Sermons on Value Others First:

Christmas - Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 22, 2015

"God expressed His love by living among us, by walking with us, & talking to us." That's what Christmas means. But what are the right attitudes we ought to have so that Christmas can really happen in our homes & lives?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. A question we'll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I suppose what is really being asked is, "Have you put up all your Christmas decorations? Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Finish Line - Running The Race Of Life Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010

We are to neither run wild without direction, like a man running with poor eyesight, nor are we to look back at a past we cannot change, instead we are to live our life forward.

When I was a high school kid, one of the sports I competed in was Track and Field. We had a great track team and usually won our track meets by a large margin. One of the great assets we had was in the 100 yard dash, we had the kid that was the fastest kid in the whole league. His name was Andy. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, David, Paul And Margaret: One Thing Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 10, 2022

Mary, David, Paul and Margaret teach us to value One Thing above everything else. Indeed that One Thing is the only thing that's essential.

How important is Jesus in your life? QUITE important? VERY important? One of several things that are essential? Or, the ONE THING that is truly essential? Over the period to Christmas we’re mainly looking at Revelation. But we’re also having some talks about people in the Bible. In each case, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Luke 10:41-42, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stage 2: Engage Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2009

The third in the GPS (God’s Plan for Sharing)series and calls us to engage the culture.

GPS – Stage 2 ENGAGE John 6:4-14 * For much of my life I have been a trekkie! (That is, someone who follows the “Star Trek” saga). I was truly upset in 1969 when the original series was canceled and was excited when Deb & I went to see the First Movie in 1979. However, In 1987 I was a huge fan of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Not, Stand Not,, Sit Not

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2010

Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep personal satisfaction that is available only to those who walk with God.

Walk Not , Stand Not, Sit Not Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: O how great is the blessedness, the full sense of happiness, of the man who is devoted to being more than just a hearer but a doer of the Word! Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Wrestling

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 18, 2013

Wrestling is a challenging sport. It takes strength, endurance and real self-sacrifice. These guys train and work out hours each day to stay in shape. I’m sure they have a diet they stick too without compromise. It’s what they live and breathe

Christian wrestling Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2014

The subject today is grace and I want to show that “The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different”. It’s different- I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded

November 27, 2004 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different Luke 14:1; 7-14 The subject today is grace and I want to show that “The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different”. It’s different-- I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power To Meet Needs

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

People may genuinely want to help others and because God is left out, they set out to do it in their own strength. It doesn’t take long when dealing with material wealth and/or material resources that limitations are soon reached.

THE POWER TO MEET NEEDS John 6:5-11, 26-31, 47-51 You’ve heard of having too much month at the end of the money. Our resources can run out before all the needs are met. For a lot of people this is an ongoing experience. They are like the person described in the song Sixteen Tons – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Girl Who Was The Product Of Her Environment Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

Fourth in a series on the characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. The sermon focus on Salome the daughter of Herodius.

The Girl Who Was the Product of Her Environment Mark 6:14-19 By now we are familiar with this gruesome story found in Mark 6. Over the past several weeks we have looked at the passage from the vantage point of the three primary characters. John the Baptist taught us the need for and the potential ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Reminded To Do Good

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 3, 2016

How does one reach a fallen world that glorifies sin? Is their a right and wrong way to preach the Gospel? In Paul's message to Titus we find that loving people and doing good deeds is the only way to reach them.

BEING REMINDED TO DO GOOD TITUS 3:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I want you to imagine what it must have been like to establish an early Christian church during a time period when beliefs were as diverse as the stars in the sky. Each time Rome conquered a place ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Bridge Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It is finished, said Jesus. The cross was a success, and God in Christ did build a bridge which reconciled the world to Himself. The fact is, however, that this bridge, like any other bridge, only has value as it is crossed.

One of the 7 wonders of the natural world is the famous Natural Bridge of Virginia. Tons of solid rock form a bridge over a creek 215 feet below. This massive masterpiece of God's bridge-building skill has caused many to stand in awe and recognize that, not only the heavens, but the earth as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

This Little Light; Is It Really Mine?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Living as Children of Light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 5 verses 1-21. Ill: • Rory Bremner & Aliastair McGowan are famouse impersonators. • As you look at then you see the person they are imitating. • It may be a famous politician or sports star or a well known celebrity. • Both Rory Bremner & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

You Are God's Living Epistle

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Just as Paul encourages the people of the Corinthian church to become epistles upon which God writes of His love and mercy, so too we are to become epistles carrying that message to others.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The Apostle Paul teaches, “You are our epistle written in the heart, known and read by all men” (2 Corinthians 3:2). Today I would like to challenge you to become a living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

What A Christian Has

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

What a Christian Has

Part of a sermon series on the Book of James. What a Christian has: trials and tribulations, temptation, joy wisdom and freedom. A Recipe for Real Religion by Lewis Fawcett. Get religion like a Methodist, experience it like a Baptist; stick to it like a Lutheran; conciliate it like a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: United Methodist

“before I Was A Muslim I Was A Christian”

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 27, 2012

I had the privilege last Friday night of being back amongst my friends at the Imam Husain Islamic Centre where we met to grieve the death of the father of my dear friend, Sheikh Mansour Leghaei.

I had the privilege last Friday night of being back amongst my friends at the Imam Husain Islamic Centre where we met to grieve the death of the father of my dear friend, Sheikh Mansour Leghaei. And it was good to be back amongst those lovely people, and it was good to a part of the live Skype ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican