In Sermon Illustrations: "Trust Ourselves"

Be This The First Law Established In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Be this the first law established in friendship, that we neither ask of others what is ...read more

Tags: Compassion

We Would Be Well On Our Way To Perfection If We ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We would be well on our way to perfection if we could weed out one vice ...read more

Tags: Competition

We Dont Receive Wisdom; We Must Discover It For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We dont receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey no one ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Others Have Developed Dysfunctional Ways To View ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2010

Others have developed dysfunctional ways to view life in hope it would bring contentment, fulfillment and eternal life! a. Optimism: By looking through rose-colored glasses, we can convince ourselves that we live on Fantasy Island, existing under cloudless skies and surrounded by oceans of love, ...read more

Tags: Thought, Attitude General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Let Go Of Money, We Are Letting Go Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 6, 2003

When we let go of money, we are letting go of part of ourselves and part of our security. But this is precisely why it is important to do it. It is one way to obey Jesus’ command to deny ourselves.… When we give money, we are releasing a little more of our egocentric selves and a little more of our ...read more

Tags: Reflection, Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

Just Passing Through

Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 2, 2010

JUST PASSING THROUGH If a business trip took you to Pueblo for 8 weeks and your company rented you an apartment to stay in ... how much time would you spend decorating the place and making it look nice? Why? You’re just passing through, you won’t be there long. Is it possible that we invest far ...read more

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Baptist

Church Without The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 19, 2022

David Platt in his book, Radical, has a chapter entitled, "Beginning at the End of Ourselves -- The Importance of Relying on God's Power (Subsection entitled - “Dependent on Ourselves or Desperate for His Spirit?”). This is where I am most convicted as a pastor that I am part of a system ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Tags: Church, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Power, Pastors, Programs  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Behind Our Lives: These Days Most People ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 25, 2007

God is behind our lives: These days most people have the wonderful blessing of a Satellite Navigation in their car to direct them in their travels. The Sat nav directs them to their given destination.It knows the start from the finish. Pastor Aubrey Vaughan in sermon journey of faith.@ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And An Elevator

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

FAITH AND AN ELEVATOR If I stand on the ground floor of a 27-floor building and press the button for an elevator, I am confident (I have faith) that the elevator will arrive. Indeed, it does, and the door opens. I am now presented with a vehicle that, I am confident (I have faith), will take ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Ultimate Disaster That Can Befall Us, I ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

The only ultimate disaster that can befall us, I have come to realize, is to feel ourselves at home here on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Kingdom Of God, Heaven

Hope Is The Expectation That Something Outside ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Hope is the expectation that something outside of ourselves, something or someone external, is going to come to our ...read more

Tags: Faith

God Will Not Discipline Us, We Must Discipline ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God will not discipline us, we must discipline ourselves. God will not bring every thought and ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

If You Hate A Person, You Hate Something In Him ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isnt part ...read more

Tags: Anger

Christmas Is Based On An Exchange Of Gifts: The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Christmas is based on an exchange of gifts: the gift of God to manHis Son; and the gift of man to God ...read more

Tags: Christmas

We May In Some Particular Instance Befriend A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We may in some particular instance befriend a stranger; but we espouse all the interests of a friend, and ...read more

Tags: Compassion

We Need To Find The Courage To Say No To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We need to find the courage to say NO to the things and people that are not serving us if we want to rediscover ...read more

Tags: Truth

The Thing About Performance, Even If Its Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The thing about performance, even if its only an illusion, is that it is a celebration of the fact that we do contain ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Of A Good Leader, Who Talks Little, When His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

We Have The Power Of God Within Us. Most Of It ...

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

We have the power of God within us. Most of it is just a prayer away. But we sell ourselves ...read more

Tags: Power

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If We Want God To Guide Us, Our Attitude Needs To ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

If we want God to guide us, our attitude needs to be right. Here are some guidelines as to how we can play our part in arriving at right decisions. First, we must be willing to think. It is false piety, super-supernaturalism of an unhealthy pernicious sort that demands inward impressions with no ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Leadership General, Wisdom

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational