Sermons on Selfish Pride:

Go For Greater Grace Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 4, 2003

A challenge to leave behind our love affair with the world, and go for God’s greater grace

Go for greater grace. James 4:1-6 Some examples of ¡¥wisdom from below¡¦: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, Michigan at 7:50am, flashed a gun and demanded cash. The clerk turned him down because he said he couldn¡¦t open the cash ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Envy: A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. "Its not fair, Tommy gets to stay up till 8 o’clock and I have to go to bed at 7:30, and he’s younger than me. I wish I had his parents." 2. "I wished I looked like she does. She’s so popular." 3. "Man, do I ever wish that I could play hockey like he does!" 4. "Did ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Jesus Invites You To Dinner Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002

“The Parable of the Great Banquet” tells us three things about the wonderful invitation of God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 39 “When Jesus Invites You To Dinner” Luke 14:15-24 Jesus was in the middle of a Sabbath dinner that had grown more and more tense. The tension had grown from the moment that Jesus had entered the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Bill Busch on Oct 18, 2000

We have been spending the last four weeks talking about the rest Jesus offers us and how to obtain it.

We have been spending the last four weeks talking about the rest Jesus offers us and how to obtain it. We spoke about rest, the promise of rest that God offers us, the power that God has over all our problems, and situations, and discussed the truth about the healing powers of God. Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

What American Idol Do We Follow?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2006

"The the dearest idol I have known. Whate’er that idol be. Help me to tear it from the throne and worship only Thee."

What American Idol Do You Follow? "I am the Lord God. You shall have no other idols before me." (Exodus 20:2,3) Recently, American Idol pulled in over 60 million viewers and continues to be the number show on television. Many people long to find heroes to follow only to be disillusioned by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Do's And Don't For Finishing Well” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 6, 2006

The writer of Hebrews wants his readers to understand that there are some factors for finishing well, first he some things we must do and secondly he tells some things we must not do or avoid, if we want to finish well.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 24 “The Do’s and Don’t For Finishing Well” Hebrews 12:12-17 The consuming passion of the Apostle Paul beyond that of reaching his fellow Jews with the message of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Centurion's Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2006

A first person portrayal of the Centurion who proclaimed "Surely this was the Son Of God."

(Everything listed in parenthesis is either a stage direction or a comment meant to give information that was not verbalized as part of the actor’s monologue. Items used for this presentation were: a rented centurion outfit, a short sword, a cat of 9 tails, and a tube of tanning cream to give the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Change ... Becoming A New Creation

Contributed by David De Kock on Jan 13, 2009

A challenge to live lives in the power of the Holy Spirit

Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Pilgrim's Path 5 The Merciful

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 29, 2009

If we are to be merciful as Jesus commands in the beattitudes, then we must allow God to write His commands on our very hearts.

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-5, Mathew 5:1-12 Written on their Hearts Introduction There are few things of human engineer which are more beautiful to watch than the marching of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. To see them move in perfect sink is astounding as they pivot on a dime, all in unison or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Joy!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 12, 2008

Has your JOY left you?

JOHN 15:9"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. I want ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man Sent From God Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 11, 2009

(PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning what Jesus meant when He said that we could be greater than than the greatest man who ever lived.

Journeying With John - It’s a Trip (JWJ-04) A Man Sent from God John 1:6-8 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest man who ever lived. Do you know who that is? It is not Jesus. That is a good answer - but He is, after all, God. Do you know who the greatest man was who ever lived? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: *other

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

"Weighted Prayers"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 24, 2009

Often we cripple our prayers even before we pray them. This sermon deals with ways we make our own prayers less effective.

“Weighted Prayers” Our focus for this month is on revival and I want to suggest to you today that the main reason that our church is not growing as rapidly as we would like is because WE are not growing. We have to understand that the Christian life is a life marked by constant spiritual growth… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Reasons To Be Thankful Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009

From God’s dealings with Israel, we can discover 5 reasons to be thankful.

Reasons to Be Thankful Romans 11:1-16 * The story is told that Frederick the Great of Prussia once asked a court chaplain for proof of divine inspiration of the Bible. The response was simply, “The Jews Sire.” Dr. Adrian Rogers has written that “Israel is God’s yardstick, His blueprint for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist