Sermons on Self Emptying:

Life On The Cross

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

How can the modern professional cope with the overwhelming sense of emptiness and irrelevance?

Faced with the challenge of Corinth, Paul rolled up his sleeves and got right down to basics. He determined to put aside all other practical and doctrinal issues and focused entirely on Jesus Christ and Him crucified. But why does Paul mention ’Him crucified’, and not ’Him resurrected’? Because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Final Hours

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 20, 2016

Considers 4 major events from upper room to empty tomb

“Jesus’ Final Hours” Mark 14:17 - 16:7 David P. Nolte The last hours of Jesus’ earth life were fading fast away. His appointment with death was imminent. Before His work would be totally complete and successful there were significant events that had to take place. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whole Life Stewardship Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

IN A WORLD OF SELF-INDULGENCE, SELF-GRATIFICATION, SELF-ACTUALIZATION, WE VALUE LIFE STYLES REFLECTING WHOLE LIFE STEWARDSHIP ACTIVELY ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Whole Life Stewardship 2/12/17 Colossians 3:17 INTRODUCTION Many of us, when we hear the word stewardship, instantly become uncomfortable. We hide that discomfort behind joke and cartoons. Here are couple. Our discomfort and our assumption that a sermon on stewardship is sermon on tithing could ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Religion, Reformation, Or Relationship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017

What matters is not what religion you are or cleaning up your act. What matters is your relationship with Christ.

Religion, Reformation, or Relationship Matthew 12:34b-50 Traditionally, on New Year’s Day, many people make resolutions. About 85% of those made are for some form of self-improvement. While most of those who make resolutions are sincere, only 8% ever achieve their goal. How many times have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-50

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Part 9 - Awareness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 29, 2011

Servant Leaders are high on self awareness. They use this self awareness to grow closer to God

Servant Leadership Part 9: Awareness I am happy to be back here talking about my favourite subject. Servant Leadership. In the past sermons on the topic, we have established that all of us have a claim to “leadership” since we all have been called to “influence” others as Christians. If we do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2018

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised that you know many personally.

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised who they are because you know many of them by name. They live in your neighborhood. Let’s find out what the basic ingredient of true greatness is. Let’s look at Mark 9:30-37, what Jesus has to say. Jesus Mark 9:31 “The Son of Man is to be delivered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 53:12, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002

Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

A.d.d.

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 31, 2002

This is an "Absolutely Dangerous Doctrine!" Being a sold out Christian for the Lord...denying ones self.

A.D.D.: ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS DOCTRINE! State: The Gospel of Jesus Christ is ?Something To Die For?. Definition of Dangerous: ?Likely to cause harm, not safe, risky.? This is what we as Christians can be to satan?s kingdom. Dangerous and very likely to cause harm to it. We are the church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Other

Unless...

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

Unless you “die” there will be no new life in you, or through you.

Intro “Who ever said following Jesus was boring? (“Themes” of John 12): Jesus basically said, “Unless you die, there will be no new life in you, or through you.” Unless you die to self, then _____________.” Who will miss out, who will suffer, who will ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

3 Who Won't & 1 Who Will Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2007

“God has no grandchildren, only children” - “To be 99% sure is 100% unacceptable” - “The only thing longer than life is eternity” - Whatever keeps you from getting saved...CUT IT OFF! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation

3 Who Won’t & 1 Who Will Matthew 18:8-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Wont1Will.html Three out of four people here won’t be in heaven. And when I say ‘here’ I mean in our text, not here in this room. But wait a minute, the people in our text represent all people everywhere, so I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire To Destroy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2011

We need to be very careful when we start to speak evil of another! Our speech will reveal a lot about us.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have been embarking on our journey through James, we have seen a lot of stuff that the church was dealing with. • As we have examined the various subjects, it seems clear that over time not a lot has changes. • People will always have things ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're Not The Boss Of Me

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 10, 2012

To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and soaking in service to God.

You’re not the boss of me. This is a phrase that most of us parents have more than likely heard from our children when speaking to one another. I believe that most kids will learn this phrase and use it towards their siblings more than any other phrase. It seems to me that this is one of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Other

A Victim Of Selfish Motives

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 5, 2012

There is generally one major thing that often stands between us doing God’s will and living a life of obedience unto Him and that one thing happens to be self.

A Victim of Selfish Motives 1 Kings 22:1-28 Introduction: Ahab King of Israel after three years of peace between him and the Syrians decided he was going to contend with them for the city Ramoth in Gilead City facts: It was one of the most chief cities of the tribe of Gad. The city was about 28 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Tyranny Of Mine Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

We claim our kingdoms and possessions and call them "mine." God lays claim to all and calls us to acknowledge it as his.

Matthew 21:33-46 "The Tyranny of Mine" INTRODUCTION Two friends were walking in the forest one day when suddenly they stumbled upon a large grizzly bear who decided that they looked like a good snack. The two started running away when all of a sudden one of them stopped. The other said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran