Sermons on undignified: showing 121-135 of 296

Be Humble Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004

In the words of Paul, we have two practical advice how we can serve in humility: (1) "Consider others better than yourselves" - DON’T OVERESTIMATE YOURSELF, and (2) "Look to the interests of others" - CARE FOR THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS.

Introduction: Recapping last week’s sermon "We Are Saved to Serve", from the example of Jesus: (1) Choose Service over Self-Interest (2) Always Think Like A Servant Today, I want to talk about HUMILITY and how I achieved it! · Just joking - if I boast about how I achieved it, it wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enthusiastic Worship

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Jul 27, 2002

Singing is just one of the ways we have to express joy and excitement in our worship to the Lord. We believe that it is good to praise the Lord with devotion and enthusiasm.

Enthusiastic Worship II Samuel 6 Nearly two hundred and fifty years ago the founder of the Methodist Church, John Wesley, printed a hymnbook. At the beginning of the book he included these "Directions For Singing": 1. Learn these tunes before you learn any others; afterwards learn as many as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Shepherd's View Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

A first person sermon to start the series on Psalm 23 from a Shepherd’s view.

First Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Yoseph ben Benyamin. I am from the land of Palestine and I’m a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want For Christmas

Contributed by Joan Hart on Jan 1, 2005

A Christmas sermon making a distinction between our wants and our needs using men of the Bible as examples.

What do you want for Christmas? Is it something you want, or is it something you need? As many parents try to teach their children, we don’t get everything we want, but we usually get what we need. Many times they are not the same. Today I want us to look at 4 men in the Bible who met the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Life As A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 20, 2012

A first person message from the viewpoint of a shepherd, speaking from Psalm 23.

July 8, 2012 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Michael ben Samuel. I am from the land of Palestine and I'm a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with favor. For most of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Come Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 4, 2008

As we define what it means to "follow Jesus in holistic community," the focus will be on the importance of community to those who follow Jesus.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community Come Unity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 August 3, 2008 This is the third and final sermon in this mini-series on Following Jesus in Holistic Community. We’ve looked at that holistic means complete or total in that we as the people of God need to surrender our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Twelve- Selfishness. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2018

Selfishness can cause one's heart to drift away from Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • MOVE CLIP COURAGEOUS • SLIDE #1 • A selfish heart is a heart that only cares about the holy trinity, ME, MYSELF, and I! • Once this insidious vice grabs ahold of one’s heart, it can drag a person down a dangerous path of destruction. • When one has a selfish heart, one will do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shattering Confrontation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Reconciliation, forgiveness, grace

THE SHATTERING CONFRONTATION Luke 15: 20-24 (p740) July 31, 2011 INTRODUCTION: On Sunday July 17th Casey Anthony was escorted out of the orange County field in Orlando, Florida at 12:14 am. She was accompanied by her attorney Jose' Beaiz and a police officer with a sub-machine gun. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Cooperatively Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2024

3 petitions after "Our Father in Heaven" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 7 of same title)

HoHum: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, why did I invite these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Numbers 20:12, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 26:39-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But Can You Dance?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 6: 1 –23

2 Samuel 6: 1 –23 But can you dance? 6 Again David gathered all the choice men of Israel, thirty thousand. 2 And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the LORD of Hosts, who dwells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

1 Chronicles Nasb Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 1, 2024

9 chapters of genealogies, retelling of the history of Israel from a different viewpoint

This book focuses on the reign of King David, 1011-971 BC, in Israel, Judah. It repeats many of the events of 2 Samuel but it's written more from a priestly perspective and likely written after the period of exile to encourage the people returning from exile. (c/o Self-guided tour of the Bible ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Slaying Giants

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

These giants in the church keep the movement of God to a minimum. We miss opportunities of the sovereign move of God because of the Giants Of: Pride, Hypocrisy, Intimidation, Greed

Slaying Giants 2 Sam 21:15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines and he became exhausted. NIV David had been at war with the Philistines since he was a teenager when he defeated Goliath. He was now 78 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shaped To Serve God

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 18, 2004

A sermon I preached during our 40 Days of Purpose Campaign during week 5. The title of the message and a few comments in the body of the sermon come from Rick Warren’s message entitled, "Shaped to Serve God."

SHAPED TO SERVE GOD Introduction: I want you to know how proud I am of you today. So many of you made a major commitment to be a part of this 40 Days of Purpose Campaign. You committed to having a daily quiet time. You committed to be here for the worship services. You committed to being in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Answers By Fire Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 5 in Elijah series - God’s passion and God’s purification

1 Kings 18:16-24, 30-40 – The God Who Answers by Fire I’m told of an occasion when Satan got into an argument with Jesus about who had the greater power. Satan said, “I can do anything you can do only better.” Jesus replied, “OK, prove it. Go ahead and try creating a man.” Satan said, “No ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love A Wandering Child Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Father’s Day service looking at Jesus our Father King (6th in Worship the King series). It’s the Prodigal Son story, but more like the Faithful Father aspect.

Luke 15:11-32 – How to Love a Wandering Child Apparently, some kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, whom they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough was enough; Danny would be given ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist