Sermons on Superiority Complex:

Initiating The Turn-10(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 1, 2024

10 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-X—Luke 1:23(:5-25) Attention: My wife & I have ‘key fobs’ for use of one of our cars. We have to have it close to the car in order to open the car door. The fob not only allows us to open the door but also allows us to start the car. And starting the car is something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:23, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Faith Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 9, 2002

This is part of a sermon series entitles, Overcoming the Grasshopper complex. Believers do not have to live their lives bound by the mistakes and sins of the past. they can achieve victory as they submit themselves to God’s plan for thier lives. this mes

TITLE: When Faith Is Not Enough TEXT: Numbers 14:39-45 THEME: rebellion, presumptive faith, Israelites, wilderness faith, sin, joshua, P.S. Many people forge ahead with faulty presuppositions about God and His will for their lives. Like the Israelites we have a tendency to rush into situations ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:39-45, Deuteronomy 1:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before And After The Cross - (Easter Expository Teaching) - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Apr 21, 2017

The New Man is something different, amazing and too complex for the human mind to comprehend. He is not the same with the man before the fall. No! A thousand times more glorious that the Edenic State of Adam. He was born on the resurrection day.

I am not here this morning to teach another sermon to you. I know you might have heard it all these years that Jesus died and God raised Him up on the third day. Every Easter Sunday comes with this message almost everywhere, but Last week, as I sat in my study room walking up and down the ladder ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:16

Denomination: *other

How Faith Triumphs Over Prejudice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed al

1. Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed all that much in 2000 years. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith: A Matter Of Trust

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 25, 2010

Much has been taught, preached and spoken of on the subject of faith. Some feel like that they have a superior faith than others; they believe they have arrived unto a higher level with God through their faith.

Faith: A Matter of Trust Much has been taught, preached and spoken of on the subject of faith. Some feel like that they have a superior faith than others; they believe they have arrived unto a higher level with God through their faith. 1. God Is No Respecter of Persons. First, I want to share ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ The King

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 26, 2020

Paul presents a superior view of Christ as King with a deep understanding of His death on the cross. Unlike earthly kings, Jesus reigns from a cross. God rules the world from a cross of suffering love.

Bill stopped in at a small rural general store, looking for a bottle of mustard. The shelves were loaded with salt, bags, and bags of salt. Abe, the merchant, said he had some mustard, but would have to go down to the cellar to find it. So, Bill tagged along with him. There, to his surprise, were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-20, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

On This Rock

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 23, 2017

Matthew 16:13-20 What does this passage actually say and not say to us?

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics largely agree on perhaps 95% of the most important teachings of Christianity. Why do we drift from the message that Jesus taught into partisanship and graceless rivalry? For instance, how do we deal with the claim by Rome of exclusive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons Why The Kingdom Of God Remains A Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003

Let us remember that unless we use what we have we will eventually lose our understanding of God’s will and truth. It is a basic, fundamental law of life. That is the great principle upon which God operates to govern human lives and human history. "To him

Isaiah 65:2.Reasons Why The Kingdom of God Remains a Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many 1. Truth is only understood when it is perceived through spiritual eyes. (I Cor. 2:14-16) Unless a person has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ they will consider the talk about the kingdom of God as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Talk Is Cheap

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Talk is Cheap (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 4 verses 2-6: Ill: • There are 800,000 in the English language, • 300,000 are technical terms. • The average person knows 10,000 words and uses 5,000 in everyday speech. • A journalist knows approximately 15,000 and uses around ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Brethren

Psalm 6—perfect Man In The Midst Of Chastisement. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2018

This Psalm was written by David but we are not told when he wrote it. It could have been composed during the period of Absalom’s rebellion when David was old, sick, and unable to handle all the complex responsibilities of the kingdom.

Sunday, February 2, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 6—Perfect Man In The Midst Of Chastisement. For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to "sheminith." A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Recognise You Need God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 31, 2024

If God has placed you in such a complex situation, do not blame your situations, people, surroundings, or yourself, but rather recognise you lack God's wisdom in that area and acknowledge the need for God's wisdom.

And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 4:29 When we face difficult and complex situations where we need to manage a large number of people, perform complicated duties, and work under a lot of pressure, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29

Give Us This Day, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2026

Launching into Chapter 6 in the Gospel of John, we see Jesus performing a miracle that so many are familiar with; but do we REALLY know (and understand) the complexity of the conversation being had around the feeding of the 5,000?

John, Part 22 Series: Give Us This Day, Part 1 John 6:1-15 - Continuing in John with a new sermon series: “Give Us This Day” (5 parts) -- Purpose: To examine the command (discipleship) to follow Him (obediently) -- FOCUS: The application of our belief in Him to help us live faithfully, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, Philippians 4:6-7, Mark 4:35-41, Isaiah 43:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Teachers – False Hopes

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

Everywhere we look people seem to always focus in on things that are different about each and every one of us. Sometimes we use this difference as a point of superiority in order to call ourselves better or above others.

Sermon Title: False Teachers – False Hopes Sermon Text: Jude 1:3-5 Sunday Evening, August 13, 2000 Scripture Introduction: There is much to be said for the saying that good things come in small packages, as is in this case with the small epistle of Jude. This letter in it’s beginning intent was ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-5

Denomination: *other

Relevance Of Jesus In Modern Times

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 1, 2008

The bok of Hebrews was written to Judaic Christians who were not too sure of His superiority over the Juwish religion. How does the book of Hebrews make sense to us today, especially in societies like India?

Relevance of Jesus in our times How is Christianity relevant to us today? How is Jesus relevant to this nation that we live in? How do we handle people who believe that “all religions lead to God”. A nation where spirituality is equated with “Doing Good” where any religious organisation is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Offer You Can't Refuse.

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014

How does our Christian journey match up to St. Paul's? Comparisons between how we prepare for a automobile journey and lif'e's joureney. Jesus is superior to any recovery or rescue service on offer!

An Offer you Can’t Refuse? Acts 9 v1-25 I don’t know what criteria the vicar uses to allocate preaching slots, as I seem to get more evenings, I assume part of his strategy is to make sure I help swell the smaller number of attenders in the evening! However I am delighted to be able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: *other