Sermons on False Self True Self:

Jesus Cleanses The Temple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 26, 2015

Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Luke 19:45-48 shows us his anger and prophetic denunciation of distorted worship.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom's Gospel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2016

If you want to be free from your sin, don't believe in a different, distorted or damned gospel. Believe in the divine Gospel that Jesus sets the believer free!

Several years ago (December 2008), I had the opportunity to go to Belarus to teach church multiplication to young Belarussians getting ready to plant churches in various parts of the country. I had about a hundred pages of notes for the students, so I looked into translating them into Russian. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

True Love Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2009

Message about building a bridge to the community through the love we have. These are notes and pieces to put a message together

Note: This message came from a series of messages by Doug Small Title: Building a Bridge to the Community - True Love Theme: True love, action Text: Luke 7:36 - 47 Introduction Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him (Religious leaders) to eat with him (Jesus). And He (Jesus) went to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Church Of God

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

What makes a peson truly wise?

True Wisdom James 3:13-18 What makes a person truly wise? How do you know that someone is wise? These are great questions, let’s look to the book of James for some solid answers. The proof of widsom and understanding does not come from your words, instead it is borne out in your actions. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Believers

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John, examines the difference between believing in Jesus and being a believer in Jesus. It looks at what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

John 8 (3b) A True Disciple - Read John 8:31-47, 59 I stand before you today, upset, because of what I have to share with you; but also grateful to a merciful God Who allows me to do so. Did you notice how verse 31 began? “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him.” Now notice how the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, John 8:31-59

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

How can we be assured of our election? It is demonstrated in our love for God, then our brethren, then our neighbors, and finally to our enemies

True Love I John 3:13-18 Introduction In the previous section, we are told that what one does defines the person. A person is not who he/she claims to be unless they can back their words with actions. If one speaks like Jesus and acts like the devil, he/she is the latter. The principal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Giving

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 9, 2018

What does Jesus say about giving

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 12:38-44 November 11, 2018 True Giving Have you given thought – I mean deep thought to what true giving – sacrificial giving really means? A member of our church was murdered on October 30, 2018. He gave his life. The murder made international news in many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Characteristics Of False Repentance” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 22, 2018

Paul helps us understand false repentance.

Last time, we defined repentance as a change of mind that results in a change of heart that results in a change of action. That is why real repentance is all about turning my life around. We focused on verse 10, where Paul says repentance leads to salvation. For the unbeliever, repentance leads ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reality Distortion Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 3, 2022

This sermon focuses on our limited view of reality and how Paul distorts that reality by exploring the resurrection reality that has been made possible through Jesus Christ.

How many of you happened to be here a few weeks ago when I showed the State Farm commercial as the opening illustration? The point was to show how easily it is to misunderstand a conversation, especially if you are only hearing one side of it. This week, when I was working on my sermon, I was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Living The Crucified Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

The crucified life is the essence of true discipleship. It is a life fully surrendered to Jesus Christ—a life that no longer seeks to please self, but one that lives solely for the will and glory of God.

LIVING THE CRUCIFIED LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 2:20 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:6-11, Luke 9:23, Colossians 3:1-5, Philippians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 5:15 INTRODUCTION: The crucified life is the essence of true discipleship. It is a life fully surrendered to Jesus Christ—a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Freedom

Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 1, 2007

We spend alot of time talking, singing and even dreaming about freedom, But I wonder do we really know what true freedom is?

True Freedom Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. In our society, We desperately seek freedom. Freedom of religion, freedom for refugees, freedom to work anywhere that you choose even if ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

True Happiness

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011

Psychologists say that people need 3 things to make them happy. 1. Something to DO. 2. Something to LOVE 3. Something to LOOK FORWARD TO!

TRUE HAPPINESS John 14:1-21 Psychologists say that people need three things to make them happy. 1. THEY NEED SOMETHING TO DO.. 2 THEY NEED SOMEONE TO LOVE 3. THEY NEED SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. However, to be truly happy and satisfied we must make sure that we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Love Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Love is the final apologetic.

Francis Schaeffer wrote that love is the final apologetic; it is the last word in the Christian’s defense of the gospel. John’s Gospel informs us that Jesus gave his disciples one last command before he was led away to be crucified: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Congregational

A True Christian

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 22, 2021

Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means.

A True Christian Scripture: Luke 14:25-35 Central idea: Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means. Specific purpose: to communicate to the congregation the true cost of Discipleship The inspiration for this sermon is Charles H. Spurgeon's sermon “Counting the Cost”. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

True Repentance Series

Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 21, 2022

Part 5 in a series on the book of Jonah

As we begin looking toward our mission conference next month, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who tried to escape from warning a savage nation to repent, because he actually wanted God to judge them! So he boarded a ship heading the other way, but ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist