Sermons on Selfish Pride:

Gaining The Royal Reward Of All Time!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 2, 2012

“The NOBLE REWARD is ready and waiting for the WISE!”

NO PAIN, NO GAIN! In BODYBUILDING, you have to VISUALIZE of what the BODY ought to LOOK LIKE in order to MAKE it WIN. “The BODY is IMPORTANT, but the MIND is MORE IMPORTANT for the BODY.” In other words, “It’s better to be SMART than just to be STRONG!” Are you ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Christian And Anger Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2019

Is it natural to become angry? Is it always a sin to be angry? What is the scriptural permit for anger? What is the best solution for sinful anger?

Before I start this message, I would like to give you some question to consider as you listen: 1. Is it natural to become angry? 2. Is it always a sin to be angry? 3. What is the scriptural permit for anger? 4. What is the best solution for sinful anger? I. Anger in Relation to Murder Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things To Protect (The Mind, The Heart, And The Mouth)

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

The Forces of Darkness are after three areas of a Believers lives The Mind - The Heart - The Mouth

YOUR MIND. The devil loves to put thoughts into your mind. You can be born-again and heaven-bound, but if you have wrong thoughts, your effectiveness on earth is greatly diminished. We must war against thoughts that don’t agree with the truth. Analyze your thoughts. Just say to yourself, “Hey, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tomorrow, I Love Ya' Tomorrow

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

It’s easy to put off obedience until tomorrow. But part of submitting to God means submitting my now to God not just my tomorrows.

James 4:11-17 Sept 12, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 3) – Tomorrow, I love ya’ tomorrow INTRODUCTION Many years ago now, there was a Broadway play and a subsequent movie about a little red-haired orphan girl who was adopted by the richest man in the nation. The name of that little girl and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

United By The Cross: Following Jesus Together – 1 Corinthians 1:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2026

If we are truly disciples—followers of Jesus—then unity is not optional. It is gospel-shaped. It flows from the cross. And it testifies powerfully to a watching world, “One Lord. One faith. One body. One mission.”

United by the Cross: Following Jesus Together – 1 Corinthians 1:10 Introduction: A Divided Age and a United Call We live in an age of fragmentation. Social media algorithms thrive on outrage. Politics fractures families. Even churches can become places where preferences, personalities, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, John 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 3:4-7, Ephesians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:1-5, Romans 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Antidote For Anxiety

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Mar 23, 2003

On the radio: "Anyone who doesn’t have high blood pressure these days simply isn’t paying attention." Oh, really?

AN ANTIDOTE FOR ANXIETY Psalm 131 I heard a man suggest on the radio that, “Anyone who doesn’t have high blood pressure these days simply isn’t paying attention.” There is plenty to be anxious about in our world today. Nations nobody cared about five years ago are suddenly steering the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning The Hard Way Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 7, 2005

Are you the type of person who learns things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was a slow learner. Contemporary sermon with solid practical outline. Use it in series.

Nebuchadnezzar: Learning the hard way Daniel Ch. 4 Intro: Have you ever wondered why some people choose to learn things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was that type of person. Nothing came easy for him. He was a perpetural slow learner when it came to spirituality. If given the choice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

Greatness Waiting To Happen

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

God sees us as greatness waiting to take its form.

Greatness Waiting To Happen 1/22/ 94 Exodus 12:31-42 John 12:23-28 When you get up and look in the mirror each morning what do you see? Do you see a person who can’t wait to change his or her appearance in order to be more presentable to the world, or do you see what God sees. God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Avoid Being Blinded To The Truth Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

How to avoid being blinded to the truth of the Holy Spirit

Gal. 3:1-5 Theme - Avoid being blinded to the Spirit by relying on works of the flesh. What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to perfection, you do not become holy through the keeping of the law. Paul saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pastor Is A Servant

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

The idea of serving God arouses in some people not only a wrong understanding but also an unwillingness to put this into practice.

The idea of serving God arouses in some people not only a wrong understanding but also an unwillingness to put this into practice. The reason for this is because these people are motivated by an egocentric spirit. In fact, the whole world is motivated by this spirit – an egocentric spirit. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Abbhoring Evil Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 31 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues the exploration of unhypocritical love outlined in Romans 12-14.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Abhorring and avoiding the Evil Being stuck to and embracing the Good” Basic Outline of Romans I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Voice Vision Passion Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 3, 2002

Jesus said: My sheep know my voice, Everything depends on not just hearing his words but knowing his voice.

1Ki 18:21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. How long halt ye between two opinions? There is no power in Neutral Isa 28:6 For strength to them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Keys To Victory

Contributed by Brett Wilson on Nov 6, 2002

Elijah was a great man of God and in this sermon we look at three keys to Elijah’s success.

Three Keys to Victory Introduction: Victory: -Hebrew: deliverance, salvation,victory -Greek: to overcome, to conquer, triumph A. Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” -The Israelites were in bondage to Pharaoh in Egypt, and God sent Moses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Humility Romans 12:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Romans 12:3 challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in His grand design.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Humility Romans 12:3 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful and transformative message from the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:3. This verse challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Philippians 2:3-4, Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Answers A Prayer (2 Kings 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 1, 2025

Do we trust God?

Is God gracious towards the faulty faithful? Can we fall into pride over material possessions? Is living simply a better life? Let’s look at Hezekiah in 2 Kings 20. Did God send a message to Hezekiah through Isaiah about his impending death? In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point ...read more

Denomination: Baptist