Sermons on Self Importance:

What Is Truth

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 30, 2018

4th of July - We Hold These Truths to be Self Evident - what is truth

What is truth? I chose this passage today to help create a foundation for all of us as we look at Independence day, the day when the Declaration of Independence was signed. In fact, one of the best known statements from our Declaration of Independence states that our declaration is based on ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perplexing Paradox Of Blessings And Bewilderment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 11, 2020

Breaking down the barriers of self, and the anguish of curing the soul-sickness of loneliness and disappointment.

It is a wonderful and joyous thing to experience God and the supernatural gifting of His anointing and power. However, the Christian life is more than just feelings, emotions, and experience - it is trusting God in EVERY circumstance – no matter what! I have always been a ‘car guy.’ I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, James 2:17, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Job 2:3, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, Philippians 3:12-14, Psalm 139:23-24, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Worship God

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014

How much of your life is God centered and how much is self centered?

"How To Worship God" (Psalm 65) The old song goes, "I don't know what you came to do; but I came to praise the Lord." How appropriate it is for us to think about the ways we can lift up God’s name and honor Him. He's shown His love for us by sending Christ Jesus into the world to deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Complacent David Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 9, 2016

When David became complacent his heart for God turned to a heart for self.

I want to start today with a story entitled “Kierkegaard's Complacent Duck.” According to his parable, one spring, a duck was flying north with a flock. In the Danish countryside that particular duck spotted a barnyard where tame ducks lived. The duck dropped down and he discovered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-27

Denomination: Foursquare

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Importance of unity

INTRO: A man was visiting a place where many dangerous mentally-ill patients were housed. The man was terribly shaken because there were only three guards to watch over 100 inmates. The man questioned the guard, “Aren’t you afraid that these people will unite and overpower you?” The guard’s reply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sitting On The Fence Of Salvation

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 20, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of spiritual complacency, urging believers to avoid lukewarm faith and instead strive for genuine commitment to God.

Praise the Lord this morning, cherished family of faith! It's such a joy to stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, a road that is often winding, often challenging, a lot of times hilly leading to valleys of trials, but always leading us closer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Whale Of A Tale

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

The people of Nineveh really were terrible godless, violent sinners. Just the kind of people that God loved and wanted to save.

A whale of a tale Jonah 3:1-5 NIV 1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you. 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city--a visit required three days. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lent Homily

Contributed by Z. M. D. Mcgregor on Feb 23, 2015

The following is a 15 minute homily delivered on Feb. 18, 2015, Ash Wednesday at the Church Without Walls, Houston, TX, in the kickoff observance of Lent.

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. (Rom 12:1 NAU) I. Reflection: The Christ in Action Our symptoms revealed it. The diagnosis defined it. From vain thoughts to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Declaration Of Independence Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

The sermon examines our human tendency to rely on self rather than seek God.

The Declaration of Dependence (Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions—Part 2) James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Entering The Joy: A Five Talent Man

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 7, 2002

Funeral service for Robert Cecil White, poet, jazz musician, self-professed prodigal.

It’s hard to believe that it was only a few months ago when onto the scene, here at this church, there burst like a blaze of light a small intense man, dressed in a loose-flowing shirt, speaking up frequently. People took to him immediately; he was so open and so outgoing, and we at Takoma ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wounded Identity

Contributed by Larry Kettle on Sep 7, 2011

Jesus carries wounds in heaven so that we can show his healing power on earth.

“The Wounded Identity” Larry D. Kettle I have spent a lifetime grappling with a “wounded identity”. I know what it means to be victimized and I know what it means to “be the victim”. I was wounded by a sense of abandonment from my mother. I was seven when my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Training

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Nov 3, 2014

In this message we use 1 Corinthians 9:24 as the basis to be ready for what life with bring .Proper preparation through a relationship with Christ is the only way to be truly ready .

No one becomes a doctor without an extensive education and thorough training. But still even after all that education and training no one really wants to be that doctor’s first patient. Imagine going to a doctor for an operation and the doctor says I’ll see you first thing Monday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Racism Is A Sinful Behaviour. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2024

I must approach this topic with sensitivity and caution. It's important to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes or making generalizations about people based on their race or ethnicity.

I must approach this topic with sensitivity and caution. It's important to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes or making generalizations about people based on their race or ethnicity. Additionally, it's essential to recognize that racism is a complex and multifaceted issue that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:28, Psalm 139:13-14

Jesus Knew His Identity Yet Served With Humility Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 4 of the Lenten series on Jesus with this one focusing on Jesus’ humility and sense of self.

Jesus Knew His Identity, Yet Served with Humility TEXT: John 13: 1-9, 12-17 Sunday, March 10, 2002 We do serve an awesome, wonderful and great God. However, when I experience me, Richard Pfeil, I find that I am not all that great. I know that might be surprising, but.......Unlike God, I have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gnats And Other Annoyances

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002

So often little things become important and important things seem to be left unseen.

Matt. 23:24 - 24“Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! During the summer of 1970, a certain individual worked for a road construction company that was rebuilding U.S. highway 90 along the Mississippi gulf coast. This, follow- ing the devastation of hurricane Camille the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ