Sermons on Justify Ourselves:

Poured Out Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

Do we train ourselves and fill ourselves in life so that we are ready to be poured out? Or are we always looking to be poured into? We must come to church to learn how to "be the church" not just attend a building somewhere.

Poured Out … ready to be poured out Coming to church ready to be the church Colossians 3: 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall - How Does God See Me?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 26, 2015

In sharing God's great commandment we must understand how to love ourselves and love others. By seeing ourselves in God's mirror we are better able to have a spiritual self love and thereby live a life of love for God and others.

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34; Psalms 146 and Hebrews 9:11-14 Theme: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You Proposition: In Sharing the Great Commandment, Jesus focuses on our love for God, our love for others and our love for ourselves. This sermon is designed to help us see ourselves as God sees us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 7 - Time To Stop Murmuring Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 21, 2023

Do we find ourselves complaining and murmuring about many things? Why do we do so, and how can we stop doing this? This sermon will help us examine ourselves in the light of God’s word.

If we as a church today desire to resemble the early church, and if our aspiration is that people should be added in great numbers, then it is only appropriate that we not only evaluate ourselves in the light of God’s word, but also investigate to see what the early church did differently that made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Acts 6:1, Numbers 11:1, Numbers 10:34, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 103:1-2, Matthew 20:12, Luke 5:29-30, John 6:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Singleness Of Purpose

Contributed by City Of Faith . on Apr 3, 2025

… The question we should always ask ourselves, what is my singleness of purpose? because we often waste a lot of time doing so many things in life , but we forget to remind ourselves why we are here on earth.

Today, I bring to you my sermon titled: Singleness of purpose Singleness of purpose refers to a state of being completely focused and dedicated to one goal, objective or passion. It involves clarity, having a clear understanding of what you want to achieve. It involves concentration, directing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:32-33

Christmas: Why Does It Matter?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023

Why do we do that every year? We seek to remind ourselves of this: The most important event in world history is that Jesus Christ was born. We celebrate it every year to remind ourselves... this is what life is really about.

Advent is what Christians call the time surrounding the birth of Jesus. We light the candles on the Advent wreath each week at church as a celebration of Jesus coming into the world. Why do we do that every year? We seek to remind ourselves of this: The most important event in world history is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Saved By Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 15, 2015

To show that we are all saved by faith in JESUS and our peace will be turned into constant perfect peace if we give first ourselves to the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved by faith? Yes. Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 18 - Faithful With Our Finances Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 15, 2023

God expects us to be faithful in everything that He has entrusted to us, especially with our finances. Let’s learn how to give cheerfully, and in a way that is pleasing to God.

In Judges 6:12-13, we read, the Lord’s angel appeared to him there and said, “The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!" Gideon said to him, "If I may ask, sir, why has all this happened to us if the LORD is with us? What happened to all the wonderful things that our fathers told us the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-13, Judges 6:6, Judges 6:1, Judges 6:2, Judges 6:10-11, Luke 16:10-11, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Deuteronomy 16:17, Romans 13:7, James 5:4, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sure Security Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 10, 2005

Where do you find unshakable security? Don’t you long for such a blessing? How would you like for God to know you, call you, justify you, sanctify you and glorify you? Here’s good news!

Our future glory is secured in God’s love. What does that say to you today? Read Romans 8:18-30 Did you ever hear of someone who couldn’t afford to retire? Well let me tell you something... Our Christian retirement is not only out of this world, it is completely paid in full and secure. Is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s So Great About God?-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 26, 2015

6 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-VI—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: Well-Done Please! The city slicker had always dreamed of owning his own cattle ranch. He finally made enough money to buy himself the spread of his dreams in Wyoming. So he moves his wife & 4 kids to Wyoming to their new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

What’s So Great About God?-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015

4 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-IV—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: What’s so great about Florida/Carrabelle? Many people come to Florida & Carrabelle, FL to Escape the cold, looking for milder climes...or maybe ‘The easy life,’ Retirement, Escape from the ‘rat race.’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Dreams

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016

When it comes to dreaming, many readers think Matthew is the dreamer by the way he uses Old Testament Scripture to back up his story. Is Matthew too anxious to justify his story that he twists Scripture to suit his purpose?

Matthew 2:19-23 Joseph’s Dreams 12/22/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction Do you sometimes wake up tired because of vivid dreams? I imagine Joseph had that problem. Matthew records four dreams through which an angel of the Lord spoke to him. The first dream was to assure him that he could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does Real Faith Look Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 17, 2013

Abraham did a lot of things as a response to God’s communicated will but only one thing made him righteous in God’s presence. He was justified by FAITH Abraham believed God and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. 4:3

WHAT DOES FAITH LOOK LIKE? Romans 4:16-25 Guiness Book of World Records: Sports facts, longest mustache, fingernails, hair Heaviest person: 1069 pounds, buried in piano box Tallest: 8’ 11” 37AA shoe Woman: 7’ 7” Thomas and Elizabeth Morgan(UK) were married for 81 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Through The Faith In Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 8, 2025

Discuss the theme: “Through the faith in Christ Jesus.” This lesson will review how the apostle Paul's Letters describe how the believers are justified by “the faith” in Christ Jesus. This lesson establishes that salvation is possible “through faith and obedience” to the gospel.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Through the Faith In Christ Jesus Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson is presented to assure all who seek Christ's salvation can receive it through faith and obedience to the gospel of the Son of God. Paul, the beloved apostle, has assured us of this fact in his Letter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-26, Romans 6:17-18, Romans 10:16-18, Romans 3:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Life A Witness Of Your Faith

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 25, 2001

Other people see us go through trials, and how we conduct ourselves is a witness to them of God in us.

8-5-’01 IS YOUR LIFE A WITNESS OF YOUR FAITH? A. Armstrong James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Traitor Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jul 11, 2001

As a traitor truly serves only himself, we serve only ourselves if we refuse to take a stand with Christ against Satan and his influences

We must stand firm in the fight for God in our world today. I. Stand Up for God and Ourselves (10-12) A. As salt and light in the world around us B. As we daily check in with the enemy around us 1. Fight God’s fight, not just our own battles 2. We are not so much a hospital as a barracks II. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist