Sermons on False Self True Self:

Go! And Live The Crucified Life - Galatians 2:20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 7, 2025

Galatians 2:20 is the essence of the Christian journey—a transformative union with Christ that redefines our identity and purpose

Go! And Live the Crucified Life - Galatians 2:20 Introduction: Today we gather to explore a profound truth found in Galatians 2:20 (NLT): "My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 12:1, Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:3, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Piety / A Turning Point

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 6, 2010

There are two main defects that can effect a Pious Life: (1) they have a mistaken version of Piety as Holy Joe and Mechanical Martin or (2) they knowingly reject Piety for self-fulfillment like Phil the Pharisee.

After some research I discovered a couple of things that are commonly mistaken for Piety. Piety is not being a quote a Holy Joe We all have are own conception of a Holy Joe, but there are some common basic characteristics. A Holy Joe will go to church, why ( Pause) because their family has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025

JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes 5:2, James 4:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Walk In Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025

So much of what comes “naturally” to us is shaped by sin, self, and the culture around us. But what the Holy Spirit compels us to do—that is divine wisdom at work.

Go! And Walk in Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 (A Sermon in the “Go! And…” Series) Introduction Good morning, Church. Today I want to begin with a quote from Dr Charles Stanley. He once said: “Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scientology

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Feb 14, 2009

mankind is descended from an alien race of gods called ‘thetans.’ Scientologist are encouraged to wake up their thetan or god powers by removing all mental blocks called ‘engrams.

Scientology By Jeston Bennett Matt 9:36-39 Luke 10:1-3 I. Scientology was started by L. Ron Hubbard. His first major work was published in 1950. The book was called, “Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health.” In it he offered a methodology designed to help alleviate such things as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Love Romans Style Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 31 in our journey through John's gospel. This message continues an exploration of what it means to truly love one another. It takes specific examples of true love from Romans 12.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Love Romans Style” Romans 12 The twelfth chapter of Romans follows eleven chapters of direct teaching on the work of Christ and the unfolding merciful plan of God to restore both Jew and Gentile alike to fellowship with Him. In light of these great truths, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 10, 2007

To make peace is not to compromise or avoid confrontation. Abraham set us a good example. We must have the desire to make peace, treasure the relationship, be generous in heart and avoid a self-centred view of things.

JOHN PIPER says the cry of the beatitudes is this: “Get a new heart!” • They are not good suggestions, but what every Christian ought to be. • The beatitudes counter the false understanding that a person can be saved without being changed. Or: that a person can inherit eternal life even if his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesús Contra El Ocultismo

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 24, 2008

Por encima de toda hechicería y sortilegio está nuestro Señor Jesucristo, la encarnación de toda la revelación de Dios. La fe se sustenta en la suficiencia de esta revelación y no busca ningún otro conocimiento secreto. La fe se basa en el poder de Dios e

"JESÚS CONTRA EL OCULTISMO” Deuteronomio 18:9-14 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Definición del término ocultismo: La definición es muy amplia. Va desde el Satanismo puro hasta el simple uso del comúnmente aceptado horóscopo. Otros ejemplos de ocultismo son las sesiones de ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Are We Boasting In?

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 2, 2014

What things do we boast in? What things are we proud of? What things do we try to show God as making us acceptable?

WHAT ARE WE BOASTING IN? (ANO ANG ATING NA IPINAGMAMALAKI) Phil 3:1-14 [7-10] BACKGROUND Paul in prison in Rome (Si Pablo ay nasa bilangguan) The Phil. Church sent a brother with a love gift : (Nagpadala ang simbahan ng regalo pag-ibig sa kanya) Phil. Is a thank you letter (ito ay isang ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Quick Fixes

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 6, 2022

They have went into exile and there will not be a quick fix.

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 No Quick Fixes 1. For most of the problems and hurdles of life, there are no quick fixes. • Need to lose 15 pounds? It won’t be fast • Need to find a six figure job • Need a plumber to install toilet? It won’t be fast or easy — and it won’t be cheap. 2. Jeremiah is faced with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"A Lie, Is A Lie, Is A Lie”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 7, 2021

Lies are just that lies no matter if the lie is a white one

By the help of the Holy Spirit, I would like to preach from the subject, “A LIE IS A LIE, IS A LIE” My mom has a way of knowing when you are telling the truth or telling a lie. I think most mothers can tell if their child is telling the truth or telling a lie. According to pyschologytoday.com, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Accuse

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 4, 2022

Listen to me friend, ‘accusation’ is the devil’s strategy to sabotage our vision and cripple us; but we got to be overcomers. Hurray!

Accuse you Luke 6:7 “The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He healed on the Sabbath, so that they might find reason to accuse Him.” Jesus was focused on doing good, healing the sick and driving out demons but the wicked Pharisees were focused on finding reason to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Signs Of Jesus Coming

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 16, 2019

What people can expect to see taking place.

12 Signs of Jesus coming 1. Deceptions Matthew 24: 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 2. False Christ. Matthew 24: 24 For there shall arise false Christs, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

8. Discernment – Separating Friends From Foes Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Feb 26, 2022

There are enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this sermon we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the devil.

In the previous chapter we learnt that there are some enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this chapter we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:14, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Kings 14:1-6, Jeremiah 33:3, Deuteronomy 18:22, Matthew 7:22-23, Jeremiah 14:14, Ezekiel 13:3, Ezekiel 13:6, Jonah 3:4, Matthew 24:24, Acts 16:16-18, Deuteronomy 13:1-3, Isaiah 8:20, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Malachi 3:6, 2 Timothy 3:16, Genesis 2:17, Matthew 7:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Unfaithful Impatience Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 11, 2016

The Golden Calf shows Israel's unfaithfulness at Mt. Sinai. Moses intercedes and God forgives

Introduction Faith has a short shelf life. Yesterday's faith doesn't rollover to today. This fact is especially evident in today's story of golden bull. The Lord had moved miraculously in the lives of the Israelites. God had parted the Red Sea, provided them with manna every morning and given them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran