Sermons on Self Discovery:

Whch Way To Go? Part 5 Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2013

The transformation process often involves the tearing away of our old self and the creation of a new self - one that reflects God’s character.

Which way to go and where to go? Bitter fights and sweet turn outs…. Life of Jacob Visit www.worshipjesusministries.org Check my blog: balasamson@wordpress.com Genesis 33: 10 “ And Jacob said, “No, please, if I have now found favour in your sight, then receive my present from my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Your Own Thing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul makes it clear to the Romans that they are to avoid both extremes of self-exaltation and self-devaluation. They are to think with sober judgment and just be honest about themselves.

Doctor A. J. Cronin, the famous physician and author, had a very critical professor when he was in medical school. He told Cronin that he might make a general practitioner, but he was hopeless as a surgeon, and Cronin believed him. Completing his medical training, he went to a remote village in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

You Can Be Different

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 31, 2025

This sermon helps us to understand the need for change in our lives, a change that puts away the old self and allows a new self in Christ to begin.

Let me open with this. If there is no intelligence behind the universe, then nobody or nothing designed my brain for the purpose of thinking. Thought is merely the by-product of some atoms within my skull. If so, how can I trust my own thinking to be true? And if I can’t trust my own thinking, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 3:14, John 12:46, John 3:18, Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores the call to discipleship through self-denial, surrender for the gospel, and sustaining faith, emphasizing a Christ-centered life over self-centeredness.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the common thread of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather not as strangers, but as a family, a community knit together by the grace of God, and the shared pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Following Jesus

Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 17 (A) We are lost in sin and lost in ourselves. But Christ has redeemed the world. Therfore, those who lose their old selves shall find themselves in Christ, who is Life indeed.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders” Jesus tells us that to be His disciples, we must deny ourselves, and take up our cross. Now, whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Feelings Of Insecurity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Feelings of insecurity are common but not insurmountable. By understanding our identity in Christ, embracing His love, trusting in His promises, renewing our minds with His Word, and walking by faith, we can overcome insecurity.

OVERCOMING FEELINGS OF INSECURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9 "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"My Soul Safe In Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 3, 2008

If we believe Jesus is the Christ, we will follow where He leads.

“And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?” 19 They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.” 20 And He said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Orthodox

Lent A Time For Repentance

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Feb 15, 2005

A lenten homily on humility, and repentance

Lent a season of Repentance. We disciples of Jesus are celebrating our communal Lenten pilgrimage, a 40 day spiritual journey that will hopefully enable us to better appreciate and celebrate the life giving death and eternal resurrection of our Lord and Savior, the very feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002

Set against the motif of a melodrama, the temptation of Jesus is examined through our temptation to be self-centered, to compromise Christian ideals, and to avoid self-sacrifice and suffering

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Temptation When I was younger - much younger, I put all my energies into acting and the theater. I remember when I was 14 and my family moved from the metropolis of Pasadena, TX. to a small town in rural Arkansas. I was devastated that there were no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Enough With The Selfies

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2016

In a society that seems to be obsessed with self love the concept of crucifying self seems a little odd. This message looks at what it means to crucify our sinful nature.

Enough with the selfies. And you thought that selfies were harmless. When selfies first came out I thought taking pictures of yourself with a cell phone was a passing fad. But no, it seems that they are here to stay. All kinds of people are taking pictures of themselves, from the famous to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Deception Of Narcissism Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 4, 2025

Narcissism is a self-centered personality style characterized by an inflated sense ofu self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Narcissism is a pervasive and destructive phenomenon that affects individuals, relationships, and communities. At its core, narcissism is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. The Bible provides valuable insights into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 16:18

What Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jul 9, 2007

Part 2 of 6 in a series of sermons on Psalm 23.

What Do You Want? Psalm 23:2 Intro: What do you want? How’s that for a question? Do I mean for lunch, or maybe Christmas? No, not really…what I mean is what do you want out of life? Is this a question you’ve asked yourself before? Maybe this is the first time you’ve thought of this, I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010

The women who followed Jesus discovered that the tomb was empty. Peter and the beloved disciples confirmed their discovery. For the rest of their lives, these people discovered how the empty tomb opened up God's kingdom to them.

John 20:1-18 “The Message of the Empty Tomb” INTRODUCTION Occasionally a Good Friday situation slips into our lives. These are situations that appear to be hopeless and beyond God’s power—times when we wonder if there will ever be life after death. For some Good ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 14, 2003

The Text is the Gospel Reading for Common Lectionary, Year B, the theme is characteristics of a Disciple as seen in this text.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP—MARK 8:27-38 --by R. David Reynolds Billy Graham has said, “Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have” [--Edythe Draper, Drapers Book of Quotations for the Christian World (Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1992)]. In our text this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Mark 8:28-33, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:15

Denomination: Methodist

How To Examine Yourself

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jan 20, 2001

Self-examination is an important part of our relationship with God.

There are events in our lives that cause us to take a good look at ourselves. The death of a close friend or loved one, especially if death comes in an accident or at a young age, tends to make us stop this whirlwind of activities we call life and look deep inside our souls. Examine yourself. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God