Sermons on self pity: showing 856-870 of 70,250

Don't Be A Lame

Contributed by Claude White on Mar 5, 2007

Christ the Great deliverer!

Lame - 1 a : having a body part and especially a limb so disabled as to impair freedom of movement b : marked by stiffness and soreness a lame shoulder 2 : lacking needful or desirable substance : WEAK, INEFFECTUAL a lame excuse 3 slang : not being in the know : SQUARE I. YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE ...read more

Scripture: John 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining The Royal Reward Of All Time!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 2, 2012

“The NOBLE REWARD is ready and waiting for the WISE!”

NO PAIN, NO GAIN! In BODYBUILDING, you have to VISUALIZE of what the BODY ought to LOOK LIKE in order to MAKE it WIN. “The BODY is IMPORTANT, but the MIND is MORE IMPORTANT for the BODY.” In other words, “It’s better to be SMART than just to be STRONG!” Are you ...read more

Denomination: *other

Are You Just Like Elijah?

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 6, 2016

You just might have more in common with Elijah then you think

Are You Just Like Elijah? James 5:17 & 18 1. He's Afraid. 1 Kings 19:3 like passions. He is just like us. basic human nature hasn't changed since the dawn of man Ps 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of A Difficult Relationship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#12] THE END OF A DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIP 2 Samuel 1:1-12 Introduction: In our study of the 1st and 2nd Kings of Israel, we meet 2 men who chose very different paths. 1 Samuel ends with the death of Saul. He died on the battlefield along with 3 of his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of Positive Thinking SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Next to accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, maintaining a positive attitude is of utmost importance. Your attitude has the power to make or break you, to heal or hurt you...

Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good positive attitude. Your attitude can make or break you, heal or hurt you, make you friends or enemies, make you happy or miserable, and make you a success or failure. Your attitude is a reflection of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Topics: Character, Attitude

Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019

At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When All Is Said And Done, It Isn't

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2009

We come to a point when we feel depressed and think our lives have no meaning. Then God blesses us with physical, spiritual, and emotional sustenance, and sends us out to bless someone specific.

"What are you doing here?" What a question! Has anyone ever asked you that? "What are you doing here?" You were some place where nobody expected to see you, but you turned up, and that was the reaction. I have heard it in the grocery store. I cannot go to this Safeway up here without running into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

After The Fire Series

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 9, 2001

It is the design of God that after a great move of God, we should expect a move of Satan. Through the valley and into the wilderness.

After The Fire: KJV: 1 Ki 19:1 1And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. After experiencing a great move of God it is to our benefit to be on guard against the powers of Satan. It is not a new notion that when God does a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Auto Focus Or Out Of Focus

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

To have a life that is auto focus on God, we need to have our Devotion and Duty in perfect balance.

Luke 10:38 As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Luke 10:39 She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk. Luke 10:40 But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laodicea Baptist Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2015

We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus.

Laodicea Baptist Church July 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

From The Mountain Of Victory To The Valley Of Despair

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 7, 2022

As it was with Elijah, we, too, often face despair.

FROM THE MOUNTAIN OF VICTORY TO THE VALLEY OF DESPAIR “And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also if I do not make your life as the life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-3, Matthew 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah Is Us Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

This is the conclusion of our series in the Book of Jonah. This was a hard sermon that challenged our congregation to examine how we are like Jonah, and what we should do about it.

Jonah Concluded Text: Jonah 4:5 – 11 So we’re finishing up in Jonah today… I thought after last week I’d be done with it, but as I was re-reading it… just going over it one last time to see if the Lord would have me say any more on this book. I realized that I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Section (4) You Never Suffer Alone Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 19, 2019

God never lets us suffer alone. There is always hope

XIII. You Never Suffer Alone The sufferings that you and I experience will either involve us with others, or isolate us from others. A. Building 1. Walls - self-pity, resentment, bitterness, and unbelief 2. Bridges a. Reaching out to help others b. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Luke 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 4 - The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004

Part 4 of this series begins to look at the armor itself, begining with the first part mentioned, the belt of truth.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) 4 – The Belt of Truth Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org  Scripture Reading – Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) PRAYER  Satan’s Plan is three fold 1. Deceive 2. Divide 3. Destroy How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Bible Church

The Battle With Giant Despair Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

All men and women who are Christians will fight with depression at times in their walk with God. We can look at Elijah's struggles and find helpful ways to contend with it.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 12 Giants Under Junipers TEXT: 1 Kings 19:4 1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Pentecostal