Sermons on Ourselves:

We Do Not Live To Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2015

It is not just about “God and me,” as some less-than-social Christians might assert. In God’s Kingdom, our behavior affects others and their behavior affects us.

We Do Not Live to Ourselves (I Timothy 6:1-5) 1. Last week I was talking to Phyllis Roussakis….was going to find a Norwegian joke. 2. A Welshman, Scot and Englishman are walking when they come across a lantern and a genie pops out and grants them one wish each. The Scot says: “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2017

Part 2 of a short series about the need and benefits of Community in the church.

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake of Others Philippians 2:1-8 January 15, 2017 I’m not sure how it starts, but I know where it starts - - - we all like to think we know what’s best. We like to think we have most, if not all of the answers. We’re pretty free to give out advice and tell people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Preach Christ Not Ourselves

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 1, 2018

How are we to understand the New Testament? Are some of its instructions now irrelevant to us? Should we preach ourselves, our denomination, or popular opinion which contradicts the New Testament?

Prelude How are we to understand the New Testament? Are some of its instructions now irrelevant to us? Should we preach ourselves, our denomination, or popular opinion which contradicts the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s examine the popular notion that we can ignore or reinterpret clear New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Love Ourselves!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

We must love ourselves before we can offer love to others

One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: "Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?" Jesus replied, "What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?" The man answered, " `You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

We Can Deceive Ourselves Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 29, 2021

Deception can come from within. Have you ever told yourself a lie, and talked yourself into believing it? That is self-deception. Have you ever seen your friends doing something, and you know it is wrong, but you still talked yourself into doing that exact same thing? That is self-deception.

Introduction My Bible tells me as we approach the end times, there will be one major event that will occur that the church is silent about for the most part, and therefore, the church is not teaching its members to be aware. But this event must occur, and we must be prepared for it because God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Coverings We Make For Ourselves

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 22, 2022

The various ways we try unsuccessfully to hide from The MOST HIGH

The inadequate and false coverings we make for ourselves. Adam and Eve never fail to fascinate. They were the very first human beings. They were covered in the light and glory of The MOST HIGH. They never had to worry about HIS presence and absence. They knew that HE would PERSONALLY visit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7

"clothing Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2020

A sermon about Christian sanctification.

“Clothing Ourselves” Colossians 3:1-17 Let me ask you this, if you would: How do you get up in the morning? Do you have a hard time of it, needing a cup of coffee and a couple hours to get going? Or do you leap out of bed, bright eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to face the day right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

We Must Examine Ourselves

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 1, 2022

When taking the Sacrament of Holy Communion, we must take an honest inventory of our life through examination, confession and forgiveness. We must take the Sacrament fully reconciled before God and our neighbor.

THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, THE LORD'S SUPPER HAS BEEN THE MOST COMMON FORM OF PUBLIC WORSHIP. THE HOLY SUPPER TAKEN TOGETHER IN THE FORM OF WORSHIP BECOMES THE MEANS BY WHICH WE ARE EMPOWERED TO FULLY GIVE OF OURSELVES. CHRISTIANS CAN ONLY MINISTER ON THE BASIS OF WHAT THEY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

We Ought To Pray For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 22, 2023

We ought to feel comfortable praying for ourselves in a bold manner.

Introduction I would dare say that most Christians feel more comfortable praying for someone else than praying for themselves. Christians prefer intercessory prayer rather than personal prayer. Take for example in our church, if you raise your hand to give a personal prayer request, I have never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Each Following The Lord Ourselves.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2024

There are areas in each of our lives which remain private, between us and God.

EACH FOLLOWING THE LORD OURSELVES. John 21:19-25. Peter had once boasted that even if all men were to forsake Jesus, yet he would not be amongst them (cf. Matthew 26:33). However, of those disciples still living after the betrayal of Jesus (when most of His disciples fled at the first sign of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever Love Means

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

It is the most recognised word in any language, it is the subject used most commonly in literature, both fiction and non- fiction, it is the most common central theme for lyricists in secular and religious song writing alike and is responsible for selling

On the 24th February 1981, our country and indeed the world was captivated by the official announcement of the engagement of our future king, Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. When asked by journalists “Were they in love?” they both replied “yes”, actually if I remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

We’re All The Same In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 9, 2015

Have you ever thought that you were better than other people? If you have, how can you call yourself a Christian? Christians prove by their words and deeds that they are the same as everyone else/

A man went to visit a psychiatrist. “Doc, I’ve got two problems.” The psychiatrist said, “Okay, tell me all about it.” The man began, “Well, first of all, I think I am a Coca-Cola machine”. The psychiatrist sat the man down and started therapy. For weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Loving God And Loving Others: The Essence Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 26, 2024

Explore the transformative power of love as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 22:37-39

Loving God and Loving Others: The Essence of Transformation Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of love as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 22:37-39. Let us delve into the depths of these verses to understand how they can shape and transform ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, Deuteronomy 6:5, Mark 12:31, 1 John 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Judging Others Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Apr 17, 2024

This morning we are tackling an important topic that really permeates our culture. We hear about it on talk shows, we see ads during the election cycles, and social media is filled with it. The reality is that we live in a world that is looking and judging others.

Opener: Good morning Church ! We here this morning to celebrate our Lord! Today we are beginning a new 3 week series entitled Nuggets from the sermon on the mountain. This morning we are tackling an important topic that really permeates our culture. We hear about it on talk shows, we see ads ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Romans 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Practical Steps To Give Ourselves To Prayer

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

Practical steps to praying as a church

Practical Steps to give ourselves to prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 7 October 17, 2004 NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational