Sermons on Wrong Advice:

Part 3: Having Humility Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 23, 2016

Daniel’s humility did not negate his ambition to do his very best to unconditionally love his captors so that he might point them to God the Father in heaven who is the source of all life.

THRIVING IN BABYLON Part 3: HAVING HUMILITY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: “Thriving in Babylon: Why Hope, Humility, and Wisdom Matter in a godless Culture” by Larry Osborne Daniel’s counterintuitive “responses to wicked leaders, evil ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

The People That Do Know Their God

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 4, 2016

The church today is filled with people who sing about God and talk about God: But the clarion call of the Spirit today is for those who Know God personally (who are living in his presence and walking in his power).

Dan 11:30-32 The People that do know Their God I believe you know by now that if you are looking for someone to tickle your ears, and pet your flesh and make excuses for living a slippy sloppy flippy floppy life This is not the place, and I'm not that person, and this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Source Of Self-Worth

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 4, 2017

Jesus teaches three ways NOT to go after self-worth, and then concludes with the only truly lasting and meaningful way to find one's worth. Not only that, but he models that true way for us.

Matthew 23:1-12 The Source of Self-worth Do you ever wonder why some people are such jerks? Sometimes people can be so cruel to others! And yet, behind the facade of the bully lies a deep insecurity, a fear of rejection. Our bookstores are full of books about self-worth. I did a quick search on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, James 1:22-25, Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Faith Do You Have? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Fifth in a series on James. Seeks to answer the question, "What does real faith look like?"

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 5 “What Kind of Faith Do You Have?” James 2:14-26 In 1991 James Patterson and Peter Kim took on the task of surveying America and tabulating the results. The results were given in their book entitled ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Collection We Can Do Without Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Before we can appreciate the good news of the forgiveness of sin through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we must face the bad news that we are, by nature, lost sinners.

A Collection We Can Do Without (Romans 2:1-11) 1. Sometimes the line between right and wrong is blurry; take this story: SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) All Tamar Sherman wanted to do was pet a dog and give it some water. Sherman’s act left her with a criminal record. A few months ago, Sherman was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hi-Yo Silver

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 19, 2002

We need to make sure we follow the right leader

Hi-Yo Silver Once upon a time there was a very sick man. He had gone to many doctors, undergone numerous tests, and was prescribed lots of medicine. But he was still very sick. He tried ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 13, 2013

What is the Godly approach to take in our attitude towards what the future holds for us?

DON’T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW James 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION When I started preparing my preaching calendar for May, I realized that on May 20, I had a problem…This was the day we wanted to honor our high school seniors, recognizing them for their accomplishments and encouraging them ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2019

We become more thankful when we focus on God and not on what is happening with other people.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Over the past couple of weeks, we have been examining the topic of being thankful. • God created us to be thankful, and being thankful makes us appreciate the life and blessings that God has given to us. • One of the things that can get in the way of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hiking Trail Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2025

God tells us to seek out the "ancient paths" and walk in it. Why should we want to to do that... and what would it look like if we managed to do it?

A few years ago one of my son’s favorite TV shows was “Man vs. Wild”. It featured a guy named Bear Grylls and it was a sort of reality show where this man would be dropped off in an isolated area carrying a knife, a water bottle, some flint (to start a campfire), a waterproof bag, a multi-purpose ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayers Of Desperation Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 12, 2023

We have to acknowledge that God is in control. He is the only one who can do what is needed.

Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Good morning and welcome to Rosedale online- We have been in a sermon series called “Campfire Talks” it is the things that you would talk about around a campfire with your family and close friends. Week one- “Embracing wisdom”…godly wisdom verses worldly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jun 30, 2005

A mothers day sermon, what the Bible teaches about being a Godly Mother

A Godly Mother Many of us here today have memories of our mother. Our mothers have played a very important role in our lives to make us what we are today. Some statements you may remember your mother saying I brought you into this world, and I can take you out." You’ll sit there ’til all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Three Important Questions To Consider

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 8, 2005

Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be blinded from seeing Him.

THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER “Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I might come to His seat!” Job 23:3 I. CAN GOD BE FOUND? Many children of God, both before and after Job, have felt a sense of having lost God. Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Service = Reward!

Contributed by Eugene Blankenship on Dec 14, 2004

Blessing

YOUR SERVICE WILL DETERMINE YOU BLESSING GENESIS 24: 39-52 (NLT) 39" `But suppose I can’t find a young woman willing to come back with me?’ I asked him. 40`You will,’ he told me, `for the LORD, in whose presence I have walked, will send his angel with you and will make your mission successful. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Pursuit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

I am firmly convinced that more than a timeless letter about the gospel of Christ, Paul wrote Romans as an effort to unify a church on its way toward division. Romans 14 is the climax of that effort.

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 In Pursuit of Peace Romans 14:1-23 The other night at worship, my son, John Austin, asked Sheryl, "Mom, why does everybody call daddy, Brother Mitchell?" As Sheryl did her best to explain to him how we are all brothers and sisters in Christ and that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Let Down Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible