Sermons on Self Satisfaction:

Healed Hearts His Home Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 7, 2008

Two obstacles must be removed before we may receive the peace God wants to give us, so long delayed and frustrated: our false pride and our negative spirit of self-accusation. Then His victory will be ours.

The neighborhood, if you could call it that, was one of the most rundown and poverty-stricken in the city. For fifty years the housing had decayed, and, as the original residents left, absentee landlords jammed far too many people into the old dwellings. Diseases became epidemic, and fires not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Terrible Times: Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2007

Liiving large in stressful times requires prayer. We are targets of a conspiracy of hate, but prayer makes us genuinely missionary. We are victims of self-centered religion, but prayer makes us compassionate. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

(Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, waiting to hear what the Lord might say.” (Repeat) The way to live large is not only to step out in faith, as Abraham did, leaving his comfort zone; and not only to get past old defeats, even ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing & Reaping Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2014

-Sowing to the flesh means being self-absorbed, living according to our sinful/fallen nature. -Sowing to the Spirit means living for God, abiding in our regenerate nature. Which nature wins? The one we feed the most.

Introduction: A comedian said, “Why am I always getting blamed for things I do?” In this passage, Paul reminds us: choices have consequences. This is a fixed law of human nature. “Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Congregational

Our Worth In The Sight Of God (Short Sermon)

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different and sometimes we feel that our self-worth isn't of much value But Jesus soon puts that right!

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different. Some of us even fail to recognise our worth, the world is very good at putting us down - More often than not, it simply ignores us. In this kind of world a sense of our own self-worth is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Our Worth In The Sight Of God (Longer Sermon)

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different and sometimes we feel that our self-worth isn't of much value But Jesus soon puts that right!

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different. Some of us even fail to recognise our worth, the world is very good at putting us down - More often than not, it simply ignores us. In this kind of world a sense of our own self-worth is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Attribute One | A Man Submits To Authority Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 26, 2018

A man is someone who can submit to authority. Submission is an attitude that results from a mindset. The man who excels at this understands that he cannot self-govern and needs to be governed. Therefore, he gives up his will to a higher authority.

Well today, we are looking at the first of nine attributes. Today’s attribute is – Submits to Authority. I believe that Jesus Christ was teaching the attributes during his life, as he walked this earth. That he was trying to help, us to understand – as a man – what it means to be a true man of God. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tell A Horse From A Cow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 13, 2018

Christians need to be of one mind and one love. But too often we're so focused on ourselves that we can't reach that goal. So how do we change our self-centered way of thinking?

OPENING: A city boy had never been on a farm before and he asked a farmer: “Mister, why doesn’t this cow have any horns?” The farmer cocked his head for a moment, then began in a patient tone, “Well, cattle can do a powerful lot of damage with their horns. Sometimes we keep ’em trimmed down with a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Out Of Focus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 18, 2018

A life being lived for self has no true happiness. Correct Focus means 1). looking at what I DO HAVE, 2). being a blessing and serving others, and 3). looking forward to heavenly rewards from God.

LIFE OUT OF FOCUS Ps. 103:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Sometimes it’s hard to find out what’s wrong. 1. After giving a woman a full medical examination, the doctor explained his prescription as he wrote it out. 2. “Take the GREEN pill with a glass of water when you get up. Take the BLUE pill with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Counts In My Life?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 16, 2013

What gives me self worth? i) Are you important because of the accident of your birth? ii) Are you important because of what you have achieved? iii) Or are you who you are because you know Christ?

SERMON Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . No sooner had he arrived back at his house than a man knocked at his door. “Sir," he said, "I just saw your sign ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:4-14

Denomination: Anglican

What To Think In Time For Supper Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Apr 1, 2013

To think about the time of the Last Supper?   • Look back - for Christ's death • Look ahead - for the second coming of Christ • Look inside - make a self-examination • Look at the sides - concern yourself with the next

1 Corinthians 11.17-34 Should be practiced by the church until He returns. The elements of the Supper, the bread and wine are symbols of the body and blood of Christ. They do not transubstantiated (ICR - saw body and blood), nor substantiate (Luther - the body and blood of Jesus are present "in, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 25, 2014

The earliest controversy in the church was over a critical matter: What does it mean in practical terms to be a member of God’s family? Also, coming to Christ is an act of self-denial. We are “under new management.”

Introduction: One thing we can all agree on: People rarely agree! Even in the early church there was conflict; and while we’d prefer unity among believers, disputes happen. In an awkward moment Peter and Paul were at odds. Paul confronted the head of the church to his face…because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Congregational

The Graciousness Spectrum Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2014

We humans and yes, we believers, are not all good or bad, black or white. We exist on a spectrum; at one end is Christlikeness, graciousness, truth, love. On the other end is self-centeredness, withholding of grace, compromised truth, and control.

The Graciousness Spectrum (Proverbs 22:8, 10-12) 1. Do you make fewer phone calls than you used to? 2. According to UPI, “…making phone calls is the sixth most common use of a cellphone, with first being sending text messages and second being receiving texts. Reading personal emails ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehovah-Sabaoth "The Lord Of Hosts" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2011

This name for God will change how we relate to God.A person who understands that "The Eternally Self-existent One is over Hosts" will never joke about "the Man upstairs" or that "Someone up there likes me."

Purpose: To unfold the truth that God has all power. Aim: I want the listener to be in awe of God's strength. INTRODUCTION: Jehovah-Sabaoth (not to confused with Sabbath) is often translated "The LORD of Hosts." Sometimes the Bible uses, "LORD God of hosts" or "God of hosts." All together we find ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because Of The Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would Christian Do (Wwcd)

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Sep 1, 2020

There are thousands of Christians who reached a level of maturity in their Christian faith and then became self-satisfied and complacent. They decided they didn’t need to grow anymore, or pray anymore, or study anymore. And they started dying spiritually because they buried their talents.

Theme: WWCD Text: I Peter 4:10 Place: Riverside Church of Christ Date: August 30, 2020 Intro: People in our society today love signs just to make the word simplified and to catch attentions. Especially when you’re promoting a product or something… Signs like; RCOC, BIR, SEC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ