Sermons on Self Promotion:

The Only Way To Righteousness

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A study on the only way that we can truly become "righteous" in God's sight.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller - 2 Kentucky stable owners had developed a pretty big rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking it might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers hired a professional jockey. The race began, and the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For One Purpose

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of a series through the Gospel of John and sows how God has designed us to live for one purpose: to Give Him GLory

Living for One purpose John 17:1-5 Today I want us to think about the one sole purpose, the one passion that we live for. What is it that gets us out of bed in the morning and motivates us through the day at the same time I want you to consider if that purpose is bringing you joy and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Lesson 11: Be Wary Of Addiction Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 28, 2010

Is there something in your life that if it was taken away your life could not go on? Is there something you just can't stop doing? You may be addicted. In fact, even many Christians are addicted to something they are not even aware of - the flesh. How to

What's your addiction? I know that's a pretty strong statement but I want us to think about that. Put another way, what controls you? What can you not do without? What, if taken away, would mean your life was over? You might say "I'm not addicted to anything!" If that's true, then halleluiah. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Glorious Cross Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 9, 2010

Paul gives us two proper responses to the cross of Christ.

[To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY [What religions/groups do these symbols represent: crescent and star, Star of David, Square and Compasses, swastika, peace, yin-yang, Ichthys, cross.] The symbol of Christianity is the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Working The Garden: Interdependent Foundations & Recovering God's Image Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 29, 2010

God's desire for us is to have relationships where we are accepted, supported, have significance and purpose.

Working the Garden: Interdependent Foundations and Recovering the Image of God Series: Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today April 25, 2010 Intro: Last week I introduced our new series topic which will take us until June, which I’ve decided to call “Doing Life: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Qué Es Su Vida

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 16, 2009

James preguntó a sus lectores, "Qué es su vida"? acentuar la brevedad de la vida y la necesidad urgente para la guía y la ayuda de Dios si somos de hacer nuestras vidas significativas y productivas para Dios.

Qué Es Su Vida James 4:14 Introducción Para comenzar en 1955 había un programa concurso en la televisión llamó Esto Es Su Vida. Los sujetos de la celebridad fueron tendidos una emboscada durante sus rutinas diarias ordinarias y traído en el estudio para tener un proyector brillado en su pasado. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Have I Done? Series

Contributed by Matthew Bordes on Feb 28, 2009

In response to Jeremiahs words we look at and answer the question: What have I done.

02-15-2009 “WHAT HAVE I DONE?” 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: Independent/Bible

Living In The Last Days (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2014

We are living in a day and time when people are more concerned about their selves than they are others. Selfishness is the root of many of our society’s and personal problems.

2 Timothy 3:1-5-But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: How To Know The Line Between Right And Wrong

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 24, 2010

How to know how sin affects our relationship with Christ, and what God expects of us.

A. WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU 1. Separate from sin. “Be ye holy, for I am holy” (I Peter 1:16). 2. Perfection. “You shall be perfect, just as your Father in Heaven” (Matt. 5:48). B. WHAT IS THE LINE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? Anything that dims my vision of Christ, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011

Lesson one in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

Discipleship The Meaning of Discipleship Sunday, April 11, 2010 am Reading: Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: This morning, we’re beginning a new adventure. We’re starting a new sermon series on discipleship. I’m afraid that “discipleship” is a term that most of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Selflessness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Christians choose to do things out of self-lessness

A matter of the heart – Selflessness We have been looking a Paul’s letter to the Philippians and how he just seems to exhibit an abnormal response to his current situation. The first week he opened the letter with prayers to God for the church in Philippi. How they had supported ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Life And Death

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 17, 2021

What’s the point of gaining the whole world but forfeiting our own self? What’s the point indeed? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/sTwCeYyes44]

Scripture Reading: Luke 9:22-25 And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life And Death Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 17, 2021

What’s the point of gaining the whole world but forfeiting our own self? What’s the point indeed? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/sTwCeYyes44]

Scripture Reading: Luke 9:22-25 And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go The First Ten Feet

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 8, 2017

Self-denial is to be lifted with Jesus—and the first ten feet of his ascent is on the Cross. You cannot reach for Jesus without letting go of the things you’re holding onto. Make it your passion to go the first ten feet with Jesus.

"When I am lifted-up," Jesus said, "I will draw all people to myself." And just in case you are tempted to interpret this up-lifted status to mean something glitzy, John sticks in a little commentary in verse 33 to make clear that the "lifting up" Jesus had in mind was the cross. Ultimately Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-26

Denomination: Other

When You’re On Your Last Nerve

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 26, 2018

Have you ever had a moment when – maybe it was a screaming child, or a rude bullying driver cutting in on you, or a whole succession of unfortunate events happening – but whatever it was, it drove you to the brink of your endurance? That's when you need self-control!

WHEN YOU’RE ON YOUR LAST NERVE Gal. 5:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. All of us can probably think of some time in our life where we went too far. 2. An elderly lady, driving a big, new, expensive car, was preparing to back into a parallel parking space when suddenly a young man in a small sports ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God