Sermons on Self Analysis:

It’s The Truth!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011

Analysis of 3 John. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Analysis of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (B). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) Ill: A grandmother was looking after her two little grandchildren; • A 7-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old boy. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Christ's Message To His Churches Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 23, 2016

The analysis of the vision of Christ as set forth in Revelation 1:12-20 teaches us about the glorified Christ.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. Previously, we looked at the prologue of Christ’s revelation, Christ’s greeting to his churches, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Message To Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 12, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13 teaches us that a church may be feeble but faithful.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to write letters to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Court In Session Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016

Our passage presents another analysis of Jerusalem and Judah, and gives us more insight into the political and social condition.

Isaiah 3:8-15 Court in Session 9/3/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction We are in the midst of a gloomy section of judgments and analyses of Jerusalem’s and Judah’s condition that began with 2:6 and will run through 4:1. Really, from the beginning Isaiah’s message has been one of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Necessary Foundation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2018

The analysis of the concept of submission in Ephesians 5:21 teaches us what God expects of his new society.

Scripture Today we are beginning a new sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” In our previous study (of Ephesians 5:18-21) we saw that Paul gave two commands, one negative and one positive. Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:18: “And do not get drunk with wine [that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Woman With A Disabling Spirit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2014

The analysis of the topic of healing on the Sabbath as set forth in Luke 13:10-17 teaches us the meaning of the Sabbath.

Scripture This is the fourth Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of the Christian year in which we remember the first coming of Jesus and also anticipate the second coming of Jesus. In our study of The Gospel of Luke, Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of Second Chances Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 29, 2005

An analysis of Jonah’s prayer while in the belly of great fish. What people pray about when their under great stress.

The God of Second Chances Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Introduction: In the late winter of 1891, the whale-ship Star of the East was in the vicinity of the Falkland Islands when it came within sight of a whale. Two boats were dispatched with harpoons to snare and kill the beast, but the lashing of its ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turn From Your Selfish Ways

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Tra

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then he said to the crowd, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Jesus Think About "I Have To Find Myself"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2013

An examination of what it means to "deny yourself and take up your cross."

JESUS' OPINION: Jesus says the path to life is not in “finding yourself” but in “denying yourself.” - Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34. - I’m thinking of the stereotypical statement that is so common that it’s almost a cliché: “I’ve got to go find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

World Changers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2013

A world changer is known not for what he gives up, but for what he takes up. Will you take up the challenge to be a world changer OR who just changes his clothes every day to look good?

Opening illustration: John, do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water, or do you want a chance to change the world?” That was the challenge Steve Jobs issued in 1983 to John Sculley, then president of Pepsi-Cola. Mr. Jobs was the creative genius behind Apple Computer. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need A New Nature Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 16, 2013

Our nature became corrupted through Adam. We are totally depraved and in need of a Savior!

WE NEED A NEW NATURE THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS TRUTH IS BROKEN DOWN INTO TWO POINTS 1. OUR NATURE BECAME CORRUPTED THROUGH ADAM When God made Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, he stated that all of His creation was “very good” (Gen 1:31), so how can humans now be considered corrupt? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2017

FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW HIM.

-AD 29- Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Jesus Foretells His Death Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25 FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014

Paul is speaking about the meaning of life and the ultimate purposes of human existence

EPHESIANS # 7 We are working our way through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Want to know the basics of the Christian life? It’s right here in these 6 chapters. We are blessed and beloved by our Father who extends favor to us in Christ. We are enlightened and empowered by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christ Centered Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Jesus calls the Rich Young Ruler to live out a radial life. We are called to live a life centered on Jesus

The Christ Centered Life Mark 10:17-23 January 22, 2014 Morning Service The Nicolas Copernicus challenged the world wide understanding of science. It was a revolution that turned the world upside down. Copernicus challenged the idea that the earth was at the center of the universe. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 14, 2015

Ephesians 4 presents ... a divine wardrobe which will really change one’s life...a heavenly, eternal style which will never go out of date — a wardrobe which wears increasingly better with time.

If you have been abroad, you know there is a worldwide fascination with fashion. Whether you travel to Chicago or London or Geneva or Beijingor Nairobi, you find fashion-conscious people making fashion statements. Much of this lure comes from fashion’s enticing promise of a “new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Other