Sermons on Self Incrimination:

Log Off Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 17, 2007

Get the plank or log out of your own eye first. We uncover one of the crucial disciplines (and often neglected in our age) for doing this: self-examination.

Series on the Mount Log Off Matthew 7:3-5 September 16, 2007 Last week we look at the need for discernment of right and wrong. We saw how Jesus wants to tread cautiously when judging others being careful not to condemn them. We look at the context of judging that we are to refrain from judging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Facing The Giants: Evidence Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Jonny Hunt on Aug 28, 2006

In these verses is a list of virtues that should be growing in the life of the believer. They are best translated by referring to moral excellence, practical wisdom, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and unselfish love.

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Speaks To Skeptics Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2015

Jesus continues to speak to the skeptical Nicodemus concerning the ONLY WAY to enter or see the Kingdom of God: Sinners are born with skepticism but self dies hard unless the Spirit gives life.

Jesus Speaks to Skeptics: John 3:9-15 Almost everyone knows the difference between a believer and a skeptic, but not everyone knows the difference between an honest skeptic and a dishonest skeptic. An honest skeptic may have doubts about certain truths but who will face up to them when he is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Living Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Following Jesus means being willing to accept His plans for self-denial, and not being ashamed of the Lord Whose lifestyle and mission is contrary to the world's mode of thinking

A guy was on a business trip and thought it would be nice to come home with a little gift for his wife. He stopped off at a perfume counter in a nice store. “How about some perfume?” he asked the clerk. She showed him a bottle of really nice perfume - $120. “Oooh, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Check Your Feedback

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 30, 2011

How would you rate your self as a Christian on a scale from 1 to 10? Better yet how would your family and friends rate you on the same scale?

How would you rate your self as a Christian on a scale from 1 to 10? Better yet how would your family and friends rate you on the same scale? People see you and I on a different perspective than we do ourselves. For the people who have internet I’m sure have encountered E bay at some point ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Love Yourself

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Aug 11, 2007

This sermon from the Greatest Commandment passage seeks to help those with a low self-esteem to learn to love themselves on the basis of the truth of God’s Word and God’s Love.

There’s a song by John Stallings that reminds me of the message this morning. It speaks about the bottom line principle that will enable you to love yourself. The song is entitled, “Learning To Lean.” The greatest commandment passage has within it the most posing challenge for you and for me; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Dagon Must Fall!

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Mar 8, 2016

The hierarchicalism of lofty and honorific titles, self-exaltation in ministry office and the high crass greed of prosperity is widespread in many congregations and those are dagons that must fall by preaching truth again.

DAGON MUST FALL 1st Samuel 5:2 –4 As I begin my sermon this evening I want you to know that real revival won’t happen - except there is a paradigm shift back to the fundamental and orthodox principles of the Bible. - And if we’re to see the Lord high and lifted up as Isaiah did, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need Pentecost

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 17, 2014

Sermon describes why we need Pentecost because we are attracted to self centeredness, we need light bearers, we need Pentecost because of what Pentecost births.

WE Need Pentecost Again Acts 2:1-21 We need Pentecost because there are lights that attract 1. One light of attraction are Houses of Ill Repute or Houses of Disorder-ness In Dayton Ohio at a Seminary less than 1 mile there was a small city of Neon, Purple, bright lights that attracted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Doing Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul says there are two kinds of seeds we sow in life. There are the seeds of self-indulgence which please the sinful nature, and there are the seeds of doing good to others which please the Spirit.

In the spring of 1897, Thomas Hanna, a 25 year old Baptist pastor fell out of his carriage and landed on his head. When he woke up he was in a state of total amnesia. Dr. Boris Sidis and his assistant Dr. Goodhert had to teach him to talk, to eat, and to go to the bathroom as if he were a child. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

All That And A Bag Of Chips Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2021

God worked in Moses to transform him from a self-important man who imagined God needed him to become a man of God who knew that he needed God.

“One day, when Moses had grown up, he went out to his people and looked on their burdens, and he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his people. He looked this way and that, and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. When he went out the next day, behold, two ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Anointing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025

The anointing is given for a divine purpose: to serve God’s kingdom, set the captives free, and advance His will on earth. It is not for personal gain or self-glorification but for fulfilling God’s assignment.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeing The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025

When we begin to feel anxious or overwhelmed, misjudged or offended, occupied with our needs and self-gratification, take a few steps back and take time to look at the big picture

How many enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles? Normally, we turn all of the pieces face-up; set aside those that have a straight edge (the outside frame) and start assembling those first. Then we begin to assemble the rest of the pieces, looking for pieces that more obviously fit in a section, and work on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lighting Up Hell On Earth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 29, 2024

Unbelief is the one sin out of which all other sins grow. Unbelief is the one sin that will damn you and send you to hell. Not believing in the Son of God is self-condemnation.

Think with me about some of the most important conversations you have ever had for a moment, will you? For the married men, what’s your reaction when your wife says, “We need to talk”? Yeah, that’s my reaction, too. More seriously… What are some of the most important conversations you’ve had in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

My Month Of Re-Positioning Myself

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

It is with delight and joy that I welcome you to the month of Re-positioning yourself …………. I deliberately did not complete that sentence. I want to give you a blank check of self- repositioning.

It is with delight and joy that I welcome you to the month of Re-positioning yourself …………. I deliberately did not complete that sentence. I want to give you a blank check of self- repositioning. You are the one that knows what you want to reposition yourself for. You may wish to position yourself ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-2, 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Walk In Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025

So much of what comes “naturally” to us is shaped by sin, self, and the culture around us. But what the Holy Spirit compels us to do—that is divine wisdom at work.

Go! And Walk in Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 (A Sermon in the “Go! And…” Series) Introduction Good morning, Church. Today I want to begin with a quote from Dr Charles Stanley. He once said: “Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal