Sermons on ourselves:

Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (Pogo)

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 22, 2009

Discovering and applying what Jesus taught about self.

Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (POGO) Some of you will remember the cartoon strip named Pogo. About a half century ago, back in the fifties, a favorite comic strip of many people was about an assortment of animals living in Florida’s Okefenokee Swamp. The cartoonist, Walt Kelly, referred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Ourselves To Receive The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD AND EXHORTS US TO 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE

PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD *********************************************************** OUTLINE 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE THE MESSAGE PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dedication Of Temple And Ourselves Before The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 30, 2008

This outline can be used for the dedication of a building or people. It brings out how important the church is in our lives. In a big world, the small church has remained intimate. In a fast world, the small church has been steady. In an expensive world,

THE DEDICATION OF TEMPLE AND OURSELVES! John 10:22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Lies We Believe About Ourselves Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

A look at some lies we believe about ourselves.

Week 3: Lies We Believe About Ourselves 1. Video of a mother who learned to love. a. Last week we covered “Lies we believe about God.” b. If we believe things about God that aren’t true, we will believe things about everything else that aren’t true. Your building is only as good as the foundation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Arm Ourselves For Battle! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

The apostle Peter provides us as believers with four perspectives motivating us to be strong when living out our Christian lives.

We must Arm Ourselves for battle! 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction I read this news article on the internet as I was preparing this sermon this is exactly what the article read: When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Workplace Ministry - How To Equip Ourselves

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 21, 2008

God has called placed us in a particular work and place with a purpose. How do we use the workplace to evangelise, without offeding the fellow workers?

How many of you think you are leaders? How many of you think you are followers of Christ? The fact is that we do not have much of a choice or much of a say in this matter. Let me explain why. John C Maxwell, the noted Church leader, author and Leadership Guru, states in the Maxwell Leadership ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Purify Ourselves? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 9, 2019

Some practical help on moving from just wanting to be forgiven of our sins to wanting to be freed from our sins.

WHY WOULD I WANT TO BE PURIFIED? Do I want to be forgiven of sin or freed from sin? - 2 Corinthians 7:1. - Many Christians are content to merely be forgiven of their sins. Indeed, many presume that’s all there is to salvation. - There’s meant to be much more than that, though. Jesus didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Forget To Assemble Ourselves Together Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 8, 2014

To show that we need to assemble ourselves together at least once a week to exhort one another as we see the day approaching.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you forgetting to assemble together? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to assemble ourselves together at least once a week to exhort one another as we see the day approaching. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:25 (Amplified Bible) 10:25 Not forsaking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deny Ourselves? Take Up The Cross? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the sixth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines the meaning of denying yourself and taking up your cross.

Sacrifice is a word that has the ability to send shivers down the spines of the majority of us. Of course Christians have reconciled themselves to the idea that this is a part of following Jesus. I would venture to say that our understanding of the concept of sacrifice is much different than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having No Mercy For Others, Only For Ourselves

Contributed by Lay Man on Jun 15, 2015

Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. – James 2:13

Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. – James 2:13 We all have been shown great mercy in our lives. God has shown great compassion and forgiveness towards us in not counting our sins against us. We were in a place were God was ready to punish us ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shutting Down The Hypocrites, Especially Ourselves

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus, here in Mark’s Gospel, gives us a start on our understanding the proper response to hypocrisy.

Thirty-first Sunday in Course 2024 How could you get a hypocrite to shut up? They are called “Karens” these days, which to me is an disrespectful misuse of a woman’s name. Nonetheless, no matter what you call that kind of behavior, pharisaical people are just about as irritating as one can be. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Hebrews 7:23-28, Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Psalm 18:46

Denomination: Catholic

Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025

We should not be afraid of what may happen to us because of our faith. Trust in God to help guide us through what we may face.

Why Are We to Prepare Ourselves for Persecution? Matthew 10:16-42 In verses sixteen - eighteen: The resistance of the Pharisees would resemble assaulting wolves. The only expectation that the disciples have is to seek their Shepherd for assurance. We might even confront comparable aggression. Like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is It Necessary To Consecrate Ourselves For Service?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 6, 2024

Too often we put everything toward the church building and programs, and at the same time we are denying the church body.

Previously, David had instructed Solomon about the Temple. Now in this passage of Scripture, the people bring gifts for the Temple. It is feasible for us to be so fixated on a church building that we have disregard of the genuine church, God’s children. Yet, the contrary reaction, ignoring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jeremiah, Jesus And Ourselves, Shepherding The Flock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 16, 2024

They were united in peace, because the true peace is Jesus, whose sacrifice on the cross is the event that attracts all humans in need of rescue from sin.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2024 If you know your biblical history, it’s pretty easy to understand why the prophet Jeremiah is often portrayed in art as super-sad. He was active in his prophetic mission during a time that was economically prosperous, at least for the Jewish rich, but spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 2:13-18, Psalm 23:1-6, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Connecting With God Begins With Locating Ourselves Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 15, 2024

Connecting with God Begins with Locating Ourselves Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 7, 2024

Connecting with God Begins with Locating Ourselves Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 7, 2024 NOTE: The following notes were to long to be shared in full...but offer what can be well read or edited for message. Intro Today we are going to begin a series entitled Connecting with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:7, Job 38:4, John 1:18, John 4:24, Romans 8:16, John 15:9, John 14:23, Genesis 3:4-5, Genesis 3:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational