Sermons on Stubborn Pride:

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jun 11, 2025

Where do we find authentic happiness? Few would think of the beatitudes.

THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text: Matthew 5:1-12 We all enjoy a good laugh. I shared these recently in one of the daily devotionals I sent out during the height of the Coronavirus scare. In case you missed them, here they are again. I like some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Blessings Of A Beggar

Contributed by Stev Ashe on Oct 30, 2012

Christian Life

Blessings of a Beggar Matthew 5:3- Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the poor in spirit. Poverty of spirit involves realizing that we cannot do what God wants by depending on our own skills, insight, or energy. This realization becomes the gate into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Iii)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

Continuation of part II.

In the past two messages, I believe that I have made the case for the fact that Christians must be prepared properly to guard against satan’s deadly arrows. Eph. 6:18 - 18praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles Of Jesus: Leprous Lives Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 10, 2006

Today, we are going to look at a miracle of Jesus that is all about making oneself clean.

MIRACLES OF JESUS: DIRTY LIVES LUKE 5:12-16 INTRODUCTION… Kids playing in the sprinkler A few weeks ago there was a very nice day and the sun was shining bright. Our three kids had been outside for quite a while when we decided to help them cool off. We got out the hose and the sprinkler. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Partial Obedience

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001

In this message the believer will find out the results of partial obedience to the Lord.

"Partial Obedience" Text: 1 Samuel 15 Intro: -I believe why the majority of Christians fail in their walk with the Lord and end up defeated is because of their lack of total obedience or partial obedience to the Lord. -In other words failing to do what God told them to do and the way to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Commitment To Integrity Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

Why is integrity important?

How important is integrity? * Is integrity just a quaint relic of an earlier time, a simpler time when people could be trusted and a man’s word was his bond? * Is integrity just for the naïve, the innocent, those who don’t understand how the real world works? Or is it perhaps just for the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The Light?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

A sermon comparing light and darkness.(This sermon was preached in the dark with a spotlight.)

WHERE’S THE LIGHT? JOHN 3:16-21 {Start sermon with all lights out.} Introduction: 1. We are living in a time when this is the results we are seeing: a. Over 1 million abortions a year. b. 100 million children are homeless. c. 1 million victims- of whom are mainly women and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole World Stinks?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

We study attitudes and choices.

THE WHOLE WORLD STINKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: I love Hebrews 11:36 -- trials/cruel mockings/scourgings/bonds/imprisonments/ stoned/ sawn asunder/ tempted/ slain with swords/ afflicted/ tormented/ lived in deserts and caves --- Heb. 11:38 OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-38, Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anchor Points For Church Growth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2002

In light of a desire for church growth many abandon the anchoring points that bring God’s blessing.

ANCHOR POINTS FOR CHURCH GROWTH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Fall In Love All Over Again

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 8, 2003

There is a chronic love problem in America. People are losing love and it is a principle that we MUST get back to if we are going to succeed as individuals, as families, as a church and as a nation. If we are going to fall in love all over again, we mus

FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN Revelation 2:2-4 There is a chronic love problem in America. People are losing love and it is a principle that we MUST get back to if we are going to succeed as individuals, as families, as a church and as a nation. If we are going to fall in love all over again, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Gifts 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2006

We need not fear spiritual gits, but embrace them.

Spiritual Gifts 101 Text: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:1-11 2. Illustration: The Detroit News carried a humorous little story about Bill Cosby’s aged mother that illustrates how useless gifts are unless they are used. She had been raised in poverty, and the family had very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham's Attitude Of Worship

Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 11, 2005

Our attitude toward worship

ABRAHAM’S ATTIDUDE OF WORSHIP GENESIS 22. 1 - 14 One of the things that I believe is desperately missing in the church today is an attitude of worship. In almost every church that I have been in, I see less than worship. I see many churches that are programmed, that are systematic, that are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Angels Touch

Contributed by Paul Cull on Aug 23, 2006

The importance of touch in ministry

1 Kings 19:3-8 The Touch of Angels In recent years, we have seen quite a rise in the number of alternative therapies that are available. No doubt there is an alternative cure for hair loss! Some of them seem to have an element of sense in them, and others fall into the barking mad category. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Several things we need to know about ’fallen angels’ and our enemy, Satan, and what we can learn from all this about God, HIS angels, and ourselves. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 2 Matthew 8:16 There is a mighty angelic conflict being fought--because Satan, and a multitude of other angels chose to rebel against God. Last time we said, ’We are never more like Satan than when we rebel against authority.’ 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Joy Of Peace

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 23, 2002

Learn how to have peace with God, peace with others and peace of mind

Experience the Joy of Peace If you’ve been here the last four weeks, you would have learned some very practical and eternal truths for experiencing a life of joy. We talked about how joy is a matter of our spirit, the part of us that relates to God. We need to know, joy requires effort and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: *other