Sermons on Selfish:

Humilty In A Me World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the second of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“HUMILITY IN A ME WORLD” Luke 14:7-14 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: I want to start today by telling you a story. This story was told at a dinner party 2,000 years ago. Jesus had been invited to the home of a very prominent religious guy in the community known as a Pharisee. Now, the Pharisees ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Message Delivered Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007

In order to faithfully obey God’s call to be messengers of His gospel, we need to see the obstacles that we will face. But not only do we need to see the obstacles, we need to be able to overcome them like Amos did.

1. Introduction a. A messenger of God will face personal opposition (10) b. A messenger of God will face verbal misrepresentation (11) c. A messenger of God will face sensible temptation (12-13) i. Wouldn’t it be nice to go home? ii. Eat your home cooking? iii. It’s OK to prophesy—just don’t do it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

From The Pigs To A Party Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 16, 2007

Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

John Newton was once known only for his occupation: captain of a slave-trading vessel. He made many trips between Africa and the U.S. with slaves in the belly (below deck) of the ship, which was bad enough, but when storms would arise or a government vessel could be seen approaching from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Insurgency, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

A look at spiritual warfare, based not on the popular ideas on the subject, but on the biblical text.

I am sure that nearly all of us are aware that our country, though not in a declared war, is still fighting two campaigns half a world away. What these campaigns have in common is that the enemy, while defeated, is still waging a war of insurgency against our troops and against our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worry And Stress

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 19, 2001

Paul gives us some tools for overcoming worry and stress.

WORRY AND STRESS Phil. 4:6-9 INTRO. Worry and stress. Who doesn’t experience them? ILL.- A man went shopping for a gift for his wife and picked out a very nice sweater. After looking at it he asked the salesperson if she could show him a more expensive sweater. She said, “No, but I can put ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are God's Workmanship Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 29, 2002

In the way that he has made us his and made us vessels that can be filled—and be useful—we are a finished product. We are God’s workmanship.

Pursue Understanding: You Are God’s Workmanship Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 2:1-10 We’ve already seen that to live on another level you need to understand that you are blessed and that Jesus is your reward. Now we must add to that the understanding that we are God’s workmanship, his handiwork, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Incarnation

Contributed by Scott Wakefield on May 17, 2010

Part of our "Theosaurus" series - Shows some of the theological underpinnings for and implications of incarnation, showing from John 1 (et al), that the logos has always existed, that Jesus is this logos, that Jesus participated in creation, and that God

Theosaurus: “Incarnation” (John 1:1-4, 9-16) 2010.05.16 (Pt 4 of 5, with others to follow) – Scott Wakefield Good morning! :o) Pass out handouts. Open to John 1 if you haven't already. (Keep thumb there because we'll come back to it in just a minute.) We’ve listed ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God With All Your Strength

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 24, 2010

Message regarding loving God practically through service in the church.

Loving God with All Your Strength Mark 12:30 January 24, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is part one of a two-parter on this whole idea of loving God with all our strength. Today I want to lay some groundwork, and then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Denial - The Act Of True Fellowship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 22, 2010

Jesus says to 'deny ourselves' if we want to follow after Him. Have you ever wondered just what He meant by that command? We live in a society that does not want to deny ANYTHING, but yet if it profits us we will deny almost everything...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 21, 2010 Date Preached: October 24, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community – TRUE Fellowship – Sermon 4 Sermon Title: Denial – The ACT of TRUE fellowship Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get 3000 People Saved In One Day

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2009

To challenge church members to be openly and dedicated to reach more people with the Gospel

PP2010-1 DATE HOW TO GET 3000 PEOPLE SAVED IN ONE SERVICE! Read Vs. 41 only - Ac 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Training Spiritually Part 2 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Nov 6, 2009

This sermon emphasis the need for training outside the local church. It also exaimines the passage in Romans 12 by going through a verse by verse explaination. Drawing practical and theological applications from the text

Training spiritually part 2 Have you ever noticed that Australian’s don’t like to be told what to do? I mean, directions – guys will wander around aimlessly and totally lost for days before stopping to ask for directions. And putting things together – when I get a new piece of furniture, or a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit: His Power (Unleashing The Lion) Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

Last in a three part series on the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit: The Power of the Spirit, Unleashing The Lion Within Romans 8:1-17 NLT INTRO: This morning we take a look into one of the most important passages in all of Scripture. Its subject cannot be overemphasized: The power of God's Spirit in the life of the believer. If the believer needs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

The Fruit of the Spirit (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Galatians chapter 5 verses 16-25. Ill: • The year was 1934. • An impoverished prospector named Jacobus Jonker, • Walked across his small farm in South Africa. • The recent heavy rains had washed away loads of silt, • And he searched tirelessly for any small treasures the torrents might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Paradox Of Love

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

Christ uses the teachings of Jewish culture as the backdrop to convey how people should love

One of the strangest moments for me on an airplane is when the plane backs up from the gate and begins to taxi towards the runway and the flight attendants come on and begin to give you instructions concerning the lights and what to do in case there is a loss of cabin pressure. And one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Essential Ingredient Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

The good news is that no matter how guilty we are, when we repent, we find mercy in the Lord. He forgives us our sin and He receives us in grace.

Covenant Connections: A Covenant’s Renewed ~ The Essential Ingredient of Repentance Scripture Text: Hosea 14.1-9 INTRODUCTION Years ago, we were traveling to spend Christmas with family. On-this-particular-occasion, …we decided to do the book-on-tape-thing. We got a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene