Sermons on abhor myself: showing 181-195 of 40,193

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

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 2, 2011

A speech I presented at Manhattan Christian College during a church growth conference in 2007. I was one of four speakers, Myself, Ben Merold, Wayne Smith, and Richard Crabtree.

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference Location: Manhattan Christian College Date: 31 March 2007 Acts 5:14 (NKJ) And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women. Ah, the banner verse of the church-growth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14

Denomination: Other

Have You Lost Your First Love?

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 25, 2023

I once visited Ephesus and in that old destroyed city, I asked myself what the first love is. Find out what I received in that once great city.

Some years ago, I had the privilege of visiting Turkey. A Turkish man and one of his family members were going to do a business trip to Turkey so they invited me to go with them. I gladly accepted the invitation with one request that I would be allowed to spend a day in Ephesus. We were staying in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8, Matthew 22:34-40, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:17-18, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

The Great Challenge Of Dealing With Conflict: 5 Styles Of Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner.

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner. This is a tough challenge for my generation. We tend to want to flee, and run ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sir, We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

Having an encounter with the Lord or the experience of seeing Jesus is fundamental to genuine Christian experience.

SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS Dr. D. K. Olukoya John 12: 20 – 26: “And there were certain Greeks among them, that came up to worship at the feast. The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering Your Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 24, 2008

This is the second message in our Living Beyond Myself series. It looks at how we use our spiritual gifts, how we discover them, and what barriers we often face...

This week we continue our message series called living beyond ourselves... Last week we talked about how we need to break our cycle of selfishness and self-centeredness, so that God can begin to use us to our full potential. This week I want to narrow it in a little - How does God use you? Some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2015

The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself.

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie Ephesians 1:3-8NLT The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself. (It seems I never get to that level!) Consequences: Fear of failure: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Boiling Within Or Spreading Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

The love of constrains us to take the Gospel to all. I am enjoying with the message of Christ and salvation. Why I have to boil within myself, I have to take the Gospel to all.

Ephesians 1:5-11, Boiling or Sprawling Theme explanation: According to John Wesley, The theology of ‘Predestination’ reminds that our salvation is secured in Christ (John 10:28). When we are in Christ nothing is accident and unwarranted. But everything is under the knowledge of God including my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 3, 2021

Jesus doesn't tell me who my neighbor is all he tells me is that I'm supposed to love them as much as I love myself.

Matthew 22:37-Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38-“This is the first and great commandment. 39-“And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40-“On these two commandments hang all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Follow?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 24, 2006

How many times I have boastfully said: “Here am I Lord, send me” while thinking to myself, “As long as Your plans do not conflict with my plans..."

...someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go” (Luke 9:57). How many times I have boastfully said: “Here am I Lord, send me” while thinking to myself, “As long as Your plans do not conflict with my plans.” And Jesus reveals me for what I truly am (John 2:25). It is there that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sons Of Glory Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 17, 2010

As I read and meditate on this passage of Scripture, I find myself in awe of the profound truth of Jesus’ prayer. For many Christians it is hard to comprehend, much less receive. Yet, Jesus words are truth...

John 17:20. "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21. "that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22. "And the glory which You gave Me I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Essential Equipment - The Bible Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

Why should I need the Bible to teach, rebuke, correct and train myself? I’m pretty sure I know the difference between right and wrong without it. Isn’t that OK?

OPEN: In Washington D.C. there is a building called the "National Institute of Standards and Technology." This facility is responsible for storing perfect samples of weights and measurements. They have what are called “prototypes” of pound weights and kilograms. Measuring rods for feet, yards and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Agur Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 8, 2001

The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues more and more to challenge me each week to ask myself what two requests must I make of God today to gain a closer fellowship with Him.

The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues more and more to challenge me each week to ask myself what two requests must I make of God today to gain a closer fellowship with Him. Today we remember all of our Veterans and thank them for their service to our Nation. We as Christians must also remember ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Titus 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 10- Matthew 9:27-31- Give Me My Miracle, But Don’t Tell Me What To Do! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 28, 2010

In the end I’ve got to ask myself, "once I get my miracle am I still willing to OBEY Jesus?" Once my needs are met will I still follow Him?

Part 10 - Matthew 9:27-31 - GIVE ME MY MIRACLE, BUT DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! GROWING A BEARD at the school I attended was not an option. It was written into the rules and policies - don’t grow one or be suspended or expelled. I decided at 14 that I would grow a beard to test this policy (I know, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Really - A King?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 1, 2011

We are culturally conditioned to believe in our own autonomy: my rights, my choices, me as the boss of myself, me in control of what I want to do, so is Jesus really our King?

Really – A King? various Scriptures November 20, 2011 Intro: In the church year, today is the last Sunday. Christian new year starts next week, with the first week of Advent, and the annual rhythm of worship begins anew. About a hundred years ago, in response to a growing individualism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist