Sermons on old self new self: showing 691-705 of 177,362

Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

The point is that Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.

SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Believer’s Self-Examination 1corinthians 11:28 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 1, 2020

I have been exercised to help you examine yourself in the light of those precious truths you have heard in the past.

Believer’s Self-examination 1Corinthians 11:28 Introduction:- I am sure you have been hearing to great and well-known preachers of the word of God. I don’t think I can share anything new to you. But I have been exercised to help you examine yourself in the light of those precious truths you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Brethren

Transformed By Truth: Living With Prepared Minds, Self-Control, And Hope Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024

1 Peter 1:13 invites us to prepare our minds, exercise self-control, and fix our hope completely on the salvation that is to come through Jesus Christ. As we explore this passage, we will discover how embracing God's truth leads to profound transformation in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Living with Prepared Minds, Self-Control, and Hope 1 Peter 1:13 (NLT): "So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world." Introduction: Today, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13, Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23, Titus 2:11-12, Hebrews 6:19, Titus 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born Again

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 1, 2018

If we are to be true Christians we must change from our old self into something new. This transformation takes place when we are born again by water and spirit. Its not enough just to say we are Christians we must be born again.

If we are to be Christians we are called to change from our old self into something new I want to read a few scriptures about that change before we get into our sermon text for today. Ephesians 4:22-24 (NASB) in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8, Ephesians 4:22-24, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-Shalom "The Eternally Self-Existent One Is Peace" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2011

The lesson that Gideon had to learn before he could be used of God is that "The LORD is peace" in verse 24.

Purpose: To explain that God is our only source for peace. Aim: I want the listener to rest assured of God's peace. INTRODUCTION: It has been more than 200 years since God revealed Himself as Jehovah-M'Kaddesh (the LORD who sets apart or makes holy). The promised land has been conquered and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anzac Rememberance -Life Is Changing: Living For Self To Living For Others Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 22, 2015

A sermon that relates to ANZAC Day and how the actions of many soldiers was more about others...than themselves....a perspective of life that Jesus calls us to live...the sermon also discusses the importance of peace in the life of Christians

Living and dieing for others!!! Yesterday was Anzac Day…. It is a very special, some would even say a sacred day in our national calendar. It is a day that helps us understand a little more about what it means to be Australian and why our nation is like it is. For those who don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Have A Happy New Year (Part 1) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2014

Be humble in your attitude if you want to be happy: be humble in your attitude towards self, sin, others and God.

Some time ago (1988), Robert Fulghum published his best-selling book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Recently, somebody suggested another book title: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Noah. For example… • Don't miss the boat. • Plan ahead. It wasn't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Happy New Year…maybe!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022

I want to wish each of you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! But my wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is not a gurantee that you will have one.

What will guarantee you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is the things I want to share with you from God’s Word. Illus: For example, when President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal in the White House the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal MENTALLY. That is, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Old Testament Law And The New Testament Christian Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 22, 2015

Paul said in Romans 6:14, “we are not under law but under grace”. So does that mean the law has no value to us? If we think because we are a Christian under the new covenant we don’t have to pay any attention to the old covenant we are mistaken.

“OLD TESTAMENT LAW AND THE NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN” Matthew 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION: (‘I tell you the truth’-first instance we find this phrase is in Mt. 5). We might think that because we are a Christian and under the new covenant, as I talked about last week in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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

Answer Eight: Stop Kidding Yourself - Renounce Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015

This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew.

The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Women Reject Expensive, Materialistic, Self-Absorbed Men. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2024

In today’s society, there’s a growing trend of men who prioritize their physical appearance, material possessions, and financial status above all else.

In today's society, there's a growing trend of men who prioritize their physical appearance, material possessions, and financial status above all else. But is this really what women want? Do they need an "expensive" husband to be happy and fulfilled? The Unwanted Traits: - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Same Old Story

Contributed by Tom Balog on Dec 5, 2002

Scriptures should always be looked at with a fresh set of eyes so that new insights can be seen.

I’ve heard the story before. I mean I know it backwards and forwards, I can probably tell it in my sleep. Do I have really have to hear it again, let alone preach on it? Heck, there is even a song about it, “We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, la la la la la la lalala ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist