Sermons on Self Destruction:

The Sin Of Self-Righteousness

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Jesus is anointed by a sinful woman while eating at the house of Simon the Pharisee. Jesus' conversation with Simon serves as a warning about self-righteousness.

I. Introduction A. So, Simon invited me to his house for dinner, and I went because I knew some of the best of our society would be there. a. But I also went because I heard he was going to be inviting the man called Jesus. b. If the stories about him are true it’s about time he mingled with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

A Time For Self-Examination Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 25, 2018

Self-examination fuels spiritual formation. If you aren't growing closer to God, you're falling away from Him.

John Wesley (1703-91), English theologian, evangelist, and founder of Methodism, was so concerned with building a righteous fellowship that he devised a series of questions for his followers to ask each other every week. Some found this rigorous system of inquiry too demanding and left. Today, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Other

The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2019

How I steward my wealth reveals my spiritual health.

The Dangers of Self-Indulgence James 5:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill March 30-31, 2019 When I was about 12 years old I was asked if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We must examine ourselves to see if we really are Christians.

"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Come: To A Harvested Self

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2009

Evil and good live side by side, so we need to accept our sinfulness in order to receive our salvation. God in Christ takes on Himself the penalty we should receive.

It would seem that the negative things in life grow of their own accord, but that the good things, positive things, take a lot of work. If you are at all a pessimist, you will agree that bad things, destructive things, just happen. Nobody has to make them happen. They happen on their own. But good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Self-control is the inner strength that determines what external stimuli will be allowed to move you to action. The reason Christians are motivated by external stimuli to do things out of God's will is because they lack this fruit of the Spirit

One of the things that made Lincoln so great was his marvelous self-control. The nation was coming apart at the seams with a civil war that had everybody's emotions operating at extremes. To add to the tension, some army contractors were ripping off the government. This made Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Saved Or Self-Deceived? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

There are many people in the world who assume that they are saved, they assume they are Christians because they go to church. Is that really what the Lord requires for salvation? There may be a lot of people who are not saved today, they are simply self

“Saved or Self Deceived?” Introduction: Are you saved? If you were to die today would you know without a doubt that you would go to heaven? I want to ask you that as I bring this message for you to search yourself and ask yourself if you are really saved, or have you been deceived. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Deal With Regret Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This is one sermon in a series that deals with destructive behavior.

How to Deal with Regret As he hung up the phone he knew it was not what he wanted. But it had happened anyway. The voice on the other end had been the attorney, notifying him that his wife had filed for divorce. He knew that the marriage had not been going well. The weekend before she had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gospel Of Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2023

Message cautions believers about the philosophies taught by humanist psychologists. Are their concepts compatible with biblical teaching concerning self-awareness and assurance? The issue of self-esteem is specifically addressed.

Intro Self-awareness is a part of the human experience. Managing our inner consciousness of self can be challenging. Watch a young toddler. At times, he will act out of sense of confidence, maybe even over confidence. At other times, he will withdraw out of a sense of shame or fear of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Jeremiah 6:13-14, 1 Corinthians 11:3-4, Matthew 22:39, John 3:16, Genesis 1:27, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:3-13, Daniel 4:30-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Greatest Need In The Day We Live

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 15, 2016

The greatest need in the world today.

THE GREATEST NEED IN THE DAY WE LIVE Malachi 1:1 The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. Malachi 4: 6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. Psalm 99: 9 Exalt ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Yet" Faith

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 24, 2014

This text encourages us to trust God in spite of circumstances that suggest that He has abandoned us.

17Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls, 18yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation. 19God, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Meant To Say

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 14, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 36: 1 – 23

2 Chronicles 36: 1 – 23 I meant to say 36 Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah and made him king in his father’s place in Jerusalem. 2 Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. 3 Now the king of Egypt deposed him at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The War Of Self-Control

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32

THE WAR OF SELF-CONTROL TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32 There was once an elderly couple that was traveling through the upstate NY. As they were driving along they saw a sign that said, "Helicopter" rides ahead". Pa said to Ma that he always wanted to ride in one of them helicopters. So they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Bible Church

Sin And Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003

Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003

Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational