Sermons on Self Justification:

Discipleship Will Cost You, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 8, 2026

Continuing our journey in discipleship, we face several questions in the first century AD that are still relevant now such as: Do we come to church to truly hear from God; Do we come to be challenged to be like Jesus; Are we coming to church simply for ourselves, to get out of it what we want?

John, Part 30 Series: Discipleship Will Cost You, Part 4 Passage: John 7:19-24 FOCUS: Continuing our focus on Discipleship and its personal cost Discipleship is the process of becoming like Jesus; changing our wants to His This means giving up what you desire to follow the One who is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24, Jeremiah 14:14, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 23:27, John 5:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is For Us!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 15, 2021

An expository sermon based on Romans 8:31-39

Title: “You are Loved” Big Idea: “God is for us” Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Philippians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Pride is one of the deadliest sins that often hides behind a mask of self-confidence or success. It is an exaltation of self above others and, more dangerously, above God.

PRIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." Supporting Texts: James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5, Isaiah 14:12-15, Daniel 4:30-37, Philippians 2:5-8 INTRODUCTION: Pride is one of the deadliest sins that often hides ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Agape - God's Greatest Gift Of All, Love

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 17, 2023

God's gift of Love is the most valuable and precious gift of all and our world would be such a wonderful place if we all expressed and practiced the merits of that love in our daily lives.

Agape LOVE Today’s collect for the 2nd Sunday after Trinity is all about true LOVE and emphasises its true value: Pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of Love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before You. True Life is all about Love as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, Romans 5:8, John 3:16

Pride Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This chapter is a warning about the dangers of pride, misplaced confidence, and shallow obedience. God desires humility, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion — not partial or superficial obedience that fades in the face of success.

PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 14:1-29 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:6; 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1:3-4; Jeremiah 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 14 presents the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the consequences of his pride and unwise choices. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 14, 2019

An explanation of just how God saves us, by replacing our identity in Adam with an identity in Christ. The concept of Federal Headship under the last Adam is thoroughly explained. External Security for the believer is thereby assured.

Eternal Security Life in Christ Welcome back! In the first message we learnt how we all sinned in Adam - we're guilty human beings with a fallen Federal Head and so ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

With American society becoming more pluralistic, it is ever more important for believers to understand the simplicity of the gospel. This message explains what the gospel is and the three phases of salvation: justification, sanctification & glorification.

Romans 1:15-16 5-24-15 Our text this morning is Rom 1:15-16. In that passage Paul says, “So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 4:1-12, Matthew 9:35, Romans 5:1-9, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Gift Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Romans 3:23-24 reveals the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ.

Transformed by Truth: The Gift of Grace Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful truth found in Romans 3:23-24. These verses reveal the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23-24 (NLT): "For everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24, 1 John 1:8, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Create In Me A Clean Heart

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 12, 2001

A message of self-examination and repentance.

Evangelist Cry Ministry Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "Create In Me A Clean Heart" Psalm 51:1-12 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. [1] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unanswered Question

Contributed by Garry Lewis on Oct 10, 2001

commitment to your self worth

The unanswered question Jeremiah 8:6 What is a question? It is an expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics. 4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 6. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Waiting

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

Why is self-control important?

The story is told about the man who prided himself on being exceedingly punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 AM. He rose briskly, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, picked up his briefcase, got into his car, rode the ferry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Deny Yourself Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 4, 2005

Denying Self - Following Jesus

Discipleship – Deny Yourself! When you hear the word discipleship, what comes to mind? (Old guys in robes from a long time ago) *Relate the word “discipleship” to discipline – a quality taught in military boot camps. Eleven General Orders 1. To take charge of this post and all government ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Restore Unto Me The Joy Of Thy Salvation

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

Overcoming the self-centered life

Sun. Jan. 31/93 II Chron. 33:1-17 RESTORE UNTO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION A.W. TOZER Saying over enthusiasm is a problem of the church Is like sending a police squad to a cemetery at midnight in case of a demonstration by the residents. Where is the fire for holiness & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Paradox

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 3, 2006

An evangelistic call to die to self

April 2, 2006 Fifth Sunday in the Season of Lent Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational