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C.J. Mahaney
C.J. Mahaney
19 Sermons
C.J. Mahaney (b. 1953) is an American pastor and former president of Sovereign Grace Churches. He authored Humility: True Greatness and The Cross Centered Life.

Sermons 19

Psalm 25:9

This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and highlights the struggle with pride as a hindrance to humility. The speaker shares personal experiences and practical steps to weaken pr

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Luke 7:36

In this sermon, the preacher discusses a parable about a moneylender who freely forgives the debt of his debtors, which is shocking and unexpected. The preacher emphasizes that God is eager to forgive

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Matthew 16:16 Humility

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the topic of true greatness. He begins by acknowledging that the pursuit of personal greatness was a strong desire for the disciples. However, he encourages the

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Called 51:42
Jude 1:1 Called

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the opening and introduction of a particular book in the Bible. He describes it as one of the sweetest and believes that it has a profound imp

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1 Corinthians 2:1 Leadership

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of grace and the adventure of leadership. He admits that he did not initially volunteer to preach this message, but he believes it is a reflection of hi

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Matthew 6:33 Modesty

In this sermon titled 'The Soul of Modesty' by C.J. Mahaney, he addresses the issue of how women's clothing choices can distract men from worshiping and serving God. He emphasizes the importance of mo

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Jude 1:20

This sermon addresses the scenario where a believer humbly acknowledges a diminished affection for the Savior, a decreased appetite for Scripture, and a sense of distance from God. The focus is on the

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1 Corinthians 16:14 Doubt

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the different forms of doubt that Christians may experience. He identifies seven families of doubt, including doubt from ingratitude, a faulty view of God, weak f

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John 11:25 Death

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the reality of death and the illusion of safety that we often cling to. The events of September 11 serve as a reminder that no matter how careful or distant we

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Gethsemane 49:40
Gethsemane

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Garden of Gethsemane and the intense struggle Jesus faced before his crucifixion. He emphasizes that Jesus' horror and distress in the garden were a result

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Matthew 6:33 Pride

In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading from 1 Corinthians chapter 4, emphasizing the importance of not going beyond what is written in the Bible and not being prideful. He highlights the idea t

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Mark 12:28-34 Devotion

In this sermon, the preacher addresses the challenge of using superlatives effectively and genuinely in a culture that has trivialized profound words. He acknowledges that words like 'historic' and 'p

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Holiness of God 1:07:09
Genesis 2:15 Character Of God

In this sermon, the speaker uses the example of a suspenseful movie to illustrate the mixed feelings people have when it comes to the holiness of God. He describes how people are drawn to scary movies

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Proverbs 4:23 Doctrine

C.J. Mahaney emphasizes the critical importance of closely monitoring both our lives and doctrine as pastors, drawing from 1 Timothy 4:16. He highlights that personal piety and sound doctrine are inse

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Ephesians 1:3 Sovereign Grace

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the biblical explanation for one's conversion experience. He refers to Ephesians 1:4, which states that our transition from death

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Wisdom

In this sermon, the preacher shares a study conducted in an academic context where students were given a prearranged signal to transition from a passive posture to an attentive one. The teacher, unawa

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Psalm 23

This sermon emphasizes the importance of shepherding the flock of God, drawing from 1 Peter chapter 5. It highlights the deep responsibility and privilege of pastoral ministry, focusing on the metapho

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1 Peter 5:2

This sermon from 1 Peter chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of shepherding the flock of God willingly, joyfully, eagerly, and humbly. It addresses the temptations pastors face, such as serving under

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Genesis 3:15 Christian Life

In this sermon, the preacher starts by sharing a story about a world-famous violinist, Joshua Bell, who played in a subway station and went largely unnoticed. This story serves as an analogy to highli

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