Sermons on self desturction: showing 1,096-1,110 of 64,798

The Realities Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2014

When we walk with Jesus, our lives are filled with meaning and rich. But the Christian life is not an easy life, forcing us to first count the cost as we evaluate the following facts.

The Realities of Discipleship (Mark 8: 34-38, Psalm 49 and Daniel 7:13-14) 1. The Sunday School teacher taught her class, “The wicked kings and queens of the Bible thought no one or nothing was more powerful than they were. Who can tell me who or what is more powerful than a king or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Extraordinary Christian

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.

The Extraordinary Christian Text: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen. I. Resist THE 'ME FIRST' MENTALITY a) This "me first" mentality was fundamentally opposed to Jesus' concept of following ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Has God Forgotten Me?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the care that God has for us and the important difference between pep-talk self-esteem and God-spoke personal value.

A LINGERING QUESTION: Has God forgotten me? - What if God forgot about me? Has God forgotten me? Can I be confident that God is paying attention to me? - Reasons that we think that God has forgotten us: a. It’s taking longer than expected for God to answer our prayer. b. Events in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Measure Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 25, 2014

A sermon that describes the meaning and measure of sacrifice.

The Measure of Sacrifice 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 2 Corinthians 8:7 "Therefore, as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also." Introduction: Today I want to share some thoughts with you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Man And His Destiny Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 16, 2014

At some point of life, we had to ask ourselves the questions: Where am I going and what do I need to do in life? In this message, we will look at the life of Jacob and how he curved a successful destiny.

THE MAN AND HIS DESTINY Text: Genesis 32:1-2 " Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim." Genesis 32:1-8 New International Version (NIV) Jacob also went on his way, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2015

God is saying that there is love that is good, & that there is love that is not good. In the same way, He also says that there is anger that is acceptable, & anger that is not acceptable.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL: In his communion meditations, Hank often mentions church signs & what they say. Well, here is another one that I think is worth mentioning: "Anger is just one letter short of being danger." A. Anger can be dangerous, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, Romans 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#7- Joy In A Wasted Life Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

How do I find joy in my life?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-30

Denomination: Holiness

Gideon - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 29, 2014

So, Gideon's army is gathered but it's too big. How does God whittle it down to size? How does God orchestrate the attack? Who wants equal billing with God in taking credit? Gideon. God deserves all of the glory for all of the great things He does! Amen?

Well, we’ve finally come to Judges 7 where we get to take a look at the great deliverance of the Lord for Israel over the Midianites, the Amalekites and the people of the east. OK, so today, we’re just going to go over a brief recap of the battle with the horde which had gathered in ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is Great Enough To Sanctify (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014

There is a negative aspect of holiness/sanctification – putting off. There is a positive aspect of sanctification – putting on.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Colossians 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Holiness

The God Of Me Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

Part 5 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

INTRODUCTION: Monsters… just say the word and images of mummies, vampires, zombies and things that go “bump” in the night fill our heads, but believe it or not there’s a monster out there that is even more dangerous than the ones brought to us by Hollywood, or our dads ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Little Children, Love One Another Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2014

John believed, and spent the rest of his life preaching agape love.

St John’s Day Mass 2014 (December 27) Thirteen Days of Christmas Tradition tells us that of the three first witnesses to the empty tomb, St. John lived the longest. That is not surprising, since Tradition also holds that he was the youngest, perhaps a teenager during Jesus’s ministry. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 5, 2015

Is fear paralyzing your witness? Has the Enemy been able to hurt your walk with Christ by using fear? We are not called by God to live in fear...but we have IN HIM power, love and self-control!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 5, 2015 Date Preached: January 4, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Overcoming Fear Text: 2 Timothy 1:7-9 ETS: Paul told Timothy fear is NOT an option in serving God. ESS: Today’s passage is clear to the believer today, that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jun 25, 2016

This sermon deals with the self inflicted damage we do to our spiritual hearts and God's prescription for healing.

Hearts On Fire, Luke 24:32 Luke 24:32 “And they said to one another, did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while he opened the scriptures to us.” Did you know that the word “heart” appears in the King James Bible 830 times? Only the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Evil Man’s Guide To Success Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 1, 2016

A study of the book of Job 21: 1 – 34

Job 21: 1 – 34 The Evil Man’s Guide to Success 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Listen carefully to my speech, and let this be your consolation. 3 Bear with me that I may speak, and after I have spoken, keep mocking. 4 “As for me, is my complaint against man? And if it ...read more

Scripture: Job 21:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Working For A Loss

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 28, 2016

Being a disciple of Christ means setting aside all personal ambitions and serving God's kingdom selflessly.

Each of us is claimed by God in our baptism, and we are called to serve God’s kingdom in a special way. This is what Martin Luther referred to as the “priesthood of all believers,” which means that though all of us might not make ministry our profession, each of us has a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist