Sermons on Self Supporting:

The Messiah’s Purpose, Suffering, And Mission Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2025

The person who is self-reliant – who trusts in their own ability – will face God’s judgment! We must understand that this is the challenge of every person on the Earth, and why God is so CLEAR on this requirement.

Isaiah, Part 20 The Messiah’s Purpose, Suffering, and Mission Isaiah 49:1-7 and Isaiah 50:4-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you are here today - Last week, we expounded on God’s understanding of the problem idolators have -- We were encouraged to lean into Him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7, Isaiah 50:4-11, Matthew 7:21-23, Philippians 2:8, Acts 2:21, John 1:6-8, Luke 1:35, Romans 5:19, Luke 4:32, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make New The Attitude Of My Mind

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:22-24 (Amplified Bible) Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:22-24 (Amplified Bible) Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your previous manner of life and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Study Of Reuben Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Reuben had a great destiny as the firstborn of Jacob, but his moral failure and instability led to his downfall. His life teaches us that position alone does not determine greatness—it is character, self-control, and responsibility that shape our destiny.

CHARACTER STUDY OF REUBEN – FIRSTBORN OF JACOB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:32 – “And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the Lord hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.” Supporting Texts: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:32, Genesis 35:22, Genesis 37:21-22, Genesis 42:22, Genesis 49:3-4, 1 Chronicles 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Samson Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Samson’s life was a mixture of great power and great failure. He was a man chosen by God, yet his lack of self-discipline led to his downfall. However, in his final moments, he turned back to God and was used mightily.

CHARACTER STUDY OF SAMSON – STRONG JUDGE, DEFEATED THE PHILISTINES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Judges 13:25 "And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol." Supporting Texts: Judges 13-16, Numbers 6:1-21, Proverbs 16:32, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Process And Pitfalls Of Living The Christian Life. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014

THIS PORTION OF ACTS FINDS US WITH PAUL STILL IN THE CITY OF EPHESUS. UP TO THIS POINT, PAUL HAS HAD SOMEWHAT OF A SUCCESSFUL ENCOUNTER WITH THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENCE. PEOPLE HAVE COME TO KNOW CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND PAUL CONTINUES TO TEACH DAILY AND SUPPORT HIMSELF IN MINISTRY WITHOUT INCIDENT.

THE PROCESS AND PITFALLS OF LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Acts 19:23-41 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. 24 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in no little business for the craftsmen. 25 He called them together, along with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

How Could One Solitary Life Have So Much Impact - Christmas Eve

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

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Good Evening, and welcome again to St. John’s Church. And, as you can tell, I love our Christmas Eve Service. The first one at St. John’s was in 1892, 130 years ago. This is only my 5th Christmas here, and I absolutely love how this service paints a picture. It really has a feel to it. As we close ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Partnership SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The Power of Partnership is an exploration of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. It highlights four reasons why partnership is powerful: (1) Partnership enhances productivity; (2) Partnership provides support during challenging times; (3) Partnership offers warmth and comfort; (4) Partnership strengthens one's defense.

The book of Ecclesiastes serves as a somber follow-up to the book of Proverbs. While Proverbs imparts wisdom for godly living, Ecclesiastes laments the author's failure to heed his own advice. It emphasizes the importance of living a meaningful life, valuing relationships over possessions, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Topics: Friendship, Teamwork

Man Of God ( Short Homily )

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2010

Timothy is called a "Man of God". What are the attributes of a "Man of God"? Updated January 2020.

Paul gave counsel to Timothy: ...... Keep a close watch on yourself". (1Timothy 4:16) While caring for the needs of his people, ....Timothy needed to care for himself.... as well. The false teachers ....were men of the world, ....but Timothy ... was a....... "man of God." This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Nehemiah 12:24, 1 Kings 17:18, 1 Samuel 9:6, Deuteronomy 33:1, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Timothy 1:11, 2 Timothy 4:7, Ephesians 6:11, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Nehemiah 6:11, 1 Timothy 6:6-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 22, 2017

Sacrificing to God has always been part of the man-God relationship. Abel and Cain made sacrifices. Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son. The Levitical system of sacrifices lay at the center of Jewish life. Today God calls for living, not dead sacrifice.

Note: I have developed a few simple slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. A LIVING SACRIFICE I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Hebrews 11:35-38, Philippians 3:10-12, Romans 6:4-6, Genesis 7:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Introduces Himself Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 3, 2022

Who is God? In the very first verse of the Bible, God is introduced as Elohim (Genesis 1:1), an intensive plural, meaning mighty, or very great. Later, God introduces Himself to Abram with the words, “I am the Lord [Yahweh].” (Genesis 15:7)

Who is God? In the very first verse of the Bible, God is introduced as Elohim (Genesis 1:1), an intensive plural, meaning mighty, or very great. Later, God introduces Himself to Abram with the words, “I am the Lord [Yahweh].” (Genesis 15:7) With the same words He introduces Himself to Moses (Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 15:7, Isaiah 42:8

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 5, 2025

What does it mean to live for Christ? How does His love compel us to transform our lives?

Go! And Live for Christ Introduction: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NLT): "Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1, Romans 10:9, Romans 6:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Live By The Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 19, 2025

Every believer in Christ is called to live a transformed life—a life that reflects the nature of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit within us. But let’s be honest: walking in the Spirit is not always easy.

Go! And Live by the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction: Walking in the Spirit, Not the Flesh Every believer in Christ is called to live a transformed life—a life that reflects the nature of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit within us. But let’s be honest: walking in the Spirit is not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:34-35, Nehemiah 8:10, Philippians 4:7, Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 4:32, Lamentations 3:22-23, Proverbs 16:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Come To Succoth. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 6, 2022

The men of Succoth, lived on an excellent army route between Canaan and the East, and having regard only for self and no concern for Israel's deliverance and no compassion for the sufferings of Gideon's gallant little band, would give no bread to their brethren.

They come to Succoth. Ex 12:37-40. 37The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Sukkoth. There were about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides women and children. 38Many other people went up with them, and also large droves of livestock, both flocks and herds. 39With the dough the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

The One Thing They Took With Them

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 4, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 14

July 3, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 10:1-11, 16-21 The One Thing They Took with Them Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus sending 70 followers out on a mission. Before they head out, Jesus gives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Decision Time

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

One of the greatest problems that follow conversion, as well as the process of coming to a relationship with Jesus, and even throughout our walk with the Lord is the problem of self-forgiveness. WE have all had those thoughts: Jesus can’t possibly forgi

Sermon Title: Decision Time Text: Romans 8:1-9 Date: July 6, 2003 - EVENING Context of Scripture: As we prepare for what the Lord has for us in this section of the 8th chapter of Paul’s letter to the Roman church, the first nine verses, let me share the words of Charles Wesley in the Hymn “And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-9

Denomination: *other