Sermons on unselfishness: showing 1,666-1,680 of 1,706

The Glorious Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2020

1) The Manner of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church".

Ephesians 5:25-33 [25] Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, [26] that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, [27] so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Other

Soul Care Too Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 22, 2015

“What does the soul need to be healthy and whole this year?”

Opening Video Illustration: A million Little Choices BluefishTV.com Series: Acts Too – Soul Care We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. This is why we are stressing - Soul Care this month: I asked you in December: “How is your soul moving into this new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Grace

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2020

We are to Give Grace in 1) Truth (Ephesians 4:25), when dealing with 2) Anger (Ephesians 4:26–27), 3) Possessions (Ephesians 4:28), 4) Words (Ephesians 4:29-30), and 5) Virtue (Ephesians 4:31-32).

Ephesians 4:25-32 [25] Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. [26] Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, [27]and give no opportunity to the devil. [28] Let the thief no longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Other

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 28, 2021

1) the right attitude (1 Peter 3:8), 2) The right response (1 Peter 3:9), 3) The right standard (1 Peter 3:10-11), and 4) the right incentive (1 Peter 3:12).

1 Peter 3:8-12 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For “Whoever desires to love life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Other

Mystery Unravelled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2015

The 1) Prisoner (Eph. 3:1–4), 2) Plan (Eph. 3:5–6), 3) Preaching (Eph. 3:7–9), 4) Purpose (Eph. 3:10–11), and 5) Privileges (Eph. 3:12) of divine mystery

A fighter I know made a comment this week. He said:" This is just a matter of personal opinion but I don't think almighty God meant his blessings to be paid for. However you chose to worship is your business, I suppose. I like working towards my goal of being able to give back to my community and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

God Heeds Our Voice (Joshua 10:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

When God stops the sun, we find ourselves itching to talk about Joshua's faith. But AJ's focus is on God's willingness to do what Joshua asks-- God "heeds."

Let's start today by simply rereading Joshua 10:1-11 (read it). This brings us to verse 12. The easiest way to think about verses 12-15, is that AJ here hits the pause button on the story, because there's something else he wants to add. He could've talked about it earlier, in verses ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-15, Matthew 21:21-22, 1 Kings 17:17-24, 2 Samuel 15:15-23, John 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

How Jesus (God) Became King! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2023

Jesus proved He was the King of Kings through His birth, life, ministry, death, resurrection and ascension. God recognized Him as “The King” and coronated Him with the crown of glory, honor and power.

Sermon: Easter - How Jesus (God) became King! Easter Sunday Reading (Before Sermon) It was evident that the people were desperate for more than just “any king” but for “The King.” The king who had come to save them. During King Herod’s reign he expanded and built up the temple of God in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16, James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

XI. The Fear Factor XII. Breaking the Fear Cycle

XI. THE FEAR FACTOR “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." (Isa 12:2) A. One of the greatest truths of Christianity is God's promise to always be with us. Yet, this is the one truth we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul Care 104 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2023

To achieve the “Abundant Life” Jesus promised, will require our souls to be healthy and whole.

Soul Care: Soul Care 104 Thesis for series: To achieve the “Abundant Life” Jesus promised, will require our souls to be healthy and whole. So to experience a healthy soul will require soul evaluation on our part as well as intentional soul care! Soul care is our responsibility, so we need to make ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Galatians 5:13-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry Glasses - Philippians 2:25-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

If you saw your ministry through God's eyes, you would be staggered.

Philippians 2:25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs (lit: and your apostle and minister of my needs). 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Ephesians Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 9, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Chapter 4. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 4 Eph. 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 4:1 So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother’s Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 8, 2010

In celebrating a Mother’s Faith we see 1) Faith in Perception 2) Faith in Planning & 3) Faith in Providence.

Mother’s Day is always the second Sunday in May. The first Mother’s Day observance was a church service honoring Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis, held at Anna Jarvis’s request in Grafton, West Virginia, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 10, 1908. Canada was one of the first nation’s to pick up the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

Lessons From The Soil: Sowing & Reaping Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 20, 2009

1) The Precept, 2) The Principle behind the Precept, 3) The Promise, 4) The Procedure

As we continue to deal with the fallout of the collapse of international financial markets one thing is clear: Unbridled greed does not work. Incentive to innovate and work hard in the long run results in prosperity, but short cuts, and unrestrained greed results in loss and ruin. Quote: J. A. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Other

Pride -The Source Of Our Stress Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 2, 2008

Pride the source of our stress (Acknowledgments - Rick Warrens series on this topic). This sermon looks at the devastation of pride, both personally and as a faith community - and gives practical solutions to recognize and overcome this sin.

We’re in week two of our Breaking Free Series. Last week we looked at Breaking Free from Persistent Temptations. This week were looking at breaking free from pride. I did a Bible word search – the word pride comes up 388 times, so God has a lot to say about it. Pride affects all of us. It is a sin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15

Sowing & Reaping Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 8, 2019

1) The Precept: (Galatians 6:6) 2) The Principle behind the Precept: (Galatians 6:7-8), 3) The Promise: (Galatians 6:9 and finally, 4) The Procedure (Galations 6:10) of Sowing & Reaping.

We have just experienced Daylight Saving Time. Although we may have lost an hour of sleep, the extra sunlight can make a big difference. For many people, the ever increasing amount of daylight in the average day, impacts their moods and their productivity. For the farmers, the sunlight makes a big ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Other