Sermons on Thinking Less Of Self:

The Truth About Discipleship

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009

Jesus wants us to know the truth about being one of His disciples. He wants all of us to count the cost, so in vs. 24 the Lord tells us three things we must do.

The Truth about Discipleship Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 22, 2009 *I read about a little boy who was trying to memorize some Scripture. He accidentally got two verses jumbled together. It came out this way: “A lie is an abomination unto the Lord. -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

A New Way Of Thinking About Ourselves--And Others Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

A call for a realistic understanding of our need for grace and our dependence upon one another.

A New Way of Thinking About Ourselves . . . and Others Romans 12:3-5 Well it’s been a stressful couple of months, getting ready for next Saturday’s wedding. Around our house we’ve been redecorating the guest room for out of town family members who are coming, refurbishing the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I'm Open. Maybe.

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003

The Christian walk is more than a Sunday stroll -- are we really willing to join in the journey of faith

Wanted, men for polar expedition. Harsh climate, little pay, bitter cold, severe winds, starvation. Little likelihood of safe return. For those who do, glory. If you’ve been listening to Christian radio lately, you’ve likely heard that story. It’s a true one. In a lot of ways, that ad could ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001

Ephesians was written to a church who were living like paupers when they possessed everything. The reason for their poverty, was that they didn’t understand who they were.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:1-3 I. The Author (1a) A. Apostle of Jesus Christ – commissioner, one sent B. History at Ephesus (Acts 19) 1. Over 2 years preaching & teaching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Think About The Church ?

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

Some people do not always possess the kind of positive view of the church that Father God does. Learning to look at the church as he does is really important for us.

WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH ? Many opinions circulate concerning the church both outside the church and inside. some Christians have negative views of the church. Some have even ‘retired’ from church life, they no longer attend or are involved in ‘Church’ in any way, but they still regard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Christians Think About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four freedoms the Holy Spirit brings explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

Robert Duvall wanted to make a movie called The Apostle back in 1983 (Newsweek 4/13/98, 60). He wanted to make The Apostle because he felt that the motion picture industry had mostly ignored the work of the Holy Spirit in American religion. According to Duvall, "Filmmakers hardly ever depict ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should We Think About Abortion? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 29, 2001

A reflection on current trends in abortion and what a Christian should know from Scripture.

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT ABORTION? QUESTION: What is your standard for right and wrong? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Bush Blocks U.S. Abortion Aid By SANDRA SOBIERAJ, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - On Monday’s anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, President Bush ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25, Job 10:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should We Think About Cloning? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2001

It is no longer science fiction! What does the Bible have to say about cloning?

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CLONING? GENESIS 11:1-9 I know what you all might think about the topic that we would discuss this morning. You may think that everything I’m about to say sounds like science fiction. You know what, it does! It does sound like science fiction, but what we will talk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 18, 2002

When we don’t think we are worth anything, God thinks we are worth something.

(INTRO) Often times we wonder just who we are, What is my place in this world? And that is a good question, but the answer is not always an easy one. There are time we step back and say to ourselves what is my purpose in this live or where am I going? These are the question that we are faced with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Think You'd Better Recognize

Contributed by Jesse Harris Jr. on Aug 7, 2001

the Lord’s Supper, revisited

Prayer Introduction The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience, during which we: · contemplate the price of salvation · remember the death of our Lord and savior · anticipate the second coming of Jesus Christ. Brother’s and Sister’s I am overjoyed and honored to stand before you this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 18, 2006

This sermon deals with the positive aspect of sex from God’s perspective. It gives reasons why to ignore God’s plan for sex and reasons to follow God’s plan for sex.

Steppin Up To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex GNLCC 4/2/06 Song Of Songs 7:1-9 1 Corinthians 7:1-8 Now for those of you who were paying attention during the Scripture reading, you would have noticed that a man is describing how beautiful his naked wife is to him. He described the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Steppin' To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 18, 2006

THis sermon deals with the positive side of sex as God intended for it to be. It gives reasons for why and why not.

Steppin Up To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex GNLCC 4/2/06 Song Of Songs 7:1-9 1 Corinthians 7:1-8 Now for those of you who were paying attention during the Scripture reading, you would have noticed that a man is describing how beautiful his naked wife is to him. He described the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Overcome The Fear Of What People Will Think Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Every one of us will face criticism and rejection if we start really doing something for God. Here are 5 steps to dealing with fear of men. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How to overcome fear of what people will think: Read Acts 4:1-31. (Tell the story. . . review Acts 3 briefly) One of the most natural things that humans do is be afraid of what other people will think. You may not think this affects you. . . you might not be a part of something like this: The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

You Think Your Church Has Problems!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

The root and cure of all church problems

Let’s imagine that this building has been transformed into a time machine. Where should we go? Any suggestions? I think it would be good for us to visit the apostle Paul since we will be learning from one of his epistles this morning. First, I must type in the proper information into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

"What Do You Think About The Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 23, 2005

Jesus asked the Pharisees to face the truth, and He asks us to face the same truth.

“What do YOU think about the Christ?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Friends, let’s ask ourselves a very serious question this morning. Let’s ask ourselves the same question Jesus asked some religious leaders over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist