Sermons on Self Serving:

Next Thing You Know Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 5, 2005

We must remian connected to the source of life if we asre to bear fruit and serve our purpose.

Next Thing you know Open with the song- If you have some teens consider having them ham it up during the song-illustrate joy/happiness Note: Several days before locate some kudzu or another plant and leave it somewhere that it will shrivel and die. Why is my Kudzu Dying? 1. No longer ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To explore the gifts of testing, patience, and joy and how they serve to mature us and deepen our relationship with Christ.

Good morning, church family. You know, as Christians, we often hear about the gifts of the Spirit, but how often do we consider the gifts of testing, patience, and joy? In a world where instant gratification is the norm, these gifts may seem like anything but. However, as we delve into James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-16

Topics: Tests, Challenges

No One Cares!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 14, 2001

Is it possible that our lives have become so self-centered, so complicated, so full of things, that we no longer care?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This is a sermon adapted from one I read years ago. I would be happy to credit the original author if I knew who. Can anyone help me?) TEXT: Psalms 142:1-7 Listen as I read Psalm 142, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secrets Of A Beautiful Face

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The beauty of a nation, like that of a human face, is not cosmetic, but comes out of generosity, self-control, sacrificial love, and a vision that accords with God

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth … Beauty. When I was a boy, my parents decided to take a trip to Niagara Falls. They wanted my brother and me to be exposed to one of the world’s great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Continuing Search For Satisfaction

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jul 14, 2007

The satisfaction found in God is no simple "self satisfaction", as Isaiah warns his people, but that God offers purpose, meaning and a reason to live!

The prophet Isaiah has discovered something crucial in his relationship with God. God calls us toward that which offers real satisfaction. Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Life Without Immanuel: Living In Spiritual Darkness

Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 4, 2005

When man chooses to live life apart from (God) Immanuel – man first rejects God’s self-revelation.

Life without Immanuel: Living in Spiritual Darkness “Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Perils Of Petting

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

Petting breaks down the will and destroys self-control. It stirs a desire that petting itself cannot satisfy. Petting is not an end in itself but is preparatory.

There is no such thing as love at first sight. Real love is not built upon mere sight. We may see one’s talents and appearance, and these we may admire, but true love is a tender and strong attachment to the inward person. We love personality and personality must be learned, admired and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Surrender All

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2011

When we are saved, we give up all of the rights of our old self, making Jesus the LORD of our lives.

I Surrender All October 9, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we are saved, we give up all of the rights of our old self, making Jesus the LORD of our lives. Focus Passage: Galatians 2:16-21 Supplemental Passage: For not one of us lives for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

If You Only Knew Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#2 in series. Knowing what has already happened to us helps us realize that Christianity is not the same thing as self-improvement.

Colossians 1:9-14 – If You Only Knew Today we are continuing in our series started last week on the book of Colossians. Over the next few months, we’ll be learning from the words of Paul to the church in Colosse, about how to put Christ first in our lives. Today we are in 1:9-14. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prophet, Priest, And King: Accepting Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2010

We tie gift-giving to our own self-acceptance. Appropriate gifts to Christ announce that indeed we are acceptable to Him.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, December 24, 1987 (Christmas Eve) Out there right now, running around with a harried look, and practically waving fistfuls of dollars in their hands, there are those folks who for one reason or another have a hard time with gift giving. They have waited ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make This A True Memorial Day

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

Why America is founded on Christian beliefs, and the "self-evident truths" our founding fathers believed that came from the Word of God.

HOW TO MAKE THIS A TRUE MEMORIAL DAY BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1. I am going to begin by reading from the Declaration of Independence because it has some solid biblical truth I want you to hear. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Denial Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

Whatever shame you may have experienced, I assure you that Peter felt the shame and self-hatred all the more.

Introduction Can you remember (though you probably do not want to) the time when you where ashamed of yourself, so much so that you despised yourself for some act you committed or failed to commit. You knew that you could never sink so low as to…whatever it may be, and you did it to your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tale Of Two Prayers

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 16, 2013

Knowing ourselves to be a sinner opens the door to salvation, whereas self-righteousness separates us from our God and our neighbor.

"A TALE OF TWO PRAYERS" It was just another day, like all the days that came before, and two men entered the temple to pray, as men had done for centuries. One of the men was a Pharisee. He was a man, to use Mark Twain's phrase, "who was good in the worst sense of the word." The other man was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Day To Feed The World – Compelled By Compassion

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

We are compelled by compassion to HELP. We help as we Heed the compassion Command, Empty self, Lift the burden and Pay the price.

• Galatians 6:2 (GOD’S WORD) Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings. INTRODUCTION: This morning we are asking you to give one day’s income to help feed the world. Before we go any further I think we ought to ask if it is fair for any of us to be asked do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hopeless And Helpless? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

Too often in life, we find it easier to complain and wallow in our self pity, than to accept healing from Christ.

Hopeless and Helpless? June 2, 2013 John 5:1-14 Have you ever felt hopeless — helpless — at the end of your proverbial rope? That’s a loaded question, because we’ve all been there. In one way, or many ways, we’ve been there. When we’re there, we have options, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist