Sermons on Some Who Trusted In Themselves:

Who Loves Jesus The Most?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 6, 2004

Quick outline message of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus with perfume, and the Pharisee Simon’s response to it. Some simple thoughts of how Jesus wants us to worship.

Luke 7:36-50 – Who Loves Jesus the Most? During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher’s brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Who"S The Biggest Loser? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 9, 2015

The world has its way of identifying winners and losers. But then, so does the cross.

“Cross Currents: Who’s the Biggest Loser?” 1Cor. 15:1-8, 20-28 Most of us do not think of losing as a good thing. Losing is the last thing we want to do. Just ask the 62 teams who are no longer in the NCAA tournament. Yet sometimes losing can be good. One of the popular reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Blesses In Drought Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

This teaching reveals how God blesses His people even when everything around them is dry and unproductive. It also explores the principles that provoke such blessings, including obedience, covenant alignment, and trust in God's Word.

THE GOD WHO BLESSES IN DROUGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:1-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 33:18-19, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Job 5:20-22, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Matthew 6:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Drought symbolises a time of hardship, lack, or economic downturn. It can be a season when resources ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God And Your Government

Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014

My HOPE however is not in my or your vote, but it is in God who with His unconditional love will use us to bring His way and will to our society. The Psalmist said some may trust in horses, some in chariots and it seems like some are trusting in our votes

God and Government As we approach another national election in South Africa, once more there is a cry from the people of South Africa for good and godly people to be elected to the various offices of government at all levels. The Bible says that when good people run things, everyone is glad. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10-12

Denomination: *other

A Gift For Those Who Need Purpose Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the first sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of purpose.

We all have the desire to find that unexpected gift for those in our lives. We want to give a gift that causes their eyes to light up and causes them to say, “Wow!” It’s a quest that so many embark on each year at this time. We know that by giving joy to another, we will in turn receive joy. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are Some People Disqualified For Positions Of Service?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. James wrote, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins." (James 4:17) In this passage we read about how the apostles were forced to choose a replacement for Judas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Update Of Some Current Affairs – And What Is Ahead! (December 2025) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 22, 2025

Australia has seen a terrorist attack but who is responsible? We look at developments in the Middle East and see their connection with prophecy. Then I list 12 matters I think are going to be driving the world in the next year. This message considers the latest in signs of the times.

UPDATE OF SOME CURRENT AFFAIRS – AND WHAT IS AHEAD! (December 2025) Some readers here have heard of the slaughter of 15 of God’s earthly people, the Jews, in Sydney a little while back. This happened on the cerebration of Hanukkah when two murderous Islamic radicals opened fire on the gathered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:2-6, Isaiah 19:18-22, Isaiah 19:23-25, Genesis 15:18, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:11, Ephesians 2:19-20, Revelation 6:3-4, Revelation 13:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 4, 2009

I suppose that many of us will say that it was Pilot and the Roman Government of that day, and others might say that it was the Jews at that time, some might say that it was Satan, others will say it was our sins,but the real truth is, it was because of t

WHO REALLY KILLED JESUS? ACTS 2:22-23 3-7-09 Today I want to talk for a little while on the subject of, “who really killed Jesus”, I suppose that many of us will say that it was Pilate and the Roman Government of that day, and others might say that it was the Jews at that time, some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting The Plan Of The Mustard Seed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2020

God's plan is THE SEED PLAN. You may count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the apples in a seed. We measure success by what we are reaping... Maybe God is counting success by what you are planting today? Can we see the beauty of the seed?

TRUSTING THE MUSTARD SEED OF FAITH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Series on seeds) I have little medicine baggies (from Walmart or Hobby Lobby) I have randomly placed 10 seeds, bean, corn, mustard, tomato, flower, etc. seeds in each bag. As an attention getter I have DONUT ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25, Genesis 1:11, Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is The Lord With Me When I Can’t?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 7, 2024

Why do we worry or fret over some things that are beyond our control?

What a differentiation between Moses' life as an Egyptian sovereign, a prince, and his life as a Midianite shepherd. As a ruler he had everything accomplished for him; he was the renowned child of an Egyptian princess. As a shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 4: Don't Trust Your Mind - Trust God's Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 4, 2010

The mind is one of the most amazing and most dangerous things we possess. It is incredibly creative, self-justifying and horribly deceiving and sick. So Paul tells us when it comes understanding God, using our minds only will never get us there.

In our series: Lessons in how NOT to be a Christian, we have seen: Lesson 1: You (and your church) do not belong to you, but to God Lesson 2: Don't worship your pastor Lesson 3: Don't confuse the world's wisdom with God's And now Lesson 4: Don't rely on your own mind Scientific ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In The Almighty Dollar We Trust

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 29, 2019

Our world focuses on more, more, more. Paul, in his letter to young pastor Timothy, coaches contentment, gratefulness, and sharing, building up riches in heaven.

1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 In the Almighty Dollar We Trust People who trap animals in Africa for zoos in the Western world say that one of the hardest animals to catch is the ring-tailed monkey. For the local Zulus, though, it’s fairly simple. They know the monkeys love the seeds of a locally grown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 8:18, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Is Allah God?

Contributed by Todd Ernst on Oct 25, 2015

What is Islam and where did it come from? If it is a religion of peace, how does that compare with what we see in the news? Is Allah simply God by a different name?

Is Allah God? I’ve been wanting to address the issue of Islam for a while now, but simply never had a chance to get around to it. It’s not exactly a priority in our corner of the world. Chances are slim that you’re going to run into a Muslim in Greenfield. However, we should ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Enemies To God And Trust In Divine Justice. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

Dealing with enemies and those who seek to harm us can be a challenging and emotional experience.

Dealing with enemies and those who seek to harm us can be a challenging and emotional experience. However, as Christians, we are called to trust in God's justice and leave our enemies in His hands. In this sermon, we'll explore Bible verses that support this principle and provide guidance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:44, Exodus 14:14