Sermons on Deny Self:

The Sacramental Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 27, 2018

Every denomination has its own take on sacrament, and some deny that there are any sacraments, even Baptism, that are normally required for salvation. But Scripture helps us solve the problem.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The forty years that King David ruled over Israel were looked upon in later centuries as a kind of golden age, one that extended into the early years of his son, Solomon. David was chosen by God through the prophet Samuel because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Death Is Swallowed Up In Victory

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 22, 2019

St Paul has very strong arguments for the resurrection and writes to the Corinthian Church to counteract those who are denying that the resurrection of the dead - if that is so Christ has not been raised.

Death is swallowed up in Victory 1 Corinthians 15: 54 Reading for The New Testament lesson – 1 Corinthians 15: 12-22, 54b-57 (3 readers: 1 and 2 plus a Narrator) 1 We proclaim that Christ has been raised from the dead, 2 How can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, Romans 8:34-39, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

A Place At The Table

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

God turned David’s denied dream into Christ’s eternal kingdom, inviting every sinner to leave Lo-Debar and feast forever at His table of grace.

Opening: The Weight Warriors Carry Have you ever sat across the table from a war veteran and really listened—listened until the silence said more than the words? I grew up with those stories. My father fought in the Second World War. He was a soldier in the Battle of the Bulge—and by the way, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, Romans 8:1, John 3:17, Hebrews 4:16, 1 John 3:19-20, Luke 1:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Foot Washing (John 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2025

Do we serve each other? Have we ever been betrayed? Do we deny Jesus in conversation? Let's look at John 13.

Do we practice a foot washing ceremony, or apply it in principle by serving others? Do Judases still share our bread? Do we deny Jesus in conversation? Let’s look at John 13. What did Jesus do after introducing the bread and wine as a memorial? Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If We Say..... Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2012

Can you spell SIN? M-I-S-T-A-K-E? It is pretty easy because it has a huge I right in the middle. That is the essence of sin. The holy trinity of sin is me, myself and I. Sin is our major problem, sin is why Christ had to com

Tonight we are going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals to us a special word that has become almost a secret in modern churches. A certain lady died stood at the Gates of Heaven. The gate keeper appeared and said, “Hello. We’ve been waiting for you.” And she said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Discipiling

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 5, 2020

Christ Jesus calls us to be obedient to His teachings and share them with the world.

Being a Disciple Matthew 28: 16 - 20 Intro: A man walked up to a coffee vending machine. He put in his coins, pressed the buttons labeled, double cream and sugar. No cup appeared; however, the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Soul Loves You, Lord Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers in Christ Jesus Yahshuah, we are Christians, .,.

My Soul Loves You, Lord by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 15, 2020) “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”(John 8: 36, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Luke 10:25-28, Matthew 22:35-40, Mark 12:28-31, John 15:15-17, Proverbs 5:4, Revelation 19:15, Hebrews 4:12, Deuteronomy 8:18, John 13:31-35, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Overcoming The Flesh Through The Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though we are saved by grace, we still live in bodies prone to sin, and the desires of the flesh can subtly draw us away from God.

OVERCOMING THE FLESH THROUGH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:13 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:16-24, 1 Peter 2:11, Colossians 3:5-10, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 9:27 INTRODUCTION: The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:16-24, 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Be A Disciple Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 15, 2017

What does Jesus say about being His disciple?

We will of course honor our Moms today; but first and foremost, we must honor our God from whom all blessings flow. We worship God with songs and prayers and true worship is with Spirit and Truth. Let us continue to quiet our hearts, minds, and souls for the leading of God the Holy Spirit in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sign, Ashes = Repentance

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 16, 2004

An Ash Wednesday Sermon

Ash Wednesday Luke 5:27-32 ’Sign, Ashes = Repentance 27 ¶ After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." 28 And he left everything, and rose and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Sign, Ashes = Repentance

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2004

A sermon for Ash Wednesday

27 ¶ After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." 28 And he left everything, and rose and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there was a large company of tax collectors and others sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church On The Move

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. This message deals the danger of staying too long in one condition.

Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. To be held back, detained, put on hold as a result of our failure to apply ourselves and take seriously the task, challenge or opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sad N Bad Things Happen To Christians Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 19, 2008

Sad n Bad things happen, we can’t deny them or confess them away. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Nov 2008)

A Hard things for Christians to do is accept Sad & Bad things happen to them. Some Christians Live in Denial of Reality claiming/confessing “I am not Sick/Sad nothing bad ever happens to me” Acts full of Power & Persecution & Prison fro those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning The Ways Of Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2012

We can learn love from Jesus and Mary

Mother’s Day 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy To whom was Jesus preaching this incredible Last Supper sermon on love? Let’s make a short list: • Judas, the revolutionary and embezzler who had already sold Jesus out to the Jews • Simon, the Zealot, who most likely had a history ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

They That Wait Upon The Lord: The Rewards For Waiting

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Waiting Is A Problem For Most Of Us. The world has a problem with waiting but the Christian should be different. In this very fast-paced world, things are set up for maximum speed and efficiency, but we must wait on God & His Timing. Why? Because God always has a due season...

THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD: THE REWARDS FOR WAITING Isaiah 40:25-31: 25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Charismatic