Sermons on self preservation: showing 1-15 of 70,908

Alive - But Not Productive

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jan 29, 2019

This sermon examines why Jesus cursed the fig tree, and what that means for followers of Christ.

INTRODUCTION A while back, I visited an old family friend. This person had not seen me for a long time. Let me reenact our encounter (place and then slowly take off cap). The reason why my friend’s voice trailed off at the end is because my afro had taken an extended vacation. Oh mind you, my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-19, Mark 11:12-14, Luke 13:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Negative To Positive Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Turning a negative situation into a positive profession means releasing the impulse of SELF-PRESERVATION and being motivated by the attitude of SELFLESS LOVE.

Turning A Negative Into A Positive Acts 21:27-22:29 All of us deal with negative situations from time to time; it's a part of being human, right? We face them at work, at school, at home, in our neighborhoods and even sometimes at church. Sometimes there are those people who it seems just ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Meditation No. 8_sacrifice, Not Self-Preservation (John 12:23-28) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 27, 2005

When we consider gift-wrap, it gives us an interesting perspective on the real meaning of Christmas. When God gave us the gift of His son, He gave Him to be put to death and to be sacrificed for the sins of mankind. God did not intend to give us a pretty

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Charismatic

Self Giant Series

Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Apr 28, 2019

One of the biggest enemies believers face is in the mirror--"Self."

I. The promise of blessing (Jer 29:11) II. Obstacles that keep you from your blessing/promise – The Self Giant a. Unbelief (v 19) b. Unbelief dominates the life of those who bend the knee to Self c. The Israelites saw giants instead of God’s greatness d. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Aug 14, 2022

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what will it cost you? In this sermon we learned that denying our selves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus, means letting go of self-preservation, self-determination, and self-identity.

********************************************************* THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Scripture Reading: “From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Luke 14:27

Denomination: United Methodist

Luke 23:1-25 - Jesus Before Pilate

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

The Jewish leaders bring Jesus before Pilate. Pilate is already in hot water with Rome and his desire for self-preservation fulfills God's ultimate plan.

So we want to backtrack just a little bit into chapter 22 and pick up the last couple of verses because it's going to set the table for where we're going to be studying the last three trials that Jesus is going to go through on his way to the cross. Chapter 22 gave us the first three of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preserved, Not Pickled

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 8, 2021

When canning fruits and vegetables, there have always been two primary ways to preserve them: as preserves, or pickled. The difference? Preserves are sweet but pickled things are sour. Which are you?

PRESERVED, NOT PICKLED Ps. 121:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Week after week, a man came to his preacher with a big problem. He said, “When I go to bed, I can’t sleep because I’m afraid of monsters under my bed. I know it’s silly, but I can’t help it.” 2. His preacher recommended prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preserved By The Lord

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009

Sermon addresses challenges Americans may face in the future. God’s blessing and preservation of Daniel during a time when the nation of Israel was experiencing judgment is examined.

Preserved by the Lord Daniel 1:1-2 2-1-09 What will our nation look like ten years from now? How will that affect you and me? How will it affect our children and grandchildren? I heard one senator describing the significance of a trillion dollar bailout. He said, “If you began spending one ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Preserve Unity! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Feb 20, 2003

God calls Christians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving the unity of the Spirit among Christians.

Preserve Unity! Ephesians 4:1-16 Focus: God calls Christians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving the unity of the Spirit among Christians. Function: To challenge Christians’ selfish tendencies towards division and strife& to re-examine how fervently we are striving for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28-29, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Preservation And Illumination" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 5, 2006

sermon 8 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Preserving A Prayer

Contributed by Wayne Tindale on Oct 22, 2006

This sermon will allow you to check on the ststus of your prayer life.

A Parable About Persevering in Prayer by Rev. Wayne Tindale A number of years ago my associate and I were visiting a woman member who had an antagonistic husband. So we planned it in such a way that we would be there when he was not there. We were planning to see her early in the day and we did not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Preserved, Not Pickled

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

All too often we see so many pickle-faced people in church.

PRESERVED, NOT PICKLED Psalm 121:1-8 INTRO: As a little boy, I remember my mother putting up jar after jar of food for the winter. My question was mostly the same: “What’s that?” She would patiently point out the various items of vegetables. Then she said, “This jar is preserves and these jars ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Remnant Preserved Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 27, 2009

Throughout history,God has preserved a remnant for the purpose of perpetuating His kingdom.

This morning, as we continue our journey through the Old Testament prophets, we’re going to deal with a concept that has come up previously, but today we’ll have a chance to examine it in more detail. We’ll do that as we continue to look at two different passages in the Book of Isaiah. So you’ll ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preservation And Perseverance

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 11, 2013

Christ presents two great truths regarding the relationship of the Shepherd – Christ, and the sheep – the born-again child of God. Preservation and perseverance. One is performed by God alone, the other by the believer with the aid of the Holy Spirit.

Preservation and Perseverance John 10:27-30 Jesus said He is the Great Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. He knows them and calls them by name. The sheep He spoke of are those who have received His grace by hearing and responding to His call by yielding their lives to Him and following ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Preserving Unity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2014

To build a strong church, preserving the unity that is ours in Christ, don't underestimate or overestimate yourselves. Instead, be faithful to serve, focusing on those things we share in common.

A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with a new dentist. She noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name. Suddenly, she remembered that a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in her high school class so many years ago. “Could this be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free