Sermons on False Self True Self:

Dying On A Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2025

Today we must give thanks for the gift of Jesus. His self-giving knew no limits and doesn’t stop giving even now.

Good Friday 2025 I’ve frequently thought that the best approach to a homily for Good Friday would be to stand and look at the biggest cross or crucifix and focus on the pain and torment Jesus underwent two thousand years ago. I’ll encourage you to do that sometime in the next couple of days before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 19:1-42, John 18:1-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Living By The Spirit (A Devotion And Bible Study)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 20, 2025

The Holy Spirit equips believers with attributes that foster community, such as love, joy, peace, and self-control. Living by the Spirit produces a fruitful and harmonious life.

Living by the Spirit A Devotion and Bible Study Scripture Focus: Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 8:14-16 Theme Overview: The Holy Spirit equips believers with attributes that foster community, such as love, joy, peace, and self-control. Living by the Spirit produces a fruitful and harmonious life. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:14-16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Philippians 4:7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 4:2-3, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Colossians 3:12-14, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, John 15:1-8, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 5:18-20, 1 Peter 1:22, Romans 12:9-21, Philippians 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Get Out Our Crosses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon explores the call to active discipleship in the digital age, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus amidst modern distractions and challenges.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body, united in Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's Word today, let us remember that ours is not a passive faith. We are called to active ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Crosses To Bear

Our Fight Is Not Carnal, It Is Spiritual PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

Trust God’s presence and providence when facing hostility or fear, relying on His protection and grace instead of reacting with anger or self-defense.

Some of us walked in today weary, worried, and worn. You’ve been dodging spears you never asked for—sharp words at work, quiet tensions at home, old wounds that seem to whisper fresh threats. It feels like you’re playing the harp in Saul’s palace—trying to bring calm—while a javelin sits poised in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Topics: Forgiveness, Resilience

Fear Not - Healthy And Unhealthy Fear Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon aims to help the congregation distinguish between healthy and unhealthy fear, and respond to unhealthy fear with power, love, and self-discipline, as guided by the scriptures.

Has anyone here today ever been scared? Has anyone ever been literally - paralyzed by fear - unable to take another step? Well, we’re all in luck because today we begin a 4-week series called Fear Not. Surprisingly, fear is something the bible has an awful lot to say about. In fact, the command, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Healthy Fear, Unhealthy Fear, Spiritual Discipline

Sermon Series: Fear Not

True Values: Biblical Preaching And Teaching Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2008

We value Biblical preaching and teaching because it is God’s instruction manual for His Church.

True Value: Biblical Preaching and Teaching Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Tim. 4:1-4 Introduction 1. The second core value has to do with our source for faith and doctrine: the Bible. 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How To Tell If Your Faith Is True. Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

When you think of some Christian you greatly admire, you are usually thinking of their loving kindness and Christian actions, and not their views of the trinity. It is by behavior that we impress people with our Christian faith and not by our belief.

The passage we are looking at has been greatly misunderstood. Some have thought it contradicts what Paul says about being justified by faith. James says we are justified by works. They appear to be holding opposite views, but a close study of the words reveals that they are in perfect agreement. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

How To Practice Replacement Thinking - Eph. 4:22-24

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 17, 2001

How to Practice Replacement Thinking - Eph. 4:22-24 Putting off the old self and putting on the new life of Christ in all of its manifestations

How to Practice Replacement Thinking - Eph. 4:22-24 Someone once said, "Attitude is everything." People with great attitude succeed. Those with negative attitudes fail. Illustration;Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Reveal Your True Colors: Walk By Faith!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2023

Often times our words and action do not align. Could we pass the faith test today?

REVEAL YOUR TRUE COLORS? PASS THE FAITH TEST! (Several part lesson) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Please watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) TO SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS DATES BACK TO THE 1700s. Ships were required to fly flags at sea. These flags would identify where the ship was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, Judges 7:7, Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guarding Against Antichrists Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

We look at the fifth test that proves if one really knows God. Are we guarding against antichrists?

As we look at the seven tests that prove if we really know God we can get a little lost as I try to explain them. Kind of like the time when the husband stayed home while his wife went to church. When she got back he asked her what the preacher preached about. She said, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Shouldn't Judge Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

The idea that Jesus forbade his followers to judge is a myth

Series: Mythbusters “Christians Shouldn’t Judge” Matthew 7:1-6; 15-20 Open Today is the last message in our series called Mythbusters. We have been focusing in on spiritual myths. These myths are based on false understandings of scripture and they always lead you down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Father Are You Following? Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 12 Passage: 1 John 3:7-10 Title: Which Father are you Following? Focus: Christian Living STORY: When I was in high school my parent’s and I got into the worst fight recorded in history. There was yelling and screaming for almost an hour straight. After the dust ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One True Leader Over Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

What lies within us is more of an ambivalence towards leadership… we actually long for that which can organize life… that which can set forth what is right… and HEROES who reveal something of a better way.

One True Leader Over Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 3, 2009 (NOTE: The following includes some sections in which a name precedes a section of thought. These were drawn from others and I have included their names to give credit. They were not quoted but rather ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring True Corporate Worship-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 10, 2012

1 of 2. Jesus took it upon Himself to remove the hindrances to true corporate worship. True corporate worship can be restored/recovered. But How? 6 marks of recovered corporate worship. True corporate worship is Restored/Recovered thru...

RESTORING TRUE CORPORATE(Collective) WORSHIP-I—Mark 11:15-19 Attention: Need: The need for current (temple) worship to be cleansed/readied/restored/renovated Recovery/restoration of worship assumes that there was a time when worship was truly worship. A need for ‘Revival’ is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist