Sermons on Self Desiring:

Principles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

In this passage Jesus lays out the principles of discipleship, when He says, “If anyone would come after me" he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 24 “Principles of Discipleship” Matthew 16:24 We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

How does one know when they are sanctified?

Sanctification A Scene from Real Life Romans 12:1-2; I Thessalonians 4:3-8, 5:23-24 There are some that declare that we simply grow into the experience of entire sanctification. They say, “Just give me time. After a while I will be more like a saint. Just let me grow.” The truth of the matter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Connecting People To God And Each Other

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This sermon is titled by the first half of our purpose statement as a church. The message reflects on the importance of helping make the connection to God, and in fellowship with others.

We are in week two exploring the purpose of our church. Last week, we began by exploring the purpose that your pastor, me, feels like has been placed within my life as the leader of this body. The next two weeks we get to broaden the scope. What is our purpose as a church? As that piece of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 30, 2024

This sermon explores one of the most important truths in Christian life - salvation is freely given to us through Jesus Christ but following Him comes at a great cost.

Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23-24 (NIV) "Then He said to them all: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.'" My brothers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Christ-Centred Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025

To live a Christ-centred life means to make Jesus the focus, foundation, and purpose of all that we do.

LIVING A CHRIST-CENTRED LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 2:20 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 1:21, John 15:4-5, Matthew 6:33, Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: To live a Christ-centred life means to make Jesus the focus, foundation, and purpose of all that we do. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 1:21, John 15:4-5, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are A New Person In Christ Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 9 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

You are a New Person in Jesus Ephesians 4:17-32 I. Don’t be Like the Lost A. Darkened Understanding. “…darkened in their understanding …” B. Detached from God. “…separated from the life of God …” C. Dulled Sensitivity. “Having lost all sensitivity…” D. Desiring Impurity. “…indulge in every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Jesus 24/7 Off With The Rags Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 16, 2016

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light! (Ephesians 5:8)

Living for Christ - Ephesians 4:17-5:20 In the second part of living for Christ Paul gives the church of Ephesus instructions on how to remove any remaining rags of sin that remain after conversion. Ephesians 4:20-24 states “That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For Your Mind Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2004

Your mind controls your actions. God calls Christians to be different from the world.

God’s Design for Your Mind July 25, 2004 Intro: The control of our mind is a constant battle we fight. We are bombarded with images, ideas, and arguments to try to control the way we think. Theme: How we think will influence how we act. **(Video of Obi Wan Kanobi and Jedi mind control) We must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Willpower (Lust)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

A sermon about how Lust can be a challenge for us

Opening Remarks and Introduction Last week we started a new sermon series on willpower and looked at how anger can enter our lives. Tonight, we’ll continue our sermon series with a topic that seems to be a problem for many. It’s probably a problem for everyone. But, before we get to that, let ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

"Come Out Of The Closet"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 29, 2012

The sermon is asking the redeemed of God to come out and share the Gospel and be the Gospel.

Colossians 3: 1-4 • God in history has been calling his people to come out of the closet • 2 Chronicles 7:14if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Living The New Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

26th in the Ephesians Series dealing with living differently as a new creature.

Ephesians Series #26 “Living the New Life” Ephesians 4:20-24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 4:1-16 B. Walk in Newness of life 4:17-24 Paul emphatically and authoritatively issued a prohibition to this newly created community. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Two Christian Responses To The World Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: Eight Passage: 1 John 2:15-17 Title: Two Christian Responses to the World Focus: Practical Application Last Week in Review Week 7 – LIVING (Stages of Christianity) (1) Those new to the faith (2) Those that are spiritually mature (3) Those making progress toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Be Crushed And Broken

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

surrendering your life to Him so that He can crush those things that keep you from HIm

You must be crushed and broken 2 Peter 1:3-11 Good morning everyone, if you would turn to 2 Peter chapter one. This will be our text this morning. I am glad that you have joined us. Let’s Pray- The last time we were together, we spoke of being born again, the experience of Nicodemus and Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Hole In Your Boat

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 27, 2019

Then the storm is over, its smooth sailing, we don’t realize we are in the most dangerous part of our journey.

WATCH OUT YOU’LL Get A HOLE In YOUR BOAT ILLUS: BOAT THRU THE STORM Imagine you’re in a small boat and a sudden storm comes up. The sky is dark the wind is howling; the waves are raging. All of a sudden there are 20-foot swells and your boat is being tossed like a twig in a stream, one minute you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The End Of The Struggle Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005

Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed