Sermons on Self Desturction:

A Change Of Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Have you ever been so desperate that you’ve said, “God, I need a miracle!”? Miracles are supernatural events that offer hope and healing to people in need.

Few things evoked unmitigated fear and near national panic as the image, you see in front of you. Known by some as hemorrhagic fever, this deadly disease is better known as Ebola. All eyes were on Texas in the Fall of last year (2014) when a patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, carried the lethal virus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Furthering Your Faith-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2024

2 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

FURTHERING Your FAITH-II—2Peter 1:5-11[Part 2--:5e-6a(:5-7)] Attention: *For your ‘basic’ room: ?How will the room be used?-- Let’s try to imagine the ‘sanctuary’ of this our ‘church-house’, where we are now sitting. Suppose there were no pews at all. Suppose there was no stained glass. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-6, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Dec 30, 2025

Devil came from heaven, Christ also came from heaven The Devil knew God as an arch angel before his falling, Christ also knew God, His Father. Then how, that arch angel became the devil and Christ became the saviour?

Many claim to have known God but living a life controlled by demons and devil with the attitude of devil. Many may say, no we are not like devil- but Jesus even called Pharisees and the religious people who claim to be God’s children- children of devil (John 8:44) Why does He say that? Because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:13-14, Philippians 2:5-7, Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 5:7-10, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Shall Answer

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 12, 2001

TODAY WE WITNESS THE PROPHESIES BEING UNFOLDED, WE SEE MEN THAT ARE BOASTEROUS AND SELF - WILLED, AND THERE IN OUR CHURCHES TODAY HOLDING THE OFFICE OF A PASTOR. GRANTED THE NUMBERS ARE NOT THAT HIGH, YET, STAND POST YOU WILL WITNESS THEM GROW THE CLOSER WE NEAR THE END.

YOU SHALL ANSWER TEXT JEREMIAH 23: 1,2, IN OUR FACILITIES.IN THESE GOD GIVEN PASSAGES JEREMIAH MAKES HIS PETITION TO THE STIFFED NECKED LEADERS OF YESTERDAY. I MAKE THAT SAME PETITION TODAY. SIMPLY BECAUSE THERE ARE LEADERS WHO ARE REFUSING TO FEED THEIR FLOCK, REFUSING TO DEMONSTRATE THE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-2, Ezekiel 34:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You Cannot Serve God And Wealth.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Luke 16: 1-13 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus teaching that it is in our own best self-interest to be “interested” in the welfare of others. Amen. Title: “You cannot serve God and wealth.”

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Luke 16: 1-13 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus teaching that it is in our own best self-interest to be “interested” in the welfare of others. Amen. Title: “You cannot serve God and wealth.” Jesus relates a parable about a prudent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Pity Party - Prodigal Son / Brother

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 28, 2004

It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly - Very "Phunny" opening poem, then the CURSE, CAUSE, AND CURE of Self Pity. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Pity Party Luke 15:25-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PityParty.html It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly. It’s not fun to listen to and no one taps their foot. But you are certain it makes you feel better to beat it out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

While We Wait

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 26, 2005

Funeral service for Elizabeth Wilkey Abernethy, a quiet yet committed long-term church member who struggled with cancer for nine years. We can wait if, like Liz, we are self-controlled, upright, and godly, for the glory of the risen Christ is coming.

I am not very good at waiting. Are you? I do not like to sit and twiddle my thumbs waiting for something to happen. Do you remember that in days past shoe repair shops would advertize, “Shoes repaired while you wait”? You would go in, sit down, take off your old clodhoppers, and turn them in, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And Community

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 6, 2005

God freed us to live in community. His design from the very beginning of the church was that the church would exhibit the kind of self-sacrificing love that he exhibited on the cross. Since God saves us in community, what does this community look like? Le

The Cross And Community Galatians 5:13-6:3 The war in Iraq is over. It took only 28 days for Coalition Forces to completely dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein. And while Hussein and a large number of his henchmen are still at large, the only opposition that remains is a scattering of ill ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

In this passage (vv. 16-21) Paul summarizes the motive of the whole Christian life. Christ died for all and the old self of the Christian died in that death. He arose a new man. In this newness of life he has acquired a new set of standards. He no longer

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In verses 14 and 15 Paul comes to two conclusions: 1. The total depravity of man (v.14). If Christ died for all, then all must be dead in trespasses and sin. 2. God’s purpose for saving us (v. 15). He died that we might live through Him and for Him, and one day with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Motivation?? Part I

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 15, 2005

What’s your motivation? Where do your interests lie? Are they transparent? What is your motivation? Why do you do what you do? Is it for Jesus and Him crucified or is it to see your own self lifted on high? What is your motivation?

Title: Motivation? Scripture: Acts 21:30-40, 22:1-30 Introduction: What’s your motivation? What compels you to get out of bed in the morning? A desire not to be late, or a desire to get a head start on the day? What compels you to eat? Is it hunger, taste, or the price you paid for the meal? When ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is The World Out Of Control?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 10, 2008

I need not be afraid though all hell should break loose. Why? Because “God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7, CEV).

In today’s gospel reading Jesus says to a frightened group of friends: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." It’s from the story of Jesus walking on water. Some people have interpreted the story as giving us a lesson about needing to take risks in life. One preacher made that the topic of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Joy In The Journey - Being Positive In A Negative World Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2009

This sermon looks at six steps to overcome complaining. 1. Admit There Is A PROBLEM 2. Change your SELF-TALK 3. Speak POSITIVELY 4. Take Responsibility For Your Own LIFE 5. Develop An Attitude Of GRATITUDE 6. Look For God In Every SITUATION

Joy in the Journey - Being Positive In A Negative World Complaining kills joy. It makes you unhappy. It makes everyone around you unhappy too. How many of you like to be around complainers? The problem is – that once we start to complain – it is hard to stop. Complaining can become a habit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Expect From Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2009

Have you ever stopped to consider what you expect from Him? A helper, a rescuer from your troubles, a self-help guru, someone that thinks like you? In this chapter Jesus punctures the expectations of others and ask that you really listen to Him.

What do you expect from Jesus? It’s a natural question. If you ask you’ll probably get answers like: • I expect Jesus to get me out of my tough situations • I expect Jesus to give me good advice on how to live my life • I expect Jesus to tell me what I need to do to get to earn my way to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do We Stink? (Story Of Lazarus)

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010

Christians can stink it up just like anyone else. And being around a Christian who is full of pride, anger, and self-righteousness has a pretty bad stink to it. But there is a way to get rid of that smell. There’s a way out of the tomb.

August 10, 2008 – Do We Stink? The story of Lazarus. (Jesus is our Life) Smell, just one of our five senses; but a very powerful one. Smells can remind us of many things. Think of these smells; fresh baked bread, barbecued beef, apple pie, cut flowers, cut grass, ocean breezes, just bathed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Found In Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

Philippians 3:9 (Amplified Bible) And that I may [actually] be found and known as in Him, not having any [self-achieved] righteousness that can be called my own, based on my obedience to the Law’s demands (ritualistic uprightness and supposed right stand

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have righteousness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that by faith we can have CHRIST'S Righteouness in our lives IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:9 (Amplified Bible) And that I may [actually] be found and known as in Him, not having any [self-achieved] ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal