Sermons on Finding Oneself:

The Dangers Of Fault Finding Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 24, 2025

Fault finders usually do not see any good in the efforts of other people. They put on the air of perfection and act as if they are incapable of making mistakes. Such people easily offend others through their actions and speeches. They focus on everyone’s faults except theirs.

As Christians, we're called to build each other up, not tear each other down. Yet, fault finding is a subtle sin that can creep into our lives, damaging relationships and hindering our walk with God. The Pharisees: A Classic Example In John 8:3-11, the Pharisees brought a woman caught in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, John 8:3-11

How To Find A Job PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Trust in God's plan for our lives, including our employment journey, and find comfort in His promise of a hopeful future.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're gonna dive into a topic that's real and personal to many of us - the journey of employment. We've all experienced the roller coaster ride of job searching - the highs of getting that interview, the lows of the rejections, the uncertainty of the waiting. But ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: Employment

Finding Hope In The Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage believers to trust in God's plan and find peace, hope, and strength in their faith, even in difficult times.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into Matthew 13, a chapter loaded with wisdom for those of us going through some storms, seeking hope in difficult times, and learning to lean on the power of faith when everything seems to be in turmoil. You know, I'm reminded of a quote from ...read more

Topics: Peace

Encontrar PropÓsito Y Significado En La Vida Sin Importar La Edad O Las Circunstancias

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Esta es una adaptación de un sermón compartido por Brian Bill en octubre de 2000 que se basa en seis declaraciones de propósito que identifica en los escritos del apóstol Pablo.

Un camionero llevaba una carga de cien pingüinos al zoológico. Desafortunadamente, su camión se descompuso. Finalmente le hizo señales a otro camión y le ofreció al conductor 500 dólares para que llevara a los pingüinos al zoológico. ¡Al día ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Based On Self. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

Paul tells us in Romans that a life based on oneself focuses on oneself. Where does it lead to?

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… At all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always… we are so excited… ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Romans 8:6, Galatians 5:19-20

Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness- Forgiving Yourself Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on May 9, 2014

A sermon about forgiving oneself.

Amnesty part 3--Pastor Rob Ketterling ANDREA: My uncle was full of life and just so much joy. He loved to find the simple things in life and to just enjoy the present. And I so admired that about him. And I knew he cared immensely for me. And so when he took his life, I was shocked. We showed up at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life's Greatest Choices

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 4, 2007

A baccalaureate message on the way our choices determine largely how we spend our lives and where we will be in eternity.

LIFE’S GREATEST CHOICES (A Baccalaureate Message) "In all your ways acknowledge (know) Him and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:6 The Bible and literature join hands in viewing life as a journey or a road. A popular folk song says, "How many roads must a man walk down, before he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find And Keep Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018

How can humility increase my happiness? (Title and outline adapted from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/how-to-find-and-keep-your-joy-in-ministry/)

HoHum: Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them talked about favorable circumstances instead of issues of the heart. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil)

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2005

Preparing oneself for the Second Coming.

B.Y.O.O. (Bring Your Own Oil) MATTHEW 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION... B-Prepared.com Offerings There is no doubt that 9/11 changed our world and changed how we think about our national security and our lives. Most phone books now contain a section on national security and what to do in such a crisis. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The King[2015]-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2015

5 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

FINDING The KING-V...FINDING The KING’s WORTH—Matthew 2:1-12 Mr. 'M’s' cemetery plot in Carrabelle. There is an archway & small gazebo. It is always beautifully landscaped with flowering plants. During Christmas I discovered that the plot is also rigged for lights & has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Freedom From Bondage Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

Learning to walk in the Spirit

Health Hearts Happy Homes “Finding Freedom from Bondage” Sunday February 1, 2004 Intro: In this series we are calling Healthy Hearts and Happy Homes we are focusing on a few of the main issues in life that either make your life good or make your life miserable. Already we have talked about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding The King[2015]-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015

3 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

FINDING The KING-III—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: There was a time in my life when I had the American Dream in hand. But I realized very quickly that it wasn’t enough. It is not what I needed in the depth of my soul. I needed vastly more than political freedoms & even temporal loves! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Christ… In The "Christ-Mess”

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jan 8, 2020

Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019

Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019 Summary: Christmas message using Matthew 1:18-25… depicting the process of finding Christmas involves a mess… and what i…and unique aspects of Joseph. Intro It’s always a joy to gather each week …but especially today. Because I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shrine Of Flesh

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011

The most difficult thing in life is for one to know oneself. It is true that the easiest person to deceive is oneself. And the worst fraud is to deceive oneself. But it is surprising to know that many people actively deceive themselves. Some know within t

A shrine is not a strange thing to an average person living in Africa because in many of the communities, there are shrines where people worship every time. God is in the business of disqualifying men and women when they do not meet His standard. This is because everyone has this personal shrine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal