Sermons on Thinking Less Of Self:

A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2005

A small church far away from Hurricane Katrina damage - what do we need to hear? It seems that Jesus would tell us to repent.

Luke 13:1-5 - A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Some of this sermon may sound familiar to you, and there’s good reason for it. Much of what I’m about to say, I preached after September 11, 2001. I felt it was time to dust it off and say it again. A pastor friend of mine, Denn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be Made Whole/Complete

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

Have we ever settled for less than our best? God's plan is to be made whole, complete/entire...

BE MADE WHOLE, DO NOT SETTLE FOR LESS THAN GOD'S PLAN... CAN WE HAVE SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE MADE WHOLE? A. WHOLE: all Entire, complete, total, full, sum total Uninjured; unbroken, intact; undiminished... All there is, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Real With Your Self Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2003

Lenten series based on Mark 14 and Jesus’ encounters: Jesus was so comfortable with Himself that He could encounter threatening people without being threatened; could correct hostile people without being destructive; and could receive the heart of a tortu

We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes – This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

"It’s All The Same”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 17, 2019

The “Mind Of Christ" involves... Humility, Obedience, Sacrifice, Great Reward. Let us all have this same brain wave... A hallmark of all should be growing Christians.

“For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith” Here’s one from The Message Bible of the same verse says; “I'm speaking to you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Pattern Of Self-Denial Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2011

In this sermon we learn that we must forsake our rights for the sake of the gospel.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. You may recall that The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians was in fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Hidden Sins

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on how we tend to ignore small "sins" and think they are acceptable to God.

OUR HIDDEN SINS Acts 26:26 Numbers 32:23 Genesis 44:16 INTRO: There are many things which we do that we think is secret from ev erybody. We may have thoughts that aren’t clean, we may gossip about some one, we may use some language ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking More About Heaven Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 27, 2005

This series, entitled Heaven Is Our Home, is intended to help you think more about Heaven, order your personal life with Heaven in mind, and stir up a heart for evangelism.

9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:9-10 21For to me, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Think?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 26, 2008

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 21, series A. The Parable of the Two Sons

20the Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 21] September 28, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, You sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world to reveal your will for our lives and to redeem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Christianity: The Thinking Man's Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 22, 2003

We are not commanded to blindly believe what the Scriptures teach. Rather "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord". Paul "reasoned" with Felix. Christianity IS the thinking man’s faith!

CHRISTIANITY: THE THINKING MAN’S FAITH “And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Think And Re-Phrase Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2021

We need to pursue renewal by re-thinking and re-phrasing our mindset and words. The tongue unchecked has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks.

Sermon: Renew 2021 – Re-thinking and Re-phrasing! Video: Transition a Needy World from sermoncentral.com Everywhere you go there is a need. In our cities, our nation, and our world. People are struggling, addicted, broken and lost. If Jesus is the hope of the world, then His church should act as ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10, Proverbs 12:18, James 1:26, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Think Ye Of Christ?

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 3, 2001

The question, “What think ye of Christ?”, presents a dilemma to any thinking person. If Jesus Christ was not all that He claimed to be, He was the greatest deceiver of all time.

What Think Ye of Christ? ---------- John 1:1 ---------- By Elder James Groce Pastor, Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, FL 9-2001 The question, “What think ye of Christ?”, presents a dilemma to any thinking person. If Jesus Christ was not all that He claimed to be, He was the greatest deceiver ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 2 - The Thinking Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 30, 2004

Part 2 of the House of Faith Series deals with our thinking and how this is an important part of our responsability to serving Christ.

The House of Faith Series Part 2 – The Thinking Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING II Corinthians 10:3 – 5 “3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Thinking Faith & The Life Question

Contributed by Jody Brock on Oct 20, 2006

This sermon examines the question of our choice to live for ourself or live for God.

Hebrews 11: 24-28 “Thinking Faith & The Life Question” If you’re a thinker can you really be a follower of Christ? Can you live your life for our faith? Hebrews 11: vs. 24 is account in the life of Moses. Time when Moses had to think, make a choice. Had to choose what his life would be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Methodist

Not Who You Think He Is Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Being a Christain means confessing that Jesus is the Messiah, but our views of what a Messiah should be doesn’t always fit Jesus.

As I as watching a Lakers game this last week, I saw Kobe Bryant put on an amazing shooting performance. Kobe set an NBA record by making 12 three point shots during the game, nine of the shots he made in a row. It was truly amazing to watch. I was excited, the fans at Staples Center were excited, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way God Thinks Of You

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Describes what a person of value we are to God and the responsibilities that go with that value.

THE WAY GOD THINKS OF YOU - 1 Peter 2:1-12 I AM SPECIAL BECAUSE I. I AM __CREATED__ IN GOD’S _IMAGE_ - v6 > Matthew 16:18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. Since I am a_Stone___ in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist