Sermons about Selfcenteredness

Praise Him!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2003

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Are you praising Jesus for the right reasons? Or are you praising Jesus for the wrong reasons? You decide!

Praise Him! Thesis: Are you praising Jesus for the right reasons? Or are you praising Jesus for the wrong reasons? You decide! Texts: Matthew 21:1-17 Mark 11:1-10 Luke 19:28-44 John 12:12-19 Historical Background: What is Palm Sunday all about? Why did they wave Palms? Looking at the time frame ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17, Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But Wait - There's More!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 28, 2003

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Message concerning the Second Coming and how to prepare for it.

But Wait – There’s More! Various Scriptures April 27, 2003 Introduction Don’t you just love those late-night infomercials? Have any of you bought anything off one of those? It’s okay, don’t be shy. They sell just about everything you can think of, from flea powder to kitchen utensils. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Luke 12:40

Denomination: Wesleyan

O Come Let Us Adore Ourselves?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 15, 2004

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Christmas has become a very self centered time. Let’s focus back on Christ! Here is a sermon addressing the call to adore and praise Christ.

Psalm 111:1-10 Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be On Your Guard Against Greed!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 28, 2001

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Through a parable about a "rich fool" Jesus gave a sharp warning about the love of money. Greed leads to a false view of life. Greed leads to a fool’s death.

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10) That passage from the Apostle Paul’s first letter to Timothy is well known. It seems that many people who know little else about the Bible can quote that particular passage. Perhaps it is familiar and frequently quoted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Connecting The Dots Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 4, 2004

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To understand the significance of THEREFORE in Romans 12:1, we need to connect the dots between belief and behavior.

During the past several weeks, God has impressed upon me the wonder and the joy of Christian community. Lots of good things have been happening in the life of this congregation. I know I can’t put it all together in one complete picture, but I’d like to just remind us that God is doing a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

A Crucified Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

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God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Give Us Such A Church As This

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

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As the first Christian church described in Acts 2:42-47 was may our churches be.

If there is one thing of which we have a great number in Tulsa it is churches. Have you ever looked through the Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages to see just how many churches there are in our community? There are sixteen full pages with churches listed on them. Some of these churches are very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Motives: The Problem In The Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2003

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Many people say the biggest problem we face in the church today is an integrity crisis. It may surprise a lot of us that envy and rivalry and dissentions dates all the way back to the first century church. People preached because they wanted to exalt them

Introduction In the fifteen hundreds there was a protestant reformer in England by the name of Hugh Latimer. He was known as a great preacher of his day and he had many opportunities to preach. One of his opportunities was to preach before the King Henry VIII of England. He thought about his great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation Of A Samaritan Sinner

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 21, 2002

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Jesus dealt with people in wisdom, compassion and respect when talking to them about their souls. We would do well to do the same.

The Salvation Of A Samaritan Sinner Text: John 4: 25-29 Intro: One thing that invariably stands out when reading about Christ’s personal dealings with people is His magnificent wisdom. Jesus knew just how to approach every person. He always knew how to get to the heart of the problem in a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Apostle John The Beloved

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 8, 2003

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The Apostle John’s life is an example of the Christian Life in Spiritual Growth and Maturity. In John’s life we see three levels of maturity.

Apostle John’s the Beloved -Growth in Spiritual Maturity- Introduction Jesus called 12 men of different personalities, passions and skills to follow Him and become His disciples. We call them Apostles because Jesus commissioned and sent them out as His Missionaries to preach, teach, baptize and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

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A motivation to evangelize; We are plan A, there is no plan B.

Evangelism Series #2 CHCC: January 22, 2006 Tell a Friend John 20:18-30 SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard of the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics? It’s a basic Scientific Law – right up there with the Law of Gravity. One definition of it says: The entropy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Steps To Welcome Jesus Into Your Life

Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Mar 8, 2006

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This sermon is based on the text of Mark 11:1-17 and gives you 4 things you can do to welcome the presence of the Lord into your life.

4 Steps to Welcome Jesus into Your Life 3/20/05 1) Be willing to let the Lord use what you have Mark 11:1-6 As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2"Go into that village over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Rules Seem Backward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 10, 2006

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The rules of Kingdom living are different from the rules of worldly living.

Stories Jesus Told: When the Rules Seem Backward Matthew 20:1-16 (This sermon works best if you have video capability and can show a brief clip from The Andy Griffith Show episode entitled “The Big House.” This clip is of Barney sharing the rules of the jail with new prisoners who have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Is The Gospel For The Devout? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 6, 2008

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The Easter message cuts to the heart of those who are devout.

Introduction “Luis Palau tells of a woman in Peru whose life was radically transformed by the Gospel. Rosario was a terrorist, a brute of a woman, an expert in martial arts who had killed 12 policemen. When Palau conducted a crusade in Lima, she learned of it, and incensed by the message of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Satisfaction

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 11, 2008

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True satisfaction in life comes as we become a thermostat not a thermometer, settle the money question, and recognize our character counts

I have used sermoncental as one of many resources in preparing this sermon. TRUE SATISFACTION March 9, 2008 Jay Davis Robison 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-12 A typical market in US in 1976 stocked 9,000 items; today that same market carries 30,000 different items. Why? Because have obsessive compulsion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

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