Sermons on Selfless Living:

Control Freak

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2023

Have you ever known a controlling type person? What's at the heart of being a control freak? You may be thinking of someone who needs to hear this sermon but just because we may not be a 'control freak' that doesn't mean we don't have any control issues.

CONTROL FREAK Have you ever known someone who could have this label attached to them? People who feel they have to control you, the situation; everything? There are people who like to micromanage things. There are people who get very upset if you don't take their advice. People who have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:27, Colossians 1:16-17, Jeremiah 17:7-10, Proverbs 25:28, Proverbs 29:11, 1 Peter 5:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thirteen Attributes Of Mercy

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 3, 2025

Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is for you.

The Thirteen Attributes of Mercy Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Exodus 3:14

The Apple Of God’s Eye

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025

Being the Apple of God's Eye means that we are never forgotten or overlooked, His gaze is always upon us, guiding, protecting, and providing for us even when we fail to recognize it.

The Apple of God’s Eye By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The past 2 weeks I have been dealing with my eyes after having had emergency eye surgery due to a Retinal Detachment. I then was struggling with only being able to see through only one eye which was extremely rough and still I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10, Zechariah 2:8, Job 3:25, John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 45 – At Last The People Owned Their Sin But It Had Caused Such Physical Suffering - Lamentations 5:16-17 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2025

At last the people recognised their sinfulness and why they were suffering. Judah had lost its majesty and spendor. That is what sin does. The survivors were physically affected by their sin. We look briefly at Christian ministry, and then at what the Lord endured on the cross.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 45 – AT LAST THE PEOPLE OWNED THEIR SIN BUT IT HAD CAUSED SUCH PHYSICAL SUFFERING - Lamentations 5:16-17 Lamentations chapter 5 is a whole set of laments from the people and possibly from Jeremiah himself. In the main they are quite unpleasant for most of the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:16, 1 Kings 10:22-23, 1 Kings 10:26-27, Psalm 51:3-4, Psalm 51:1-2, Psalm 51:7, Psalm 51:10, Lamentations 5:17, Luke 22:44, Psalm 22:11-15, Psalm 69:3, Psalm 69:15, Psalm 69:20, Psalm 69:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: How Do You See The Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 1, 2024

“What do you see in the future? It is the same kind of questions people are asking today. When will we return to normal? When will the prices come down? Is there anyone worth voting for? Do we need a set of new leaders?

Sermon: How Do You See The Future Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12 This message came to me concerning Edom: Someone from Edom keeps calling to me, “Watchman, how much longer until morning? When will the night be over?” 12 The watchman replies, “Morning is coming, but night will soon return. If you wish ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12, Isaiah 21:1-10, Psalm 30:5, John 8:32, Hebrews 12:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

You Are The Salt

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 15, 2024

When Jesus said You are the salt of the earth it is more than just a statement of being a preservative in this society but are in fact the only Jesus this world will see. As His representatives we must remain in a covenant of salt with Him in order to do His will through us in this world.

You are the SALT By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr OPENING: - Matthew 5:13 says, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men”. This passage of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Apostolic

David The King Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 19, 2024

We look at David as king. We see that the foundational qualities he needed were justice and righteousness - and he showed them. And we see in David as king a foreshadowing of what Jesus will be like when he fully takes up his rule.

INTRODUCTION We’re in a series titled ‘Learning from David.’ Today’s talk is on David the king. I think today’s talk is the most important talk in this series. That might seem surprising to you. We’ve had ‘David: man of prayer.’ We all hopefully pray. We can relate to that. We’ve had David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:14, Psalm 97:2, Isaiah 9:7, Jeremiah 23:5, Luke 19:11-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

My Perfect Hiding Place

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 20, 2024

One proof of God’s deep affection for us is the fact that we can run to him in times of trouble, and he willingly protects us. He calms us like a parent who comforts a frightened child. Indeed, God never fails.

MY PERFECT HIDING PLACE By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 20, 2024 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. Greetings Overview of the message This morning’s message is about the amazing love and goodness of God as our Almighty Father. He said that “I have loved you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2024

1 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--I —Habakkuk 1:1-2a(:1-4) Key Words—•Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: Building a road on a mountainside. Rock must be removed. Much of it ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-2, Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Church For The Rich And Poor

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 31, 2024

James 2

CHURCH FOR THE RICH AND THE POOR (JAMES 2:1-17) According to a 2024 report, the top 10 percent of Hong Kong’s richest household now earn about 81.9 times that of the poorest family. The richest 10 per cent of households in Hong Kong has a median monthly income of HK$131,000, while the lowest 10 per ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Third Rail Of Politics Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Let's talk about politics. There are three reasons most pastors and churches don't talk about politics - Money, Job Security, Community influence.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex at the dinner table” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:17, Romans 13:1-14, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Experience Conscious Contact With God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024

As you learn to pray more and more, talking to God in the morning, praying over meals, praying at night, praying at mid day, praying at church, and praying at home, eventually you’ll find that something changes. You’ll realize over time, wow, my entire day is turning into a dialogue with God.

There was an evangelist of yesteryear named Wilbur Chapman. One day he was talking to William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army. Chapman asked Booth, “General Booth, God has used you in a great way. What is the secret of God’s use of you?” Booth moved the hair out of his face, looked at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:35-36, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Discipleship: A Call Of Abandonment And Surrender

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

He gave Himself on the cross so that you would not have to face God’s wrath on account of your sins. Jesus calls you to turn from your selfishness and sin and to follow Him.

Opening illustration: During a NASA space shuttle launch, you will hear the phrase “negative return.” It is a phrase that is part of the abort protocol. It means the shuttle has reached the point and speed at which a return to the launch site is impossible. No astronaut wants to be at “negative ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop The Chariot

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Apr 26, 2024

The harvest is ready but the laborers are few! We haven't much time left to bring the lost sheep into the Lord's fold. If we truly love him, we should be about the Father's business.

How many of you love St. Peter jokes? Here is one which I hope ties into our message for this morning. It goes like this: A man arrives at the gates of heaven. St. Peter asks, "Denomination?" The man says, "Methodist." St. Peter looks down his list, and says, "Go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

Why Easter Egg Hunts Should Be Held In Graveyards Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 27, 2024

A lot of grumpy bunkem occurs in outraged articles in the press about how our country isn't like what is was in the "good ol' Christian days" - but these grumpy ol' codgers have forgotten the truth and joy of the Easter message!

What stories have you seen about Easter in the news? {take any suggestions} Two jumped out at me - and both of them were about Easter Eggs. In the first story a Doctor Andrew Kelso had written an article advising people not to scoff all their Easter Eggs in one go. There was an uproar. He can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Mark 16:1-8, Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Anglican