Sermons on Self Seeking:

Disciplined Living Sermon Iii: Staying Focused In A Self-Centered Society Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians stay focused on the Savior no matter the degree of hostile attitudes toward Christianity or the extent of threats by activists who would destroy.

STAYING FOCUSED ON THE SAVIOR IN A SELF-CENTERED SOCIETY In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy that occurred in Texas on a Sunday morning – when innocent church goers were the victims of one sin-sick crazed specimen of evil – the local sheriff called on a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:26-34, John 3:26-30

When You're The Problem: The Fallout Of A Self-Centered Existence Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Our aim this morning is to sniff out the barnacles of pride inside of each us. Today’s Big Idea: Pride causes division; humility draws the gaze of God.

Paul writes to the church at Corinth to help genuine believers solve their divisions. When you read today’s words from Paul to the church at Corinth, you need to prepare for the knife. Paul writes as one who is taking a scalpel in hand to perform surgery on the church he founded by the grace of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing God's Spirit Of Power, Love, And Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023

In 2 Timothy 1:7, we discover the incredible gifts God has given us: power, love, and self-discipline. We are called to live boldly, love unconditionally, and exercise self-discipline in our faith journey. Let us embrace these gifts and walk confidently in God's Spirit.

"Embracing God's Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline" Introduction: Good day, dear congregation. Today, we delve into a powerful message found in 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT): "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2015

Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places 1) Glory in death; 2) Glory in service

If you had to buy milk and eggs, would you go to a sports store? If you wanted to eat a big juicy hamburger, would you stop by a sushi restaurant? No. A sports store is an unlikely place to find groceries, and a sushi restaurant is an unlikely place to sink your teeth into a meaty hamburger. What ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost People Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2025

Realize your value to God and repent.

Several years ago, 44-year-old Gary Matthews petitioned the court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to have his name legally changed to “Boomer the Dog.” In his petition, Mr. Matthews stated, “I've been known as Boomer the Dog by friends in the community for more than 20 years. I want to bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fifth Sunday Of Lent, Year B--I Tried But It Died: Grain Of Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 15, 2024

A Christian is obliged to let go, to put himself into hands that are not his own of letting oneself go into the hands of God.

Wheat is associated with being sewn in the ground, buried, geminating and then springing up for bread to feed multitudes. These are all symbols of Christ’s passion, death, resurrection, and communion with his Body, the Church with Jesus, saved in his Sacrifice at Calvary. The seed has to be buried ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Catholic

No Filter (Only God's Beauty)

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jan 6, 2021

Organize our self around the fact that we are created in the Image of God and we inherit His beauty. Begin to seek the beauty of God and you will never have to live a filtered life.

When we can’t find beauty in life, our first response is to use filters. Filters that cause us to intentionally (or unintentionally) commit sins. Before using filters in life; take a moment and think that the world may turn out ugly at times, but there’s one beauty that is absolute. And that is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Affluenza Affliction

Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018

John, under the inspiration of God, wrote to the Church of the Laodiceans in Revelation 3:14-19:

THE AFFLUENZA AFFLICTION John, under the inspiration of God, wrote to the Church of the Laodiceans in Revelation 3:14-19: “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Doesn't God Talk To Me Audibly? Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

What more could God say to us? All we need is in Scripture.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’” (Gen. 1:3, KJV). “The heavens speak the glory of God” (Ps. 19:1, ELT). b. To communicate His directions for living. “And God spoke . . . (the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Focused Christian Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Being focused believer takes effort and it takes determination. There are many distractions that can pull you away from a relationship with the Lord.

Being a focused Christian Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Matthew chapter 6:33 Introduction We are still in the series Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus. Last week you remember we looked at the principal and relationship of prayer. We agreed that prayer works, and I asked that we do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Nazarene

If My People

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 1, 2020

One of the most amazing elements of this verse is that it shows the consistency of the character of God. There is no great discrepancy between His character

“If my people” Prayer Revival Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - First I want to thank God for placing the desire upon Elder Adrienne Carter to have this prayer revival and her obedience to His voice. Before we pray, I want to give what God has placed in my spirit for this awesome ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Bret Bone on Oct 22, 2012

As Christians…we have witnessed God’s grace in our lives and many times in those who are close to us. Every week… Because of God’s love for mankind…people like you and I get the opportunity to walk out of the church a changed person! For some…this c

Video...Work as Worship Slide#1 Welcome…Gift bags Prayer As Christians…we have witnessed God’s grace in our lives and many times in those who are close to us. Every week… Because of God’s love for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30

Fools Gold

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

These days people go looking for value in all the wrong places. There are a lot of things that people feel are important to them and not important to them.

Fools Gold When I was young my uncle invited us to his land in Oregon. He had a cabin and little creek and hills behind the cabin. It was so pretty. He had a gold claim on that land and it was assayed to be good enough to work and make money. For a few days, we panned for gold on the creek. My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, Matthew 7:24-27, Acts 4:12, Revelation 3:17-20, 1 John 2:15-17, Matthew 13:44-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Suicide - Let's Not Go There!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 4, 2001

Seek Life! Seek Christ!

Suicide - Let’s Not Go There Exodus 20:13-13 When I was asked to speak on this topic I found very little in the way of resources in the Christian realm. It is a topic that not many talk about. We don’t want to go there. It is a dark subject ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 32:39

Denomination: Baptist