Sermons on Self Hate:

Be A Loser! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2021

Everybody wants to be a winner. But Jesus calls on His followers to be losers! This sermon examines what Jesus means by this paradoxical truth, and other issues Jesus addresses.

#36 Be a Loser! Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 7, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Please turn in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Is There An Alligator In Your Backyard?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2023

Let me be a little kinder? Let me be a little blinder to the faults of others? KINDNESS. I hate the words: "I DON'T CARE!"

THERE IS AN ALLIGATOR IN THE BACK YARD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) KINDNESS: I CARE, FRIENDLY, GENEROUS, CONSIDERATE, understanding, to choose to do something to help, warm feelings. ARE WE WAITING FOR AN ANGEL TO BE KIND? Why are some people kind and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:22, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Life And You Get It More! Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 1, 2003

We are called to remember that beyond the demands that we make, battles we fight, our urge to retaliate and the violence we offer, the gospel (Lk.2.22-32) calls us to self-giving, commitment and self-sacrifice for the happiness and wellbeing of the other.

The german newspaper „Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung“ carried on 29. January 2003 an article on Mr. George W. Bush, the President of USA. I was really surprised to find out that he is a very active member of the United Methodist Church. It seems, every day he begins the work in the White House with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

How Paul Died To The Flesh

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Dying to self, dying to the flesh, are not particularly popular concepts today, even in the church. But the apostle Paul is a great example of doing just that, and his accomplishments are legendary. How did he die to self?

Intro: I’m beginning to understand why it is easier just to avoid the book of Acts. 1. not all the geography or history. 2. but the example of the Apostle Paul that scares the living daylights out of us. 3. here we find Paul on his last journey, sailing and walking steadfastly to imprisonment and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Mystery Of The Gospel Revealed Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2022

Christianity cures our self-focus by giving us something greater to focus on in our lives. What I mean is that dying to your self and living for Christ completes and renews your entire life.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was a physician. As such he was very interested in the use of ether. In order to know how his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

When What God Asks Seems To Be Too Much Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 22, 2024

This passage challenges the self-centered "gospel of self-fulfillment" that is too often proclaimed today. What does it mean that God wants us to focus on the "gospel of kingdom fulfillment"?

A HARSH STORY: God gives Ezekiel a task that overwhelms him. - Ezekiel 3:14-15. - 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18. - This is a tough story and it’s going to lead us in this sermon to some difficult points. - We’ve been talking for the first two sermons in this series about the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday- Faces In The Crowd- Choose Your Attitude

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 21, 2016

Easter palm Sunday 2016

Thanks to so many here on Sermon Central for the inspiration for this sermon, I found so many sermons on "the faces in the crowd" and so many on "attitudes" that it would be very hard to single out any contributor, but thanks to all. Palm Sunday, 2016 “Choose your attitude” Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Up To The Plate

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 27, 2003

The church must be self-perpetuating, so it is important for young people to know what is expected of them in the church.

June 29, 2003 Morning Service Text: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Subject: Christian Leadership Title: Stepping Up to the Plate I have been a Cardinal baseball fan all my life. I like other sports as well but there is something about Cardinal baseball that makes all the others pale in comparison. When I look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Acts, Part 6- Sharing All Things Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

We live in a society that is obsessed with self-fulfillment and self-centeredness. •And Christians often share that obsession, buying into this “me first” attitude. •Yet when we examine the book of Acts, we see in the Church a community characterized b

“Sharing All Things” The Church’s Example in Giving Acts 4:32-37 One of the things we learn from children is their natural, inborn tendency toward selfishness. •From a baby’s perspective, “What’s mine is mine, What’s yours is mine, and whatever I want is mine.” •And this natural selfishness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Is Gooder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2017

There are people in this world that hate God. And they don't believe that God is good - they believe He is evil and unworthy of our praise. But is God good? And what does that mean to us?

OPEN: Is God Good? (wait for a reply) Of course He is. That’s what the Bible tells us and that’s what we believe or we wouldn’t be here. But, there are many out there who don’t like God. There are many agnostics and atheists work very hard at painting God as an evil and wicked God – unworthy of our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do I Need Church?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2017

Jesus built HIS church out of flesh and blood. He took sinful, selfish and self centered people and created a church that would last forever. But how could He make a world changing church out of such useless material? Preached at Unity Service

OPEN: About 9 yrs ago, the Russian Orthodox Church had a 200 year old Church Building that had fallen into disuse. They wanted refurbish and begin worship services there, but when they arrived at village where the church building was … it wasn’t there anymore. It had disappeared. It seems that some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persecution - Are You Ready For It?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 9, 2021

We in America do not have any real experience with religious persecution like we find in other countries. However, over the past decades we have seen reverence for the name of Jesus become mockery. What will we do when proclaiming Jesus becomes outlawed?

Persecution - Are You Ready For It? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12, Numbers 32:23, John 3:17, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Acts 5:41, Revelation 1:9, Matthew 10:39, John 14:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Soul Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

The second part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL SOUL [JESUS FREAKS PAGE 96] -I love this story for so many reasons. And it’s not because people die horrible, torturous deaths you morbid people, but because through the actions of a small group of people, simply saying they will not bow, someone was willing to die on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You (Lessons On Colossians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2019

Somehow, adhering to the religious routine inflates the ego and makes a person content in his self-righteousness.

11/16/18 Tom Lowe IVB3: Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You In Regards To Food, Festivals, Or Sabbath Days (Col 2:16-17) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV) (16) Therefore do not let anyone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of A Woman Nick Named Y.a.m.

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 19, 2002

A sermon of encouragement for women who are feeling unworthy and have low self-esteem.

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. (Serenity*Atonement*Restoration & Healing) Lyons, Georgia Prayer- Dear Father in Heaven- We woke up this morning thanking You once more for your goodness. Whatever problems we faced yesterday are a part of our past and we can’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Psalm 139:1-14

Denomination: Baptist