Sermons on Self Improvement:

I Beat My Body!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 24, 2013

Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin!

I beat my body! 1 Corinthians 9:27’I beat my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.’ Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin! Watch what Apostle Paul said, ’I beat my body and bring it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptised Into His Death: 1 Peter 4:1-2 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 24, 2013

When we die to ourselves only then are we truly alive.

4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. Since Christ Suffered Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

An Introduction To 2nd Timothy. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012

An introduction to 2nd Timothy. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Background of the letter Purpose of the letter Introduction to the letter Four influences on Timothy: *1st Influence: His Family (VS 5) *2nd Influence: The Apostle Paul (VS 3-4) *3rd Influence: A Gift From God (VS 6) *4th Influence: Timothy’s Dedication (VS 7) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Money Matters Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

In this message we will look at the topic of money and why it is important to have some guardrails in place. Otherwise you might go over a cliff.

Money Matters Matthew 6:24-31 As a seminary student part of my course study was in pastoral counseling. I remember one of my professors who told us this one day: he said one day you will be out there in a church doing marriage counseling and you are going to see couples who will come in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mop Bucket Attitude Mba

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 31, 2009

A sermon on how to serve the ministry of the church (Material adapted from Rick Warren’s "The Purpose Driven Church")

Sermon for 9/30/2009 MBA- Mop Bucket Attitude Introduction: Dave Thomas, Wendy’s Hamburgers, “I got my MBA long before my GED. I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit; a knee length work apron. I guarantee you that I’m the only founder among America’s big companies whose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About Me Series

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 9, 2010

We live in a "me centered" world and that creeps into the church and I try to make spiritual things about what I want.

Allow me to begin with a little test. (I did an illusion called "What Next" where the dots on a card change and the audience is fooled.) Isn't it true that our eyes play tricks on us and we can be easily deceived? Here are some Bible passages that warn us of this. 2 Corinthians 11:2-4 2I am ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Displayed

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 26, 2011

Exposition of John 3 regarding the sending of God’s Son on Christmas was part of one of the greatest displays of the immeasurable love of God ever.

Text: John 3:16, Title: Love Displayed, Date/Place: NRBC, Christmas Eve 2011 A. Opening illustration: I had a Greek professor in seminary who was a great help to me. He taught us how to love our wives. He wrote “The Myth of Adolescence” and taught us how to love our children. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

The Spirit Filled Life Part Three

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 8, 2010

This sermon examines the fruit of faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE PART III GALATIANS 5:22,23 INTRODUCTION By now we know that physical and spiritual fruit is very important to our well-being. Doctors are discovering more and more that fruit should be part of our diet if the diet is to be a healthy one. The Food Guide Pyramid bears out the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted: Dead And Alive

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Things should become different in our lives once we renounce our former life of sin and selfishness. Our union with Christ enables us to live our lives completely for Him.

Wanted: Dead and Alive Romans 6:1-13 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nt Survey - 2 Corinthians, Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Paul Zeron on Oct 9, 2013

Serving self lies at the rood of immaturity and impedes our spiritual growth

As we move along in our survey of the books of the New Testament, we come to the book of 2 Corinthians. The theme of 2 Corinthians is opposite of the theme of 1 Corinthians. To understand 2 Corinthians you have to know that when Paul wrote his first letter to them, he was not happy. The entire ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Real"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013

A sermon about authenticity.

Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2016

Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. We've all struggled with this one. Overcoming being hurt by someone can be difficult. Forgiveness takes love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (Part five) INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. We looked at 1st John 4:18 that states perfect love drives out fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. Let’s face it-we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Yourself As God Does Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015

Israel had repeatedly witnessed God’s power; why were they intimidated? It’s a perception problem called low self-esteem, and it’s how the enemy prevents you from winning. The Israelites quickly forgot their Red Sea deliverance...

Seeing Yourself As God Does Numbers 13:1-2, 30-33NKJV A man in the prairie observed an eagle fatally wounded by gunshot. He writes: “With his eyes gleaming…he slowly turned his head, giving one last…longing look towards the sky. He’d often swept those starry spaces ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal