Sermons on Selfish:

Pride Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series July 20, 2008 Pride Not all sin is created equal. While all sin is equally offensive and wrong in the eyes of God they are not all equal. There are some sins that some people will never deal with in their lives. There are people who are so full of encouragement that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: *other

Leftovers For God Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012

Serving and honoring God as his redeemed children means that we give him our very best - give to him from your heart.

Malachi 1:6-14 Do you like leftovers? They can be perfectly delicious. Some even prefer leftovers like cold pizza the next morning. But how many of us would dare to serve our leftovers to an honored dinner guest? It might just be delicious, but we simply could not do it. Instead we give our very ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Symptoms Of Pride

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

Eight symptoms of pride are discussed.

Proverbs 18:12 5-10-15 For the last couple of weeks, we have been talking on the subject of humility. I feel the Lord would have me continue that theme today. Why all this talk about humility, because humility is the ticket to your future. There are some places in God that you can only enter if ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:12, Isaiah 57:15, Psalm 138:6, Matthew 23:6-7, Philippians 2:1-10, Proverbs 16:18-19, James 4:4-8, 1 Peter 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 14, 2017

People sometimes leave their long term commitment with the church for the wrong reasons, or snap decisions that don’t make sense at all. I am going to d

Thy Will Be Done? I left the church I grew up in after 50 roller coaster years. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t because of the roller coaster that I left. I learned from that and gained experience and a wonderful knowledge of scripture and the importance of wisdom. It was because of the roller ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 1 Corinthians 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2020

The first Palm Sunday was actually people claiming Jesus Christ as the victorious King who would free them from bondage from the Romans!

Good day! May God bless you as you worship Him! Today is typically celebrated as Palm Sunday. In preparation for our worship, let us pray…. Now, let us echo the voices of those who followed Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago and sing “Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest!” ……. Let us quietly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Heart Of Love: What Am I Seeking In Life? Does It Line Up With My Faith?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification.

We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification. Many live for desires like pleasure. That's fairly common. Others live for the goal of success, and they pursue that underlying intention through the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Tienes Que Entrar Al Ring Para Ganar: Yo Contra Yo

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

Hay 4 oponentes con los que tenemos que subir al ring para ganar nuestra batalla de fe: 1. Yo, 2. Tú, 3. El mundo y 4. Dios. Este sermón analiza la batalla que tenemos que ganar contra nosotros mismos.

Tienes que entrar al ring para ganar: yo contra yo 1 Samuel 25: 6-35 1 Timoteo 6: 6-16 Estamos iniciando una nueva serie en la que reconocemos que hemos sido llamados a entrar en una pelea. 1 Timoteo 6:12 dice que peleemos la buena batalla de la fe. Como un boxeador, podemos ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:6-35, 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Word, In Power And In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2021

If we are, in the words of one of the saints, going to be a "spectacle of saints," what better time to be alive than now, when the Church is encircled by enemies from both the left and the right.

Monday of 21st week in Course This is a great time to be alive and to be a Christian. Now it’s not a very convenient time to be a Christian. In fact, with threats of terror coming from every part of the world, it’s not even a very convenient time to be alive. But greatness does not very often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Sheep And Goats Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022

God’s kind of love … agape … doesn’t follow, it leads by example. It’s a verb. It acts. It leads our hearts. And it changes lives. It changes the life of the person acting in love and it changes the life of the person receiving the love.

Ever get caught in the “if only” trap? You probably have … probably caught in it even now … and don’t even realize it. The “if only” trap works like this: “If only they would rise off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher …” “If only they wouldn’t leave their dirty socks lying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 25:32, Romans 12:20-21, John 15:12, John 13:34, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Last Place

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2020

What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16.

What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16. Wine Industry Parable Matthew 20:1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. The Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

It's Our Choice

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 23, 2022

Looking at the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, we see how costly it is to be focused only on "self" and not be mindful to be preparing our soul for eternity.

THOMAS HOOKER, THE GREAT PURITAN LEADER AND FOUNDER OF THE COLONY OF CONNETICUT, ONCE WROTE THIS OF HELL: “CONCEIVE THIS MUCH, IF ALL THE DISEASES IN THE WORLD DID SEIZE ON ONE MAN, AND IF ALL THE TORMENT THAT ALL THE TYRANTS OF THE WORLD COULD DEVISE, WERE CAST AGAINST HIM; AND IF ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Peter 3:9, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Free Methodist

Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 2, 2023

Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on the motive behind what you are asking Him.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Verse Of The Day: We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. Proverbs 16:1 (NLT) Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1, Matthew 10:19-20, James 4:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

When What God Asks Seems To Be Too Much Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 22, 2024

This passage challenges the self-centered "gospel of self-fulfillment" that is too often proclaimed today. What does it mean that God wants us to focus on the "gospel of kingdom fulfillment"?

A HARSH STORY: God gives Ezekiel a task that overwhelms him. - Ezekiel 3:14-15. - 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18. - This is a tough story and it’s going to lead us in this sermon to some difficult points. - We’ve been talking for the first two sermons in this series about the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Elijah The Power Of Waiting And Persevering Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 20, 2025

This story teaches us valuable lessons about the importance of waiting, perseverance, and trust in God's promises.

In the story of Elijah, we find a powerful example of waiting on God's promise and persevering through challenges. After three years of drought and famine in Israel, God instructed Elijah to present himself to King Ahab, promising to send rain on the land (1 Kings 18:1). This story teaches us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1

About Tomorrow

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

When we pursue the future without striving to do God’s will, we practice arrogance. This sermon discusses three areas of selfish pursuit.

About Tomorrow, James 4:13-17 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, August 24, 2003 Introduction We often put too much emphasis on the future, thinking that our plans are the best for us, without even considering the Lord’s will. This is arrogant. [TEXT] James 4:13-17 [CT] When we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ