Sermons on Self Possessed:

Guarding The Treasure Within You

Contributed by Samuel Olumoko on Aug 13, 2004

Most of us have no problem guarding our material possessions. We have no problem putting our money in the bank. No problem at all keeping our cash money away from thieves. But when it comes to our spiritual treasures, we tend to be careless. We expose ou

GUARDING THE TREASURE 8/12/04 TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 1:14; "Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you". (IISBV). "Guard the good Deposit given through the Holy Spirit indwelling in us". (MKJV). "You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love For All People

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 12, 2011

“And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him saying ‘have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon possessed’. But He answered her not a word” Matthew 15:22-23.

Theme: God’s love for all people Text: Gen. 45:1-15; Rom. 11:1-2, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 We live in a world full of activity and noise both at home and outside even at night. Modern society has to live with sound systems, radios, TV’s, DVD’s, CD players, videos and video games. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tax Free Blessings Today!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 9, 2010

A story is told of a tax assessor who came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes he would have to pay. The following conversation took place: "What property do you possess?" asked the assessor. "I am a very wealthy man," replied t

Tax Free Blessings Today! A story is told of a tax assessor who came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes he would have to pay. The following conversation took place: "What property do you possess?" asked the assessor. "I am a very wealthy man," replied the Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-19

Gifts Fit For A King Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

God does not need us or anything we possess. So, what could we possibly give to Him? These verses teach us something about that matter. In fact, these verses talk about the only gifts that are worthy of our Savior. I want to take this episode from the lif

GIFTS FIT FOR A KING Genesis 43:11-14 Introduction Joseph’s brothers have made one trip into Egypt to buy food. While they were there, they came face to face with their brother Joseph. He recognized them, but they did not recognize him. In an effort to awaken their dead consciences and to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Faith: A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Calling on the Lord has never saved anybody, but calling on the name of the Lord, always saves. How can you do that? How can you have that kind of faith? I’ve noticed there are at least three different types of faith I think everybody possesses.

INTRODUCTION We have come now to what I believe to be the clearest instructions in all the Bible that tell a person how they can be saved. How they can get from Texas to heaven. You may see in the bulletin there a little outline, you might want to follow along and fill it in. I’m convinced ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship, Generosity, And Giving Are Not The Same Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 19, 2018

Stewardship is how we manage everything we keep. Stewardship is a role, giving is an act, and generosity is an attitude. Since God created and still owns all we have, stewardship is recognizing that God is the owner and we are his managers, responsible for using God’s possessions to please Him.

New Sermon Series Begins today on Stewardship. This is not a series about giving more, but more on managing those things that belong to God. To help you understand the biblical position I will be taking on this matter of stewardship, let me ask you a simple question: If you made $1,000 last week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Graveyard Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2023

In the first miracle in Mark 5, we see Jesus set free the man who was possessed by many demons. We see the sad reaction of the people of that region and learn the sad truth that some people choose the swine over the Savior. We also learn that everyone has a testimony.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: Are there certain places you don’t like to go when it’s dark? 1. How about down in the basement? Out in the woods? Down a dark road? Or into a cemetery? 2. During my elementary school years, we lived on the northeast side of Syracuse and around the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can A Christian Have A Demon?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 30, 2018

A look at the Believers authority and protection in Christ

Whenever I am asked “can a Christian have a demon?” my usual response is to ask “why would they want one?” A great debate has taken place through the centuries within Christianity as to whether or not a genuine Born-Again Christian can be demon possessed. The argument revolves primarily around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16, Acts 16:6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 2:19-22, 2 Corinthians 2:16, Galatians 2:20-21, Ephesians 2:1-9, Colossians 1:13, Acts 10:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is No Sin In The Cemetery [*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 20, 2019

Baptism pictures the transformation that has taken place in the life of the child of God. How can we, then, continue to live as thought we were dead? To live as the world lives is to attempt to dig up the corpse we buried!

“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

Adam and Eve were stricken with the shame of guilt and lost their place in the garden and found themselves hiding from an omnicient and omnipotent creator. God comes calling out "Where are you?"

After the creation of man and woman, God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:29-31). God said, “See, I have given you every ...read more

Denomination: Other

How To Deal With Adversity

Contributed by David Tack on Sep 1, 2013

Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components into today’s world!

Job 1: How to Handle Adversity Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Asking You To Sacrafice?

Contributed by Scott Hamilton on Jan 18, 2007

Launches off the sacrafices in the Old Testament and asks the question, "Does God ask us to make sacrafices today?". The answer is yes - pride, ego, selfishness, etc. We’re to sacrafice our whole self - Romans 12.

What is God asking you to sacrifice? If you were a Hebrew living 3000 years ago God would ask you to sacrifice very specific things in a very specific manner. Open your Bibles to Leviticus Chapter one. While you’re making your way there I want to give away a secret – my marinade for barbequing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 24, 2007

All Christians can find renewed hope in times of disappointment by 1)keeping an eternal focus, 2)cast your anxiety upon the Lord, 3)be self-controlled and resist the devil, and 4)offer a sacrifice of praise.

If there is anything I’ve learned in my years working as a pastor it is that things don’t always go the way we think they should go. I’ve been witness to more tragic stories than I wish – and the truth is, life is hard. God has chosen to use people just like us to be his ambassadors on this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfiguration... The First Super Sunday

Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 3, 2005

The Transfiguration is both about how God revealed himself through Jesus Christ as well as a story about Peter almost missing it because he would not stop blathering. This is is a call for self examination and repentance. Today is Superbowl Sunday.

Matthew 17:1-9 Paonia United Methodist Church February 6, 2005 Transfiguration, The First Super Sunday What a morning! Baptisms, new church members, and communion coming up. Now, for those of you already looking at your watches Wondering if you are going to be out of here on time, Let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

How Should Christians Live? Redeemed

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Sep 26, 2003

Are you redeemed? Are you living a redeemed life? To many of us are redeemed, however we are still bound to a old self. God has set us free. Let’s learn how to live truly redeemed lives!

Jesus loves the song of the redeemed. The bible teaches us that the angels have a party when one soul is saved. Heaven has a victory party when one person becomes redeemed from their lost lifestyle! God redeemed the Israelites from the chains and bondage of Egypt. It wasn’t long afterwards that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist