Sermons on Self Involvement:

Resolved To Follow Christ

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 4, 2026

Does God want us to change, to mature and grow over time? Yes! And he has provided the power to do so. But change is not automatic; we have to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit in us. Here is how we do that.

Happy 2026! According to the Gregorian calendar, it has been two millennia, two decades, six years, and ten days since the birth of Christ. Our calendar is named the Gregorian calendar after Pope Gregory the eighth, who decreed its use in 1582. It replaced the Julian calendar, named after Julius ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 3:2, Philippians 1:3-10, Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Willing Waiters

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009

: The CAUSE of Conflict

A guide at Blarney Castle in Ireland was explaining to some visitors that his job was not always as pleasant as it seemed. He told them about a group of disgruntled tourists he had taken to the castle earlier in the week. "These people were complaining about everything," he said. "They didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Choice For Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 5, 2001

Jesus urges his listeners to the Sermon on the Mount to make The Choice for Life in entering the Kingdom of God, in terms of Two Gates, Two Ways, Two Destinations and Two Crowds.

Jesus was a wonderful teacher. He had the knack of making His teaching on the Kingdom of God interesting and easily understood by the use of graphic pictures. There’s a good example of this in two verses in our reading from Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount: "Enter through the narrow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love Each Other

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 21, 2006

This sermon illustrates the kind of love the Father has for the Son and the kind of love the Son has for us which enables us to love each other.

Scripture Reading: John 15:9 – 17 Message: “Love Each Other” Text: “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you” (John 15:12). Introduction: Do you find it easy to love other people? Your question might be, “What do you mean by loving other people?” We have one kind of love for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

"Hope And Trust”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 17, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust” The heading of this psalm attributes it to David, but Jeremiah could have written it, so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Better Late Than Never Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

Jacob: Wrestling with God and Man, Pt. 3

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER (GENESIS 28:10-29:13) A Chinese fable tells of the owl’s flight to the east to escape its neighbors, who were increasingly tired and vocal of the bird’s incessant noise in the night. As it was packing, the owl met a pigeon, which asked: “Where are you going? Why are you in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 21, 2009

If you and I want to truly know Christ it’s going to cost us. Knowing Jesus requires that you and I take stock of our gains, our prestige, our very personages and like Paul, consider their worth in light of Christ. What does it mean to know Christ? What w

I WANT TO KNOW CHRIST I want to know Christ. To say this is to commit ourselves to a monumental task that would involve the rest of our lives and would never find its completion. When Jesus comes back, He will have a name that only He knows (Rev. 19:12). This reveals to us that all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Better Late Than Never Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Jacob, Pt. 3

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER (GENESIS 28:10-29:13) A Chinese fable tells of the owl’s flight to the east to escape its neighbors, who were increasingly tired and vocal of the bird’s incessant noise in the night. As it was packing, the owl met a pigeon, which asked: “Where are you going? Why are you in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Have Not Passed This Way Before

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 4, 2010

The time comes in everyone's life, when a choice has to be made, you can stay where you are or move on, the choice is yours.

First Church of God in Harvey New Years's Sunday - January 3rd, 2010 Let us pray Welcome...including those who went to the combined convention in Washington, DC.... This is the day, the first Sunday of the New Year 2010, which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

God With Us: God’s Amazing Present!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 25, 2009

God has given us the best Christmas present and it is wrapped in the tender human body of our Lord Jesus Christ who was born in a lowly manger.

Introduction: Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Aug 12, 2013

Let’s make Christ’s life as our pattern.

TO BE LIKE CHRIST Philippians 2:1-2:11 Philippians 2:1-14 (NIV) Imitating Christ’s Humility 1.Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2. then make my joy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Changed By The Stream Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

We all experience different situations, circumstances and opportunities. Yet each of us have been and continue to be blessed by God.

Changed by the Stream of the Spirit We are continuing in our series on Supernatural Springs and this month we are focussing on the Stream of the Spirit. As always the question to begin: Do you seek a good life or a changed life? In our lives, we all have something that we can thank God for. We ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 18 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

This is message 18 in a series exploring the three foundational elements of a healthy walk. This message continues the discussion of the need for accountability.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk “Request and Respond to Accountability” Review I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. A. Surrender to Christ B. Present our members to His service C. Renew our mind D. Draw near to God E. Walk in the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Holy Spirit - Part 8 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 6, 2017

This segment examines the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit vs. the flesh, and some attributes of the Holy Spirit.

THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23, John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 7:22-24, Romans 8:2-11, John 4:13-14, John 7:37-39, Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 139:7-10, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11, Job 26:13, 1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 15:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Limiting Freedom With Love Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 12, 2005

In this sermon we notice a restatement of our freedom in Christ. Then, we shall notice some limitations on our freedom. Finally, we shall observe some guidelines for our balance.

Scripture The pastor had heard the story so many times that listening to it again evoked a strange mixture of anger and despair. Although the names, dates, and places had changed, the story’s theme remained the same: one of his parishioners, Phil, had caused another Christian to stumble. This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed