Sermons on Self Reflection:

New Year;new Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

If you do not do anything different from last year, don't blame God that nothing has changed.

New Year; New Hope 2 Corinthians 5:11-5:17 Philippians 3:12-3:14 Prayer- Introduction- Scripture- 2 Corinthians 5:11-5:17 Philippians 3:12-3:14 Happy New Year! When we say Happy New Year what are we saying to someone? We are saying that we hope this New Year will be better than the year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17, 2 Corinthians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Good Friday Reflection: "the Weight Of The Cross"

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 25, 2025

This is a reflective sermon, in short sections to enable pauses and prayers

1. The Love of Christ Scripture Reference: John 15:13* "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." Reflection: Today, we remember the greatest act of love the world has ever known. Jesus, the Son of God, willingly laid down His life for us. He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Isaiah 53:4-5, Luke 23:34, John 19:30, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

God's Masterpiece PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores our identity in Christ, emphasizing God's intentional creation of each individual and the profound significance of being fearfully and wonderfully made.

Greetings, beloved family of God, and welcome to this blessed gathering. It warms my heart to see all of you here today, united in faith and love for our Lord. Each of you, an integral part of the Body of Christ, is a testament to the beauty of God's creation. Charles Spurgeon once said, "Without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Topics: Reflection Of God, Made In His Image

The Gist PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Encourages perseverance in faith and spiritual growth, despite failures or disappointments, drawing inspiration from the dedication and determination in Luke 2:22-40.

Good morning, church. It's a joy to stand before you today, as we gather in this place of worship, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to draw nearer to Him. As we gather today, we find ourselves in the early days of a new year. A time of hope and expectation, a time when many of us are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: New Year's Eve, Reflections, Resolutions

The Palace Of Mirrors

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 30, 2022

Have you ever looked into a pond and seen your reflection? We are surrounded by many mirrors reflecting many different things.

This text relates to an experience which is common. All of us at one time or another, have looked into still waters of a pool or pond and have seen our reflection. God says it is the same way with the hearts of others and to which we may look. It reflects or mirrors our own heart. We are prone to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:19

Denomination: Baptist

New Year, New Road

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 9, 2023

A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead.

A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead. This is symbolized on New Year’s Eve by the old man with the sickle and the newborn baby. The old has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 20, 2008

Consider where you have been, where you are going, what you are doing there, when will you come home to Christ?

How many of you have dreamed of growing wise and mature? Maturity and development seem to be two of the most necessary traits of human beings and also two of the most neglected after childhood. We hear many things on this subject such as girls mature faster than boys but what about when people ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest Thanksgiving, Even In Suffering

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

A reflection on the appropriateness of thanksgiving and glorifying God, even in the midst of intense personal suffering. Contrasted with the First World expectation of self-actualization.

Genesis 2:4-25, Ps 126, Matthew 6:25-33 “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, —What shall we eat?’ or —What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Old Life – New Life Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2013

If we are truly born again, then our new life should exhibit who we are in Christ Jesus!

Old Life – New Life Pt 1 August 11, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are truly born again, then our new life should exhibit who we are in Christ Jesus! Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-7 Supplemental Passage: Therefore if anyone is in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Thing About This Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2011

What is the key to 2 Corinthians 4:15. You have to go back to verse six and an old testament story to get the full picture and impact to see the power of this promise.

The Thing About "This": 2 Corinthians 4:15 (6-15) I want us to take a look at our theme verse and see if we can find the key word to unlocking the meaning and power in it tonight. I hope to be brief. 2Co 4:15 For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Falls On His Face

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

Right after an astounding and historical confession of faith, here we find Peter arguing with Jesus. And the source of the problem was predictable, since Peter was a human being stuck in the physical and being led into the spiritual realm. Self-interests

Passage: Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: Peter must have been feeling pretty good! 1. just made the first confession of faith in Jesus as Promised Messiah and the Son of God. 2. great enthusiasm from Jesus, “go to the head of the class!” 3. and then, a few minutes later, everything has changed. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Tooting Your Own Horn

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

We must shy away from the “Attention Getting Disorder” and give glory to God!

Tooting Your Own Horn May 10, 2009 evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must shy away from the “Attention Getting Disorder” and give glory to God! Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Corinthians 11:31 “Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Lose Your Mind"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2017

We all do some crazy things in life.The text today relates how Paul did a few mind boggling things as a follower of Jesus.

The other day I was going downstairs and going to the wash room and forgot what I was going down there for. I jumped up from watching a ballgame and ran to the refrigerator and opened it, but I forgot what I went for. I laid my coffee down and went on about my business and forgot where I put ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

Who? Me - A Giant Slayer? Series

Contributed by Robert Lum on Sep 2, 2008

The selection of David gives hope to those with low self-esteem that when man overlooks them, God sees them.

This evening, we begin an 8-part series on the life of David. We entitled it, “Slaying Your Giants”. These messages are inspired largely by Max Lucado’s book, “Facing Your Giants”, 2006. When I mention David, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For me, it’s the classic story of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born To Win

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 4, 2008

This is an exhortation for those who feel like they were "born to lose", explaining that losers aren’t born, they are made. God made us all for good works....

Open your Bibles this morning to 2 Tim 3 Do any of you remember the comic strip called "The Born Loser" I don’t know.....it may still be around..... I haven’t looked at the comic section of the paper in a while..... but its a comic strip about a man named Brutus Thornapple...... ...and he’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other