Sermons on False Self True Self:

The Greatest Deceiver

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 7, 2014

We are deceived by people, spirits, and Satan. But that is not where the greatest deception comes from.

I went to Wal-Mart this week to but some groceries. As I was getting out of my car and elderly lady approached me. Some of you may know I have magnets on my car door advertising our church. She asked me if I was the pastor. I told her I was. We were both heading into the store so we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Foursquare

A Heavenly Worship Service Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 18, 2018

What is your highest goal in life? If it’s high enough, the Bible teaches it will require your death. This is true of many goals.

Revelation 7 – a Heavenly Worship Service 9. after these things I looked, and saw a huge crowd which no one could number, from every ethnicity, and tribe, and people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, all clothed in white, and palm branches in their hands 10. and crying ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: *other

It's Really Me, Really

Contributed by Roy Probus on May 17, 2008

We must first love ourselves before we can love others. Looking at our friends should help us define who we are but not at the expense of ourselves.

Nornan, what a mess. Jim burns tells a story of a friend of his named Norman. Some of you know someone like him. Norman was the type of person to change fads and friends very quickly. During his high school years, Norman was a: i. Surfer ii. Punk rocker iii. Football team manager iv. Cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:21-39

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are Not Our Own

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 23, 2012

Our call is to follow and obey Jesus, no matter the circumstances.

We Are Not Our Own October 21, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our call is to follow and obey Jesus, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 15:19-23 Supplemental Passage: For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Anger? Infantile Narsissim

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

To be mature we have to learn to control our emotions... David asks the Lord to show him and correct him. Hold us accountable? Identify perpetual babyhood?

INFANTILE NARCISSISM...AM I IN A VICE-GRIP... MATURITY MASTERS EMOTIONS... DOES THIS CONTROL ME OR DO I CONTROL IT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com I. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY IDENTIFIED THE LIGHTNING RODS THAT MOCK YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES? FEW SEEK THE REVELATION OF CORRECTABLE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At Least I Am Not That

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024

This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 10:3, Proverbs 26:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Try This At Home! (Or Anywhere Else)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 26, 2009

Don’t Try This At Home! (or anywhere else)1) Don’t overestimate your goodness. 2) Don’t underestimate your God.

A man cannonballs from the top of his garage into his neighbor’s pool. A skateboarder grabs on to the back of a speeding car and zips down Main Street. A motorcyclist skids under an 18-wheeler and pops up on the other side. You’ve all seen these stunts in the movies. And you’ve also heard the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Beware Of False Teachers And False Prophets

Contributed by James Pridgen on May 12, 2021

Beware of false prophets and teachers.

Beware of false prophets and teachers. Last week I had a time with my sermon and I felt that the follow through wasn’t the best. Because I was given another message that I couldn’t exactly reconcile in time. But why was that? If we are to be honest, I was finding it easy to be distracted with ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26, Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 14, 2015

Ephesians 4 presents ... a divine wardrobe which will really change one’s life...a heavenly, eternal style which will never go out of date — a wardrobe which wears increasingly better with time.

If you have been abroad, you know there is a worldwide fascination with fashion. Whether you travel to Chicago or London or Geneva or Beijingor Nairobi, you find fashion-conscious people making fashion statements. Much of this lure comes from fashion’s enticing promise of a “new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Other

False Prophets

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 11, 2016

When the people of Judah and Jerusalem were in exile in Babylon there were false prophets who professed to be speaking for the Lord but they were just telling the people what they wanted to hear. These false prophets exist today. Warn your people!

Jeremiah 29:8-9, 15-23 (Ask the people to look up this passage as you make a few comments) Last Sunday we took a look at the part of this letter that pertained to the Jews who were taken into from Judah and Jerusalem. In this letter from Jeremiah they were told to settle down in the cities where ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Search For True Happiness

Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2004

The search for true, lasting happiness and fulfillment in life always ends with finding Christ as Savior. The happiness that the world offers is fleeting and false.

The Search for True Happiness by Pastor Jim May In today’s church, more than ever before, it is so easy to go after things that we believe will bring true happiness. But what we often find after we have obtained what we sought after is most often far less than what we thought it would be and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fate Of The Selfish Rich Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of James where James excoriates the selfish rich.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fate of the Selfish Rich” REVIEW this is our 24th excursion in front of the mirror of God’s word. James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. So far, we have explored several life categories requiring a faith response. James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

False Prophets

Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 8, 2008

Wolfs in sheep clothing

FALSE PROPHETS Matthew 7:15-20 15 "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17 "So every good tree bears good fruit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Grow Up And Go On Series

Contributed by Kevin Baker on Jun 6, 2016

maturing in your Christian life

1 John 2:12-17 GROW UP AND GO ON. Read passage. Prayer. As I said earlier I'm preaching this morning on a subject that I believe is very vital in the life of every Christian. People around you, the church, and even Jesus Christ himself believes that it's very important that we grow up and go ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024

This teaching identifies three types of will in operation in the world today. It defines the expression "God's will", examines the life of Jesus in relation to that will, and stresses the importance of the will of God

topic: THE WILL OF GOD OBJECTIVES: This teaching identifies three types of will in operation in the world today. It defines the expression "God's will", examines the life of Jesus in relation to that will, and stresses the importance of the will of God. In summary, Upon completion ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38