Sermons on Self Conceit:

The Truth About Discipleship

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009

Jesus wants us to know the truth about being one of His disciples. He wants all of us to count the cost, so in vs. 24 the Lord tells us three things we must do.

The Truth about Discipleship Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 22, 2009 *I read about a little boy who was trying to memorize some Scripture. He accidentally got two verses jumbled together. It came out this way: “A lie is an abomination unto the Lord. -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

#3-Jesus Came Because We Are Selfish Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 12, 2010

Third in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? — #3-Because We Are Selfish Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 I We Are S_________________ A. We May Be O________________ Selfish. 11-12 The younger son wanted F__________________ without RESPONSIBILITY and without CONSEQUENCES. B. We May Try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Die To Live

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 25, 2013

Jesus publically announces his upcoming death. He uses the opportunity to explain what his death will produce along with highlighting the same principle for his followers in dying to self.

DIE TO LIVE John 12:20-36 1) Looking for Jesus (20-22). Interesting-the religious leaders wanted nothing to do with Jesus. They were going out of their way to get him out of the way. But here we see some foreigners going out of their way to get close to Jesus. These Greeks were willing to go to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identify What Kind Of Person You Are?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

TYPES OF PERSONALITIES...5 kinds of people in the world ---Hearers? Breakers? Takers? Fakers? Makers? WHERE ARE YOU?

LET US IDENTIFY WHO WE REALLY ARE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We all need enthusiasm, joy, energy to BE EFFECTIVE IN DAILY LIVING. We must develop VISION with PASSION and COMPASSION... DO WE EVER CONSIDER MOMENTUM... EXPECTANCY... ENCOURAGEMENT... WE SHOULD REALIZE HOW ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rpms--- Out Of Control

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

RPMS is a system to measure the health of your engine... We must assess where we are? Consider the 3 fold purpose: LEARN, LEAN, LOVE? Do are you doing? RPMS: RELATIONSHIP, PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL

RPMS... REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE... OUT OF CONTROL Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.comFodder for this lesson comes from a sermon by WINFREDO DE JESUS (Pastor Choc), Chicago, Illinois bad 1 (________________________5________________________) 10 good TEXT: KJV Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Flesh Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 6, 2019

We can be tempted to blame our failings on other people, but our own lack of self control, our slavery to 'the flesh' can be our worst enemy

Kathy and I have a Siamese cat, named Ling. For the purposes of being a pet, she’s really good. She’s quite affectionate, for a cat. She’ll come and sit in our laps several times a day, and if you scratch her in just the right spots, she really purrs. She plays amazing games with her balls and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Galatians 5:13-24

"Lay It Down"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 25, 2015

We are called to lay down our lives for others.

"Lay It Down" 1 John 3:16-24 Facebook is a funny thing. It's a forum where people often post pictures of their beautiful children and grandchildren, and inspirational quotes to help others through the day. I often use it to promote things that are going on here at East Ridge United Methodist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2015

The answer to the violence is exactly to do as Jesus did.

The Sixth Sunday of Easter 2015 The early Church was not exactly the love-fest that some would like to imagine. First, the Jewish and Roman authorities were, at the least, suspicious of this new Jewish sect where people–especially the poor and marginalized–were being healed and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Selflessness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Christians choose to do things out of self-lessness

A matter of the heart – Selflessness We have been looking a Paul’s letter to the Philippians and how he just seems to exhibit an abnormal response to his current situation. The first week he opened the letter with prayers to God for the church in Philippi. How they had supported ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

We Must Love Ourselves!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

We must love ourselves before we can offer love to others

One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: "Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?" Jesus replied, "What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?" The man answered, " `You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Humility

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

Apparently trying to humble the Corinthians, Paul makes a series of contrasts.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some Christian ministries very generously. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4  DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Faith

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007

Living faith is contrasted with verbal faith.

Context: part of Sermon on the Mount. Immediate context: 2 ways (13-14); 2 trees (17-20); and finally 2 builders. Issue: more people will profess Christ than will follow Christ. Emphasis on words. 1. Enduring faith is more than knowing the words. Not/but – provides a strong contrast between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Sin

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

What one sin abhorant to God is one that most all of us are guilty of ?

What one attribute is most loathed by Christians and non Christians alike ? It is the one vice that no man in the world is free of and yet when they see it in others they are loathed? I speak of Pride or Self Conceit - (and the virtue opposite is Humility.) It is one of the most insipient of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 29:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Yourself That You May Know God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

Part 2 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Christianity has historically claimed that we cannot know God unless we know ourselves. Dave talks about the characteristics of the false self, and how we come to really know ourselves.

Know Yourself That You May Know God Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church October 17, 2010 Week 2 of our Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Initiative. Did you do your Daily Offices this past week? If not, how come? When will you begin? I know it’s a change, I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Free Methodist