Sermons on Damnation To Self:

Contempt For God's Court Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004

This message exposes the sin of placing ourselves in the position of God by self-righteously judging others.

Contempt for God’s Court: The Problem of Self-Appointed Judges - James 4:11-12 Have you noticed the rising popularity of courtroom TV shows? First, there was Judge Wapner on The People’s Court. Then along came Judge Judy. You can also see the professional boxer and boxing referee turned judge – ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ceo Of The Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caring With A Difference

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2007

A Labor Day message on providing caring services, but not simply as self-fulfillment, but as a means to witness.

The true test of whether what you are doing is real is not how you feel about it when you start. The true test is whether you can keep going and complete your task. Anybody can get excited about a new job. But not everybody can stay by the stuff and finish. Some people get bored, or ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Steps Out Series

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007

A church has both an internal and an external ministry. We must be balanced and not self-absorbed.

A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT Acts 5:12-16 John Tung, 4-22-07 I. Introduction The church should pray for people in crisis situations. The church should also pray for people in non-crisis situations, but certainly we as a church should also be praying for people who are in crisis situations. And that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness And Purity Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006

Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nothing Beats Love Part 4

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 2, 2006

The Holy Spirit can help all Christians to love in ways that are not rude or self-seeking.

What did Jesus say would be the defining feature of those who followed him? The one thing that would set those who really love Jesus apart from other people? John 13:34 ¶ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:35 By this all men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 30, 2001

AN INSTRUCTIONAL SERMON TO REVEAL THE UNSPOKEN TREASURES OF SELF - APPOINTED AND NOT GOD ANNOINTED MINISTER AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS.

Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit Text Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but Inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruit. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so every good tree bears good fruit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Boredom

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003

Boredom is a warning sign that we are living for self when we ought to be living for God.

Overcoming Boredom Ecclesiastes 9:10; Colossians 3:17 A ten-year-old boy was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Influenced by the threat of nuclear war and the reality of terrorist attacks around the world, the boy thought for a moment and then replied with just one word: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stewardship Of Treasure Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

How do we handle our possessions? Do we honor God or self?

Malachi 3.6-12 “Stewardship of Treasure” 1. I was listening to a report recently about black Friday. About how companies like Circuit City and Best Buy are going to try to bring consumers in to buy big ticket items like digital television sets by marking them down and also by giving away ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Holiness

Success At Work Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013

How to have success at work: have purpose, integrity, self-development, intensity, and resolve.

1. Work with a purpose Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, then it will succeed. (TLB) Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. (NIV) 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s Wrong With Religion? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2010

Being religious for the sake of self-worth is detestable to God because God looks at the heart.

Please grab a Bible. This is how God directly speaks to us. Let’s start by looking at the Gospel of Luke chapter 21:1-4... Giving money to the church is the religious thing to do isn’t it? But what can go wrong with doing a religious thing?? Being religious for the sake of self-worth is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Life Of Love

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 16, 2010

As God's dearly loved children,we are to live a life of forgiving and self-giving love.

[If you would like to receive sermons weekly by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] DEARLY LOVED CHILDREN Today is Valentine’s Day. Billions of dollars will be spent this weekend to buy items such as flowers and candy to express romantic love. God has demonstrated His love to us in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Made In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 14, 2008

How being made in the image of God is foundational to our self-image and that it is primarily relational

Made in God’s Image Genesis 1.26-28 Why is it that we swat flies without a second thought and yet if we knocked down a pedestrian we would not be able to sleep? What is it about human life that makes it so valuable or precious? Why do doctors, midwives etc fight to save the life of a child? Why ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Great Carpenter

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 26, 2015

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree...

The Great Carpenter 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1. The Usefulness of Wood. It was wood with which a carpenter worked, and out of wood came many useful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Foursquare

Martha, Martha

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 12, 2019

The docility of Mary is the opposite of willfulness of her sister Martha (Self-will run riot)

Recently I read about a Sunday school class for three-year old’s. Their lesson for the day was the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha. Afterwards, the teacher asked, “What would you do if Jesus were coming to your house today?” One little girl quickly replied, “I would tell my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:24-28

Denomination: Catholic