Sermons on Thinking Of Self:

Pornography Outline Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023

Pornography can be a destructive force in people's lives and can cause a wide range of negative consequences, including relationship problems, decreased productivity, and negative self-image.

Pornography can be a destructive force in the lives of people and can cause a wide range of negative consequences, including relationship problems, decreased productivity, and negative self-image. Here is a possible outline for a sermon addressing this issue, using Bible verses to support the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28, Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved From Shallow Religion Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus saves us from sin and shallow religion. He teaches us to practice our faith in private, not for public approval, but to build a solid core of self-giving love.

Today we're going to talk about how Jesus saves us from sin and shallow religion. You know, the kind of religion that's all about showing off and not about what's really going on inside of us. Let's start with a little object lesson. I want you all to imagine a cup. Now, this cup looks super shiny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith Journey, Religious Depth, Beyond Superficiality

The Depravity Of Man Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 6, 2021

Men suppress the truth about God and lost their only true bearings in life, become futile in their thinking and darkened in their hearts. The result is ungodliness and unrighteousness.

Why do we need the Gospel? Why do we need Jesus to save us? What’s wrong with us? Why the need to be rescued in the first place? • These are important questions because unless we understand our plight, we will not appreciate the Gospel. It won’t be good news to us. • Jesus: "It is not the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32, Isaiah 44:13-20, Acts 14:15-17, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beatitudes--More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Nov 3, 2001

Jesus’ Beatitudes are a splash of frigid water in the face of the self-righteous, but a cup of refreshing water for God’s forgiven saints who are weary of the ways of the world. (All Saints Day, 2001)

BEATITUDES—MORE THAN SKIN DEEP (Matthew 5:1-12) The Beatitudes are like a splash of ice-cold water in the face of those who are self-satisfied and full of themselves. The Pharisees, for example, were wealthy, successful, powerful, and very religious. They thought the coming of the Kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Masturbation, The Spiritual Battle Against The Flesh

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 24, 2024

Some say that the Bible does not mention masturbation or self-gratification or “solo sex,” as it’s sometimes called. They say that it is silent on the subject and that the Bible does not state whether or not masturbation is a sin.

I was asked about masturbation and what I thought of it. He then offered up, “Why is masturbation classed as a sin?” “I’m on Christian sites where people are saying that it’s all wrong and that you shouldn’t being stuff like that but surely God wants us to love either with a partner or ourself.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:9-10, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire For Approval

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2013

We must never let our desire for the approval of others become the major force is determining who we are or what we think.

ILLUSTRATION As a very young child, one of my greatest fears was going to the hen house and gathering eggs. My grandmother had hundreds of chickens and she traded eggs at the local store for things like salt and pepper and fabric. Normally she was the one who gathered the eggs, but if I failed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Neglected Instructions

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 19, 2009

Paul final instructions to the Corinthians are too frequently neglected in the rush for self-fulfillment in this day. The Apostle would urge modern believers to embrace these instructions or face defeat before the enemy of the soul.

1 CORINTHIANS 16:13, 14 NEGLECTED INSTRUCTIONS “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” A fusillade of commands at the conclusion of most of his letters is a mark of authenticity for Paul’s letters; and this first letter to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Live As Free People

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 29, 2013

Anticipating Canada Day [and Independence Day], I invite the people of God to think what it means to live as "free people."

“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” [1] Being free and living as one who is free are two entirely different concepts. People who have been incarcerated for extended periods may have difficulty adjusting to life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant's Response!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 8, 2011

As Christians in the radically self promoting age we need to remind ourselves that we are not lords over God's heritage but His servants, and servants to our brethren in our ministry to glorify Christ.

"If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

If I’ve Received Salvation, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2023

Romans 7 delves into the struggles we as Christians experience in this world: wanting to follow God yet often caught up in our sin nature. What does Paul teach us about how we are to look at that reality?

DEAD MAN WALKING: Dying with Christ is important because it means we’ve been freed. - Romans 7:1-4a. - Chapter 7 obviously flows from chapter 6. Last week in chapter 6 the big ideas we talked about were the (a) we are dead to sin and alive to Christ and (b) that we have to choose if we are going ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Heart

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 18, 2008

What kind of person comes to your mind when you think of a person with a hard heart? Do you think of a mean person who mistreats little puppies? A mean person with no consideration for man nor beast is no doubt a hard hearted person, but I’m going to te

What kind of person comes to your mind when you think of a person with a hard heart? Do you think of a mean person who mistreats little puppies? A mean person with no consideration for man nor beast is no doubt a hard hearted person, but I’m going to tell you something the devil doesn’t want you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And The Law Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 24, 2011

In Romans 6, Paul dealt with those who think they can do whatever they want now, even live sinfully. Now Paul turns to those who think they need to follow “the rules” in order to be a Christian. What we find is that our only hope for living is a relatio

The Law and the Christian The Law does not have authority over us (v. 1-6) The Law does still have purpose for us (v.7-13) The Law does not have power to change us (v.14-25) Slide Intro It has been hot out there! We have been facing extreme heat this past week. On Thursday, while driving, my car ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Mad At Me?

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 26, 2018

What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers will determine how we worship.

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 103 – Is God Mad at Me? April 29, 2018 What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money And Ministry Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

What did you put in the offering plate this morning? Do you think God is pleased? And what about ministry? Did you do any ministry this past week that God would have been pleased with? Our passage will help us think these questions through.

Introduction What did you put in the offering plate this morning? Do you think God is pleased? And what about ministry? Did you do any ministry this past week that God would have been pleased with? Our passage will help us think these questions through. Text Now concerning the collection for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed