Sermons on Self Destruction:

Idolatry: Today’s Idols Are More In The Self Than On The Shelf.

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 25, 2018

Idolatry is not just a pagan issue. It is not just an Old Testament or Jewish issue. • It’s a human issue. • It’s a heart issue • It’s a relationship issue.

Idolatry Topic: Idolatry is not just a pagan issue. It is not just an Old Testament or Jewish issue. • It’s a human issue. • It’s a heart issue • It’s a relationship issue. • An idol of the mind is as offensive to God as an idol of the hand. IDOLATRY EXTENDS BEYOND THE WORSHIP OF IMAGES AND ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Sin's Scars

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

The destructiveness of sin

Sin’s Scars Various INTRO: Attitude of Oh well, No big deal! 1. Hear any body choosing to sin then say, “I’ll just ask God to forgive me a. I enjoy sin, rationalize or excuse sin as not a problem 2. I am not here to sit in judgment of any, but we ALL must have a clear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

"depression (Part 2): Understanding Psychological And Spiritual Aspects Of Depression" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Today we will learn how to deal with Depression biblically and psychologically. We need to know it because a wrong response to depression can make depression worse.

On June 20, 2001, Andrea Pia Yates, a Christian mother in Texas, drowned her five children; the oldest was seven, and the youngest was six months, in their bathtub. She had been suffering for some time from very severe postpartum depression after the birth of her fourth child. Last Sunday, we ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 50:15, Matthew 11:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuking And Correcting Sins Of Others Is Not Hatred Nor Self-Righteous. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore biblical examples of loving rebuke, demonstrating that correcting others is not about hatred or self-righteousness, but about restoring and edifying the body of Christ.

Rebuking and correcting the sins of others is often misunderstood as an act of hatred or self-righteousness. However, the Bible teaches that correcting other is a necessary aspect of loving and caring for them and a mark of true care and concern. As Christians, we are called to love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Matthew 23:1-36, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Character Study Of Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Judas Iscariot's life is a tragic reminder of how greed, hypocrisy, and unrepented sin can lead to destruction. Despite being chosen by Jesus, he allowed the love of money and Satan’s influence to ruin his destiny.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JUDAS ISCARIOT – BETRAYED JESUS FOR THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:14-16 "Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?’ So they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, John 12:4-6, Matthew 27:3-5, Acts 1:16-20, Psalm 41:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Deciving Yourself?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Deadly risk taking is more common then we realize. We may not purposely stare down the barrel of a shotgun. But many Christians behave in a self-defeating way that is equally careless and risky, and deadly.

Are You Deceiving Yourself? / Part-1 Galatians 6:7 KJV A Example of deadly risk taking In 1982, “ABC Evening News” reported on an unusual work of modern art—a chair affixed to a shotgun. It was to be viewed by sitting in the chair and looking directly into the gun barrel. The gun was loaded and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Believer’s Self-Examination 1corinthians 11:28 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 1, 2020

I have been exercised to help you examine yourself in the light of those precious truths you have heard in the past.

Believer’s Self-examination 1Corinthians 11:28 Introduction:- I am sure you have been hearing to great and well-known preachers of the word of God. I don’t think I can share anything new to you. But I have been exercised to help you examine yourself in the light of those precious truths you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Brethren

Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2023

A controlling habit is something you find yourself doing even though it is destructive. The top 10 are: Materialism, Pride, Self-centeredness, Laziness, Anger, Bitterness, Sexual Lust , Envy, Gluttony, Lying.

BREAKING FREE OF CONTROLLING HABITS! Galatians 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill objected. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pathway To A Greater Anointing Of God’s Power Is Death To Self

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2020

The path to supernatural power goes through the Cross

Death is inevitable for all life on earth. The Bible speaks of death as both physical and spiritual. The first recorded physical death of a human was Abel, who was murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:8). However, death itself, in both the physical and spiritual sense, is first mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, Luke 22:42, Matthew 10:38, Matthew 16:24-26, Colossians 3:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 10:37-39, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Romans 6:4, James 4:6-10, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casting Aside Unrealistic Expectations Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 30, 2001

You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.

Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Persistence In Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2001

God is looking for people who are persistent prayers; people who are prepared to be changed through prayer and people who have time for Him.

21-10-01 Briningham/Binham Luke 18:1-8 – Persistence in Prayer Father, we pray this morning that you will reveal more about the nature of prayer to us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name Amen. Story: At the turn of the century in Switzerland, a small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Who Wants To See The Light?

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 14, 2001

Evangelistic youth message.

You Wanna See the Light? 1 John 1:5-7 One of the things you notice working in schools is all the in things. Something that is definetly in at the moment is skateboarding. And this helps me to feel like I am back at high school since skateboarding was in when I started High school. Not that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 25, 2004

Part 2 in the series "Victory in Jesus." We must die to ourselves in order to have victory over sin and live for Christ.

DEAD MAN WALKING Victory In Jesus – Part 2 Galatians 2 September 26, 2004 Introduction: I was born and raised in the church. Ok, I was not literally born in a church. I was born in a hospital, but you know what I mean. Actually the day I was born my parents missed church because I was born on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21

Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (Pogo)

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 22, 2009

Discovering and applying what Jesus taught about self.

Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (POGO) Some of you will remember the cartoon strip named Pogo. About a half century ago, back in the fifties, a favorite comic strip of many people was about an assortment of animals living in Florida’s Okefenokee Swamp. The cartoonist, Walt Kelly, referred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist