Sermons on Selfless Affection:

Don't Miss Your Calling

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 27, 2014

Identifying three callings of Jesus on a person's life.

Don’t Miss Your Calling Matthew 4:12 – 23 There is so much rich material in today’s scripture. From the image of light in the darkness to the fulfillment of prophecy to the mention of healing and miracles, there are several things that if we advertised, we could draw a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

God's Lamb Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 4 from John exploring Jesus as the Lamb of God.l

Chico Alliance Church “God’s Lamb” I. Initial presentation of the Word and His witness 1:1-34 A. Introduction of the Eternal Word, Jesus 1:1-5 B. Introduction of the witness - John the Baptist 1:6-8 C. Relationship of the Word to men 1:9-18 1. He enlightens men as the true light 9 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:8-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Making A Difference Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014

Maybe you don’t think you have much to give but let me assure you that God can turn the smallest deed, just a token of your time, whatever you have into life changing actions.

Maybe you don’t think you have much to give but let me assure you that God can turn the smallest deed, just a token of your time, whatever you have into life changing actions. I read a story World War II that shows how the smallest deed can make all the difference in the world to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 23, 2016

Jesus' famous foot washing of His disciples is a love-parable of the way disciples should live and treat one another.

“A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” John 13:1-20 The cross is near for Jesus and the next 5 chapters cover Jesus’ farewell Passover meal and Jesus’ encouragement and prayers for His followers. We look at John 13:1 which is Jesus’ last supper where He washes His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

More Like The Master

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

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MORE LIKE THE MASTER (2 KINGS 5:19-27) The six most important words in the English language are: “I admit I made a mistake.” The five most important words in the English language are: “You did a good job.” The four most important words in the English language are: “What is your opinion?” The three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whose Call Will You Answer? Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 19, 2015

We all have to hear the call of the world and the call of our Savior. It’s up to us, though, how much we listen, and how much attention we pay to each call.

Calling -- Whose Call Will You Answer? Since school is starting (or already has started), I wanted to begin a new series on calling and what it means to be called. Before we can really get into the meat and potatoes of calling, I felt it important to first describe the different callings at work ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24, Matthew 16:24-25, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:19-21, Romans 7:18-19, Proverbs 26:11, Romans 3:23, Psalm 39:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power With Purpose Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Sep 9, 2015

Power from God is the strength to do God's will

Power With Purpose Eph. 3:13 - 21 Have you ever heard that “America is the most powerful nation in the world ?” What does this mean? We have also been called, “The only superpower, left.” This is usually a reference to military power. It could also be applied to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Sep 30, 2015

Determining the qualities of a true friend.

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS John 15: 12-15 Today we are here to celebrate Family and Friends Day. I want us today to think about what the word friend means. The word friend has been used so much and so casually, until it’s true meaning has become lost. It is my task this afternoon to shed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-15, John 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Loyalty: Do You Know Where Yours Is?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 10, 2015

Time reveals a person’s loyalty. Today we must apply much precaution to whom or to what we are loyal to! Most people do not deeply reflect as to why, or from where, they get their loyal convictions to someone or something, be it a friend, sports team, political party, or a religion or church!

Loyalty: Do You Know Where Yours Is? Capt. Kelly Durant 10-11-15 Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 2. Don’t disloyal people make you angry? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Radical Restoration Of The Family

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2016

Let's talk about 5 radical priorities for parents (Material adapted from Dennis Rainey's book, A Call to Family Reformation, Chapter 7 Parenting with a Purpose, pgs. 119-139)

Introduction: Title is “Radical Restoration of the Family”, took this idea from F. LaGard Smith’s book called Radical Restoration: Smith takes aim at many features of today's church that bear little resemblance to the picture presented in the New Testament. He begins with our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Section 5) The Perfect Man And Separation - Wars Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Wars due to lust. War inside. War with God. Uncertain future.

HE PERFECT MAN AND SEPARATION I. WARS A. Result from lusts within 1. A man can become a slave to lusts and pleasures, and, when he does, malice and envy and hatred enter into life. 2. The basic desires are for the same things-- money, power, prestige, worldly possessions, and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Must Be Told

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus came to set the captive free and heal the broken hearted but how will they know unless someone tells the story...

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE FLOWN FOR ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Hail Omnipyschologist!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 16, 2012

To focus on the unique attribute of the Almighty of being a MASTER PSYCHOLOGIST

HAIL OMNIPYSCHOLOGIST!!! Story time folks!!! Let’s board a time machine and visit the era of English theatres and circuses’. A psychiatrist had a patient suffering from a severe bout of depression. And the wise Doctor’s prescription after examination! “Go and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

An Introduction To Wisdom. Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The book of Proverbs begins with the purpose of a Proverbs and the definition of true wisdom.

An Introduction to Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-7 Illus. A Baptist pastor was praying with his staff and deacons one Sunday morning before services when a cloud filled the room. A deep voice spoke out to the pastor. "Which every you wish, it will be given to you: wisdom, wealth or great looks." The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Measure Up? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2012

The question answered in this passage is what is the standard or basis by which we can determine whether Paul or we or anyone measures up?

Somewhere between his 2nd and 3rd missionary journey false teachers had entered the city of Corinth and had turned the hearts of the people against Paul Launched a campaign seeking to undermine Paul’s ministry and to steal the flock in Corinth. These false teachers had said a lot of things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-18