Sermons on Servant Humble:

Worthless Worship

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2010

Too many of our day seem to think that because they sit through church services that they have participated in worship. However, that isn’t necessarily true. Sadly, many Christians these days are simply going through the motions, without heart involvement

WORTHLESS WORSHIP Copyright August 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Mal. 1:11-13 I. DISRESPECTFUL SERVICE A. Israel Doubted And Denied God’s Loving Relationship. B. Israel Was Showing God No Respect. C. Israel’s Worship Was Without Reverence. II. DISQUALIFIED ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Rejection... Hurting With Jesus! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2012

As we reflect on our own experiences with personal rejection we understand and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Rejection… Hurting with Jesus! Text: Mark 14:27-46 Thesis: As we reflect on our own experience with personal rejection we share in and understand the suffering of Christ. Series Key Verse: Philippians 3:10-11 I want to know Christ and experience the power of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Happy Year

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

In order to have a happy year we have to take care of the past, before we can work on the future.

Ephesians 4:15, 25 Matthew 18:15-17 Luke 17:3-4 Matthew 5:43-48 Purpose: To lay out the major pit falls that come when discord is evident in the church. Aim: I want the listener to demonstrate love through forgiveness and avoiding gossip. INTRODUCTION: Two men who lived in a small town got into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Get The Picture? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 28 – 36

Luke 9: 28 – 36 You Get The Picture? 28 Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. 30 And behold, two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jehovah-Shammah "The Lord Is There" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 23, 2012

In one sense, everything in the Bible is either about God's presence or about a lack of God's presence. Let's see why the presence of God is so important.

Ezekiel 39:25-29; 48:35 Purpose: To show how important the presence of God is. INTRODUCTION: Why should we study the names of God? Why does the Bible have so many names for God? Spurgeon answered it by quoting the psalmist David. Psalm 33:21 For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seasoned Greetings Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2012

If you want talk so people will listen, then first of all talk to God about others before you talk to others about God. Then be wise, be gracious, and be tasteful in your conversation.

The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the sermon at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Something Better Is Coming Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 30, 2012

This sermon discusses the hope we have because of the resurrection of Jesus. We know that there is something better for us after we die and we can be encouraged by that.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young preacher who was preaching his first sermon. 1. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into his sermon his mind went blank. 2. All he could remember was what he was taught in his preaching classes to do when this kind of thing took place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Long Are You Willing To Persevere

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2011

God calls us to persevere and endure things in life to get to the place God wants us to be. David went through a lot before becoming King.

How Long Are You Willing To Persevere Psalms 13:1-13:6 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Saints we are in part 3 of our series, “Why Me, Why Now.” Pastor Toby brought us “When Losses Come Into Our Lives”, Pastor Kellie came with “I Didn’t Expect This To Happen To ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obeying - Even When It Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Christmas message focusing on the obedience of Joseph and Mary in circumstances less than ideal in our information age.

Obeying – Even If It Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense The Lesson of Joseph and Mary Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 December 12, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this sermon can be heard at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Happy Ending Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 5, 2011

This is the last message in a series on the book of Ruth. This message shows how God brought a happy ending to the life of Naomi and Ruth and how He will do the same for us.

A Happy Ending Ruth 4 Today we are going to finish our look at the book of Ruth. This short book is an amazing love story, and one that tells the gospel message of redemption that is found in Christ Jesus. In these four short chapters we have followed Naomi as she and her family left Bethlehem ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-21

Making Up Is Hard To Do

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 16, 2010

A study of chapter 6 verses 1 through 13

Songs of Songs 6: 1 – 13 Making Up Is Hard To Do 1 Where has your beloved gone, O fairest among women? Where has your beloved turned aside, that we may seek him with you? 2 My beloved has gone to his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed his flock in the gardens, and to gather lilies. 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Take A Break

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2010

In this crazy time obsessed world is it time to reclaim God's gift of a Sabbath Rest?

What a crazy world that we live in. You ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Health Issues And Facing Death Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

Two things are inevitable when we are born into this fallen world. We will all get sick in some way, and we will all die. What is God's role in all of this?

Two things are inevitable when we are born into this fallen world. We will all get sick in some way, and we will all die. So it makes sense that we understand how to deal with these certainties according to Scripture. When the Bible talks about suffering, it is almost never speaking about physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-24

The Good Guys Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 30, 2010

The work of angels in accomplishing God's will.

SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE GOOD GUYS” LUKE 2:13-14 OPEN Angels are the subject of endless speculation and fascination. It's easy to find books, songs, seminars, pins and paintings about angels. So what are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's Your Mud

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 3, 2010

In the parable of the seed the sower only has to be the sower and the seed only has to be the seed, the responsibility lies with the soil.

How’s Your Mud? When I was a teen we lived just outside of Saint John New Brunswick in Hammond River and when I needed to think or just find time alone I would go down to the river, find a big rock and just sit and enjoy being next to the water. And it seems that it has always been like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan