Sermons about Self Centeredness

Righteous Inclusion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2019

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Some people ought to be excluded, in prison, deported, disqualified from leading a church, and quarantined in sickness. However, other people are marginalized unjustly. Let's see what Jesus taught about righteous inclusion in Luke 14:1-14.

Some people ought to be excluded, in prison, deported, disqualified from leading a church, and quarantined in sickness. However, other people are marginalized unjustly. Let’s learn how God despises unrighteous exclusion. Let's see what Jesus taught about righteous inclusion in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Always

Contributed by David Zachrich on Nov 20, 2022

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It is good to be reminded about gratitude because it is not always in our hearts or on our minds. No, instead of gratitude, anxiety is.

Philippians 4:6 “Gratitude Always” Friends in Christ, I hope for you – for your family, your friends – that these next several days are happy ones. I hope that you have time to enjoy good people, good food, good times as our nation reminds us to be grateful for the blessings we have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Second Sunday Of Lent: Transfiguration Year C-- Higher Leagues

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 8, 2025

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Lessons from the heavenly three and the earthly three

There was a baseball player, Brooks Robinson, former third baseman of the Baltimore Orioles. In his entire 23-year career, he is considered the greatest defensive third baseman in major league history. “It was often said of Brooks that he played third base as if he "came down from a higher ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Catholic

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 7, 2003

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Jesus taught his disciples three valuable lessons necessary for achieving "greatness" in the eyes of God.

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Matthew 20:20-34 January 5, 2002 If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, that word is “greatest.” In fact, take two people, any people, and you can always stir trouble by using this simple word. For example, ask a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-34, Matthew 20:20

Denomination: Baptist

Love: Overcoming My Ego Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023

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It’s when you embrace humility and love humility you’ll not only make progress toward humility, but you’ll be a long way down the road toward experiencing real love. Instead of seeking recognition in a relationship, know you are already loved and valued by Christ.

Last Sunday, we began a series devoted to bringing the change into our lives that we’ve always longed for. It’s a series devoted to explaining, promoting, and advocating living life with the fruit of the Spirit. Ask the person sitting next to you if they know the fruit of the Spirit. If not, here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Won't You Be My Neighbor

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

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Being a good neighbor (loving our neighbor) means being intentional about caring for those whom God places in our path even if they are different from us.

[Have the congregation exchange names with one another during greeting time] [Sing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” while mimicking Mister Rogers (changing out of coat and shoes into sweater and dockers] Many of us here or your children had the opportunity to grow up with Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

No Gospel At All Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007

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Sermon 2 in the Galatians series. We are justified by faith alone, in Christ alone, by the Grace of God alone.

If I say the word “Gospel”, what do you think about? Or if I were to ask you “What is the Gospel?” What would you say? Do you think of: Finished work of Christ on the cross, His sacrificial and atoning death – the price paid for our sins His burial, His resurrection Do you think of Faith ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Handle My Anger? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 22, 2021

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The Bible says a Christian is a changed person. Like HGTV and the fixer-upper homes, a Christian is to have a "before and after" in their story. Our "after" is supposed to be really different than our "before."

It was one of the best-known photographs and most tragic photographs of the Vietnam War. The picture a young burn victim running down the road in terror with her arms outstretched while soldiers walked behind her at his distance. On June 8, 1972, Kim's village came under attack. The South ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26, John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Self And The Call To Missions, The Life Of John Paton Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

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The life of John paton illustrates the principles taught by Jesus’ life.

Dying to Self and the Call to Missions The Ministry of John Paton Philippians 2:5-11 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Issues Of Life 3: Self-Defense, Firearms And The Military Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Mar 26, 2003

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Did Jesus advocate pacifism? Is taking human life always wrong? Does "Turn the other cheek" mean that we must allow ourselves, our families and our nation to be at the mercy of those who wish to do us harm?.

Note: This message is a collaberation between myself and my friend Dave Pope It has been said that a person can but minister out of their ’overflow’, that is, out of the abundance of the Word of God in them and their personal experience. It is with this thought in mind that we present this third ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Charismatic

Let Us Celebrate Of Saviors Coming With Self Control Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003

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Series of Sermons for the Advent season on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 9 of 9

Christmas Day Service December 25, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Fellow worshipers of the Christ child: The last fruit of the Spirit isn’t an easy one to display at this time of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

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The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With A Cranky Person (Even Your Self) Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2006

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An investigation into what made Moses angry and what we can learn from it.

Anger is a big problem in our culture. Things like "road rage" and "going postal" are only the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface there are all sorts of volcanoes preparing to erupt in the lives of many. Leslie Charles, the author of "Why Is Everyone So Cranky?" lists the following ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Did It My Way: The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

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God’s Word spells it out: on our own, we cannot measure up. Theme: The emptiness of riches without Christ.

Someone once said: Fred Allen said, "I don’t have to look up my family tree, because I know that I’m the sap!" He also said, "Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They’re afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs." On the other end of the self-confidence scale, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

40 Days 7 – Self Centres Or Other's Centred Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

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Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #7

40 Days of Purpose - Part 7 – Self Centred or Other’s Centred Gladstone Baptist Church - 30/5/04 We’ve reached the end of our Journey, but it is worth taking some time to examine the road we’ve trod. I want tonight for us to think about the purpose driven life and distill it down to its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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