Sermons on Self Desturction:

Fear Not - Healthy And Unhealthy Fear Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon aims to help the congregation distinguish between healthy and unhealthy fear, and respond to unhealthy fear with power, love, and self-discipline, as guided by the scriptures.

Has anyone here today ever been scared? Has anyone ever been literally - paralyzed by fear - unable to take another step? Well, we’re all in luck because today we begin a 4-week series called Fear Not. Surprisingly, fear is something the bible has an awful lot to say about. In fact, the command, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Healthy Fear, Unhealthy Fear, Spiritual Discipline

Sermon Series: Fear Not

Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025

In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being "re-Found"

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2023

Are you the rebellious son, lost and far from God? Are you the self-righteous Pharisee, no longer capable of rejoicing when a sinner returns to God?

Luke 15:11-24 'And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ (Luke 15:23, 24) Is Re-found really a word? Well, technically, no. But for this devotional and this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Body And Blood Of Christ; Corpus Christi; The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2023

In one and the same act, Judas hands Christ over to be sent to death, and Christ hands himself over in his self-giving in the Eucharist to us.

St. Thomas Aquinas says we often remember unusual things better than familiar things because things with a weird twist make a greater impression on the mind, which is also validated by the modern neuroscience of memory. So, here are some unusual truths about the Eucharist: The customary or valid ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Catholic

Rocking Our Faith: Lessons From School Of Rock Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

The film School of Rock, with its music, passion, and self-discovery themes, can teach us profound truths about our walk with God.

Rocking Our Faith: Lessons from School of Rock Introduction Today, we’re going to take an unusual but enlightening journey by exploring spiritual lessons from the movie "School of Rock." This film, with its themes of music, passion, and self-discovery, can teach us profound truths about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Colossians 3:23, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dying On A Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2025

Today we must give thanks for the gift of Jesus. His self-giving knew no limits and doesn’t stop giving even now.

Good Friday 2025 I’ve frequently thought that the best approach to a homily for Good Friday would be to stand and look at the biggest cross or crucifix and focus on the pain and torment Jesus underwent two thousand years ago. I’ll encourage you to do that sometime in the next couple of days before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 19:1-42, John 18:1-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Choosing The Narrow Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

Choosing the narrow way is not a one-time event but a daily commitment. It is a path of self-denial, spiritual discipline, and obedience to God's will.

CHOOSING THE NARROW WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Supporting Texts: Luke 13:24, Proverbs 14:12, Deuteronomy 30:19, John 14:6, Psalm 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Life offers us many paths, but only one leads to eternal life. In His sermon on the mount, Jesus spoke clearly about two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living By The Spirit (A Devotion And Bible Study)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 20, 2025

The Holy Spirit equips believers with attributes that foster community, such as love, joy, peace, and self-control. Living by the Spirit produces a fruitful and harmonious life.

Living by the Spirit A Devotion and Bible Study Scripture Focus: Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 8:14-16 Theme Overview: The Holy Spirit equips believers with attributes that foster community, such as love, joy, peace, and self-control. Living by the Spirit produces a fruitful and harmonious life. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:14-16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Philippians 4:7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 4:2-3, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Colossians 3:12-14, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, John 15:1-8, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 5:18-20, 1 Peter 1:22, Romans 12:9-21, Philippians 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rider On The Storm

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

Jesus rides through life’s storms and history’s final tempest with self-giving love, ending evil and filling the universe with hallelujah.

Part 1 – Storms A familiar sound of trouble In 1971 a strange new sound came over the radio: a low rumble of thunder, rain in the background, and Jim Morrison’s hushed voice sliding like mist through Riders on the Storm. It wasn’t just music; it was a feeling. The song pictured life as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 43:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When I Couldn’t Pray

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

When fear, loss, or silence steal your words, grace still speaks. True prayer begins where self ends and mercy begins.

> “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26–27 --- I. The Stories We Grew Up On We grew up on stories with tidy endings — Junior Guide stories where faith always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Psalm 4:8, Luke 18:13, Luke 22:44, Psalm 42:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Investing In What Truly Matters PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the cost of discipleship, emphasizing the importance of self-denial, carrying one's cross, and prioritizing eternal treasures over worldly gains as taught by Jesus.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus. We're going to talk about the cost of discipleship, the value of eternal treasures, and the necessity of investing in what truly matters. D.A. Carson once said, "The kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Topics: Discipleship

What Is A Biblical Lifestyle? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores finding true happiness through self-denial, carrying our cross, and following Jesus as instructed in Mark 8:34-35.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to connect in fellowship, and to lift our hearts in worship. Today, we're going to turn our attention to a profound and transformative passage from the Gospel of Mark. A passage that has the power to reshape our understanding, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35

Topics: Jesus' Calling

Master Of Every Situation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 20, 2001

Paul counters the false expectation of ’prosperity theology’ by giving his readers A Strategy for Living and The Antidote to Self-pity to enable them to be Master of Every Situation.

MASTER OF EVERY SITUATION I wonder if you’re like me always looking at the barometer - it doesn’t stay in one place very long. Life is very much like that. If I were to draw a graph of my life in terms of feelings and experiences it wouldn’t be a straight line and I suspect many of you would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Practice Replacement Thinking - Eph. 4:22-24

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 17, 2001

How to Practice Replacement Thinking - Eph. 4:22-24 Putting off the old self and putting on the new life of Christ in all of its manifestations

How to Practice Replacement Thinking - Eph. 4:22-24 Someone once said, "Attitude is everything." People with great attitude succeed. Those with negative attitudes fail. Illustration;Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teary Eyes, Stumbling Feet, Hands Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

Deepseated shame and objective guilt arise from a self-serving spirit, but the Cross delivers us from both and frees us to live out of gratitude.

Mark it down. Memorize this. Engrave it somewhere. It is an ironclad rule. This will always happen: when it is the least convenient for you to respond, someone will want you to respond. When it is nearly impossible for you to get up and do what someone wants you to do, that is the very moment ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist