Sermons on Death Of Old Self:

Help Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 21, 2008

A call to wake up, get up, show up, and help.

HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Power Over Demons Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Don't be deceived by the lie of self-help. Jesus is your only hope.

INTRODUCTION Thank you for your prayers for Dale Pond and me as we traveled to Uganda and Tanzania to train pastors and to preach in the churches. We worked with over a thousand pastors who are hungry to learn how to build a Healthy Church. Greg Smith, our friend from Atlanta, joined us. Greg is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blowing Our Doors Off

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Going Back In Order To God Forward Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

Part 3 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message looks at false messages we learn in childhood and their effects on us in adulthood, and explains why the pain of moving out of the false self is preferable to the pain of staying in it.

Going Back in Order to God Forward Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church October 24, 2010 In order to not cause confusion, I am naming each of the sermons in this series after whatever we’re covering in the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality book that week. So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Live In Unity

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 4, 2012

Loving God and loving others requires that we love ourselves.

Psalm 133 1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! The greatest commandment that we have been given is to love God, love our neighbor and love ourselves. This commandment consists of three parts and no part can be fulfilled without fulfilling the other two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions And Answers In Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 16, 2015

Questions and Answers in Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OULINE: Cause of failure - Prayer ignored (vs 28-29) Result of failure - Power obstructed (vs 14-18) Cure for failure - Priority given (vs 17-27) SERMONBODY: Key verse 21: (N.I.V.): “Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-20

Denomination: Brethren

A Sinner Comes To Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2016

Do we look upon fellow sinners as a "super-righteous" person might or as Jesus does?

Intro When we look at people what do we see? Do we see others as a super righteous person might or as Jesus would? Purpose Let’s discover how to see people as Jesus sees them, for the love in their hearts and not for the mistakes they may have made. Plan Let’s look at Luke 7:36-8:3 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Examine Yourselves

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016

Daily examination of our spiritual walk

EXAMINE YOURSELVES 2 Cor. 13:5 5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! As Jeremiah lamented over the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Strength Beyond Self: Receiving The Power Of God

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Sep 29, 2025

In contrast to the self-reliant grit our culture so often advocates, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight that true and lasting strength comes from allowing God's "power" to work in and through our human fragility.

Over the past several Sundays, we have been working through a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the early church in Philippi—a now ruined city in north east Greece. As we’ve worked through this series (which we are concluding today), we’ve seen how this little letter is overflowing with faith, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13, 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Life And Death - Reconciling The Law And Love

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

How God's law and God's love satisfy justice

Life and Death…Reconciling the Law and Love Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 I Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 When I looked at the date I would be speaking to you this time and saw that it was Feb 13th I thought how great it was going to be to speak about ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Only The Good Die Young?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 10, 2015

Why do the good die young and the wicked live to an old age? Do the good always die because of sin or could there be a blessing in an early death??

If only the good die young then I will be here a very long time because there is no good in me except for what God has done for me and the Holy Spirit who lives in me. Other than that I’ve got nothing. We struggle with death and come to some peace with it when people die in their 80s, 90s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

self-control is about the Holy Spirit exposing the lies around us for what they really are, and thus setting us free to choose that which is right and best. To illustrate this sermon, I made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit of Self-Control Gal 5:13-26 October 24, 2004 Intro: “Try Harder!” How often do you hear that? How often do you feel that?? Life isn’t going the way you want it to, the solution must be to try harder. To work longer hours to get a promotion. To try ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life (Resurrection Power) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 18, 2025

To move from death to life means more than escaping physical death. It is the miracle of being made spiritually alive through Christ. The resurrection is not just about Jesus coming out of the grave—it is about us stepping into a new dimension of living, filled with purpose, joy, and eternal hope.

FROM DEATH TO LIFE (RESURRECTION POWER) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:4 Supporting Texts: Colossians 2:12-13, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, John 11:25 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus is not just a past event; it is a divine transition point for every ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022

Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 1 Kings 19:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritual Fruits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 16, 2003

Do you observe that you tend to get better or worse(bitter, angry and anxious) when difficulties come in to your life? Is your life more characterized by triumphs or turmoil and tension? Irritations have a way of bringing a sense of frustration that leads

Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritually Fruitful Traits (Gal. 5:16-23) Too many people allow themselves to fall into self-destructive practices out of ignorance, neglect or spiritual indiscipline. Some people need to know when to admit mistakes. Take for example what not to put in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational