Sermons on self effort: showing 151-165 of 84,190

Got Guilt?

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 1, 2010

we know we are saved by faith, but we often live with guilt because we can’t measure up to God’s standards - we need God’s grace as much after we are saved as before

Got Guilt? TCF Sermon June 20, 2010 The Apostles Paul and John, in most of their New Testament epistles, began with a greeting that included something like this one in 1 Corinthians 1:3 (NIV) Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. In fact, it’s the exact same ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Life Count For Something

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

So much of our life's vital energies are spent on efforts that have no lasting value...

Making Life Count For Something Isaiah 55:1&2 1- Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2- Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Fatigued? Due Season? Predicament?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 5, 2017

Life is not always measured by failures and successes? Often we measure life by how many times we try? Get up and try again.

FATIGUED---DUE SEASON: PREDICAMENT... DILEMMA... PERSISTENT Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A METAL COAT HANGER. I keep bending and bending it. It will break after many times. Robert Wise tells on an experience that he had. Seems a friend called him every Monday ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10, Acts 13:22, Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Makes Me Think! Make Today Count! (Funeral)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2019

Do we ever wonder how we will die? Maybe we should spend more time thinking about how we should live? MTC, Make today count! I used small stones and write MTC on each one.

MAKES ME THINK! MAKE TODAY COUNT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (FUNERAL, during funeral I give small stone with MTC on them… MAKE TODAY COUNT) Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, Job 14:14, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gooder Ain't A Word... I Want To Be Gooder... (Better)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2022

An old lady in the rest home uses the word GOODER... She means better. But we understand her desire is to be gooder today than she was yesterday. How can I be "gooder?"

GOODER? Can I do this better? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Matthew 12:34, Proverbs 13:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Say No To Zero: Pass The Torch

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2023

It is easy to gradually grow cold and accept zero as the norm. We must reflect the light. Pick up the torch!

SAY NO TO ZERO… PASS THE TORCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GOD SAID: LET THERE BE LIGHT… GOD IS LOVE, GOD IS LIGHT… WE ARE TO LIVE OUR LIVES PURPOSEFULLY AND INTENTIONALLY TO SEND THE LIGHT… The blessed Gospel light. John 3:19 And this is the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19, John 3:16, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gigo, Garbage In, Garbage Out.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2023

Life is about our words, deeds and attitudes, Basic garbage in will be basic garbage out. Is our daily walk in alignment with God's plan? Validity?

GIGO, GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT? POISONOUS ROOTS. (GUY-GO) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GIGO, BASIC GARBAGE IN? BASIC GARBAGE OUT. Flawed or nonsense input into data produces nonsense output. Life is about the quality of the output depends on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Hebrews 12:12-15, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ecclesiastes: The Meaninglessness And Mundanity Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

Explores the futility of seeking fulfillment in worldly pursuits, emphasizing the importance of finding significance and happiness in God alone.

Dear brothers and sisters, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A warm welcome to each of you, whether you are a familiar face or a new friend. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are bound together by the love of God, a love that transcends ...read more

Topics: Human Effort, God

The Answer To Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Travis Smalley on Nov 21, 2000

We must have a healthy love for ourself if we are going to live a full and productive life.

Discovering the Power of Love (The Answer to Self-Esteem) How Do I Love Myself Introduction: In the Pan American games diver Greg Lougnis was asked "How do you cope with stress?" He said "When I get up on the platform the second before I dive I say to myself ‘Even if I blow this dive my mother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003

Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seizing Self-Control Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

When the fruit of self-control is not evident in our lives, we’re vulnerable to all kinds of relational ruptures. When the Spirit controls us, we will demonstrate restraint in our lives.

Seizing Self-Control Rev. Brian Bill 8/5/01 This past Sunday afternoon, three of us jumped on a plane and flew to Michigan to interview an applicant for our Associate Pastor of Student Ministries position. Scott Petersen, who is a member here at PBC and runs the airport in town, made the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

You become what you worship.

Wired for Worship: You Become What You Worship 10.04.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.evotional.com. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self/ Helper And Destructor

Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 24, 2005

We determine where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory.

Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." We are what determines where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory. God has your life’s plan mapped out before you are born. We are familiar with Jeremiah 1:5 "Before he formed thee he knew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Poverty Of Self-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

As we look at the first Beatitude this morning, I wonder if those listening to Jesus wished they had a dictionary with them because it must have seemed like He was speaking a different language.

The Poverty of Self-Sufficiency I’ve received some wonderful green and gold gifts recently. This Packer headband keeps my ears warm, and this cap announces my allegiance for all to see. This Packer Christmas stocking came filled with Snicker bars; and I even received some “Lambeau loafers” as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Caring For Self Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

Discover how Jesus intended prayer to care for the believer.

This morning we continue with our new series on the topic of prayer. We already looked at the first half of the model prayer Jesus taught to His disciples, calling us to get to know God. And we saw that we can best get to know God through approaching God as our Heaven Father, adoring God above ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-13

Denomination: *other