Sermons on Self Interest:

Fighting The Self-Centered Tendencies Of Facebook, Twitter, And Youtube Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2013

A look at the self-centeredness that is encouraged by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The message then details what the Biblical idea of servanthood and how that leads to a life of impact.

THE MOST COMMON "PRODUCT" OF FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE: We are self-centered, endlessly focusing attention on ourselves. - Philippians 2:3-4. - Let me acknowledge first that I am not saying that Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are intrinsically evil. They’re not. I use each and there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Self-Control": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 4 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Let us make every effort to add self-control to knowledge.

Ever heard of the marshmallow test? Let’s watch this video.[1] [SHOW VIDEO] When Stanford University conducted this famous test in the 1960s on a group of four-year-old children, it revolutionized the emotional intelligence concept. “The researchers then followed the progress of each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Anzac Rememberance -Life Is Changing: Living For Self To Living For Others Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 21, 2015

A sermon that relates to ANZAC Day and how the actions of many soldiers was more about others...than themselves....a perspective of life that Jesus calls us to live...the sermon also discusses the importance of peace in the life of Christians

Living and dieing for others!!! Yesterday was Anzac Day…. It is a very special, some would even say a sacred day in our national calendar. It is a day that helps us understand a little more about what it means to be Australian and why our nation is like it is. For those who don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Attributes Of God - Self-Existent One To The God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God as the self-existent one to the God of all comfort

541. Self-Existent One – I praise you Lord that you are before and above everyone. “God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.” (Ex. 3:14) 542. Servant – I praise you Lord for being willing to provide assistance, work and benefits ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meekness Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

The antidote to "self-esteem" - othewise known as pride.

Meekness not weakness By Adrian Warnock Audio available at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/meek.wma 8th Feb 2003 (Mat 5:5) Like the other beatitudes, this one is completely contrary to what the world says- the world says blessed are the RICH, the Happy and the assertive. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Possess Your Vessel In Holiness And Honor

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

This message explores the great need for discipline in the lives of all believers.

HOW TO POSSESS YOUR VESSEL IN HOLINESS AND HONOR TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4 KJV Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. [2] For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Our Worth In Christ

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

In a culture obsessed with self-image, how do we find our self-worth and redefine ourselves in the image of Christ?

American Individualism I want you to take a moment, as we reflect on this verse, to think about the culture we find ourselves in today. At its heart, it is a very individualistic, self-centered and image obsessed culture. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love this country and the people in it. But we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Welcome To The "Post-Truth” World!

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

Those with discernment know that we have been living in a spiritual “Post Truth” world for a millennia. God's facts and truths have been less influential in shaping individual public opinion than have appeals to emotion, personal reason and perspectives.

Welcome to the “Post-Truth” World! You may have heard that, back in December, the Oxford Dictionary announced that "Post-Truth" is its 2016 word of the year. According to the Dictionary's website, the word is "an adjective defined as 'relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God’s-Eye View Of An Unbeliever’s Mind Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 28, 2016

Paul describes the horrible effects of sin and urges us to live according to our new self.

Have any of you seen this ad from the 80’s produced by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America? An actor held up an egg and said, “This is your brain.” He then cracked the egg into a hot frying pan where the egg sizzled, bubbled, and turned brown at the edges before the actor ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Do We Really Get It?

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Aug 27, 2013

God knows us, loves us and cares for us before time began, what is our response?

When the 1960s ended, and San Francisco became very expensive to live, many of the hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, but in no particular sequence. They didn’t name their children Melissa or Brett. People in the mountains around Santa Cruz grew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Never Steal God's Credit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes.

1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5 As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes. However, as Christians, we must remember that everything we have and everything we achieve is a gift from God. When we take credit for what God has done, we risk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5, Proverbs 25:27

Bold In Witness Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

It's interesting to me when you think about it, most of the time when we make New Year's resolutions, most of them are more self centered in nature.

SELFLESS WK. 1 - BOLD IN WITNESS PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER TEXT: MATTHEW 16:24 INTRODUCTION: I love this weekend because it's the first weekend of a new year. How many of you have New Year's resolutions, you have goals, you want something to be different this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Sunday Of Lent, Year B--I Tried But It Died: Grain Of Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 15, 2024

A Christian is obliged to let go, to put himself into hands that are not his own of letting oneself go into the hands of God.

Wheat is associated with being sewn in the ground, buried, geminating and then springing up for bread to feed multitudes. These are all symbols of Christ’s passion, death, resurrection, and communion with his Body, the Church with Jesus, saved in his Sacrifice at Calvary. The seed has to be buried ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Catholic

What To Do When Depressed Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015

Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

"Servants Of Jesus Not Self" 1 Cor. 4 Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008

Scripture makes it clear that we as followers of Jesus need to be servants and not self-centered – we are to serve each other in the Body and root out any self-seeking behavior so as to please God. We are all called to be servant-leaders!

“Servant of Jesus not self” Opening Illustration: Today’s clip comes from the movie “Bella” it addresses the subject of selfishness – In the clip one brother challenges the other brother about how selfish he is – his leadership in running his restaurant is all self-centered – he is selfish and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational