Sermons on Selfish:

Why Should God Answer Our Prayers?

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 11, 2006

This sermon looks at the prayer that is prayed in the 67th psalm. It is a prayer asking for God to BLESS US, be GRACIOUS to US, and SHINE upon US. Why should God BLESS US when there are multitudes of other people in need of God to BLESS them them? After G

Subject: "Why Should God Answer Our Prayers?" Scripture Reference: Psalm 67:1-7 ’God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us. Selah. That Thy may be known upon earth, Thy saving health upon all nations. Let the people praise Thee, O God, let all the people praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

A Life Of Power

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Apr 15, 2006

Easter Sunday sermon. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in our lives.

Dear brothers and sisters, have you ever driven a Datsun sedan? You know those little cars, before the company changed its name to Nissan? Datsuns were very easy on gas, could make a U-turn almost anywhere, and lasted nearly forever. The body might have rusted out but the engine kept on going and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Blessed Attitude - A Brief Look Into The Beatitudes

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Apr 16, 2006

The Beatitudes teach us that being blessed is not based on recieving blessing. Being blessed is a matter of having a blessed attitude.

A BLESSED ATTITUDE ”A Brief Look into the Beatitudes” TEXT - Matthew 5:1-12 The principles Jesus is teaching in the text are commonly referred to as the “Beatitudes” because the word “blessed” at the beginning of each verse is translated from the Latin word “Beati” and because this should be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Prayer Is The Key Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2006

#13 in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series. Getting ready to beyond the veil requires that we pass by the Golden Altar of Incense in Prayer. God wants us to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.

Lesson 13 – Prayer is the Key Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series The Altar of Incense By Pastor Jim May There were two altars in the Tabernacle of Moses, the Brazen Altar and the Golden Altar of Incense. The Brazen Altar was for the Burnt Offering and was located in the Outer Court before the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

This morning we want to deal with some of the tensions, some of the prisons that we put ourselves in because of finances.

Show two videos on possessions Civil Action Willy wonka and the chocolate factory In December last year the reserve bank of Australia released figures which indicate that the average Australian household has doubled their debt in the last five years. Today Australian families owe 720 billion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Jesus: When God Shows Thru Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2006

The beatitudes--The opening lines of ’the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher Who ever lived!’ Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

When God Shows Thru [The Beatitudes] The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:1-5 One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Manger: Image Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

How the manger demonstrates God’s grace

(adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) SERIES: “IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS” TEXT: LUKE 2:1-7 TITLE: “THE MANGER: IMAGE OF GOD’S GRACE” OPEN: A. Most of us have heard the story of the first Christmas more times that we can remember. 1. I’d like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Mom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 14, 2007

For Christians Psalm 22 is a "messianic" psalm. But when it was written many would have seen the picture of a man struggling with doubt and despair, who overcame that hopelessness by what his mother taught him.

OPEN: An anonymous son wrote the following observations about his mother. He said that: His Mother taught him LOGIC... She once asked: "If everyone else jumped off a cliff would you do it too?" His Mother taught him MEDICINE... "If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generosity - Loving People With Our Resources Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

Generosity is a key factor in a life that God blesses. It goes much deeper than our money!

For three weeks, I have been speaking to you about God’s desire to bless your life! When I read the Bible about the experiences of people who lived close to God and with humble, obedient hearts, I find their lives to be deeply satisfying and lived with purpose. I’ve called this series, “Preparing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Social Justice Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Jesus as a social revolutionary.

The Social Justice Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God February 19, 2006 Intro: How broad is the Kingdom of God? Over the past 6 weeks, we have looked at the Evangelical stream, which calls us to know God through His Word. We have looked at the Charismatic stream, which calls us to live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of People Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

While God is the centre and the focus of the Kingdom of God, it remains a Kingdom of people. And not just regular, ordinary people, and not all people everywhere, but rather a very privileged, very select, very precious, very holy, very royal people.

A Kingdom of People 1 Pet 2:4-5, 9-12 Intro: While God is the centre and the focus of the Kingdom of God, it remains a Kingdom of people. And not just regular, ordinary people, and not all people everywhere, but rather a very privileged, very select, very precious, very holy, very royal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Jonah Attitude Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

How Jonah’s attitude is reflective of our attitude.

The Jonah Attitude Scripture: Jonah 1-4 Introduction I want to tell you a story I read in an email. There was this man who died and went to heaven. When he got there he was concerned about some of the things he saw. First it was as beautiful as he had imagined, but then, with great surprise, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage: Discord Or Harmony

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2007

In music the discords set your teeth on edge and make you unable to enjoy the music. An orchestra in harmony is pleasing to listen to and inspiring. Marriages in discord are merely surviving and not thriving.

Marriage: Discord or Harmony Genesis 2:18-25 “God said, it is not good for man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” (18) God brought all the animals of creation before Adam, but no companion could be found among them. “So the Lord God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Color-Blind Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on May 21, 2007

A look at how money "colors" or shapes our interior lives and why Jesus has so much to say about its use.

This represents the first in a 5-part focus on how money affects our interior (heart)life, and is derived from a 3-part series given by Brad Powell of Northridge Church, Plymouth, MI. With Brad Powell’s permission, I adapted his material to its present format. Message #1: Color-blind, The Color ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are One

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

This Sermon is about the importance of unity in the church.

Text: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14 Title: We Are One By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that we are living in some amazing times when our horizons are both expanding and contracting. Never before has it been so easy to be in direct contact with people from all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14

Denomination: Lutheran