Sermons on Self Sufficient:

The Way, The Truth, The Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' divine identity, His purpose as our mediator, and His magnificent impact on our lives, guiding us towards a deeper relationship with God.

Good morning, family of faith. It is a blessing to be gathered here today, united in spirit and purpose, to reflect on the Word of God and its transformative power in our lives. Today, we turn our hearts and minds towards a profound passage from the Bible, a passage that carries within its words ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Topics: Sufficiency, Christ

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Iv: Freedom From Want Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

Christians have been set free to flee the selfish desires of evil doers who prey upon us, so as to become the person God wants us to be and enjoy the abundant life Christ wants us to live!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON IV: FREEDOM FROM WANT If I had to pick one of the many adages that I grew up with - the one that stands out more than the rest - I suppose it would be the admonition from my mother: “Nobody ever gets everything they want.” It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024

When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

All Sufficient Grace, Even For Me

Contributed by Scott Lamshed on Apr 13, 2001

The Grace of God covers us over and is more than enough

ALL SUFFICIENT GRACE FOR EVEN ME Introduction A. Text: Psa. 103:8. B. When a sinful woman washed His feet with her tears, Jesus explained her extraordinary devotion by pointing out that she loved much because she recognized herself as being in need of greater forgiveness -Lk. 7:36-50. C. Is it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trials Prove The Sufficiency Of God's Comfort

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Comfort is Sufficient Because it is From God (:3-4a) a.

1. The Comfort is Sufficient Because it is From God (:3-4a) a. Father of Mercies b. God of all Comfort 2. God's Comfort is Fully Known Through Trials (:4a-7) a. Meaning of Trials b. Purpose of God's Comfort c. Certainty of Trials d. Confidence of God's Comfort 3. Personal Testimony (:8-11) a. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Sufficient Grace For Even Me

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

In light of all that we obtain by God’s Grace, salvation, strength, and sufficiency, we truly realize the “good news” of the gospel.

All Sufficient Grace For Even Me 040509 PM Text: 1 Timothy 1:12 - 14 Introduction “Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, deeper than the mighty rolling sea; higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain, all sufficient grace for even me” (Haldor Lillenas). When we consider the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Grace Is Sufficient For Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2011

1. God’s grace will carry us when we are helpless. 2. God’s grace will carry us when we hurt. 3. God’s grace will carry us to Heaven.

God’s Grace Is Sufficient for Us Funeral Service for Mrs. Elinor Gibson Devoted 85-year-old Christian 2 Corinthians 12:8-9a August 1, 2011 WELCOME & OBITUARY SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23:1-6; John 14:1-6 PRAYER SONG INTRODUCTION: *We are here today to honor one of the sweetest Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The All-Sufficient God (El Shaddai)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

El Shaddai, meaning "The All-Sufficient God" or "God Almighty," reveals God as the One who has unlimited power and sufficiency to meet every need.

THE ALL-SUFFICIENT GOD (EL SHADDAI) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:1 "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘I am God Almighty [El Shaddai]; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.’" Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 91:1, Isaiah 40:29-31, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Shaddai "The Almighty All-Sufficient God Who Protects And Provides" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 3, 2011

What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You may want God to restore a broken relationship. You may have a physical weakness or disease that you would like to see God cure.

Purpose: To magnify God's ability to do everything He promises. Aim: I want the listener to gain great confidence in God's ultimate plan to bless His own. INTRODUCTION: What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Myth Of Self-Importance Series

Contributed by Don Walker on Jan 25, 2001

As healthy family relationships are established, individuals and society grow stronger.

Don’t You Believe It: The Myth of Self-Importance Exodus 20:12 Morning, January 21, 2001 Pastor Don Walker Over the last two weeks we’ve been dealing with the topic of ¡§Don¡¦t You Believe It.¡¨ The basic idea is that our society accepts a number of myths as truth. They have become accepted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer To Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Travis Smalley on Nov 21, 2000

We must have a healthy love for ourself if we are going to live a full and productive life.

Discovering the Power of Love (The Answer to Self-Esteem) How Do I Love Myself Introduction: In the Pan American games diver Greg Lougnis was asked "How do you cope with stress?" He said "When I get up on the platform the second before I dive I say to myself ‘Even if I blow this dive my mother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Self-Inventory

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001

How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 15:8

Denomination: Methodist

The Deception Of Self-Interests

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Selfish ambitions are deceitfully misleading

The Deception of Self-Interests (Acts 19:24-29) 1. Have you ever stopped to consider all the ways that selfish people deceive? Demetrius is an example of a man who allowed his selfish interests to deceive himself and thousands of others. Dr. Luke wrote, “Demetrius said to his workers, “Men, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Made Outsiders

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

If someone tells me that the more they look like and act like those of the world the greater a chance of evangelistic success they have, my response is BOLOGNA! And I don’t care how you slice it, it remains BOLOGNA. If we look like and act like the world

Sermon Title: Self-Made Outsiders Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:1-9 Bethel Christian Church Date: October 8, 2000 Scripture Introduction: Once again, this morning we are going to be looking at one of the books which wasn’t quite easily accepted by everyone. Last week we looked at a section of the book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Selling Self To Caesar

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

A Good Friday sermon

READ: JOHN 19:14-16 TEXT: “We have no king but Caesar” (VERSE 15B) “Good Friday”. Have you ever thought about the irony of that? “GOOD Friday”. Have you ever been tempted to think that perhaps another name for the day might be more appropriate? Perhaps:“Solemn Friday”, or “Dark Friday”. Or ...read more

Scripture: John 19:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal