Sermons on Old Self New Self:

How God Sees Us Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

How does God look at us? Part 1 of 3

Redeemed: Looking in Mirror Isaiah 30:1-18 August 3, 2014 I don’t know about you, but I’m not always to thrilled to take a good look at myself in the mirror. I’m just referring to the outward appearance. I know when I look at myself, I’ve changed over the years. I know . ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013

To prove that we have brought nothing into this world, obviously we can take nothing out of it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you owe GOD nothing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have brought nothing into this world, obviously we can take nothing out of it. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:7 (Amplified Bible) 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, and obviously we cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How We Live Reflects Who We Are

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 6, 2009

Know who you are in Jesus, and then live it. How we live reflects who we are.

How We Live Reflects Who We Are Aug 2, 2009 1 Peter 1:13-25 Intro: Chickens don’t fly around in the sky, perch on telephone wires, or swoop down and capture some prey. That’s not who they are. Whales don’t walk around on land, or dig around in the dirt looking for a meal. That’s not who they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Versus Happiness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 12, 2015

The world relentlessly pursues self-statisfying happiness with utter disregard for the Joy of the Lord. Even those who authored the declaration of independence thought that the "pursuit of happiness" was a God given right. So ... what does the Bible say?

Let’s take a look at a couple of Scriptures … Ecclesiastes 12:8 (NASB) “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!” Ecclesiastes 12:8 (HCSB) “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.” Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You A Murderer

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 30, 2008

A look into man’s relationships with fellow-man, dealing with anger and controlling his life

ARE YOU A MURDERER? Text: Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus contrasts the words of the ancients with his teachings. 2. He says that things go deeper than our actions. 3. He tells us that we should watch what we say. 4. He tells us to correct our anger quickly. 5. The implications of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

20-20 Vision

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2023

The reward of knowing the mind of God, the reward of living in the will of God, is freedom. Fear of people keeps us imprisoned; fear of God sets us free.

At the Alpha conference I went to a few weeks ago I had a very interesting conversation with a colleague on the more liberal end of our denominational spectrum. It was particularly interesting in that the Alpha program is for evangelism, and I was surprised to see someone on the other end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Felix Trembled Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 23, 2012

This message shows the power of telling the truth.

Felix Trembled Acts 24: 24/25 “And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife, Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, self-control, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, go thy way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: *other

Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Everybody struggles with self-control. We all wish we had more of it.

INTRODUCTION Love is the first flavor of the fruit of the Spirit and today we come to the last, self-control. I think these two virtues are placed first and last because love is the primary fruit and drives the rest, and self-control is the virtue that holds them all together. Our scripture says, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Old Testament Kings Not Permitted To Be Priests

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD gives distinction between the old and new covenant, we wait for GOD, not GOD waiting for us, because He is KING OF KINGS to come for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you king? JESUS CHRIST is KING OF KINGS, and I am His king. 1 Timothy 6:15 (Amplified Bible) Which [appearing] will be shown forth in His own proper time by the blessed, only Sovereign (Ruler), the King of kings and the Lord of lords, 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Value Engineering

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

Finding Life By Losing Life

Contributed by Brandon Mayfield on Dec 29, 2001

This sermon discusses the meaning of Self-Denial

Finding Life By Losing Life In one point of the recent movie, “A Knights Tale”, Sir Orrick travels to Paris to compete in the Jousting Tournament. In case you are wondering, Jousting was a medieval game where two knights rode on a horse with a lance trying to hit the other knight. And the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old School: Hosea Series

Contributed by Lee Powell on Jul 2, 2009

A sermon on the book of Hosea in a series of messages focusing on the faith journeys of Old Testament characters.

We are in a throw back series, I mean you know the first clue, the disco ball, the platform shoes, the tie dye, the Cyndi Lauper song but really all of those things are just a throwback of the last 20-30 years. This series we are in, it’s really like a couple 1000+ throwback where we are looking at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fully Known

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2009

Healthy self-knowledge means that in Christ we know enough to be functional, and indeed our ignorance is the vehicle through which God conveys wisdom, for in Him we are fully known.

Charley Brown says to Lucy, still dispensing sage wisdom for the pre-inflationary price of five cents, "Nobody likes me, Lucy. Everybody hates my guts. Do you see that plane up there, Lucy? It’s a plane full of people going somewhere else. That’s what I’d like to do. I’d like to go somewhere else, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Can I Blame?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 4, 2003

Self-pity has become a lifestyle for many. We can break down the walls of self-pity through the word of God.

January 5, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 5:1:15; Acts 8:1-8 Subject: Overcoming the Victim Mentality Title: Whom Can I Blame? I want to begin todays sermon with a story from Max Lucados "The Applause of Heaven". "I have everything I need for joy!" Robert Reed said. "Amazing!" I thought. His ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Characteristic Of Humbleness Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004

Humbleness is a modest estimation of one’s self Humbleness is a self-abased attitude. To be a Christian is to be like Christ not just going to church.

Developing Christian Character The Characteristic of “Humility” The Bible says in Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are high above the earth so are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Apostolic