Sermons on putting off old self: showing 331-345 of 183,786

Shake The Dust Off

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jul 21, 2006

According to Solomon something is wrong: slaves are riding on horses and the kings are walking in the dust as slaves. We are suppose to be the kings on the horses but we are walking in the dust as slaves. It is time for the church to take it’s rightful pl

Shake the dust off A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer¹s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathised with the mule, but decided that neither ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knocked Off Balance

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 11, 2023

When you are knocked off your feet, blind with tears or pain or even a light like the one Paul saw, the first thing to do is seek God.

This has been a bad week. It started with one of the worst tragedies that has ever hit our country. Only wars, terrorist attacks and natural disasters have caused more anguish, more grief and suffering and loss, and more questions about providence and the presence - or absence - of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-5, Acts 9:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Off The Bench

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Learn how to find and fulfill your place on the "team" with this inspiring message about the church as the body of Christ.

Get Off The Bench Filling Your Place on the Team 6/4/03 I. Introduction Behold, a team went forth to play a game of baseball. Just as the umpire was saying, “Batter up,” the catcher for the home team arrived and took his place behind the plate. The center fielder didn’t show up at all but sent his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Off The Treadmill

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 8, 2023

A second look at finding rest for the weary.

Get off the Treadmill Matthew 11:25-30 September 10, 2023 The New York Times ran an article called "Happiness 101." They wanted to get to the root of what really makes people happy. A team of researchers concluded that Americans seek happiness in the wrong way. They concluded - - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Put The Church In Order

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2013

Titus defines God ordained leaders. 1- They are blameless in life and religion 2- They are Spirit controlled rather than uncontrolled 3- They are committed to God’s word in teaching

INTRO.- Out of order. Don’t you just hate that sign? And especially when you want to use an ATM or an elevator or a vending machine or a public restroom (particularly on a cruise ship!). HAVE YOU EVER HAD THAT EXPERIENCE? Of course, if a restroom was “out of order” that might ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Life In Order Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 4, 2010

The health of family life has a significant impact upon the health of society.

“Law & Order: SPU – Putting Life in Order” Ex. 20:12; 1Tim. 5:1-16 A Sunday school teacher, in her class of 5 & 6 year olds, had just finished discussing this commandment about honoring your father and mother. She asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turning Off The Tap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013

How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Off The Fence

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2007

Emphasizes the importance of making a decision for Christ wholeheartedly.

GETTING OFF THE FENCE A week ago yesterday, I had the opportunity to perform the wedding ceremony for an old high school friend of mine. After the wedding, I went to the reception and visited with some other old friends. Sitting around the table, telling stories from the old days, the parents ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

From Self To Christ

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

You are made new.

Sermon - From self to Christ - On Friday Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New year began. It runs from Friday at sunset to Sunday at sunset. This is the celebration of the Jewish New year, & it is the beginning of the Ten day’s leading up to Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. - This is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 9, 2002

Having pursued understanding and received grace, Paul calls us to live on another level. It begins with living a life of love, which requires that we continually put off the old and put on the new.

Live a Life of Love Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:25-5:2 In the film "Grand Canyon" an immigration attorney breaks out of a traffic jam and attempts to bypass it. His route takes him along streets that seem progressively darker and more deserted. Then the predictable nightmare: the man’s fancy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peeling Off The Grime

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 12, 2014

Being born again is like taking a shower after a hard days work

Peeling Off the Grime A side effect of hard physical labor is that we get dirty. Working out leave us sweaty and less than sweet smells. And after awhile, we start to feel as if we can take a putty knife and peel off the grime. I know I am really looking forward to summer. But summers here in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Putting Jesus First Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 10, 2018

A disciple of Jesus will have to put Jesus first, ahead of the most precious things in this life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Does your life in Christ get frustrating at times? I mean you are trying to be what Jesus wants you to be, yet things keep happening, both good and bad that keeps you distracted. • Do you feel a little like Paul at times as he writes in Romans 7:18? • SLIDE #2 • Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Warriors Armour Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 10, 2004

Take it off TO PUT ON:

Ephesians 6:16-17 Take it off TO PUT ON: The Belt of Truth 1. Truth is CHRIST the Living Word of God. John 14:6 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 2. Truth is ESSENTIAL. Prov. 23:23 3. Truth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Better Off Or Better

Contributed by Michael Barrett on Apr 18, 2015

Lot moved his family into Sodom. Was he better off?

Better Off Or Better? Gen. 13: 10-13, 19:1-11 Missionary Dan Crawford, who served in Africa during the early 1900's, had complete a mission trip and was preparing to go back to England. He loved his mission work but he was always excited to go home. He was describing London to an elder tribesman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put God First Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 19, 2015

How do we put God first in our lives.

Put God First James 4:11-17 One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist