Sermons on Selfish:

Hearts Without God

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jun 28, 2020

What is the core issue behind the unrest in the United States and around the world? How should we as Christians respond?

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 25 June 2020 Reacting to our Modern Crisis: Hearts Without God Introduction When you turn on the news right now, what do you see? The major story blowing up all over the nation deals with racism, hate, corruption, violence, and protests. We see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve As Jesus Would Serve

Contributed by Ben Foley on Jun 30, 2021

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” -Mark 10:45

I once heard a parable trying to explain the difference between heaven and hell. Imagine that in both places, there was a table set with the best pot of stew imaginable. But there was one requirement: you could only use a long spoon for each person. Do you know the difference between the approach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

Bearing fruit does not happen automatically. We must do what the Apostle Paul told us to do to bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 5 Galatian 5:16-23 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy Spirit. First ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happiness Through - Meekness (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

There are only two men in the Bible called meek: Jesus and Moses. Neither of them was pushovers. The Greek word referred to a wild horse tamed or medicine that could tame a fever. Strength under control. Meekness is not weakness, it’s strength under control.

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 4, 2020 Matthew 5:5 Meekness OUTLINE Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Proverbs 15:1, Philippians 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

The Waiting Father

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

Heavenly Father is waiting for the prodigal son or daughter to come back home

The waiting Father Luke 15 1 Peter 2:9 Good morning everyone If you would turn to Luke 15 we are going to look at a parable spoken by Jesus himself. In this parable of three separate situations something is lost and something is found. The lost sheep The lost coin The lost son. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Ring Your Bells Of Joy

Contributed by Judy Austin on Jan 5, 2023

Joy doesn’t come from what happens to us but rather how we respond to the things that happen to us.

2 CORINTHIANS 11:23-28 Apostle Paul wrote . . . “I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. 24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Playing War Series

Contributed by Tim George on Aug 5, 2001

There is a war that rages among us today that is just as serious. It is the war that rages in the souls of men and women. Why do people have so much trouble getting along with each other? Chapter four of the book of James gives us the answer.

"Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Being Sure Of God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2002

What do I have to give up to be sure I am in a condition to follow God?

Knowing God’s will is important. But only so far as you are willing to DO His will. I believe there is a spiritual principle that requires we be willing to do whatever God says before He is willing to say it. (NOTE: "BUT IF FROM THERE YOU SEEK THE LORD YOUR GOD, YOU WILL FIND HIM IF YOU LOOK ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Jesus Did Not Cater To Those He Led Who Failed To Show Respect

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line.

1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line. One day Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him saying that he should not suggest that he must be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teacher of the law and that he must be killed. Jesus said to Peter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring For Others Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 19, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on the church’s ministry of caring for others leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to care for others by coming to the altar rail to pray.

This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). He set the standard for CARING about others. God cared enough to become one of us, to live, to die and to break down every barrier between us and an unending relationship with Him. “Commitment” is so important to God that He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Foot Washing Love

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 4, 2002

A Story for Maundy Thursday.

I want to tell you a rather strange story.It`s the story of a man called Peter (not the Peter we see in the Bible - it`s the story of a modern day Peter and his wife called Mary). Peter loved Mary very much indeed. He was always telling her how much he loved her - showing her too, in lots of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

We Ask, "Just Who Is My Neighbor?” Jesus Answers, "Be A Neighbor.”

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004

This sermon highlights the duty and responsibility of compassion which follows upon the reception of God’s free gift of grace and salvation.

Today’s Gospel lesson is a very familiar story. It is the parable of the Good Samaritan. It takes place within the context of Jesus teaching the crowds that gathered to hear His words. At one such time an expert in the law questions Jesus regarding a fairly simple and plain teaching from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Lutheran

At Work In You Both To Will And To Do Of His Good Pleasure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2003

We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need according to His sufficient grace,

At Work in You Both to Will and To Do Of His Good Pleasure (Phil. 2:13,14) We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14, Philippians 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Truths About God's Love

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 1, 2005

From this unusual text, we are able to learn seven truths about God’s love, and how His love never changes, in spite of our changing conditions.

VERSE 1: GOD’S LOVE NEVER CHANGES, EVEN WHEN I AM ANGRY WITH HIM. Whenever the name “Job” is mentioned, people often associate him with suffering and patience. We like to see him as a tragic figure who endured his turmoil with grace and candor. Now, it is true that Job “did not sin with his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Want To Live Well? Live Wisely.

Contributed by W F on Apr 19, 2004

James shows us that we can live the full life Jesus has promised by recognizing and correcting the unwise choices we may have made in life.

“Live well, live wisely” James 3:13 - 4:10 Date: 18th April 2004 INTRODUCTION Most people want to live a safe, secure and prosperous life. And this is one thing that Jesus promises to give us when we follow him. “….I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other