Sermons on Strive To Grow:

The Mindset Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Explore and understand the humility, obedience, and salvation of Jesus Christ and how we can emulate His selflessness in our lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I am thrilled to be with you here today to unpack the profound message given to us in Philippians 2:5-11. As Tim Keller once said, "Christ literally walked in our shoes and entered into our affliction. Those who will not help others until they are destitute ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Topics: Two Natures, Christ

Hidden Gems PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the value of virtue in God's eyes, using the example of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:10, and how we can emulate her.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. How wonderful it is to be in the presence of God and in the company of fellow believers as we gather to share in the Word of God. It is always a joy and a privilege to come together in this way, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Topics: Acknowledgement, Usage

A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2015

Believers are urged to see their lives as dedicated to service to the Saviour rather than merely being lived for their own interests.

“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” [1] Suffering well is a ministry in itself! Note that I did not say that suffering is a ministry. Few of us tolerate suffering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Too Blessed To See God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2001

The greatest spiritual discipline is to continually be focused on God, and His blessings are what make it difficult

1/28/2001 Golf immortal Arnold Palmer recalls a lesson about overconfidence: It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and I had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. I felt I was in pretty good shape. As I approached my ball, I saw an old friend standing at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005

Churches and Christians are great at writing mission statements. But how do we know if we’re winning or not? How do you keep score in Christian walk?

Mission: Impossible Part 1 “Winning” Introduction If I were to ask you this morning, “what is the mission of . . . “… the Washington Redskins?” What would you say? (Answer) To Win the Super Bowl. How do you know if they are accomplishing their mission? (Answer) Whether or not they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

About The Father's Business Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 3, 2025

On this first Sunday of a new year, we continue our study of Luke’s Gospel. Luke gives us more insight into the young childhood of Jesus than the other Gospel writers.His key message seems to be the growth of Jesus. Jesus Grew (vs 39-40; 51-52)

About The Father’s Business Luke 2:39-52 Introduction On this first Sunday of a new year, we continue our study of Luke’s Gospel. Luke gives us more insight into the young childhood of Jesus than the other Gospel writers.His key message seems to be the growth of Jesus. Jesus Grew (vs 39-40; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Holy And Blameless" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 28, 2002

Why He chose us, in Christ, before the foundation of the world. (#3 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve looked closely at the content of these opening verses of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and I can say here that we haven’t done more than scratch the surface of the volumes that could be said and written about them. But as much as we have discussed them, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Top Ten: No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 22, 2002

Overcoming the competition for things to be number one in our lives through self examination.

God’s Top 10: Exodus 20:3 August 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church There is a great deal of competition to be NUMERAL UNO in our culture. Just in our advertising alone the lists is endless. For example: Avis/Hertz, Coke/Pepsi, Ford/Chevrolet, UF/FSU The competition in our own lives for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership That Works!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 30, 2003

Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost.

Leadership that Works Thesis: Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost. Texts: Romans 12:1 “ Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Components Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 23, 2008

Why do we gather each week in this thing we call church? What is supposed to result from our time together. In this section of Colossians Paul gives us "Three Motivations For Ministry"

Introduction: I. What is the purpose of church? II. What is supposed to be accomplished at and by church? III. In other words, why come, what is supposed to happen as a result of my being here? IV. If you listen to many of those in church leadership, and many church goers, you will get many ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Imagining Freedom Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2008

In this message, part 3 in series Getting Free, Dave gets people thinking about the possibility of living lives that are free from the control of sin.

GETTING FREE Sermon Three: Imagining Freedom Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 2, 2008 This series is called Getting Free. But over the last few weeks I have been talking to you mostly not about freedom, but about slavery to sin. Now as I begin today’s message it is not my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Resolving To Know Christ

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 4, 2009

This New Year resolve to know Jesus Christ personally, intimately and experientially.

“Resolving to Know Christ” INTRODUCTION Good morning and Happy New Year. This is a time of year when we anticipate what the next year will bring. We have traditions of celebrating the previous year with family and friends. We also have traditions of setting expectations and hopes for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007

A Christmas Story

Intro: In our childhoods, most of us learned the little song entitled, "Mary Had A Little Lamb.” It went something like this, "Mary had a little lamb. Its fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went. That lamb was sure to go." There’s more to the story, but those few lines are enough ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:5-7

Denomination: Methodist

Evidences Of Christ’s Living In The Believer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 16, 2023

Series in Philippians

Title: “Evidences of Christ’s Living in the Believer” Scripture: Phil. 1:27-30 Type: Expository/ Series Where: GNBC 6-11-23 Intro: Dwight Pentecost was a pastor, author, and professor. Taught at DTS for nearly 60 years before death in 2014. Told the story of preaching at a conference in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Under The Sun, Above The Sun Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2023

Ecclesiastes might be the most depressing, hopeless book in the entire Bible. But it's also one of the most necessary. #25 in 66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Ecclesiastes 1. Ecclesiastes is pretty easy to find. If you open your Bible about in the middle, you are probably going to be in Psalms. Ecclesiastes is two books after Psalms—Proverbs, then Ecclesiastes. The other night Josh and I were watching the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist