Sermons on Ourselves:

Anxiety

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000

Freeing ourselves from the tyranny of good intentions

Last week I asked you what you were afraid of, what fears could paralyze you. And we talked at length about a common fear of most everyone, the fear of being forgotten and alone. There is a close cousin of fear I’d like to ask you about what makes you anxious. Anxiety is a little less intense ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Year King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship.

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship. Intro.: 1. Have you ever been surprised at what people hear at church? a. Kids hear things differently, often in humorous ways. 1) Illust. Some children were once asked to draw a picture of Jesus. Boy drew a plane. Pointed out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

"Beneath The Surface" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

A look at ourselves through the eyes of our heart.

“Beneath The Surface” Matthew 5:8 Beatitudes - #6 Intro: If Jesus came to your home today to spend a day or two If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do? I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to him would be the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Mennonite

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 7, 2008

Grace enables us to forgive others and ourselves.

The Freedom of Forgiveness, Luke 7:36-50 Introduction It is told of a famous smith of medieval times that, having been taken prisoner and immured in a dungeon, he began to examine the chain that bound him with a view to discovering some flaw that might make it easier to break it. His hope was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008

Main point: Stop justifying ourselves and be the neighbor

This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’s blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ Introduction: on desiring to justify myself I’m a new dad. We have a six-month old boy, and his name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Vineyard

"Living With Love In Our Hearts"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2008

To really live is to love God, others and ourselves.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Psalm 40:1-11 “Living with Love in Our Hearts” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful emotion and experience in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Through-It-All God

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007

Surrender all to God. Depend on God not ourselves.

The Through-it-all God August 26, 2007 Jeremiah 1:1-10, It doesn’t happen very often but this past Monday at lunch it was happening. Deb was near the end of her rope with our 3 children. During the morning our 3 precious children had sucked out every ounce of energy and patience that their ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Willingness To Do What's Needed

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 26, 2006

Honoring God by giving ourselves into His service

A WILLINGNESS TO DO WHAT’S NEEDED 1. Over the years, I’ve sat in business meetings and elders meetings where the subject of involvement would be discussed. Many times, I’ve heard the same question "What can we do to get people motivated to do more for the Lord?" That is an excellent question. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dog Training For Dummies Part 1 Series

Contributed by Craig Eidson on Jul 6, 2007

The basics of training a dog apply to training ourselves.

This morning I want to begin a short series on Christianity for Dummies. Now what inspired this was not what you might think. I recently inherited a dog, a beautiful Golden Retriever. Those of you that know me, know that I am not a hunter and may wonder why I have a Retriever, there is really ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Be Humble Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

As disciples of Jesus we must humble ourselves

Dare to Be Humble Luke 14:7-11 October 8, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Several years ago I attended a wedding and it was beautiful with all of the pomp you expect at those kind of events. the reception was a bit of a problem. The main family had remained at the church for pictures and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Confessions For Daily Living

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Nov 7, 2018

We are to confess the WORD of God to ourselves daily.

Confessions from the WORD of God. What is the meaning of confession? Confession is affirming something we believe. It is testifying to something we know. It is also witnessing for a truth that we have embraced as children of God. Because we are created in God's image, we are to imitate Him in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Looking

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 30, 2007

Six places to look as we examine ourselves

1 Corinthians 11:28 Good Looking I adapted this sermon from "Christ Our Focus" by Ralph Andrus (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=103326) Introduction A. A special pair of shades that can deliver the gift of sight. Called “Argus” — named after the mythological Greek god who had 100 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Glorify God

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 19, 2007

A sermon on why we are to glorify God and not ourselves.

Do We Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31 Prayer Introduction Have you noticed that in our society today people are so pre-occupied with self-glorification? Too many times people want glory just for themselves. Sometimes football players score a touchdown and do a dance wanting everyone to applaud them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is For Losers

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2015

What does it mean that we are to deny ourselves?

Fill in the blank. “___________ is for losers.” Someone who drives a BMW might say: “Fords are for losers.” A burly football player might say: “Soccer is for losers.” And a foodie might say: “Frozen pizza is for losers.” Even if those comments are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Self Pity: Enemy Of Joyous Living

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 19, 2015

Sermon on the destructive nature of feeling sorry for ourselves

Self-Pity: An Enemy of Joyous Living Introduction: A woman was heartbroken when her dog disappeared. She put an ad in the paper offering a reward for its return. The next morning the phone rang. It was the voice of a woman: “I'm calling about your dog.” Then she began to cough. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational