Sermons on Denying Myself:

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

At The Threshold Of Heaven, On The Edge Of Hell

Contributed by Virgil Watson on Apr 11, 2005

This Easter Message may be somewhat non-traditional, but it is one that I myself, being a survivor of the recent B.P.Texas City Plant’s explosion tragedy, will never forget. I hope this message is an encouragement to all, as it is for me.

TEXT: JOHN 12:32/ "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33) This He said, signifying what death He should die." Introduction: We should all know the real meaning of Easter, and the real reason for the season...and that is JESUS CHRIST, His death, burial, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can't Come Down

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 30, 2015

Our attitude toward the Work of the Lord needs to be one of I Can't Stop! What I'm do for the Lord is way too important to allow myself to be distracted by those who are jealous!! The need is of great importance!!

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1 – 3 Title: “I Can’t Come Down” Introduction: Chaldeans – Exile – Only the Best! – Leaders. ----The most prominent citizens of Judah: professionals, priests, craftsmen, and the wealthy. (Leaders-10,000) ---This TATIC is still being ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Is Thy Faitfulness

Contributed by Tony Earl on Nov 23, 2006

This sermon came after I had resigned from my church. It was helpful for the congregation and myself to realized that God is faithful and would bless all as we went our separate ways as long as those ways were HIS!

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS Lam. 3 Intro: Of course this book of 5 laments takes place just after the Fall of Jerusalem [587] and the destruction of the temple. Surely there was something to cry about. More so than anything else was not just what had happened rather why it happened. These ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Settle For Being Less Than The Best Christian Because …

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

And so the question I have to ask myself is why do I have to strive to be the best Christian I can be? Why can’t I just settle for just getting by in my Christian life?

I settle for being less than the best Christian because … Hebrews 10:11-18 Introduction When I was a young boy growing up one of my favorite shows to watch on television was “ABC’s Wide World of Sports”. It came on every Saturday afternoon and the introduction went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Break The Silence

Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019

I had read this Psalms 100 more than once and still I found myself searching the scriptures to find something else. But God kept leading me back to Psalm 100 and He then said, “Break the Silence.”

Break the Silence Psalm 100 June 1, 2008 Minister Pamela L. Johnson This month our theme is “The Courage to Be Powerful”. I want to provide an addendum to this theme “The Courage to Be Powerful in Our Praise.” In preparation for this message I struggled a little. Not because I have trouble ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Cancer But I Still Worship God

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 31, 2024

Don’t think for one moment that I am feeling sorry for myself. I am not. I am not angry with God. I am not questioning God. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring.

In March of this year, I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and I am at Stage 3 in the progression of the cancer. Two weeks ago I had a urine flow measurement, and last week I had a nuclear injection for a whole-body scan to see if there are any other tumours in my body. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:22, Isaiah 6:1-3, Numbers 21:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock That Broke

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 3, 2024

I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried my best to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid or not thoughtful or inconsiderate.

Title: The Rock that Broke Specific purpose: failures can grow us I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid ...read more

Scripture: John 13:5-9, Matthew 26:3

We Will Have A New Body (1 Corinthians 15:35-58) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 25, 2007

The question in verse 35 is in the mind of everyone at some time or another. B. These people had denied the resurrection of the body for at least two reasons: 1. Their philosophy taught that the body was evil and only spirit was good. Therefore

WE WILL HAVE A NEW BODY 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Introduction A. The question in verse 35 is in the mind of everyone at some time or another. B. These people had denied the resurrection of the body for at least two reasons: 1. Their philosophy taught that the body was evil and only spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Baptist

True Mercy Over True Sin

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 22, 2025

Struggling with Sin? You're not the first. This morning we look at Law and Grace, and how great the Mercy Jesus gives us over True Sin is.

True Mercy Over True Sin Good Morning. Today we look at Law and Grace, two things that live in constant tension in a Christian’s life. A common knock against focusing too much grace is that it will encourage a lack of love or respect for God’s Law. As Paul says in Romans 6, because we have grace ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Anglican

Commit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Second in a series on our church's Discipleship Path. If I want to be Jesus’ disciple I need to be “all in”

ENGAGE This morning, I’m going to begin by taking you through a very quick history of some prevailing ideas about discipleship over the last 600 years or so. I’ll begin in the early 16th century, with a German monk named Martin Luther. Here is what he wrote this about being a disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024

In this lesson, we look at The Church at Pergamum

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 2:12-17, Numbers 22:5-7, Numbers 25:1-3, Numbers 31:15-17, Hebrews 6:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

In this passage Jesus lays out the principles of discipleship, when He says, “If anyone would come after me" he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 24 “Principles of Discipleship” Matthew 16:24 We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Driven To Denial Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 28, 2018

Although there were clear warnings, Peter ignored those and denied Jesus. We may tend to be critical, but we have been guilty of failing to heed the warnings of the Spirit. Warnings left unheeded are of no value.

Driven to Denial Mark 14: 66-72 The long night of pain and suffering for Jesus had begun, and the difficulty continued to mount. He suffered in agony, praying under a heavy burden in the Garden of Gethsemane. After His prayer had ended, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, led a multitude, sent by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 20, 2005

When Jesus talks about us denying ourselves, taking up a cross & following Him – what does He mean? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ