In Sermon Illustrations: "Self"

Tremendous Quote On Self-Esteem

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 15, 2022

TREMENDOUS QUOTE ON SELF-ESTEEM “For a very long time I considered low self-esteem to be some kind of virtue. But now I realize that the real sin is to deny God’s first love for me....because without claiming that first love and that original goodness for myself, I lose touch with my true self and ...read more

Tags: Lost, Loving God, Self Esteem, Prodigal Son, God's Love For Me  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Die To Self

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 6, 2022

Self denial becomes a life pattern. Now what does it mean as a Christian?  Here are some practical things.   When you are not forgiven, or neglected, or purposely set aside, and you sting and hurt with the insult or oversight, but your heart is happy and you’re ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Tags: Discipleship, Self Denial, Following Jesus, Dying To Self

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Battles With Self Control

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 5, 2023

FOUR BATTLES WITH SELF CONTROL IN PROVERBS: Uncontrolled lust. (Proverbs 6:26: “For the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread, and the adulteress preys upon your very life”). Uncontrolled spending (Proverbs 21:20: “In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:26, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 23:29-30, Proverbs 29:11, Galatians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Proverbs, Lust, Spending, Anger, Alcoholism, Drunkenness, Fruit Of The Spirit, Self Control  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Is The Opaque Veil That Hides The Face Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Self is the opaque veil that hides the Face ...read more

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The Investment Of A Self-Centered Life Yields No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The investment of a self-centered life yields no dividends that ...read more

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The First And Best Victory Is To Conquer Self; ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The first and best victory is to conquer self; to be conquered by self is, of all ...read more

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The Poorest Education That Teaches Self-Control ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The poorest education that teaches self-control is better than ...read more

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It Is Not Only The Most Difficult Thing, To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is not only the most difficult thing, to know oneself, but the ...read more

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It Is Always Easier To Confess The Sins Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is always easier to confess the sins of others than to acknowledge our own faults, and to point out the delinquencies of others than to mend our own nets. Men, like water, ...read more

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A Person All Wrapped Up In Himself Generally ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A person all wrapped up in himself generally makes a ...read more

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The One Important Thing I Have Learned Over The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking ones work seriously and taking ones self seriously. The ...read more

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When We Make Ourselves More Than Nothing, We ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When we make ourselves more than nothing, we make God ...read more

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Be A First Rate Version Of Yourself, Not A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate ...read more

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You Have An Ego A Consciousness Of Being An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You have an ego a consciousness of being an individual. But that doesn't mean that you are to worship yourself, to think ...read more

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There Is Only One Corner Of The Universe You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, ...read more

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What Really Matters Is What Happens In Us, Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What really matters is what happens in ...read more

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When One Is Out Of Touch With Oneself, One ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When one is out of touch with oneself, one ...read more

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If A Man Happens To Find Himself, He Has A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If a man happens to find himself, he has a mansion which he can inhabit with ...read more

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I Care Not So Much What I Am In The Opinion Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I care not so much what I am in the opinion of others, as what I am in my own. I would be rich ...read more

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I Have Had More Trouble With Myself Than With ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I have had more trouble with myself than with any other ...read more

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