Sermons on Self Importance:

Go! And Approach The Table Worthily - Corinthians 11:27-29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 11, 2025

The Lord’s Table is a sacred moment of worship, reflection, and grace. It is a moment of remembrance and communion with our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yet, Scripture warns us to approach it with reverence.

Go! And Approach the Table Worthily - Corinthians 11:27-29 Introduction: The Lord’s Table is a sacred moment of worship, reflection, and grace. It is a moment of remembrance and communion with our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yet, Scripture warns us to approach it with reverence. The Apostle Paul, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 11:21-22, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The Living Word - 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2025

The Bible’s original languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—are more than historical artifacts; they are living instruments of God's revelation.

Go! And Trust the Living Word - 2 Timothy 3:16–17 The Bible’s original languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—are more than historical artifacts; they are living instruments of God's revelation. Though often called "dead" languages, their ancient words are still alive with the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 24:35, Matthew 27:46, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 23:1, Daniel 1:8, John 1:1, John 1:14, John 3:16, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Better Life

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Building better people will never happen accidently. We must grow a plan and purpose. We need creative use of conflict and good communication skills.

BUILDING A BETTER LIFE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. TO BUILD A BETTER FAMILY AND A BETTER LIFE WE NEED GOOD, REGULAR COMMUNICATION... 1 Tim. 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; A. COMMUNICATION INVOLVES TWO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon "When I Was A Child.." - How Childhood Affects Our Characters

Contributed by Adrian Paul Miles on Dec 21, 2014

Childhood and how the words and actions of those around us influence our character, confidence, self-esteem and faith.

WHEN I WAS A CHILD An Exhortation (Sermon) by Ady Miles CRITICISM AND PRAISE There is a very well-known poem written by the late Dorothy Louise Law-Nolte in 1957. She died in 2005, aged just 48, the same age that I am as I write this, but her words remain true... I hope she won't mind me changing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: *other

For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On! Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness an

“For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On!” Eph. 4: 17-32 OPEN: The title of the sermon today is “For goodness sake-put your clothes on” This is not talking about the clothes you wore to church this morning, I’m assuming that everyone came to church after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Feelings Of Inadequacy Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 21, 2003

Here are some self-help principles for overcoming feelings of inadequacy from Daniel chapter five.

What makes people behave badly? We partially answered that question last week in the sermon, "Putting an End to Self-defeating Behavior" based on Daniel chapter four, but the Word of God is going to expand our understanding this week. The Bible gives us an example of some very bad behavior here ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Crucified With Christ? Am I?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003

1. The Death of the Old Self 2. Christ Living in me and 3. New Life in Christ.

Real Conversion Results in Changed Lifestyle Gal. 2:20 I am crucified with Christ, it is no longer I that lives but Christ lives in me and the life I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me. Story: Paul Little, an IVF travelling secretary until his death ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Anglican

#2are You Leaving Too?comparison Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2002

As we consider:Are you leaving too.. we address the issue of COMPARING self to other.

#2ARE YOU LEAVING TOO? COMPARISON By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 2. Are you leaving too... COMPARISON. TEXT: John 6:2 And the great multitude followed Him, because THEY SAW MIRACLES which Jesus had done on those with diseases. John 6:66 From that time many of his ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choices

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 10, 2002

Choose between thanksgiving and ingratitude, obedience and rebellion, worship and disrespect, serving self and serving others.

Choices Isa. 1:18-20 INTRO.: The prophet Isaiah wrote about 700 years before the birth of Jesus, yet he is extremely contemporary. You might think he wrote just yesterday the way he describes things in Judah: All over the world, political conditions were unstable and violent. Power was gained by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attacks And Deception

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GUARD FUNDAMENTAL CHRISTIANITY AGAINST THE ATTACKS AND DECEPTION OF SELF-CENTERED TROUBLEMAKERS -- 4 SAFEGUARDS: 1.

GUARD FUNDAMENTAL CHRISTIANITY AGAINST THE ATTACKS AND DECEPTION OF SELF-CENTERED TROUBLEMAKERS -- 4 SAFEGUARDS: 1. CAUTION -- Keep Your Distance Keep away from those who divide us from fellow Christians and cause us to stumble from fundamental Christianity 2. DISCERNMENT -- What You See Is Not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commitment

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

Are we living in the land of self (east side of the Jordan) or the land of God (west side of the Jordan)?

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Calvert was a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands. When he and his fellow missionaries landed on the island, the captain of the ship that brought them tried to get them to turn back. "You will die, the men with you will die, if you stay here." he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:16-42

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Childhood Experiences Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 16, 2003

Self-help excercises for overcoming bad childhood experiences based on the book of Daniel, chapter one.

Childhood can be difficult enough, even if you grow up in the best of circumstances. Truth is, some of us didn’t have the luxury of growing up in an environment that was always safe and secure. Others of us who did have a pretty good upbringing still have some things we’d like to forget when it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Greater Than Edison Is Here!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 28, 2007

The Light has come to dispell the darkness of the humna heart. Come, walk in His self-revelation.

A Greater Than Edison Is Here! Isaiah 9:2,6-7 AS WE MAKE OUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE ADVENT SEASON, one symbol is preeminent—LIGHT! Tree lights, candle lights, houses, buildings, and malls decorated with lights. Perhaps it’s a parable of our times that we are rarely without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Enjoying The Carnival Of Love Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Responsible love is self-control with others at the party - as we enjoy God’s carnival of love.

Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. (Romans 13:13 NKJV) Let us imagine for one moment a scene. Someone has invited you to a party celebrating the victory of the Werder Bremen football team. It will take place at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Ashes

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 19, 2008

This is a sermon (reading) that I worked out for a self-aranged Easter Musical that our choir performed.

Out of the Ashes: An Easter Musical and Readings John 19: 28-30; 40-42; 20: 1-8; 19-22 Beginning Song: Agnus Dei The fire has finally died. It’s been snuffed out: Dampened by the coldness of betrayal, denial and doubt. No more glowing embers: Just a few dusty cinders remain laying in one clump. ...read more

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