Sermons on Selflessness:

Go! And Experience The Depth Of God’s Love - Romans 5:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 5, 2025

Love is a word that is often used but seldom understood in its truest depth. Human love can be flawed, conditional, and inconsistent. But the love of God is beyond human comprehension—it is unconditional, sacrificial, and unchanging.

Go! And Experience the Depth of God’s Love - Romans 5:8 Introduction: Love is a word that is often used but seldom understood in its truest depth. Human love can be flawed, conditional, and inconsistent. But the love of God is beyond human comprehension—it is unconditional, sacrificial, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Ephesians 2:4-5, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imitating Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

The highest calling of every believer is to imitate Christ. The Christian life is not just about believing in Jesus but becoming like Him in character, attitude, and actions.

IMITATING CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1 "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:1-2, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 8:29, 1 John 2:6 INTRODUCTION The highest calling of every believer is to imitate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Ephesians 5:1-2, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 8:29, 1 John 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Knowledge To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 2, 2025

Following his thanksgiving, the Apostle Paul's prayer for the Colossians reveals God's blueprint for a mature Christian life: a journey that takes us from knowing His will to walking worthy in the power of His Kingdom.

Last time we were together, we saw the Apostle Paul giving thanks for the Colossian church—for their genuine faith, their selfless love, and their secure hope. A good report about a church or a fellow believer should always do two things in us: it should cause us to give thanks, and it should ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the Christian's role as a missionary in daily life, reflecting Christ's light and fulfilling the Great Commission in their everyday interactions.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, this holy ground. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We're not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Every heartbeat, every breath drawn, every step taken has led ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Go, Meet

Selfish And Loving It!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006

We will have one of two mindsets in life either we will be selfish and loving it or we will be servants and love it. Which mindset best describes yours?

“Selfish and loving it!” On the Lighter side of life: See funny power point pictures. Thesis: We will have one of two mindsets in life either we will be selfish and loving it or we will be servants and love it. Which mindset best describes yours? Introduction: I titled my sermon today selfish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Mile Marathon Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012

God is honored, and His glory proclaimed, when we go above and beyond what the world expects. Jesus challenges all of us to live life as "second mile marathoners." Are you up to the challenge?

The Second Mile Marathon - Matthew 5:38-42 - February 5, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #16 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: *other

Living A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2011

The love of God should cause to live a life of love.

Living a Life of Love 1 John 3:11-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/23/11 Think with me about two sets of brothers. The first pair got their start a long time ago. While there was friction in their family while they were growing up, their sibling rivalry reared its head in a heated and horrible way when ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 13 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 13 in our series of messages exploring the three foundational elements of a balanced healthy walk. This message focuses on our need to resist the pull of the flesh.

“The Battle Within” We have a continuous battle waged against our soul. The objective of this war • Divert devotion and loyalty from the King of kings • Promote devotion and loyalty to the prince of the power of the air. The battle rages on the level of the soul. But I say, walk by the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cpr For A Health Walk Part 14 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 14 in our series exploring the foundational elements of a healthy walk. This message continues a discussion of the need to deny the flesh

“Death: the path to life” A continuous battle rages against us. The battle thunders on the level of the soul. But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Survivor 5: How To Protect Your Torch Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 14, 2002

This is the fifth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon protecting our credibility and Christian witness (10-13-02)

Opening *Enter with the “Survivor Torch” and “Survivor” theme music playing. Say: Every week on the Survivor reality series, you can see the tribe members carrying a torch similar to this one. They carry it with them to the “Tribal Council,” where that must vote one person out of their tribe … ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lessons From Andrew - Dealing With Racism, Evangelism & Humble Service

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 28, 2004

This message examines the life of Andrew. He was a man that lived in the shadow of his brother and yet remained faithful in his service. He is an example of overcoming prejudice, sticking to the mission and humbly serving the Lord.

Andrew - Living in Your Brother’s Shadow" John 1:35-42 (Watch clip from Friends - season five - "The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS" - show first 3 minutes - theme is all about whether or not there are truly selfless good deeds) Well, that’s a great question and one that we will come back to at the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 12:20-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Duck Tape Dad

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

In a world were families are constantly falling apart, God’s desire for men is that we hold our families together biblically. This message shows us how we can be duck tape dads!

DUCT TAPE DADS I. Introduction a. Show Video b. Pull out your Duct Tape! i. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again… Duct Tape Holds the World together… and in light of this video… it holds the family together too! ii. Dad’s make special use out of Duct Tape! 1. How many of you can relate to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Improper Priorities

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007

This message focuses in on the important contrast between Abraham and Lot.

Improper Priorities Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Audacious Actions Advocate Atonement Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 11, 2007

The writer to the Hebrews attempts to show that the Offering of Christ at Calvary was far better than that of Abel. Abel offered up the first human animal sacrifice to atone for his sins, as good as that was-it pales in comparison to what Christ offered.

HEBREWS 12:1-24 AUDACIOUS ACTIONS ADVOCATE AN ATONEMENT I. ADAM’S ADVERSITY: A. Acknowledgement. B. Atonement. C. Adorning. II. ABEL’S ACTIONS: A. Acquaintance. B. Attestation. C. Acceptance. III. ANOINTER’S ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Fellowshipping Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

Discover two keys to better relationships as Todd breaks down the early church’s relational habits found in Acts 2.

“Fellowshipping Together” Welcome everyone, and if you’ll take out your teaching tool and open your Bible to Acts 2, I’d like help you understand some important things about the concept of fellowshipping. Or another word well use this morning interchangeably is belonging. What does this word mean? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42, Acts 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist