Sermons about Self Destruction

Weeds Among The Wheat

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 24, 2020

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We may see a lot of destruction and evil around us, but God uses it all to bless His people in ways we might not recognize.

Opening and Introduction There’s a lot of terrible things going. It seems like every time I turn on the news, I see another act of violence, another senseless act of destruction, and the continuing sickness of the COVID-19 virus. In just this past week, I’ve read about • a man shot and killed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Does Not Envy Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019

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In this message we will talk about the reasons why envy is so destructive and also about 3 things we can do to put out the flames of envy in our lives (stop comparing, start enjoying, keep trusting) so that we can begin to live out God's kind of love.

Love Does Not Envy #LoveIs GOOD MORNING MGCC – AND - welcome to week 4 in our series ‘Love Is…’ AND LISTEN – if there ever was a series that we need to make every effort to live out when we walk out those doors, it is this one. LIKE – the truths we will discuss have the power to change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strategy For Defeating Satan’s Attacks

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015

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When your faith is the strongest, you come up under the greatest attack, because the enemy is trying to destroy your destiny. Let us be in a state of readiness; in a stance of resistance toward the devil and ready to give our statement of resolution.

Opening illustration: The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the "educated predator" was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By watching the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Person With Vision Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 15, 2002

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This message helps people identify what’s broken in their sphere of influence and then develop a vision to be a rebuilder of what’s broken.

What is it that is broken in your life - something that needs to be rebuilt? Everybody has something that is broken. The most hopeless people in the world are people who recognize that they have a problem, but have no vision from God about how to solve with that problem. Where there is no ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets To God's Blessings

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2005

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Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. In nine points Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them a word from God that rever

Secrets to God’s Blessings (Haggai 1:1-3:23) Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them a word from God that reversed their ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Of God Makes Me Believe More

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015

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To show that we need to believe GOD's WORDS as our final say against this unbelieving world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you able to believe GOD's WORDS? Yes. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also [especially] thank God continually for this, that when you received the message of God [which you heard] from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defining Love - Selfishness Murders Relationships Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

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We can say we love God if we want to, but, Jesus teaches us that the only way to follow Him, is to love and serve people like He does. Jesus wants people to find Him, to discover His redemption.

When I was a kid my parents were missionaries in the Philippines. We lived there for three years, two in one house and one in another outside of Cebu City. In most parts of the city, including the part our first house was located, were open sewers. Ditches that were filled with water containing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Man: Seeing God;the Pure In Heart. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 23, 2011

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Who are the pure in heart and where do they see God? While we are at it why don’t all see God?

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the Pure in heart! Hi as you know we’ve been wandering through the beatitudes, well today’s beatitude or the blessing that Jesus talks about is “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” There’s been an interesting discovery this week in the science world and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Choices Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011

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As we see from our scriptures this morning, letting our flesh control us will lead us to choices that will produce death; letting the Spirit lead us will bring us life & peace.

“Choices” Romans 8:6-8 NLT There are a lot of things we try to get around & avoid in our life; but there is one that we will never escape. Choices will make a demand on our life as long as we are breathing. As we see from our scriptures this morning, letting our flesh control us will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tree And Its Fruit

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2013

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In this lesson we learn that every Christian can examine his or her citizenship in the kingdom of God by applying two tests.

Scripture Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). That is, he came to reconcile people who were estranged from God with God. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is about the kingdom of God. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2012

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God loves you not because of who you are but who He is. His love is uncaused and unceasing. Rest in the certainty of His love. Enjoy the blessings of His love. Give His love away.

Everyone is looking for love. This quest is around us every day, in the music we hear and the movies we watch. • The desire is woven into the fibre of our being. We all need love. We need to be loved. • If everyone has this same need, then there must be a universal solution. That solution is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Art Physical Attraction Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 15, 2012

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Two Main Themes: Physical Attraction/Sex is Good How can I be physically attracted to/for my date/mate?

Series: The Art of Dating, Love, & Relationships Message: The Art of Physical Attraction Topics: Physical, Attraction, Sex, Dating, Relationships, Self-image, Character Two Main Themes: Physical Attraction/Sex is Good How can I be physically attracted to/for my date/mate? Text: Song of Solomon ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012

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The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Drummer Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012

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Not much is said about self-denial and sacrifice in today's church and society, but it is central to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Mark 8:31-38 “A Different Drummer” INTRODUCTION Selective hearing is a curious human phenomenon. We have the ability to hear only what we want to hear. Teenagers can hear the word “food,” but they have trouble hearing, “Do your homework,” or “Take ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Mission Impossible!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 31, 2009

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What is impossible with men is possible with God! Start your first step into your miracle!

Introduction: Many Hollywood enthusiasts and aficionados watched the series of the movie, "Mission Impossible!" Count me one of them. I love the scenes where Tom Cruise would accomplish a seemingly impossible mission. Incredible feat! Those TV and movie series made millions, I believe. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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