Sermons on Self Deceit:

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World, Part 4 - James, Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2006

Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something humiliating would happen to them, just to teach them a lesson?

In The Service Of The Master – Part 4 The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 4 James Matthew 10:1-4 Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Proposal For New Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012

God has told the followers of Christ to put on their new uniform. He told us how to put off the old self through the power of Jesus’ death & then to keep our eyes on Jesus. Here we find God’s new clothing for each Christian who participates with Him in

COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 GOD’S PROPOSAL FOR NEW LIFE Before Ken Robinson became a pastor he served as a police officer. He said people treated him differently when he was in uniform that when he was off duty and wearing plain clothes. Something about the badge and the “blues” gained him instant ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Instead Of Bad Words Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016

Impure passions become vehicles we take for a joyride end up like self-driving cars that take us where we don't want to go. They become our lords. But if we pursue purity of action and speech, these same passions become angels that lift us to heaven

Ephesians 5:4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:4-7

Denomination: *other

I Once Was Blind Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 25, 2016

Jesus has come to judge and offer healing (forgiveness) to all who will accept it. But, do we assess ourselves by our own self-righteousness that we consider ourselves above needing what Jesus offers? A blind man didn't, and now, he can see!

I Once was Blind John 9:1-41 Introduction Large section of scripture to tackle today - Read John 9:1-41 / Pray ∆ Point 1 – The Purpose of the Miracle V2 – Critical understanding of the OT; illness = sin; Exodus 34:7 Children were punished because of sin in the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God Do The Finger Pointing

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 7, 2023

If finger pointing is impolite and it is so often connected to self-centered, sinful behavior why does God do it? God does this so that when sinners see their lost condition he can point them to the cross of his Son. There forgiveness is found. There salvation and eternal life are offered.

“Finger pointing.” What thoughts do those two words bring to your mind? For the most part they are probably negative thoughts. At a very early age we are taught not to point at people. It’s considered impolite. As we get older we experience finger pointing in many different ways. If we had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Unity

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 29, 2015

We can’t convert the world from its emphasis on self to a life in Christ unless we are united in purpose-unless we love one another. When we ignore the will of God in order to have our own way, the result is discord and disunity. Unity begins with us.

Several years ago, when I was working for a local lumber mill, the company had a contest where the employees were encouraged to come up with a slogan that portrayed the company’s mission. The slogan was to be used on all of the company’s promotional material. The winning entry was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Bad Choices In The Tabernacle

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 28, 2021

We hear much today about self-proclaimed preachers who seem to care little about the Lord and His Holy Word but seem to care a great deal about their wealth and popularity. Phinehas and Hophni were not so concerned about popularity but they certainly cared about their creature comforts!

Bad Choices In The Tabernacle Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:27-36, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Leviticus 24:10-16, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Kings 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Pride

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 15, 2024

Spiritual pride is a self-made fortress where we think we are superior than others, our doctrine is more correct than others, we think we know God more than others, and that we don’t recognise the need for repentance. We always compare with others.

Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 The only place where God cannot save you is the place of spiritual pride (God's power is infinite, but God is unwilling to save the proud, until they repent). Unless we repent, God is not willing to save you from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Visionary View - Charting Life's Course With God's Guidance And The Holy Spirit's Empowerment Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2023

In a world that often glorifies self-reliance and independence, it's easy to fall into the trap of relying solely on our own understanding. However, Proverbs 3:5-6 challenges this notion and reminds us that true wisdom comes from aligning ourselves with God's will.

Title: Visionary View - Charting Life's Course with God's Guidance and the Holy Spirit's Empowerment In a world that often glorifies self-reliance and independence, it's easy to fall into the trap of relying solely on our own understanding. We may believe that our own intellect ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Our Saviour: The One Who Came To Rescue Us Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

Jesus did not come to this world to give us advice. He came to save us. He did not come to boost our self-esteem. He came to redeem our souls. He did not come to help us cope with life. He came to give us new life.

JESUS OUR SAVIOUR: THE ONE WHO CAME TO RESCUE US ------------------------------- SERIES INTRODUCTION “DISCIPLESHIP (FOLLOWING JESUS)” As we begin this new year together, we step into a journey that is both ancient and urgently needed—the journey of discipleship. Not a programme, not a course, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Luke 19:10, John 1:43, Romans 5:6, Titus 3:4-5, John 10:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Let God Teach You What Is Best - Isaiah 48:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2025

In an age of YouTube tutorials, online influencers, and self-help gurus, it seems everyone has an opinion on how you should live your life—how to find success, happiness, or peace. Yet, so many people follow the advice of the world and still feel empty, anxious, or lost.

Go! And Let God Teach You What Is Best - Isaiah 48:17 Introduction: The Teacher Who Knows Best “This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow.’” – Isaiah 48:17 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17, Micah 6:8, Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024

The Gospel of Accomplishment: “You must believe and live right to be saved.” The Gospel of Approval: “I’m defined by what other people think about me.” Here’s our third counterfeit gospel: The Gospel of Self-Management - “You can change. Look inside you for the power to change.”

We continue our series on Why the Reformation matters today by looking at the importance of faith. One of the critical pieces that came out of the Reformation was the belief that Faith Alone makes me acceptable to God. We will return back to Sean’s story a little later today. 500 years after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11, Acts 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2010

Why wouldn’t people love their neighbors? And do I have to love myself before I can show this kind of love to others?

Today is our Friend Sunday, and many of you invited your neighbors to worship with you this morning. So, this morning I thought I’d give you a little quiz on neighbors. Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We May Ask, Are Our Sacrifices Too Great For The Lord?

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Oct 24, 2020

Do we feel that the sacrifices that we made are too great? Do we feel weary and stress in our walk as a believer? We have been challenged to the extreme due to the storms that come our way. May this message bring comfort, faith and strength to you.

Today’s devotion is taken from Mark 14:3-9: “And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. There were some who said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Philippians 2:6-8, Romans 8:32

Denomination: Charismatic

Overcoming The Works Of The Flesh

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

The battle between the flesh and the spirit is a constant struggle in the life of a believer.

OVERCOMING THE WORKS OF THE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:19-21 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 8:5-8, 1 Corinthians 9:27, Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God