Sermons on Selfish Husband:

Having A Healthy Ambition

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2015

We are all ambitious, in one way or another. That is how God created us. We should be ambitious for who we are.in Christ Jesus. Ambition is a healthy thing when it motivates us to reach our God-given potential.

For thse not familier with an Anglica Service: there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. Today's assigned readings are: Job 38:1-7 & Job 34:41; Psalm 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark10:35-45 What does it mean... to be ....ambitious? When is ambition.... healthy,... and when can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Anglican

Come Meet Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2017

Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him?

Prelude Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him? Purpose: Let’s find Jesus in the needy. Plan: Let’s look at the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and Goats. Story: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Mother Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 10, 2025

Mothers model values, morals, and behavior, shaping their children's character and worldview.

A mother's love is essential for her children's emotional, psychological, and spiritual development. A mother's love provides unconditional acceptance, making her children feel valued, cherished, and secure. This acceptance helps build their self-esteem and confidence. Mothers play a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:29-31

How To Be An Exceptional Wife Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Cosmopolitan can teach you how to win a man to yourself. But only the Scripture can teach you how to win him to God.

This morning I want to talk to women whose need hope. I want to speak to women who are married to men who are not converted to Christ. And Peter has some very unusual counsel for godly women married to ungodly men. He tells them to submit to such men! Talking to women about being gentle, quiet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Younger Women Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 15, 2002

No matter what I would say about Titus 2 verses 4 and 5, it will be controversial. If I just read it, it would be controversial. So my disclaimer is simply this: If you don’t like what I say this morning, talk to God about it. He’s the one who inspired i

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Three weeks ago, we began to talk about Striving For Church Health. If SCC is going to be a healthy church, the senior saints must lead the way in example and conduct and we, the congregation, must know how to react and respond to their lives and walk among us. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-5

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Victor Ross on Sep 12, 2001

In the eventualities and varied experiences of life, at one point or another, I’m sure we have all uttered the words which are no doubt in the heart of every grieving parent who has lost their child, or every husband or wife their partner - "WHY ME?"

(a) In the eventualities and varied experiences of life, at one point or another, I’m sure we have all uttered the words which are no doubt in the heart of every grieving parent who has lost their child, or every husband or wife their partner - "WHY ME?" (b) I know in the course of my pastoral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12

Denomination: *other

What Is A Family Part Two

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 24, 2004

In the last sermon we discussed the husband and his role and touched briefly on the woman’s role. Now we will get into the woman’s role a little more in detail. We will cover a few topics within this sermon and hopefully by the end of the sermon you will

What is a Family Part Two of the Series In the last sermon we discussed the husband and his role and touched briefly on the woman’s role. Now we will get into the woman’s role a little more in detail. We will cover a few topics within this sermon and hopefully by the end of the sermon you will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Family Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 24, 2004

Our roles from husband and wife seem to change quite drastically when we become parents. We will try to cover this subject as carefully as possible. We absolutely, as parents, have to understand that we not only teach, but that we must guide by example.

Changed Roles Our roles from husband and wife seem to change quite drastically when we become parents. We will try to cover this subject as carefully as possible. We absolutely, as parents, have to understand that we not only teach, but that we must guide by example. This topic is extremely hard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do You Involve Me?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Here's a good word for Eve, if Adam have said it to her before the fall. Also good for husbands if you find your wife acting as head. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST is the Head of the Chu

I. EXORDIUM: Here's a good word for Eve, if Adam have said it to her before the fall. Also good for husbands if you find your wife acting as head. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST is the Head of the Church, as Husband is the head of the wife. IV. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transforming Witness

Contributed by Charles Mims on Oct 7, 2012

Evangelism is communication. Communication is something we do every day. We communicate to our children that it is time to get out of bed, we communicate with our wife or our husband, we communicate with our co-workers and supervisors. We use communicatio

Transforming Witness October 7, 2012 Acts 4:23-36 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Prayer for Boldness 23 After they were released, they went to their own people and reported everything the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Fatherhood Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015

We’re going to look at some lessons on fatherhood from Joseph, Mary’s husband. No, he was not the biological father of Jesus but he certainly lived his life in a way that stands as an excellent model for us as men to follow.

Series: There’s an App for That “Fatherhood” Matthew 1:18-25 Open For many years, Lou Gehrig held the iron-man record of playing in 2,131 consecutive baseball games. Cal Ripken, Jr. broke that record on September 6, 1995. Ripken gave much of the credit for his success ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Anger And Conflict

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 6, 2020

We all have conflict in relationships. How do I handle these situations? Whether these conflicts are with our husband/wife, kids, other family, friends, church members, co-workers or boss, there are some steps we can take to improve the situation.

We all have conflict in relationships. Whether these conflicts are with our husband/wife, kids, other family, friends, church members, co-workers or boss, there are some steps we can take to improve the situation. Here you will find: — Suggestions for dealing with anger — Precautions about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-17, Matthew 5:43-48, Proverbs 25:21, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Praying A Promise Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 24, 2020

The subject we are looking at is not the miracle that God performed with Hannah and her husband Elkanah, nor is it about the maltreatment from another family member that led to bitterness. Both would be great subjects. Today I would like to look at the subject of “Praying A Promise.”

Discovering The Precious Promises Of God “Praying A Promise” I Samuel 1:9-18 4-24-2020AM We have in our text today a familiar passage that has been preached by many preachers. I am not here to top what they have said, but to bring out a truth that has been on my heart. The subject we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008

The pride test is actually a three part test. We already covered the first part when we talked about selfish pride (Pride Test, Part 1). The second part of the test is about presumptive pride. That’s where our text takes us today.

1. Presumptive pride is futile 2. Presumptive pride is arrogant 3. Presumptive pride is sinful Well, here we are, standing at the edge of a New Year. People use this time of the year for different things, don’t they? Of course, some people just use the New Year as an excuse to party. But most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Out For #1

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

We have this tendency to be selfish--to look out for #1--me, me, me. The true #1 is God and God’s ways. Jesus shows that making God #1 means not thinking we are better than others. John 13 (foot washing) is a beautiful expression of this.

Looking Out for Number One March 16, 2008 Matthew 21: 1-11; John 13 Part One (kid’s sermon) Let me tell you about the most memorable day of my life. There I was living this average conditions with no one recognizing my worth. No one really could see the great potential that I had when suddenly ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God