Sermons on Self View:

Looking For Spiritual Loopholes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 20, 2022

Who is my neighbor? Trying to justify self? There are no love loophopes.

LOOKING FOR A LOOPHOLE…? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? What would it take to make me happy? What if every dream ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Psalm 142:4, Luke 10:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“gracious Living” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2014

In living a gracious life, Christ calls us to die to self.

This is the final message on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” Last time, we began a consideration of our text by noting how Jesus speaks to us about the nature and the benefits of gracious living. Jesus says gracious living is non-judgemental, accepting, forgiving, and giving. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of A Soul Winner

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 29, 2015

A soul winner will bring joy to the Saviour, to Self, to the Sinner and to the Saints.

The Joy of a Soul Winner Study Text: Luke 10: 17 - 20 Introduction: - The most valuable possessions in the world are souls. Jesus said, "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matt. 16:26) - Once we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons In Humility

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 4, 2017

The exaggerated sense of self interferes with serving God and each other

Matt 23 : 1 – 12 There are many stories from someone named Aesop. No one knows if he/she actually lived but is said to have been a story teller who told stories and solved problems. The stories are still, to this day, used as lessons in morality. Some said that he/she was a slave who loved to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Babel's Confusion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Egotistical people confuse themselves because of their self-destructive desires

Unit 5 – Changes Lesson 12 – The Tower of Babel – Genesis 11:1-11 For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that people may make selfish plans, but the Sovereign God maintains control over everything. 2. Explanation of the Aim: In our lesson the people displayed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gold Or Silver

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 4, 2026

What do you value most? God? Jesus? Self?

Gold or silver Luke 15:1:7 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near Jesus to listen to Him. 2 And both the Pharisees and the scribes began to complain, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 And so He told them this parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Look To Yourselves

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003

Self examination allows us to determine the genuineness of our faith.

In the Second Epistle of John, he exhorts the Church to vigilance in the Last Days. It is important for us to be alert; not just to things that are outside us (false prophets, etc.) but more importantly to things that are inside us. As Jesus told us it is not the things that are external that ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Symptoms Of The Caged Soul

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 1, 2006

The soul of a man is the seat of his intellect, will and emotions; it is self- conscious.

The Scriptures reveal that man is a tripartite being, that is, he is made up of a soul and a spirit, both of which live in a body. God, the wonderful creator, wishes that man prospers in these three departments of his being especially the soul which is the spiritual part of his life. The enemy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 10, 2005

Do you live a God centered, or self centered life?

I’ve heard lots of graduation speeches in my time. Some have been good. Most, I’m afraid, were a bit boring. I remember one, however, was disturbing. The speaker was the valedictorian. He stood up to the podium and he thanked his father. Which sounded good -- at first. “My father taught me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008

DEALS WITH SELF-DENIAL; ALSO BRINGS SOME UNDERSTANDING TO "WORKS"

ENEMIES OF THE CROSS 7/22/2007 Gal 5:24 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (KJV) Gal 5:24-25 24 Those who belong to Christ have nailed their natural evil desires to his cross and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Things

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Delighting one’s self in God is the first priority of the Chrisitan

"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER SERIES This summer we will examine some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-6

Denomination: Congregational

"Salvation Has Come!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2008

God will reveal God’s self to YOU! Just wait.

Luke 2:22-40 “Salvation Has Come!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have a hard time waiting, how about you? The Rock Band Queen had a song in which Freddie Mercury belted out: “I Want It All and I Want It Now!” A good friend of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of True Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others.

We’re continuing in our series entitled “Living Beyond Self’… where we have considered the very nature of who we are and how we find ourselves. We’ve noted… Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these. So the ‘self’ grows ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twittering Ourselves To Death Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 8, 2009

Put on the new self by getting your mind right with God.

An article appearing in the August 11, 2007 edition of World Magazine entitled, “Sex and the evangelical teen” suggests evangelical teenagers on the whole may be more sexually immoral than non-Christians. “Christian parents and churches need to face up to a problem long hidden in the dark: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Eliphaz’s Answer:- You Have Done Evil Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 22, 2011

Eliphaz has a one sided view of God which turns God into a cause-and-effect God. We see that only focussing on one aspect of God’s character will give us a skewed view of God.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/faith-when-i-suffer/ Message Job 4:1-25:6 Eliphaz’s Answer:- You Have Done Evil Our world is very much a place which believes in the truth of cause and effect. If I work hard I should get good money. If I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist