Sermons on Self Sorrow:

Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012

The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Answers In The Book

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

It ministers courage to the discouraged, hope to the despairing, guidance to the bewildered, forgiveness to the penitent, consolation to the sorrowing, rest to the weary, and peace to the inwardly distraught.

Finding Answers in the Book Text, Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” Introduction: A little girl busy at her arithmetic lesson had one ear open to the conversation of her parents about some of their problems. Finally, she said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Methodist

Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 17 (A) We are lost in sin and lost in ourselves. But Christ has redeemed the world. Therfore, those who lose their old selves shall find themselves in Christ, who is Life indeed.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders” Jesus tells us that to be His disciples, we must deny ourselves, and take up our cross. Now, whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Feelings Of Insecurity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Feelings of insecurity are common but not insurmountable. By understanding our identity in Christ, embracing His love, trusting in His promises, renewing our minds with His Word, and walking by faith, we can overcome insecurity.

OVERCOMING FEELINGS OF INSECURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9 "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Compassion: More Than A Bleeding Heart

Contributed by Lee Mefford on Apr 18, 2017

One of the great needs in the world today is the need for compassion. Compassion has been defined as "sorrow for the sufferings of another, with the urge to help.",

Luke 10:33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. There lived in India a well-known poet named Tagore. One morning his servant was late coming to work. Tagore became more angry by the minute as he waited for him to arrive. Finally, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:33

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Meekness Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

True Christian meekness, as preached by our Lord as part of the Beatitudes, can only grow in the soil of poverty of spirit and godly sorrow.

CHRISTIAN MEEKNESS Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16 Text: Matt. 5:5 My text is Matt. 5:5. Last time I preached on "Blessed are they that mourn." I want to remind you of a few things before we look at our text. RECAPITULATION General Our Lord Himself is the speaker: therefore the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019

Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18, Genesis 3:12-13, Job 1:22, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Got To Choose"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 11, 2006

A sermon about self-denial, taking up the Cross and following Jesus.

Mark 8:31-38 “Got to Choose” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Each week my friend John LeGault from First United Methodist Church sends me his sermon and I send him mine, via the email. We read one another’s sermons, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012

Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002

Set against the motif of a melodrama, the temptation of Jesus is examined through our temptation to be self-centered, to compromise Christian ideals, and to avoid self-sacrifice and suffering

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Temptation When I was younger - much younger, I put all my energies into acting and the theater. I remember when I was 14 and my family moved from the metropolis of Pasadena, TX. to a small town in rural Arkansas. I was devastated that there were no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Enough With The Selfies

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2016

In a society that seems to be obsessed with self love the concept of crucifying self seems a little odd. This message looks at what it means to crucify our sinful nature.

Enough with the selfies. And you thought that selfies were harmless. When selfies first came out I thought taking pictures of yourself with a cell phone was a passing fad. But no, it seems that they are here to stay. All kinds of people are taking pictures of themselves, from the famous to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Deception Of Narcissism Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 4, 2025

Narcissism is a self-centered personality style characterized by an inflated sense ofu self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Narcissism is a pervasive and destructive phenomenon that affects individuals, relationships, and communities. At its core, narcissism is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. The Bible provides valuable insights into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 16:18

The Wounded Identity

Contributed by Larry Kettle on Sep 7, 2011

Jesus carries wounds in heaven so that we can show his healing power on earth.

“The Wounded Identity” Larry D. Kettle I have spent a lifetime grappling with a “wounded identity”. I know what it means to be victimized and I know what it means to “be the victim”. I was wounded by a sense of abandonment from my mother. I was seven when my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cry Of My People

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 26, 2004

This morning, I have a great sorrow for my friends and family members who still are not saved. The years are slipping away.

THE CRY OF MY PEOPLE Text: Jeremiah 8:18 thru 22 This past week I was handed a brochure that was produced by an Assembly of God church down in Winter Park, FL. The church was celebrating their 50th Anniversary & had published a brochure entitled, “Fifty Years of Changed Lives”. The reason ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lifted By God Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that we can be lifted out of the ashes of our sins and sorrows by God as we follow the admonition in James 4.

- -Today is Ash Wednesday and begins what is commonly called the Lenten season -Origin of Lent -Not found mentioned anywhere in the Bible -Began around 230 AD -Group of Christians started fasting 40 hours leading up to Easter -Preparing their harts for Easter -The idea caught on and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan