Sermons on Serve God Selflessly:

Divided We Fall

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Church conflict dishonors the Lord and can do great damage to people's souls

RYAN: Oh, don't give me that, Andy! Anyone with half a brain knows that I am right. ANDY: Are you saying I am stupid? Listen, Ryan, you better take back what you said or I'll throw you halfway across the room! RYAN: Yeah? You and what army? ANDY: Don't get me mad, Ryan. These hands are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Influencing People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001

Christians must somehow influence others for Christ in a positive way.

INFLUENCING PEOPLE Col. 4:2-6 Prov. 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I Cor. 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” INTRO.- ILL.- A mother took her young son shopping. After shopping in one store, a clerk handed the little boy a lollipop. "What ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Cheek Red Enough?

Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2005

What does Jesus mean when He says to "Turn the Other Cheek"?

Is Your Cheek Red Enough? by Pastor Jim May Portions of this message were taken from a message by Rev. Victor Shepherd at another sermon site) Matthew 5:38-42, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Takot Ako Eh!!!

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Jul 9, 2006

A sermon that will teach us the three truths that Gideon learned in leading Israelites into victory.

Takot Ako Eh! 3 Truths About The Story of Gideon Hebrews 11:32-34 SCRIPTURE Hebreo 11:32-34, “Magpapatuloy pa ba ako? Kulang ang panahon para isalaysay ko ang tungkol kay Gideon… at sa mga propeta. Dahil sa pananalig nila sa Diyos, nakalupig sila ng mga kaharian, gumawa ng matuwid at nagkamit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving The Unlovely Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how we should treat unlovely people

Our attitude to the Unlovely – Luke 5:27-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/9/04 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning and people were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they filed in, each were given a bulletin filled with announcements, a sermon outline, etc. At the end of the line ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Where, When, And How Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 6, 2007

Third part of a four part investigation into heaven and hell.

We are continuing our investigation this morning into heaven and hell after taking a brief break last week. For those of you who haven’t been here or are simply like me and very forgetful let’s just recap what it is we are trying to accomplish in this investigation and what we have covered so far. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Needs Forgiveness?

Contributed by Susan Blader on Aug 25, 2008

Sometimes the people we think need forgiveness are the ones who already have it.

Tradition tells us that Abraham Lincoln once went to a slave auction. While he was there, he noticed a black woman who was about to be auctioned off, and entered the bidding. The bidding went back and forth until eventually Lincoln won, paid the price, and purchased her. When they brought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

In The Wrong Shoes

Contributed by Ken Osso on Dec 29, 2008

This is the second of a two-part series looking at the story of the lost son. This week’s message looks specifically at the older brother.

In the Wrong Shoes Luke 15:25-32 I had draped two new pair of sweatpants over the side of the red, plastic shopping cart as I approached a display of items at the end of a row in Target this week. There was a younger couple standing there already, and I can only assume they were registering for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Walk, The Word, And The Witness

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Mar 24, 2008

In Luke 24 we are presented with disciples who "walk" on the Road to Emmaus, encounter "the Word" along the walk, and become "Witnesses" of His resurrection.

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to Luke 24. A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, she asked: "And what do you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Road Less Travelled

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 12, 2009

This sermon compares the narrow road that leads to life with the broad way that leads to destruction.

Title: The Road Less Traveled Text: Matthew 7:14-15 Date: September 6, 2009 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Children’s Sermon: Good morning boys and girls. Show a Tom Tom GPS and ask them if they know what it is? That’s right it’s a GPS and if you aren’t sure how to get somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Priority #1: The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Gilbert on Apr 9, 2009

To show believers the importance of the doctrine of the resurrection by answering 4 questions: when did Jesus rise again; why is the resurrection necessary; is there proof to substantiate the resurrection; how did Jesus come back to life?

PRIORITY #1 - THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 This is resurrection Sunday, the day of the year where we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In reality, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the power behind the resurrection, is something that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005

Christ-followers seek to model His character when others choose to harm or humiliate us.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: Living a Life of Integrity"0 SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:38-48 TITLE: “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A truck driver is sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blind Man Meets A Healer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

As Jesus heads into Jericho, He meets a blind man named Bartimaeus ­ we know that’s his name from Mark’s account of the story. His experience with Jesus changed him forever.

A Blind Man Meets a Healer Stevie Wonder (the singer) and Jack Nicklaus (the golfer) are sitting around the pool talking. Inevitably the conversation turns to golf and Nicklaus is surprised to find out that Stevie Wonder, who is blind, has been playing golf for years. The golf pro can’t believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Destiny?

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 9, 2006

Tombstones are one kind of a message people leave behind them when they die. What kind of a message will you leave? Student ministry. PowerPoint format.

[What is Your Destiny?] Slide Text - Where are you going? What are you leaving behind? Slide Graphic – Tombstone Preface: Lights dim. One student dressed as the Grim Reaper enters from the back of the room and casts about for his victim. Finally, he chooses and “kills” another student. Lights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 18, 2008

An examination of the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus.

Title: Jesus Is . . .The Risen Christ Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 4) Text: 1 Cor 15:3-8 March 23, 2008 (Easter Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. Perhaps the most famous missing man in American history is Judge Joe Crater, who was an associate justice of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ