Sermons on Forgiving Ourselves:

"Looking At Jesus From Behind Prison Bars"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2010

A sermon which asks the question, "Where do we find ourselves this Christmas season?"

Matthew 11:2-11 “Looking at Jesus from Behind Prison Bars” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com An amateur actor friend of mine told me about an experience she had while performing in a local play. Now, even though she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Gift To Mankind: A Lamb Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2010

The focus of our personal ministries should be introducing and calling attention to Jesus Christ, not ourselves.

God’s Gift to Mankind: A Lamb (John 1:19-34) 1. For about 14 years, I have been teaching AWANA. I teach each of our three division, beginning with a puppet skit and then a flannel graph lesson with felt figures… 2. I taught the Christmas Story to the Sparks, K=2nd grade…then Austin helped me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 22, 2014

Jesus is God's indescribable gift and we must learn to appreciate that gift and receive it for ourselves.

Introduction: A. For many of us, Christmas time is a time of giving and receiving gifts. B. I like the story told of the uncle who gave his nephew, Chris, an electric guitar for Christmas. 1. The first time Chris saw his uncle after Christmas he said, “Thanks for the electric guitar you gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Avoid A Pity Party

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

We must learn to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and learn to see the blessings in life.

“HOW TO AVOID A PITY PARTY” By Dr. Tom Wallace The Story Of The Prodigal’s Brother is one often missed by many preachers. Yet we find a great life lesson here about pouting and having a "pity party." Luke 15:25 - 32“ …and he was angry and would not go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Empty

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 11, 2020

God wants us to empty ourselves so He can fill us with Himself.

2 KINGS 4:1-7 “EMPTY” A) In the days of Elijah and Elisha in Israel ....... * The principle prophets of God gathered about them a group of God’s workers called “the sons of the prophets.” * One of these “sons of the prophets” died leaving debts and the creditor harassed the widow, seeking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Love Is

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 15, 2017

We must love God with all our hearts and love our neighbors as ourselves.

What Love Is May 14, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must love God with all our hearts and love our neighbors as ourselves. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Supplemental Passage: Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 22, 2017

Controlling oneself means placing ourselves under God's control, the best place to be.

Has this ever happened to you? You find a bowl full of delicious looking cherries sitting on the table. They’re clearly meant for eating so you grab a couple. They’re sweet and delicious so you have a few more. You sit down, get out your phone to check messages while you absent-mindedly continue to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel And The Court Of Herod Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2016

Nothing is right until we meet and allow ourselves to be transformed by the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thursday of the 24th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Most of us have forgotten the scariest moment of our lives. It was about the age of two. Up to then everybody was so attentive to the little one’s needs that each of us, to the extent that we were thinking at all, had a fundamental ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Even Mountain-Sized Remedies Are Available

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2023

Whatever petition we raise to God is raised to God. We have no power of ourselves.

Saturday of the 18th week in Course 2023 What is our biggest problem in life? If you are a Republican, you might say “the Democrats.” If you are a Democrat, you will say “Republicans.” But that’s nonsense, isn’t it? Our biggest problem is one we can’t solve, almost by definition. You can solve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Deuteronomy 6:4-13, Mark 9:29

Denomination: Catholic

"Principle 4: Develop The Right Perspective" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 8, 2017

Paul tells us what our perspective should be on the world, our Lord and ourselves.

GODISNOWHERE - Which is it? "God is nowhere" or "God is now here?" It's all in how you look at things, isn't it? That's why Paul says we need to develop the right perspective if we're going to get life right. 1. How to look at the world - vs. 1-7 The world has its ideas about success. But as one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unleash The Surrender Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Being fully surrendered means we are honest with God, honest with ourselves and honest with others.

November 5 Unleash the Surrender (Acts 5:1-11) In 2005, Grammy Winning rapper Lil Kim was arrested and sent to prison for lying about what happened in a gunfight outside a night club. She lied to protect a friend. She was fined $50k and sent to prison. Before the sentence was handed down, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Justified? Or Judged? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 30, 2017

Is there a way for us to make ourselves acceptable to God? The Apostle Paul teaches that such a thought is an impossibility.

“We know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.” [1] “So that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Inventory Of Our Prejudices And Biases

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 18, 2018

If we are honest with ourselves we admit that we all have some form of prejudices.

Mid-week Message/Devotion July 18, 2018 James 2:1-13 2nd in a series Taking Inventory of our Prejudices and Biases Have we got preferences? Have we got prejudices and biases, with others that we come in contact with at work, while shopping, at church, even our neighbors. I think, if we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Matthew 22:37-40, James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Cannot Serve Both God And Money. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 29, 2024

In the pursuit of happiness and security, many of us find ourselves torn between two masters

In the pursuit of happiness and security, many of us find ourselves torn between two masters: God and money. Jesus warned us, "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:24

The Way Of The Cross Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Feb 20, 2024

Denying ourselves and following Jesus wholeheartedly may not be easy, but it is essential for a life that honors God.

You know how in a game of Mad Libs, you have a million choices and it's all a bit crazy? Well, life can feel like that too. But in the middle of all that, Jesus is like, Hey, forget about yourself for a minute, and follow me. Hey, forget about yourself for a minute, and follow me. Imagine you're at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Sacrificial Love, Divine Redemption, Spiritual Sacrifice, Eternal Salvation