Sermons on Lovers Of Self:

The Danger Of Doing What Is Right In Your Own Sight

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2023

The church has had far too much in common with the children of Israel back in the days when there was no king. We must cry out against the Spiritual, Moral, and Ethical Depravity that is being allowed to happen in the churches today.

The Danger of Doing What is Right in Your Own Eyes By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: SCRIPTURES: - Judges 17 – 21 Deuteronomy 12:8 says, “You shall not do as we are doing here today, everyone doing what is right in his own eyes”. That is not a request that is a command. Judges 17:6 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Never Steal God's Credit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes.

1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5 As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes. However, as Christians, we must remember that everything we have and everything we achieve is a gift from God. When we take credit for what God has done, we risk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5, Proverbs 25:27

Almost, But Not Quite

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 16, 2014

We must make a commitment to God and stay committed to Him.

Almost, but not Quite June 15, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must make a commitment to God and stay committed to Him. Focus Passage: Acts 26:24-29 Supplemental Passage: Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About Me, And It Is

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 27, 2007

A Father’s Day message - fatherhood (and parenthood) is more about making me holy than making me happy

It’s Not About Me, and It Is TCF Sermon June 17, 2007 Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. If there’s ever a day we dads can say what I’m about to say, with at least some authenticity to it, and without sounding like total narcissists, it’s Father’s Day. What I want to say is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Power And Authority Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 19, 2008

Introductory message of the series. Focuses on where our authority comes from and why.

Understanding Power and Authority Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-19; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 7; Acts 19:11-17 Introduction I grew up in Tennessee and before I left home I stood over 6 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. My father was shorter than me and probably weighed 30-40 pounds less fully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, Luke 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luke (Defender Of The Oppressed) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

a look at Luke’s gospel and his emphasis on Jesus as a lover of outsiders, cultural, gender and moral outsiders, and his healing work

SE121204 GOSPEL TRUTH 2. Luke INTRO: LUKE UNDER THE GUN The holidays always seem to bring out the obligatory religious articles in news magazines. This week, Time has an article on the birth of Jesus*. The ironic thing about these articles, is that they sell a lot of magazines to Christians…. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Around

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

We must call on the Lord for revival.

Jeremiah 33:3 "Turn Around" Jeremiah had seen his world torn apart. His people had been taken captive.His message had been rejected. He had been imprisoned. However in this time of trial GOD still came through. He told Jeremiah "Call on me" Then God promises a time of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005

Loving others works in partnership with loving God.

The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Part 2 Matt. 22:39-40 Oct. 2, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Reorient audience to what an iPod is 1 In New York, many people are mugging iPod owners for these little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 9, 2025

Jesus, as the Bridegroom, demonstrates covenantal, sacrificial, and unending love for His Church, seeking to sanctify, purify, and glorify His people.

JESUS THE BRIDEGROOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:25-27 Key Verse: “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You're The Problem: The Fallout Of A Self-Centered Existence Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Our aim this morning is to sniff out the barnacles of pride inside of each us. Today’s Big Idea: Pride causes division; humility draws the gaze of God.

Paul writes to the church at Corinth to help genuine believers solve their divisions. When you read today’s words from Paul to the church at Corinth, you need to prepare for the knife. Paul writes as one who is taking a scalpel in hand to perform surgery on the church he founded by the grace of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Of Grace

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2013

1. Christ the Giver of Grace 2. Christ A Lover of Losers 3. Christ A Savior of Sinners 4. Grace Work

Mt. 20:18-19, 28 - Difference between a Trip & a Journey - A trip is just travelling to a place & back again - Journey implies that the person is searching for something and can include a struggle to reach the destination World Magazine interviewed Bill Moyers journalist & spokesperson for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attributes Of God - Self-Existent One To The God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God as the self-existent one to the God of all comfort

541. Self-Existent One – I praise you Lord that you are before and above everyone. “God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.” (Ex. 3:14) 542. Servant – I praise you Lord for being willing to provide assistance, work and benefits ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004

The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Prasie Glorifying Your Savior Or Is It Glorifying Your Self?

Contributed by Shane Rodriguez on Dec 27, 2003

When times are bad God still wants us to praise Him.

“By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 (KJV) A Christian’s character is revealed to themselves through their praise. Our time of worship is a time when we as believers open our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist