Sermons on Exalting Self:

Sermon On A Trip Home

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2023

The Ascension of Jesus has been defined as the Christian belief, reflected in the major Christian creeds and confessional statements, that Jesus ascended to heaven forty days after His resurrection, where He was glorified, exalted as Lord and Christ, sitting at the right hand of God.

Mohadesa Najumi, a female British writer once remarked: “Life is a useless passion, an exciting journey of a mammal in survival mode. Each day is a miracle, a blessing unexplored and the more you immerse yourself in light, the less you will feel the darkness. There is more to life than nothingness. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51, John 17:1-11, Acts 1:11, John 16:28

Becoming Small

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

We want to be big, but Jesus makes Himself small. We, too, must make ourselves small, like Jesus.

BECOMING SMALL Mark 9:30-37 (ESV) What is wrong?—We want to be big. What is true?—Jesus makes Himself small. What to do—We must make ourselves small. How?—By… I Observing What Jesus Does for Us (Mark 9:30-32) 1. While Jesus Is Great, He Became Small (9:30-31a) ‘…He was teaching his disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preaching From Philippians #5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

This little passage of scripture is loaded with wonderful teachings about the Lord Jesus Christ. Some believe it is one of the greatest passages in the Bible concerning the Lord Jesus Christ.

It gives us a picture of the humility of Christ like we have never seen before. If the church today is ever going to accomplish anything for the Lord, we are going to have to know and possess the humility of Christ. Illus: Some of the New Testament Christians caught this vision. The attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ride High

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 31, 2022

GOD WILL MAKE YOU RIDE IN THE HEIGHTS OF THE EARTH. HE IS THE LIFTER OF OUR HEAD.

Ride high Isaiah 58:14”The Lord will make you ride on the heights of the earth….” Cycling, driving or any kind of sports on a hilly slope is thrilling by itself, to stand on a mountain and watch the mountain on the other side is an experience beyond words can express. Spellbound! As a small girl ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working For A Living

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

We will define proper perspective for work; paid, unpaid, school, home

Opening illustration: This is a lesson I began to learn shortly after becoming a Christian, while serving in themilitary in England. There were several of us who had just set out on the Christian adventure. In ourenthusiasm to serve Christ we somehow concluded that we didn’t need to concern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Yet Will I Praise Him

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 25, 2025

Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and destiny.

Text: Habakkuk 3:17–18 PTMC I need you to shout one little word with me? Somebody shout yet. Come on say it like you mean it, and shout YET!!!! Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Praise As A Weapon

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 15, 2025

In Heaven, all preachers will be out of a job, but not praisers. Now, praise can change your focus, change your circumstances, change your enemies' position, and change those around you. Every Christian ought to be a Hallelujah from head to foot!

PRAISE AS A WEAPON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE #1 a. Samantha Couchoud’s father was on a business trip and approaching a security checkpoint at the airport. The National Guard shift was rotating, and a guard, in full uniform, was in line in front of him. b. As with everybody else, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-29, 2 Chronicles 20:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Ready For This Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

Explores the power of rejoicing, praying, and trusting in God's peace during all circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather together today, we are reminded of the profound truth that we are not alone in our struggles, our questions, or our victories. We are bound together by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love that comes from our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Topics: Exalting, Name, Lord

Far Above PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

Because Christ is enthroned above all, believers can live with confidence, purpose, and authority, trusting their secure position and God’s ongoing work in their lives.

Friends, can we take a breath together and remember who our God is? He is the Lifter of our heads, the Steady Hand in our storms, the Shepherd who knows every scar and every sigh. Some of us walked in with tired feet and tender hearts, and the week has felt louder than our faith. But the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:24-25

Topics: New Life, Exaltation

Denying Self For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 9, 2009

This is the tenth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 9:3-14. "Do you not know that those

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Denying Self For the Sake of the Gospel Text: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14. Introduction: Have you heard of the mischievous monkey? He was running loose and getting into people’s houses and stealing food. Try as they may, the town’s people could not capture the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growth By Addition: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009

Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Self-Control

Growth by Addition Self-Control 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Foursquare

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Self Control Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 1, 2009

How does the Spirit grow self-control in us?

The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control Galatians 5:22-23 Advent conspiracy video during offering – Susan shares after During coffee – show marshmallow video. Advent – entering into the time of lack of control! Galatians 5:22-3 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Self Control" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Not only does self-control mean saying no to yourself, it also means doing what has to be done.

Tomorrow is Labour day. Interesting isn’t it that Labour Day is a celebration of work yet we get the day off. Wouldn’t it make more sense for us to go work for free to celebrate the fact that we get to work? Anyway I’m not going to talk about Labour Day today, we’ll touch on work more next week, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Getting Past Self-Indulgence

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 6, 2009

Self-indulgence does not mean denying yourself what you actually need, but meeting needs easily turns into obsession. The way out is service to others.

Whoever first baked Pecan Sandies should be made a saint. I love Pecan Sandies cookies! The taste of crunchy pecans, the texture of shortbread. I don’t care if you are from Georgia and pronounce it pee-kan, I’ll insist that Pecan or pee-kan Sandies are the finest cookie on the market. And so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Believe 24 - Self - Control Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit - Self-Control

Believe 24 – Self-Control May 3, 2015 Titus 2:11-14 If we could take an honest picture of ourselves, what would we say we struggle with? Actually, if others could take a look at us, what would they say we struggle with? There are so many things in life which trap us, things which turn us ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist