Sermons on self awareness: showing 586-600 of 79,918

What About Me?

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 20, 2015

A sermon about Christian service and dying to self and living for Jesus.

What about me? Living the selfless life Introduction: Today we begin our march to the cross. Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday and then of course Easter Sunday, the following week. This message is not filled with eloquence or syrupy words, but if you take it to heart, you won't hear another ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deny Yourself

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Jesus said some radical things, radical things in his day and in ours. One of those things was, "Deny Yourself."

Back in my teenage years I did volunteer work with the Harris County Emergency Corps. I rode and drove ambulances and that kind of thing. Though it was a volunteer group, working with them had its perks. As part of our needed fund-raising efforts, we staffed the first aid station at various events ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

A God’s-Eye View Of An Unbeliever’s Mind Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 28, 2016

Paul describes the horrible effects of sin and urges us to live according to our new self.

Have any of you seen this ad from the 80’s produced by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America? An actor held up an egg and said, “This is your brain.” He then cracked the egg into a hot frying pan where the egg sizzled, bubbled, and turned brown at the edges before the actor ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Welcome To The "Post-Truth” World!

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

Those with discernment know that we have been living in a spiritual “Post Truth” world for a millennia. God's facts and truths have been less influential in shaping individual public opinion than have appeals to emotion, personal reason and perspectives.

Welcome to the “Post-Truth” World! You may have heard that, back in December, the Oxford Dictionary announced that "Post-Truth" is its 2016 word of the year. According to the Dictionary's website, the word is "an adjective defined as 'relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Doing What Is Right In Your Own Sight

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2023

The church has had far too much in common with the children of Israel back in the days when there was no king. We must cry out against the Spiritual, Moral, and Ethical Depravity that is being allowed to happen in the churches today.

The Danger of Doing What is Right in Your Own Eyes By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: SCRIPTURES: - Judges 17 – 21 Deuteronomy 12:8 says, “You shall not do as we are doing here today, everyone doing what is right in his own eyes”. That is not a request that is a command. Judges 17:6 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Finding Our Worth In Christ

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

In a culture obsessed with self-image, how do we find our self-worth and redefine ourselves in the image of Christ?

American Individualism I want you to take a moment, as we reflect on this verse, to think about the culture we find ourselves in today. At its heart, it is a very individualistic, self-centered and image obsessed culture. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love this country and the people in it. But we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Never Steal God's Credit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes.

1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5 As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes. However, as Christians, we must remember that everything we have and everything we achieve is a gift from God. When we take credit for what God has done, we risk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5, Proverbs 25:27

A Time Of Testing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination and reaffirmation of faith during the Lenten season, drawing strength and guidance from Jesus Christ's love and grace.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today, not as disparate souls, but as a unified body, bound by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are compelled by ritual or tradition, but because we are drawn by the irresistible pull of His divine grace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Topics: Lent

Time For A Check-Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Encourages self-examination of our spiritual health, recognizing Christ as our healer and guide, and the importance of nurturing our relationship with God.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. I am so delighted to see all of you here today, gathered in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared hunger for the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to open our hearts to the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Topics: God's Presence, Self-Examination

You Are God's Weapon SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

In the spiritual battlefield, God views each believer as His weapon. If you have been reborn in faith, you are God's instrument in this war. Understanding this role is crucial for every believer.

When a warrior prepares for war, he carefully considers his weapons of warfare. In the same way, God is a warrior, and as a believer, you are His chosen weapon of warfare. If you have been born again, you are God's battle axe. Scripture Passage: Jeremiah 51:20-23 (NIV) "You are my war club, my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Topics: Self-Realization, Spiritual Warfare

What Am I Worth? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

We live in a culture where the price tags have been switched. So how do we know what we're worth?

“Getting A Clue: What Am I Worth?” Eph. 1:1-14 The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard told a story of thieves who broke into a jewelry store but didn't steal anything; they simply rearranged the price tags. The next morning, the expensive jewelry was sold as junk, and the junk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 12 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

Christians are often accused of hypocrisy. With that in mind, it is a legitimate question to ask, “What is the root of this hypocrisy?” or “Where does this hypocrisy come from?” There is a simple answer to these questions, hypocrisy come when we allow o

THE HORRIDNESS OF HOARDING James 5:1-6 (NIV) 1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Triple Giving Series

Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 30, 2016

A look at giving of your knowledge, your time, and your money for the common good. The message discussed our need to use what we have been given to lift up the Body of Christ. The need to use the gift we have been given in accordance with our faith.

It is better to give than to receive. That is what Paul quoted Jesus as saying. It is more blessed to give than to receive. Today we will conclude our series on giving by talking about HOW we give. Last week, you’ll remember, that we said if you are in Christ Jesus, the question was not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-35

Denomination: Bible Church

When The Mirror Is Too Close

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 9, 2023

When Paul switches from them to us

- Read Romans 2 Last week we sought to address the question, “What happened to America”, What happened to my country. I believe most of us can admit that the second part of Romans 1 is a pretty fair description of what America looks like today. Look there again at Romans 1:28. - Read Romans ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Faith Sermon Iv: A Poor Widow: Self-Giving Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When we get stressed over financial burdens caused by dire circumstances and therefore don't have as much as we'd like to give to worthy causes, God's people do the best they can with whatever they have been blessed with.

A POOR WIDOW: SELF-GIVING FAITH Jesus said: “The poor you will always have with you . . .” (Mark 14:7). Was this saying of His a pronouncement or an observation? If meant as a pronouncement, wouldn’t such be out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21