Sermons on Knowledge Of Self:

Husbands Love

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Dec 28, 2011

This sermon illustrates the steps of growth found in 2 Peter 1:5-8 through the husbands growing love for his wife.

The best example of spiritual growth is the growth of the marriage relationship. In John 13:34, Jesus gave us a new commandment; to love one another as He loved us. This command is repeated to the husband in regards to his wife in Ephesians 5. "Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Limits Of Pleasure

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2025

Ecclesiastes 2 shows us the limits of pleasure

Ecclesiastes 2 isn’t King Solomon suggesting there’s no joy or that we should just grab whatever pleasure we can. Instead, it’s about the limits of pleasure. The book of Ecclesiastes is what we call wisdom literature, and it’s crucial to understand that wisdom isn’t law. The law of gravity always ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Benefits Of Repentance

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 26, 2017

There are seven benefits to living a repentant life.

REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We started off this series by talking about sin and the character of God. When we sin, we become distant from God because He is pure light and there is no darkness in Him at all. We learned that repentance is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

False Security Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 3, 2008

Romans Series

Text- Romans 2:17-29 Title- False Security Romans 2:17-29 17 But if you bear the name "Jew " and rely upon the Law and boast in God, 18 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Entangled And Overcome

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 16, 2010

Peter writes of the possibility of turning away from Christ and the consequences. Peter knew first hand the process which leads to denial and has much to teach us.

Entangled and Overcome 07/05/09 AM Text: 2 Peter 2:20-21 Introduction Peter writes of the possibility of turning away from the truth of Christ and the consequences. Peter had first hand knowledge of the process which can lead to denial; he experienced them the night of Christ’s betrayal. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Priority Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love More? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 18, 2013

No matter how much we love people now, god calls us to love even more!

Several weeks ago we noted this from 2 Peter 1: 2 Peter 1:5-7…. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth Written In The Hearts Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

How shall we be judged on judgment day? For what we know or what we do?

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:12-16 “Truth Written in the Hearts” November 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION Play video Romans 2:12-16 For just as many as “without law” ( the gentiles), sin, ” shall perish “without law: so also, as many as are” in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Or Cosmetology? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: If church members do Christian things like feed the homeless or go on mission trips, and these acts are done without love, then people are just wasting their time. Without love, God doesn’t care what we do for Him.

Neil Postman writes in his book Amusing Ourselves to Death, “that we have reached the point where cosmetics has replaced ideology [or “practice”] as [a] field of expertise.”(1) The verb “cosmeticize” means, “to make something unpleasant or ugly superficially attractive.”(2) It’s common for people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013

Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will God Excuse Mankind?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

The heathen have clearly seen God; they have clearly rejected God; and they have clearly become rebrobate.

WILL GOD EXCUSE MANKIND? Romans 1:18-32 Paul has both good news and bad news for the world. The good news, which will shortly follow, is that God has provided an atonement for our sins. The bad news, which he explores first, is that all men need atonement for their sins. Before you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is The Love The Father Has Lavished On Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 18, 2005

EASTER 4(B) - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we are called God’s children and that God provides for his children.

HOW GREAT IS THE LOVE THE FATHER HAS LAVISHED ON US (Outline) 1 JOHN 2:28-3:3 - April 17, 2005 - EASTER 4 INTRO: The divine love of God is the true love that stands as the eternal standard and definition of what love is and means. Our society has devalued that word love. Love is at times ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mature View Of Ministers And Ministeries

Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 6, 2009

Mature believers respect the ministers and their ministries even as they themselves fulfill their roles in the salvation effort.

A Mature View of Ministry in the Church Rev. Sean Lester March 5, 2009 For the Seniors’ Chapel at Grass Lake, Michigan Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Key verse: 1Co 3:8. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. Main ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Excellent Spirit

Contributed by James May on Feb 22, 2009

Let us learn from Daniel how to have an excellent spirit and see what God will do for us.

The Excellent Spirit By Pastor Jim May Most historians and Bible teachers agree that it was around 600 years before Jesus was born, that there lived a man by the name of Daniel who found himself in some pretty precarious situations. I want to take a look at the highlights of Daniel’s life and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 22, 2019

Loving God with all our heart

“Finding God” Jeremiah 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:11-13, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Holiness