Sermons on Self Desiring:

Ingredients Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

Scriptural description of Biblical Elders.

Ingredients of a Godly Man I Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:6-9 I admire those whose talent lies in the culinary arts. More importantly, I like to eat. I do not profess to be a cook. Like most men, I can grill, and that’s all. During Kim and my first year of marriage, we were going to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9

The Power Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2006

The power of hope.

Today we’re continuing the series "Why Easter Has Meaning." Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Identify And Be Delivered Series

Contributed by Samuel Stephen on Jan 25, 2010

Many are demonised and don’t know that they are. This passage teaches you to identify demons and deliver yourself.

Mark 5:1-20 Jesus and His disciples go through a great storm – Mark 4: 38 Jesus was sleeping and woke up and calmed the storm. When the reached the other side a possessed man runs out. How to identify if you are demonised 1) Cemetery – Kioman (Greek for put to sleep) - A Dead Spirit (Spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Apostolic

True Worship Series

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 22, 2021

In the Timely Word series, I spoke a few points about true worship. Let me tell you some more things about true worship.

In the Timely Word series, I spoke a few points about true worship. Let me tell you some more things about true worship. You know, God is always dealing with our hearts, because out of our hearts are the issues of life. And the Bible says at the same time, that our heart is deceptive above all ...read more

Essential Dress Wear Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

Our verse gives the essential piece necessary to make all the other articles match.

Colossians 3:14 Essential Dress Wear 1/11/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction The school where I once served as a principal had not only a dress code but uniforms which all students must wear. And yet, though they all wore the same clothes, their clothes did not all look the same on the students. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loved But Lost Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

This almost perfect moral young man appeared to be as spiritually healthy as one could possibly be, but Jesus saw something in him that called for radical surgery if he was to ever find eternal life.

This is the story of the rich young ruler who, unlike the rich old ruler, Nicodemus, did not come to Jesus by night, but came to Him publicly in the daytime. All three of the synoptic Gospels tell the story, and each add something extra to the total picture. Matthew tells us he was young. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

We Are Who God Says We Are

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Sep 2, 2024

Although at times, believers act according to their old nature, we are, in fact, new creations in Christ Jesus

We Are Who God Says We Are Text: II Cor. 5:17 Introduction: Even though every believer, at times, lives, and acts according to the old self, we still are new persons—new in relationship to God and new within ourselves. The change that takes place in us when we come to Christ involves two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 5, 2011

Jesus has a plan for us, but so does Satan! Who will we listen to when temptation sneaks into our lives?

INTRODUCTION When we look at the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry, we have a great contrast that starts off with Jesus being immersed in the river by John, and the glory of the Father and the Spirit shining on Him. Immediately afterward, we are taken to the dry, barren wilderness, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Abusing Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

Spiritual gifts are holy and precious tools from God. When they are abused, they bring dishonour, judgment, and destruction.

THE DANGERS OF ABUSING SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:18-21 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Romans 11:29, Jude 1:11 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Goals

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

God is not interested in us visiting places we cannot inhabit or possess. This timely message examines the level of living that God wants for us. God’s goal is more than repentance and reival.

God’s Goal Text: Acts 3:19-21; Joel 2:12-13, 16-17, 19-20, 22-26, 28-29, 32 “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. 21He must remain in heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas/New Year/Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2026

3 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-III —Philippians 2:1-18[part-3--2:2b-4 of 2:1-4] Attention: Unanticipated Cure: The owner of a drug store walks in to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall. The owner asks the clerk, “What's with that guy over there by the wall?” The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Futility Of A Christless Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 12, 2022

The Gospel is about rebirth. Undoing the power and bondage of sin and resurrecting a completely new man who has put on the very nature of Christ. The first place that takes place is the mind.

Dr. Bradford W. Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This Sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/123580 As we’ve said in previous messages, Chapter 4 marks a critical transition in the letter to the Ephesians. The first three chapters of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-20, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Philippians 3:19-20, Ephesians 4:20-24, John 10:10, Romans 12:2, Matthew 11:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

A New Beginning

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Feb 8, 2018

A person becomes new in Christ

Introduction: Human nature is to look for "new" things. We call January 1 as "New Year" though it is the same like other days of year. We are fascinated by "new" things like cellphones, house, new cars, new clothes and change in a routine. An idea of vacation is exciting because we expect "new" ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Set Apart For God

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Oct 13, 2024

If we don’t set ourselves apart, we are doomed to be no different from wordly people. If we contine to conform with the world, we will be lukewarm Christians.

Please bring out your bibles. Or your bible app? And if you don’t have one, please feel free to get a bible in the back or to share with your seatmate. I would really prefer that you use a real bible, why – because the real bible doesn’t have any other applications inside the book. It doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 26:39-42, 1 Peter 3:13-14, Colossians 1:11-20, 1 Peter 3:8-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Newness Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011

If we walk in newness of life here, we will walk the streets of a new heaven and a new earth in eternity.

Newness of Life 01/03/10 PM Text: Romans 6:3-4 Romans 6:3-4 ( NASB ) Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ