Sermons on Self Realization:

Focus On Praise & Worship Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 31, 2007

We were created to worship God. By lifting Him up in praise and worship we are surrendering our whole self to Him. Praising and worshipping God means that we are expressing our love to Him. This should be done all the time, when we are alone and when we a

LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Rip open the heavens and visit Your people today. Open our eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears so that we may hear Your Word. Open our minds so that we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Payday Someday

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2008

Dated 1988. Being paid not only means money, it also means self-worth. So when they complained to Malachi that evil people got rewarded, he pointed out that being God’s possession was reward enough, and that God’s justice would ultimately be done.

My seminary classmates and I were approaching graduation, and went through a little process requested by the alumni office of the seminary. They asked us to fill out a form that would help them place us in churches or other ministry positions, now that we were finishing our training. And one of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Immitating God Through Mutual Submission In Our Families Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

The key we are told to being people who show a dark and troubled world what freedom and light look like is mutual submission. Loving one another so much that we put the needs and concerns of others before self. This “other-minded-ness” is the crowning tes

Date: 3-12-00 Title: What God says about Child/Parent relationship Bible Text: Eph. 6:1-4 & others Subject: What does God’s Word have to say about the relationship between Children and Parents. Complement: Parents must take authority, children must honor & obey. Main Idea: Intro: We continue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Excuse Me While I Step On Your Toes

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 18, 2012

Paul is telling his dear friends in Philippi let nothing be done in quarreling or self-esteem. Verse 4 says Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. There is the word that some folks just clean forget…..OTHERS!

Excuse me while I step on your toes. Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Turning to Christ involves repenting of sins, rejecting selfish living and all that is unjust, renouncing Satan and all evil. It’s living every day as a disciple of Christ, loving God with our whole heart, and our neighbour as our self, until life's end.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings ‘1, 2, 4, 7, 9, Here we come.’ That’s how my sons, Micah and Joshua, like to count down when we play hide and seek. There’s usually not much time to get ready! Actually every time they count down differently. One moment they’re ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50

Denomination: Anglican

The Fast God Chooses

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Feb 8, 2014

While we try to please God on our own terms, God wants us to live for Him. We call it a "fast" when we do without a self-serving behavior for a limited period of time, but what God calls a "fast" is a life dedicated to serving others.

Abou ben Adhem had a dream. He awakened with a start to find an angel in his room, writing in a golden book. He said to the angel, “What writest thou?” and the angel replied, “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” he inquired. “Nay, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Intimate Household Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 25, 2017

Does today's church practise the type of fellowship we see in the NT? Do we show concern for one another, or are we simply groups of anonymous worshippers. We'll look at factors in society tempting us to be self-centred, so foreign to Christ’s teachings.

AN INTIMATE HOUSEHOLD - PART 2 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION A. IN THE FIRST MESSAGE IN THIS SERIES: 1) We looked at whether churches today practise the type of fellowship we see in the Church of the NT 2) We asked questions as to whether today’s churches: * Are communities of believers expressing a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Wrestling

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 18, 2013

Wrestling is a challenging sport. It takes strength, endurance and real self-sacrifice. These guys train and work out hours each day to stay in shape. I’m sure they have a diet they stick too without compromise. It’s what they live and breathe

Christian wrestling Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 24, 2018

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest.

The crucial component in any organization, institution, or business is its leadership. Good leadership can lift an organization to the heights of success, whereas poor leadership can plunge it into the depths of ruin. Not surprisingly, a vast amount of material is available for those wishing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Other

A Servant's Heart (Updated) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 6, 2016

We are looking at the heart of a servant, which Jesus said should be our goal if we want to be great in the kingdom of God. To have such a heart will cost and goes against everything we’re taught. It conflicts with our self-centeredness and personal desires. But in the end, there’s a reward.

A Christian’s Heart “A Servant’s Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw1m_S5FE9c We’re continuing through our study on a Christian’s heart. This study is about those heart qualities that every Christian should and needs to have in their life. Why is it important ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 20:26-28, Isaiah 42:1, Isaiah 52:13-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Bad Times Seem To Last A While

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 28, 2019

Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I did something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times.

Introduction: Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I done something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times. Whether they are self-inflicted, or caused ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"the Bad Habits Of Jesus"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 29, 2024

PC controls our culture, and values. Harrison Butker stood against a self righteous culture at a personal cost. Jesus confronted PC Pharisees regarding the "Sabbath" rules. quotes from Leonard Sweet, Ken Bailey (Jesus thru Middle Eastern Eyes)

In Jesus Holy Name June 2, 2024 Text: Mark 2:23-24,27-28 Pentecost II Redeemer “The Bad Habits of Jesus” Each Sunday in this liturgical calendar year our gospel readings are from the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

No Limits, No Boundaries Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

Many live within self-imposed limits, unaware that God has created them for boundless impact. The believer is called to live without fear, without walls, and without ceilings, because we serve a limitless God. God’s plan for you is expansion, dominion, and influence.

NO LIMITS, NO BOUNDARIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:2-3 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 3:20; Philippians 4:13; Genesis 13:14-17; Psalm 18:29 INTRODUCTION: Many live within self-imposed limits, unaware that God has created them for boundless impact. The believer is called to live ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 31- Who Is On The Throne? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 4, 2024

When the King of Nineveh heard the preaching of Jonah and knew that God’s judgement was impending, he got off his throne and humbled himself before God, the King of kings. God must be enthroned in our hearts too and we must allow Him to rule over our lives.

We read in Jonah 3:6, “When the king of Nineveh heard about it, he got up from his throne, took off his robe, put on sackcloth, and sat down in ashes.” (GNB) When the King of Nineveh heard about the impending judgement as preached by the prophet Jonah, he immediately got up from his throne, took ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:6, Jonah 3:4, Luke 22:3-4, Matthew 26:15, Matthew 26:21-22, Matthew 26:25, Matthew 27:2-5, Acts 26:9, Acts 22:7-8, Philippians 3:7, Philippians 3:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God - No Updates Needed Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 11, 2025

God doesn’t have the ups and downs that you and I experience. Because God is independent, you should trust Him even more than you do.

Happy Mother’s Day to you all! Mother’s Day is the second-highest attendance for church nationwide, most years. People show up to church more on Mother’s Day than they do on Father’s Day. I bet you can think of some good reasons why people show up to church more on Mother’s Day than almost any day ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Baptist