Sermons on Than Man:

When Your Ego Makes A Fool Out Of You

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

The dangers of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought to.

WHEN YOUR EGO MAKES A FOOL OUT OF YOU LUKE 14:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHENEVER WE LIVE AS IF THE WORLD CAN’T GET ALONG WITHOUT US, AND WE MAKE OURSELVES TO BE MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE, IT IS LIKE LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO THROW A STONE, WHICH WILL CAUSE OUR HOUSE TO TUMBLE DOWN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Nobody's Fool I'm My Own Man

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

There are also a lot of popular proverbs in our culture today. Let’s see how well you know them.

Proverbs 1:1-10 (NASB) 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Joy Of Serving God

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 9, 2006

Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power,

The JOY of serving God Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power, the person, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015

Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 3, 2020

Why is the Cross of Christ even more important than the teachings of Christ?

Once upon a time there was a country church that had an ivy plant growing up by the front door. Over the doorway was a text carved in stone, "We preach Christ crucified". Over the years the plant grew and a branch gradually spread over the doorway. The first word of the text covered by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

Rashness And Integrity: God's Ways Are Not Ours

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 5, 2022

God’s ways are not ours, and his judgement is broader than ours.

Saturday of 18th Week in Course We cannot imagine the situation in the tiny kingdom of Judah in the seven or so years before Nebuchadnezzar’s siege and destruction of Jerusalem. King Josiah, after a pious and largely peaceful reign of 31 years, had rashly attacked the Egyptian army at Megiddo and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Habakkuk 2:1-4, 1 Timothy 2:4, Habakkuk 1:12-17

Denomination: Catholic

A Storm Without A Reason

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 22, 2025

An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue.

• Psa. 139 • Jonah 1:1-10 • Matthew 12:38-42 Illustration An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10, Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Risk Takers Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

when we embrace the mission of Jesus, we make a commitment to hazardous work. And yet one of the things we see in the church today is that following Jesus has become something far less than that. It’s more about comfort than danger and belief rather than

Risk Takers Matthew 10:16-22, The Message Elizabeth Elliott wrote a book called, Through Gates of Splendor. In it, she tells the story of her husband, Jim, who was one of the five missionaries killed as they tried to evangelize the Waodani tribe in Ecuador. What is so amazing to me is that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

Be Thankful!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

What Characterizes a Christian more than ANYTHING ELSE? It is a THANKFUL SPIRIT!

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful -NIV If you’ve been a member of New Beginning Church for any amount of time, you know that I’m real eager to jump upon the latest “Christian Fad,” but am in fact, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

God's Foolish Plan Of Salvation

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 30, 2002

God’s foolishness is still wiser than our wisest wisdom.

God’s Foolish Plan of Salvation Andy Griffith - cow thief episode Have you ever met people who were geniuses? They are members of Mensa. They seem to know everything. If they were on Jeopardy or Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, they’d walk away winners. They’re the ones who, after you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Quest

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Oct 6, 2009

The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.”

1The Quest The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.” 2The Bible is a treasure map. Have you heard of Rick Warren and his “Purpose Driven Life” series? It is a movement within the church today that has inspired many Christians to find meaning in their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:25-34

Denomination: Nazarene

For The Sake Of One

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

"For God so loved the world" is the motivation behind man’s redemption from sin, even if only one person would have responded to God’s gift of Salvation.

"FOR THE SAKE OF ONE" Mark McCool TEXT: ROMANS 5:6-11 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage Covenant - Fanning The Flame

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2005

A Christian Marriage is more than a contract. It is acovenant commitment. It is a solemn promise.

Marriage Covenant – Fanning the Flame Ephesians 5:21-33 Christian marriage is more than a contract. It is a covenant commitment. A covenant is an agreement between two parties. It is a solemn promise. God made a covenant with Noah in Genesis 6:18. If Noah was obedient and built an ark God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Bible Study Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

The Bible is more than a book; it is God’s Guidebook for Life.

Focus Passage: II Timothy 3:14-4:4 Supplemental Passage: Rom 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Introduction: During Superbowl XXXVII, (2003) FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Considering The Most Holy Trinity With Affection

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 18, 2017

The mystics know the Most Holy Trinity as a verb more than a noun.

Considering the Most Holy Trinity with affection 1. The mystics know the Most Holy Trinity as a verb more than a noun, like Lady Julian of Norwich, "Greatly ought we to rejoice that God dwells in our soul..." And, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, a Carmelite nun: “God loves us,… to the point of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Catholic