Sermons on unselfishly: showing 256-270 of 424

The Great Priority

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Jesus’ great priority was to proclaim the good news that God’s kingdom is at hand. When we pray the words that Jesus taught us: “Your kingdom come, your will be done,” that is when we align our priority in life with his great priority.

[Sermon preached on 21 January 2018, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Do you ever feel busy? Do you ever feel that you have more to do than you manage to get done? Do you ever feel that your day, your week, your month, or your year is too short? — I certainly do. Or do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Before You Say "I Do" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 2, 2016

God's Plan for Us, Purpose, Marriage

Love Like You Mean It – Before You Say “I Do” Genesis 2:18-25 (pg. 2) February 7, 2016 Introduction: God has some very strange arithmetic...You must become empty to be filled...you must become the least to be great...you must die to live. And when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Comfort In God's Control

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 9, 2022

Mothers often need a break from the cleaning, cooking, laundry. There is a lot to do to keep a house and home under control. Things can go haywire quickly, and not just for mothers. But no matter who you are, you can find comfort in trusting in God's ultimate control.

Alba 5-8-2022 Finding Comfort in God's Control Genesis 38:27-30 A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be One! Be Different!

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

No one is useless in the church. The Holy Spirit gives everyone some gifting that they can contribute. The church needs you.

This is a bit embarrassing to say, but I have this thing about doing the Tribune’s crossword puzzle each day, and I couldn’t finish Saturday’s and it’s bugging me. Maybe you can help me out. Then I can focus on our sermon text. Can you help me for a minute? I got most of it already. This should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16

Fruit Of The Spirit # 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Some of you may remember a young lady by the name of Tracy Lyperd, who was a beauty queen in VA a few years ago.

She was all smiles as she wore her crown. But when we read of her in the newspaper again, she no longer had a smile on her face because she was in some serious trouble with the law. Her boy friend had dumped her and married another woman. She drove 250 miles to seek revenge. She took along a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Raised Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

But what would happen if we applied alternative history to Easter? What if Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead? What would happened if Easter was Erased?

Many of you watch annually It’s A Wonderful Life. George Bailey, the movie’s main character, has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. Bailey loses $8,000 through no fault of his own and fears he will be sent to jail and his company will collapse. Thinking of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, 1 Corinthians 15:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus & The Traditions Of The Elders

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2021

Jesus regularly received criticism from the religious authorities who were seeking to discredit Him. He turned it around as an opportunity to teach us that we need a new heart.

JESUS & THE TRADITIONS OF THE ELDERS Mark 7:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING IT WRONG 1. Back in the cowboy days, a westbound wagon train was lost and low on food. At last they saw an old Jewish Rabbi, sitting beneath a tree. 2. The leader rushed to him and said, "We're lost ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Motives For Giving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Jesus says generosity toward the poor will be rewarded in eternity. This means that everything we give for the needs of others is like putting money in the bank of heaven.

All of us would certainly agree that it was a good thing that Columbus was given the money he needed to sail to the discovery of America. What we do not realize, however, is the evil method by which the money was gotten. In 1492 Tomas de Torquemada, the chief architect of the Spanish Inquisition, ...read more

Greatness Comes Through Serving Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD'S SERVANT IN ACTION GREATNESS COMES FROM SERVING A. Mark 10:43b-45- “…whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turbulent Times

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

Real life means we will have difficult times in life.

First Baptist Church Turbulent Times Matthew 11:2-6 June 23, 2002 Paul Rasmussen was an associate pastor when the senior pastor asked Paul to fill in as the "Interim Youth Minister" until they could find another one. One week later, Paul found himself with a bunch of senior high youth getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Meaning Of Love

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

No matter how gifted you are – no matter how successful in ministry – no matter how close to God – there is one overarching principal that should guide everything we do. Otherwise anything you do for the Lord is a waste of time. That’s love.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. Chapters 12, 13, & 14 are really one unit. Chapter 12 talks about the context of the Holy Spirit’s work through the believer. Chapter 13 the motivation in using Holy Spirit gifts, and chapter 14 the proper operation of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Walking With God And Holding Hands With The Devil

Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004

This sermon deals with the danger of compromise and sin.

Walking w/God & Holding hands w/the Devil Scripture Reading: Genesis 13:10-13 Introduction: You know the old story of how to boil a frog. You don’t put him in a pot of boiling water. You drop him in the boiling water and he’ll jump out before he’s injured. So you put him in a pot of cold water, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Holiness

An Unselfish Ambition

Contributed by Fred Lab on Feb 6, 2007

This is a sermon I put together for our 100% Sunday. Helping our church to realize our amazing potential.

ICCC 2-4-07 “An Unselfish ambition” Philippians 2 & Acts 2 Ralph L. Woods: An ambitious farmer, unhappy about the yield of his crops, heard of a highly recommended new seed corn. He bought some and produced a crop that was so abundant his astonished neighbors asked him to sell them a portion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reluctant Sprit Series

Contributed by James Macinnes on May 24, 2007

The reaction of the tribes of Isreal to being called into battle and the results of such action/inaction and how it applies to the church today.

The Reluctant Spirit. Judges 5:15b-18 “honorable mentions” and the “dishonorable mentions rebuke towards four and one half tribes whom did not come. “suppose they gave a war and nobody came?” Ruben: The tribe that was sentimental but not decisive . . . therefore could not act. Name meant: ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Touching Your Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 2, 2007

This is the third sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow". 1. Things you can’t do. 2. Things you can do. 3. Leave results to God.

Touching Your Family And Friends – Overflowing Outreach God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. For the last two weeks we have talked about how God wants to fill you to overflowing. In John ten – ten it says: “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational