Sermons on Selfless Affection:

Living With The New Attitude

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004

In this message Peter teaches about the attitude we must arm oursleves with if we are to defeat our enemy. (Living God’s Way - 7)

Living With THE New Attitude Living God’s Way – part 7 1 Peter 4:1-11 We’re back… What an awesome time Laurie & I had on our trip out west. It was a lot of fun and as always is the case with us, we had many adventures and crazy stuff happen a long the way, which I am sure you will hear about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry Glasses - Philippians 2:25-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

If you saw your ministry through God's eyes, you would be staggered.

Philippians 2:25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs (lit: and your apostle and minister of my needs). 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

The Love Principle Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who loves as Jesus loves.

Marks of Discipleship #2: The Love Principle Text: John 13:33-34 Thesis: To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who loves as Jesus loves. Introduction: (1) John mentions 3 marks of discipleship. (2) Today, we will look at the second of the three, which is love. (a) This command is said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tests For Selective Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002

How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement To Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2019

Philippians 2:1-11 teaches us the nature of spiritual unity.

Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting, Paul gave thanks to God for them, and prayed for them. As he began the body his letter, Paul wanted them to know that despite his imprisonment, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Prescription For Spiritual Perfection

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 5, 2015

To establish the requirements for one to know and achieve spiritual perfection. This lesson will discuss the importance of a life of sacrifice, unconformity to the world and a transformation into the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Life of Sacrifice 2. A Life of Unconformity 3. A Life of Transformation Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a “Prescription for Perfection.” Is spiritual perfection even possible? Many have given up on this idea. Some religious ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Agape Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the nature, necessity, and expression of Agape Love - God's unconditional love - and how we, as followers of Christ, are called to embody and express this love to others.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we'll be diving deep into our understanding of love – not just any kind of love, but Agape Love – the kind of love God showers on us every day. It's a kind of love that is unique and powerful, and it's a kind of love that we, as followers of Christ, are called to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Fruits, Spirit

The Act Of Serving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the purpose, joy, and rewards of serving others as a fundamental aspect of Christian love and devotion to God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We're diving into a wonderful topic today, one that truly resonates with the heart of our Christian journey. Our sermon today is about service - the purpose, the joy, and the rewards of serving others. Rick Warren once wrote, "You may think that love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Topics: Why Do I Serve?

The 3rd Saying Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' profound love and concern for others, even in His suffering, teaching us about true satisfaction, sacrifice, and the essence of humanity.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and the profound love we have for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we prepare our hearts to receive His word today, let's remember that we are not just observers but active participants in the grand ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Topics: Woman, Behold, Son

Fear Of Almighty God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

In this sermon, I want to talk to you about something that is missing in almost every church.

WHAT IS THAT? I am talking about the FEAR OF GOD. We live in a world today that seems to have lost all fear of God. (1) THE SINNERS DO NOT FEAR GOD You will find among the young and the old, that sinners do not fear God. This is why: • The SCHOOLS of this nation are in the mess they are in • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 2 in Building Relationship Series

Building Relationships - #2 Godly Family Relationships Colossians 3:18-25 Last week, we embarked upon a journey of understanding relationships and how to build Godly Relationships with everyone that we come into contact with. The first and most important relationship to build is our individual, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A New Commandment

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on May 18, 2007

How do we love each other as Jesus loves us?

“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” These are very familiar words – surely among the best known of Jesus’ sayings - and we have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Greed And Generosity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

Are we seeking first the Kingdom of God, or are we focused on getting all we can in this life? We find all we need in Christ. Let's freely give, expecting nothing in return.

Are we selfish or selfless? The next pair of vice and virtue deal with our attitude towards possessions and people. Greed $ In the Movie Wall Street, Gordon Gecko, a ruthless broker, bluntly proposes in a stockholders meeting, “Greed is good.” His code leads him to conclude that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Mother's Day Special

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on May 8, 2020

Mother is an epitome of love and sacrifice. God has bestowed on her the responsibility of building the home.

Mother’s Day special: Mother is an epitome of love and sacrifice ! A MOTHER UNDERSTANDS WHAT A CHILD DOES NOT SAY. “A wise woman builds her house......” - Proverbs 14:1 This verse puts forth an indispensable truth. Though a family or home ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1, 1 Peter 3:1-4

A Living Witness

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 1, 2023

Martha – Still serving, but now with a spirit of worship! Mary – Still at His feet, but now she is also working! Lazarus – Still with his family, but now alive and well!

John 12:1-11 (NKJV) A LIVING WITNESS October 1, 2023 The Family (v.2 but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table) Martha – Still serving, but now with a spirit of worship! Mary – Still at His feet, but now she is also working! Lazarus – Still with his family, but now alive and sitting at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist