Sermons on Death To Self:

Muzzle Eeyore - Psalm 42-43 Part 4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 13, 2025

Be careful what you say to yourself because no voice has more influence on you than your own. Don't talk to yourself about your troubles. Talk to God about your troubles, talk to yourself about God.

Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day ...read more

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 14, 2015

Ephesians 4 presents ... a divine wardrobe which will really change one’s life...a heavenly, eternal style which will never go out of date — a wardrobe which wears increasingly better with time.

If you have been abroad, you know there is a worldwide fascination with fashion. Whether you travel to Chicago or London or Geneva or Beijingor Nairobi, you find fashion-conscious people making fashion statements. Much of this lure comes from fashion’s enticing promise of a “new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Other

The Sinner's Prayer Or The Prayer Of The (Self) Righteous? Luke 18:9-14 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 1, 2014

It is in our weakness God's strength shines through. Only in humility we see our prayers answered.

The Prayer of the Sinner or the Prayer of the (self)-Righteous Video: I’m Perfect (sermoncentral.com) A logician saves the life of a space alien. The alien is very grateful and, since she has knowledge of the whole universe, offers the following reward: she offers to answer any question the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: *other

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me / Another Prospective

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 27, 2014

What if this text is about not being afraid; not being afraid of death. About not fearing the suffering places in our lives that can often feel so much like death. For the moment we start to fear death, it will not long before we start to fear life. Updated August 2020.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105; Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 16:21-28 The story is told ... that a man living out on the edge of town ... heard a commotion in his back yard. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 7:9-11, Matthew 16:17, 1 Timothy 6:15, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Christ Centered Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Jesus calls the Rich Young Ruler to live out a radial life. We are called to live a life centered on Jesus

The Christ Centered Life Mark 10:17-23 January 22, 2014 Morning Service The Nicolas Copernicus challenged the world wide understanding of science. It was a revolution that turned the world upside down. Copernicus challenged the idea that the earth was at the center of the universe. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Disciplined Living Sermon Iii: Staying Focused In A Self-Centered Society Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians stay focused on the Savior no matter the degree of hostile attitudes toward Christianity or the extent of threats by activists who would destroy.

STAYING FOCUSED ON THE SAVIOR IN A SELF-CENTERED SOCIETY In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy that occurred in Texas on a Sunday morning – when innocent church goers were the victims of one sin-sick crazed specimen of evil – the local sheriff called on a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:26-34, John 3:26-30

Holy Wednesday And Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 31, 2021

The Holy Wednesday draws more closer to the love of God. His love endures forever. The understanding of the world about Christ and his kingdom is entirely different from the life and teachings of Christ. Glory is not on the throne but on the sacrifice of life.

Text: John 12:23-33 Theme: Produce Many Seeds Introduction: On this Holy Wednesday, let us meditate on the discourses of Jesus Christ through the text of John 12:23-33. He is a God of the universe. But has come on the earth to take care of our lives. The hour has come to prove his call and his ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33

Denomination: Methodist

Women Of Faith Sermon Iv: A Poor Widow: Self-Giving Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When we get stressed over financial burdens caused by dire circumstances and therefore don't have as much as we'd like to give to worthy causes, God's people do the best they can with whatever they have been blessed with.

A POOR WIDOW: SELF-GIVING FAITH Jesus said: “The poor you will always have with you . . .” (Mark 14:7). Was this saying of His a pronouncement or an observation? If meant as a pronouncement, wouldn’t such be out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Simple Truths In Genesis Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 27, 2001

Greatness of God’s power; Goodness of God’s creation; Self-centeredness of man; Consequences of sin; Inevitability of death; Total depravity of the heart; Way of salvation; Necessity of faith.

SIMPLE TRUTHS from GENESIS Gen. 1-22 Last week, Joy and I had the privilege of hearing Marquis Laughlin quote the first 22 chapters of Genesis. These were all familiar stories about Creation, Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Noah, Abraham & Sarah, etc. But ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Beyond Death And Man’s Future Destiny-Part-4 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 3, 2013

Heaven is a prepared place but it is for prepared people.” Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord” declares God, “That they may rest from their labours” So to enjoy this promised rest and happiness you must “die in the Lord”. And if you die out of th

Life beyond Death and Man’s future destiny-part-4 Does the history of man terminate in the tomb? Is the grave a world of everlasting oblivion? In today's reading, our text is taken from John's gospel chapter 11, we read about one of the most moving occurrence in the Lord's ministry. There ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses: The Prayer For Pity Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

Part 2 Moses was often called to intercede on behalf of the Israelites but most of the time was in distress himself

MOSES THE PRAYER FOR PITY “I JUST CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE” Date: March 3, 2002 PM service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Numbers 11:10-15 Introduction We are told and read that Moses was a man of great faith. Because of his great faith God was able to use this man like no other. But in this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Melted Heart Series

Contributed by Sootorn Thanteeraphan on Jun 27, 2008

Concentrate on why Rehab was helping the spies.

Melting heart When we were young, many of us hear the story of Joshua the mighty warrior who brought the people cross the Jordan River and break down the wall of Jericho. It is quite interesting and exciting when we hear those story or even watch from the cartoon. I’m not sure if now a day they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-11

Denomination: Adventist

Lay Down Your Load And Head Down The Road

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 18, 2008

There are many degrees of commitment in The world. When you join the army, you can commit to a couple weekends a month, a whole year, three years, five years, or ten years. You can buy a cell phone plan for a year or two, or renew it every month. You

“Lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and run with endurance the race that is set before us.” --Hebrews 12:1 Activity: Ball Drop Choose four teens from the audience. Have the first two teens stand behind the starting line. Give each of them a tennis or racquetball ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational