Sermons about Self Destruction

Cutting Out The Dead Wood. Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

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Those who are more than survivors stay alert to self-dimishint compromises

In the back of our lot is an old tree. I’ve been told by more than one person here how it was a playground for them as they grew up in these neighborhoods. For a couple of years I wasn’t sure what type of tree it was. In fact, it wasn’t we built a tree house, of sorts, that I found out it was in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Promise – The Enduring Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

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God’s promise interposes Christ between us and Satan, sin, and self.

Scripture Introduction Singer and songwriter Michael Card calls his Christmas album, “The Promise.” The words to the title song are: The Lord God said when time was full He would shine His light in the darkness He said a virgin would conceive And give birth to the Promise For a thousand years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

'tis The Season To Live, But For What?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

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1- Tis the season to live for sin - not 2- Tis the season to live for self - not

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said: "Ever since we got married, my wife has tried to change me. She got me to stop drinking, smoking and running around until all hours of the night. She taught me how to dress well, enjoy the fine arts, gourmet cooking, classical music, even how to invest in the stock ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strong, Sound And Refreshed

Contributed by Js Collins on Feb 27, 2012

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Disclaiming self power and giving glory to God for his strength, soundness and refreshing

Strong, sound and refreshed Acts 3:11/16 11. Now as the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch which is called Solomon’s, greatly amazed. 12 ¶ so when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: "Men of Israel, why do you marvel at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beatitudes Or Be-Attitudes? (Matthew 5:1-13)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

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Christianity is not a form of self-help therapy. It’s a call to radical discipleship ...

We have as our Gospel reading this morning what is certainly one of the best known and best loved portions of the Bible. Along with ’The Lord is my Shepherd’ and ’For God so love the world ...’, the verses from the beginning of Matthew Chapter 5 must be amongst the most popular in the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Scandal Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 30, 2008

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God delivers his people from the failure of self-sufficiency by the work of Messiah.

Scripture Introduction We enter an “inner sanctuary” when we open our Bibles to John 13. J. C. Ryle: “In every age the contents of these chapters have been justly regarded as one of the most precious parts of the Bible. They have been the meat and drink, the strength and comfort of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Complacent David Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 9, 2016

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When David became complacent his heart for God turned to a heart for self.

I want to start today with a story entitled “Kierkegaard's Complacent Duck.” According to his parable, one spring, a duck was flying north with a flock. In the Danish countryside that particular duck spotted a barnyard where tame ducks lived. The duck dropped down and he discovered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-27

Denomination: Foursquare

What Is Truth

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 30, 2018

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4th of July - We Hold These Truths to be Self Evident - what is truth

What is truth? I chose this passage today to help create a foundation for all of us as we look at Independence day, the day when the Declaration of Independence was signed. In fact, one of the best known statements from our Declaration of Independence states that our declaration is based on ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perplexing Paradox Of Blessings And Bewilderment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 11, 2020

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Breaking down the barriers of self, and the anguish of curing the soul-sickness of loneliness and disappointment.

It is a wonderful and joyous thing to experience God and the supernatural gifting of His anointing and power. However, the Christian life is more than just feelings, emotions, and experience - it is trusting God in EVERY circumstance – no matter what! I have always been a ‘car guy.’ I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, James 2:17, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Job 2:3, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, Philippians 3:12-14, Psalm 139:23-24, 2 Corinthians 3:18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Worship God

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014

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How much of your life is God centered and how much is self centered?

"How To Worship God" (Psalm 65) The old song goes, "I don't know what you came to do; but I came to praise the Lord." How appropriate it is for us to think about the ways we can lift up God’s name and honor Him. He's shown His love for us by sending Christ Jesus into the world to deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James, Son Of Thunder

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 2, 2007

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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?

James, Son of Thunder Matthew 10: 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Questions God Asked In Genesis

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025

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Throughout the Bible, God asks questions not because He lacks knowledge, but to provoke self-reflection and spiritual awakening.

3 QUESTIONS GOD ASKED IN GENESIS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 21:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 22:39, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, God asks questions not because He lacks knowledge, but to provoke self-reflection and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 21:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 27, 2002

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Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Paul wrote, "Since then we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men." We need to be more effective persuaders in a day when many are skeptical about the truth of Jesus Christ

Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Introduction: People are more likely to change their opinions if you state your beliefs than if you let the audience draw their own conclusions. * Pleasant forms of distraction can increase the effectiveness of a persuasive appeal. * Information, by itself, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Possible: Remote Controlled Bmw's And Other Cool Stuff (2 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

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Second in a series: It is the TOOLS that make our action heroes believable. This message encourages people to use God’s gifts to accomplish great things!

Intro to the Series And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (NKJV) In this series, we are illustrating some life principles with scenes from our favorite stories. We are possibly the most entertained culture in history. If we are not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words Matter – Use Them Carefully

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 12, 2021

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This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation.

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:19 Title: Words Matter – Use Them Carefully Theme: Using Words for Good This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:19

Denomination: Nazarene

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