Sermons on Thinking Of Self:

Learning To Light The Way Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Today… just want to step back and help us grasp the process of being light. I think for many of us it may begin by clarifying the paradigm.

We’re beginning a short series today… and at the heart of this series is a call to consider perhaps the most sensational words ever spoken to us… one phrase, seven words, spoken by Jesus… that lifts our lives into a whole new level of meaning… those seven words… “You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Guidelines For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 17, 2011

While many think that thanksgiving is an American holiday, God Iniated thanksgiving in the deserts of the middle east. There He gave instructions as to how we are to celebrate this holiday.

GOD’S GUIDELINES FOR THANKSGIVING Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Intro: One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ferocious mountain lion only 20 yards away. Bill quickly raised his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Gratia - Salvation By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 22, 2017

What is Grace? When the world hears "Amazing Grace" what do they think it means? Is it just a funeral dirge to be played by bagpipers? What is the source of Grace?

Please open your Bibles to John 1:1-18 which we will read in a few minutes. Over the past couple of weeks we have been taking a look at the five “Solas” that were established after the Protestant Reformation came along in 1517. These “Solas” are not something that was invented in the 16th century ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 1:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Advancing Through Anxiety Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 15, 2017

Paul gives us the antitode to worry, and he calls us to think right, pray right, and live right, as we live lives victorious for Christ.

Philippians 4:4-9 Advancing through Anxiety Today we wrap up our four-Sunday walk through Philippians. I hope you have found it as relevant as I have. We’ve looked at keeping a heavenly perspective while living fully this life. We’ve sought to become a servant like Jesus. We’ve been challenged ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We might read a Christmas card that says "Peace on Earth" and not think anything of it. But the hope of God's peace is revolutionary.

In years past at Christmas time you would see the phrase, “Peace on Earth,” quite a bit. It might be on a banner in a store window or on Christmas cards or decorations in someone’s front yard. We did get one Christmas card with the phrase, but not as many as in years past. As the years go by we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 25, 2020

What I hope is that all of us will get from these series of sermons is a new awareness and appreciation and that it not be a bunch of words we repeat without thinking.M

What I hope is that all of us will get from this series of sermons is a new awareness and appreciation for the Lord’s Prayer. I hope it just won’t be a recitation of a bunch of words. Most of us can repeat the Lords’ Prayer without even thinking of what we are saying. We can almost repeat it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Romantic And Religious Fragrance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

The sense we want to focus on in greater detail is one that we seldom think of, but it is a primary factor in both romantic and religious love, and that is the sense of smell.

In the tale of the Beauty and the Beast the horrible looking creature with 7 horns in his forehead begs the beautiful young maiden he has carried away to kiss him. She, of course, refuses to kiss such ugliness, and the beast goes away. She saw it no more until one day she found it lying ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:3

Complaining As A Second Lanuage

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021

I want to give you a few reasons to stop complaining. Now, there are plenty of reasons not to complain, and you may be thinking, I know the first reason,

Complaining as a second language With Pastor Timothy Porter Philippians 2:14-15 Introduction: Today, I want to give you a few reasons to stop complaining. Now, there are plenty of reasons not to complain, and you may be thinking, I know the first reason, “Because God said so.” Well, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Habits Of Abiding, Part 2: Community And Accountability Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 8, 2021

We don't often think of community as a spiritual discipline. But its one the body of Christ literally can't do without.

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Romans chapter 15. We are continuing our series on spiritual disciplines. When we started this, I introduced you to this illustration of building a trellis—a framework on which your spiritual life can grow. The trellis helps the plant grow in a healthy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Acts.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 27, 2023

One powerful service. I didn't get to preach but about half. God really blessed this Word. See what you think?

Gospel Acts. John 21:24-25 The book of Acts is a continuum of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The gospel in action. Again, Acts is a continuum of the gospels. The apostle John, John the beloved, and each of the gospel writers actually wrote ...read more

Scripture: John 21:24-25, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Changes Everything: The Second Advent Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2022

We often think of the Christmas story being the whole story, or the beginning of the Jesus story that ends with his resurrection, but in reality it goes much further than that

“I love it when a plan comes together.” Those of you who are older than dirt probably remember this phrase being used by Hannibal Smith in the A-Team. It was first used in the pilot of the show on January 23, 1983. That will be forty years ago in two months. Forty years before that Canada was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Filter: Rose Colored Glasses.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2023

We often allow our thinking patterns, words and behavior to dictate our moods and emotions. We need an honest evaluation of our paradigms and patterns.

THE FILTER: ROSE COLORED GLASSES, WE NEED A PARADIGM SHIFT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have several different pairs of glasses. I really focus on one pair. A rose colored pair of glasses makes everything appear rosy. Everything you see will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Romans 12:2, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Challenge Of Epiphany"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2021

Epiphany challenges us to think about who we might consider to be unworthy and how we, the Church, might reach out to them in Christian love.

“The Challenge of Epiphany” Matthew 2:1-12 What image comes to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through a number of Christmas plays, it may be hard for us not to think of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to look as important as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

God Treats His People Better (Exodus 11:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

God doesn't treat all people the same. Also, bonus discussion of OT slavery-- it's not what you think.

The last few weeks, I've found myself struggling with the relentless nature of God's plagues. I don't really even have words to explain how working through this has affected me. But when you find yourself thinking about the plagues off and on during the day while you work, and then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:1-10, Deuteronomy 15:1-18

Who Me? God Needs Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2025

We can miss many opportunities by thinking God does not need me.Your little light could brighten the corner where you are.

WHO ME? GOD NEEDS ME? YOUR PART IS NEEDED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) YOU DID NOT DO ANYTHING BUT FIND FAULT AND COMPLAIN! YOU DID NOT GIVE ME WATER? YOU DID NOT KISS ME? YOU DID NOT ANOINT MY HEAD? BUT SHE WASHED AND ANOINTED MY FEET FOR MY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-46, Malachi 3:6-11, Matthew 25:38-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God