Sermons on Self Interest:

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch: A Faith That Sustains.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 28, 2005

One of the most interesting characters you find in the Word of God is a man by the name of Enoch. Interesting in many ways; for he was born before the flood but never died in the flood.

Fabulous faith #02 Enoch: a faith that sustains. Hebrews 11:5 10/30/05 One of the most interesting characters you find in the Word of God is a man by the name of Enoch. Interesting in many ways; for he was born before the flood but never died in the flood. As a matter of fact, he has never died ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

Is God An Investor?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006

What stocks does God have his interest in? He only has His interest in two and that is Jesus, His only Son and the Church. (You & I)

Is God An Investor? John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Generally speaking, there is no comparison to be made between the value of a diamond and that of a grain of corn, yet all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 6, 2004

God is not interested in our religious duty but in our relationships - with Him and with others

11-07-04 SMM Luke 10: 25-37 – The Story of the Good Samaritan Story: In the 60’s Simon and Garfunkel wrote this I am a rock, I am an island. I’ve built walls, A fortress deep and mighty, That none may penetrate. I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It’s laughter and it’s loving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

No Place For A Pity Party

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 24, 2003

Pity is natural but is for others not ourselves. Self Pity is dangerous. (1)Everyone is subject to self pity (2ADVERSITY IS NOT MEANT TO LEAD US TO SELF PITY BUT TO STRENGHTH IN CHRIST(3)Turning to God in our self pity is our hope for deliverance from it

No Place for a Pity Party MT 16:21-24 If we think in terms of thankfulness we might say that there are many emotions that would compliment a heart that is filled with thanksgiving. For example love compliments thanksgiving, happiness compliments thanksgiving, joy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-24, Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006

God is more interested in who we are than how we look.

Apprenticing Under the Master January 29, 2006 Mark 7:1-7 (Matthew 15:1-20) Inside Out How do you judge your spiritual health? When I was Pastor of Parkdale Neighbourhood Church, we had a woman that was always questioning here relationship with God. She struggled with mental illness, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-7

Denomination: *other

Priority Check - Priority Of Others Series

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 2, 2011

While it is normal for many to have a primary concern for self, followers of Christ are to give priority to others above self.

A teacher may say to a student who is not doing too well in school, “You need to give studying more priority in your life.” An employer may say to an employee who habitually arrives late to work, “You need to get your priorities straight.” A coach may say to a player who has become lazy and is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whole Life Stewardship Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

IN A WORLD OF SELF-INDULGENCE, SELF-GRATIFICATION, SELF-ACTUALIZATION, WE VALUE LIFE STYLES REFLECTING WHOLE LIFE STEWARDSHIP ACTIVELY ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Whole Life Stewardship 2/12/17 Colossians 3:17 INTRODUCTION Many of us, when we hear the word stewardship, instantly become uncomfortable. We hide that discomfort behind joke and cartoons. Here are couple. Our discomfort and our assumption that a sermon on stewardship is sermon on tithing could ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Description Of The Christian Worker

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalm 126:1-6 is a very interesting and captivating passage.

Psalm 126:1-6 is a very interesting and captivating passage. People interpret it from three different angles. First, some folks view it as prophetic of Israel’s history. No one has known more sorrow than the Jews through the years, but one day that will change. Secondly, others interpret it as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

A Pharisee Learns About Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 10, 2009

Interesting insight regarding Nicodemus’ visit and its implication for us

We read and hear so much about covert ops these days. People trying to hide what they’re doing from those around them for personal, political, or economic gain do things in secret that they wouldn’t do openly. Nicodemus was a man on a quest. He flew in the face of popular opinion in order to learn ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

An introduction to the book of Genesis designed to peak the interest of the reader or hearer.

GENESIS Pastor Eric J. Hanson This is the book, which has, for nearly 4000 years, informed the people of the World about the reality that the one true and living God, created the World, all that is in the World, and the Universe which contains the World. This book also informs us that God, the one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil At Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012

Interesting things happen when the devil shows up at church

The Devil at Church Jerry Watts Mark 1:21-28 * This story occurs in the normal flow of the life pattern of our Lord. He has just given the call to the fisherman to ‘follow me’ and now, in a very normal pattern for Him, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath to teach. This man who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon (For Saved Person / Good Appeal For The Lost To Come To Christ)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Often people are brought together because they have a common interest.

• SOME ARE SPORT FANS. Thousands gather in large stadiums across this nation because they all have the same interest in a particular sport. • SOME ARE MUSIC FANS. Thousands of Music fans gather in large stadiums or coliseums to hear a particular singer. Being fans of this particular singer makes ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Making Fishers Of Men 1

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Nov 11, 2017

The interest of God is that all might be saved to eternal peace and Joy

THEME- POPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM TOPIC- MAKING FISHERS OF MEN 1 TEXT- MATTHEW 4:18-19, MARK 1:16-17 INTRODUCTION The heartbeat of God is evangelizing the whole world for the purpose of soul winning according to Matthew 28:19-20 which is popularly known as the great commission but following the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Sermon (Dot Livingston 5-8-24)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 7, 2024

Often people are brought together because they have a common interest.

Such as: • Thousands gather in large stadiums across this nation frequently because they all have in a common a love for a certain sporting event. • Thousands of Music fans gather in large stadiums or Coliseums to hear a particular singer. Being fans of this particular singer makes them have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist