Sermons on Self Cursing:

Out Of The Ashes

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 19, 2008

This is a sermon (reading) that I worked out for a self-aranged Easter Musical that our choir performed.

Out of the Ashes: An Easter Musical and Readings John 19: 28-30; 40-42; 20: 1-8; 19-22 Beginning Song: Agnus Dei The fire has finally died. It’s been snuffed out: Dampened by the coldness of betrayal, denial and doubt. No more glowing embers: Just a few dusty cinders remain laying in one clump. ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Supreme Value Of Human Life

Contributed by John Raulerson on Jan 15, 2008

Human life is sacred in the eyes of God and should be protected from the self-serving sin of abortion.

SANCTITY OF LIFE The Supreme Value of Human Life Psalm 139:13-16 Illustration for Introduction Several years ago a fragile young woman expecting her first child was under the care of Dr. Joe Wheeler. About a month before the baby was due it was discovered that the baby was in a breech position ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

The first part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL HEART [JESUS FREAKS PAGE 288] -it’s a simple story, a little girl, only 5, but what were on her and her Dad’s hearts? Telling people about Jesus. -that little girl at five, her whole life should have been about having fun, playing with dolls, being loved by her family, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

Soul Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

The second part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL SOUL [JESUS FREAKS PAGE 96] -I love this story for so many reasons. And it’s not because people die horrible, torturous deaths you morbid people, but because through the actions of a small group of people, simply saying they will not bow, someone was willing to die on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

Mind Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

The third part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL MIND [JESUS FREAKS PAGE 210] -did you realize all that trouble happened just so you could hold that Bible in your hands? -in this period of time, it was believed that Latin was the only language the Bible should be written in or read from (and some places still do it). The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

Strength Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

The fourth part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL STRENGTH [BROTHER ANDREW STORY] -I know yesterday we talked about the Word of God and how important it is, but I want to look at the twist in this story. All other stories were people saying what they believe in the face of death. In this story, Brother Andrew was doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

Is Your All On The Altar

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 15, 2007

Has the true believer really placed everything on the altar? Are they truly open to self-sacrifice for the Lord?

Is Your All On The Altar? Romans 12.1 Thompson Creek Baptist Church July 15, 2007 WHAT IS AN ALTAR? It is a place of full surrender! In Genesis 21, Abraham came to such a place. Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Altar Of "I" Series

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007

This sermon deals with religiosity, self-rightouesness and "me worship" vs. the true faith that God requires.

The Altar of “I” By Fr. James Cloud A young man entered a beautiful cathedral which was so ornately decorated that the very sight of it could make the hardest of sinners cry in repentance. He made his way down the aisle of the church and found it surprisingly empty except for a solitary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Blowing Your Own Whistle

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 31, 2007

In the world that we live in mankind has come to believe that the only thing that matters is ones self.

1. “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." In this world that we live in mankind thinks that wisdom comes from their own devices. Mankinds own knowledge and understanding, deceives their eyes and heart. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 20 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2006

There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered.

“Fly High” - Acts part 20 Marilyn Swanson’s thoughts on Communion. Video Illustration about communion: Partake of Communion Testimony by Mark Doiron Thesis: There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered. Scripture Text: Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crucified With Christ? Am I?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003

1. The Death of the Old Self 2. Christ Living in me and 3. New Life in Christ.

Real Conversion Results in Changed Lifestyle Gal. 2:20 I am crucified with Christ, it is no longer I that lives but Christ lives in me and the life I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me. Story: Paul Little, an IVF travelling secretary until his death ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Anglican

Overcoming Feelings Of Inadequacy Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 21, 2003

Here are some self-help principles for overcoming feelings of inadequacy from Daniel chapter five.

What makes people behave badly? We partially answered that question last week in the sermon, "Putting an End to Self-defeating Behavior" based on Daniel chapter four, but the Word of God is going to expand our understanding this week. The Bible gives us an example of some very bad behavior here ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

No Comparison Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 7, 2007

Sermon #21 in Galatians series. Danger of self-deception, losing touch with reality of our sin.

08/26/07 “NO COMPARISON” GAL 6: 3-6 INTRODUCTION: EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES: WELL KNOW SELF CENTERED, ADVANTAGE TAKEN BY DECEIVERS CLOTH SO SPECIAL / BEAUTIFUL ONLY HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, MORALLY IMPECCABLE CAN SEE SIMILAR TENDENCIES BY MOST OTHERS SAID THEY COULD SEE IT, KING PARADES IN NEW ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Men Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 19, 2014

Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

Last week we looked at godly instructions for women. As promised, it is our turn today guys. As we study the Letter to Titus, which is really a letter from God to all Christians, how can we men be better for the glory of God and to be of help to many? Please open your Bibles to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Regrets

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2013

The rich man dies and leaves his self with eternity and many regrets that will haunt him forever.

Don’t Have Regrets Luke 16:19-31 Many jokes link regret to the choice of a mate. (According to one, a woman inserts an ad in the classifieds: "Husband ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist