Sermons on Self Concern:

The Mystery Of The Gospel Revealed Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2022

Christianity cures our self-focus by giving us something greater to focus on in our lives. What I mean is that dying to your self and living for Christ completes and renews your entire life.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was a physician. As such he was very interested in the use of ether. In order to know how his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Confidence For Hard Times

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 18, 2009

In the midst of America’s self inflicted hard times we as Christians can have Confidence

CONFIDENCE FOR HARD TIMES Micah 7:7-20 4/26/09 1. Judgment of the absence of God a. men clamor for God to be gone b. when He is – Hell breaks loose 2. We live in such a time a. separated from Gov. i. Barney Frank; Nancy Pelosi; ii. Gov. NY; Ill; & Seminole Charley 3. In Midst - we can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 16, 2021

4 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-IV—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Need: To know & apply God’s self-giving(‘agape’) love, so as to prevent anything less from taking it’s place in our lives. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving, sacrificial love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Whale Of A Tale

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

The people of Nineveh really were terrible godless, violent sinners. Just the kind of people that God loved and wanted to save.

A whale of a tale Jonah 3:1-5 NIV 1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you. 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city--a visit required three days. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life's Pitfalls And Discoveries- Wisdom Of Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

the wisdom we can find in God's Word concerning our trials and temptation is life-changing.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Wisdom with Trials and Temptations James chapter 1:5-1:18 Introduction- Good morning everyone, today we continue our study of the pitfalls of life and the discoveries that can be found to help us avoid them. Last week we looked at un-forgiveness as the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Shining The Light On False Teachers

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 6, 2020

People who are against Christ depart from the essential doctrines or beliefs of the church concerning Jesus Christ.

Review Last time we learned how to recognize someone who is against Christ or antichrist. People who are against Christ depart from the essential doctrines or beliefs of the church concerning Jesus Christ. Though they may have started with Christ on their mind, they leave without the person of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:27-31, 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Different: Different Fruit 2 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 12, 2025

If we are going to be different, it needs to be backed up with gentleness, goodness, faith, humility and self control.

GENTLENESS Benevolence, kindness Gentleness can be defined as tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers. Jesus commended gentleness in the Beatitudes. In the first three, he blesses the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pharisee And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2008

Prayer gives us the strength to face the challenges of life in the last days. It is our reliance on God that grants the victory. We need that resolve today.

Let’s look at the theme verse for the last Retreat. • 1 Peter 4:7 says, “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.” • There is an end to this world. And we are now nearer its end than before. • And therefore, Peter says, there are some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Boredom

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003

Boredom is a warning sign that we are living for self when we ought to be living for God.

Overcoming Boredom Ecclesiastes 9:10; Colossians 3:17 A ten-year-old boy was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Influenced by the threat of nuclear war and the reality of terrorist attacks around the world, the boy thought for a moment and then replied with just one word: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

pequeñas Cosas Que Ilustran El Poder De La Lengua! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches the importance of controling the tongue and this sermon is in Spanish, but this whole series can be converted to Spanish by going to James #0.

INTRODUCCIÓN 1. Abre tu Biblia James 3:2-6. 2. El título de la lección: "Las cosas pequeñas que ilustran el poder de la lengua"! 3. Santiago 3:2-6 está lleno de imágenes visuales. 4. Las tres imágenes que ilustran los usos James punto que, desde que son pequeños y, sin embargo, controlar ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 9, 2010

The empty tomb means that we are freed from the power of sin over our lives and we can live the kind of lives God originally intended right now in the present.

A Life of Discipline: Lent week 3 March 7, 2010 Intro: The season of Lent can sometimes feel like the opposite of the season of Advent, don’t you think? Advent, our preparation for Christmas, seems to be full of excitement and anticipation and joy and merriness, as we prepare to gather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fearing Fear

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 15, 2010

Delivered 1986. Fear is often a self-fulfilling prophecy, based on our image of a vengeful God. But challenging God is faith-filled, and His response is Jesus, who experiences all that we experience.

The trouble with preparing sermons in a series that lasts several weeks is that I am never quite sure whether I am the only one who knows where we are in that series. I am never quite sure whether you see just four sermons, or maybe you only attend two of the four weeks, or whether you sit with ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

"A Woman's Place"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2010

God is Love, Grace, and Forgiveness. We need not worry about coming into God’s Presence. Love, Grace, Forgiveness. That is what it boils down to--not rules, regulations, punishments and anger!!!

Luke 10:38-42 “A Woman’s Place” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East ridged United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A friend from seminary once told me a story about her call to the ordained ministry. It came when she was feeling small. She was just fifteen. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: United Methodist