation and a spirit filled with joy, for I have been given the privilege of sharing with you a message that I believe will inspire and uplift you. Today, we turn our focus to the story of a man whose faith was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Topics: Staying Faithful, Living For Jesus

Taking Up The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Explores understanding our divine purpose, following Jesus' path, and finding strength in adversity through faith and the teachings of the Gospel.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a pleasure to stand before you today, not as a stranger but as a fellow traveler, walking this path of faith alongside you. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound understanding - an understanding of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Carrying Cross

Divine Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

Explores the call to servitude, sacrifice, and courage in faith.

Good morning, beloved. How wonderful it is to gather in the house of the Lord, to sit beneath His grace and mercy, to bask in His love and bountiful blessings. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, hand-picked by God Himself to be part of this family, this body of Christ. Today, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Jesus, Desire