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  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Self Control Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,745 views

    The struggle for self-control goes on entirely inside an individual, but the results of self-control, or lack of it, show up entirely on the outside of a person.

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) It’s probably fitting that “self-control” is the last fruit of the Spirit in our nine week study. It may be the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Dying To Self Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 422 views

    Dying to self is not a suggestion but a spiritual requirement for those who wish to walk in the fullness of Christ.

    DYING TO SELF By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 2:20 Supporting Texts: Luke 9:23-24, Romans 6:6-11, Philippians 3:7-10, Colossians 3:3-5, John 12:24-26 INTRODUCTION: One of the most challenging yet crucial aspects of the Christian life is learning to die to self. In a world that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clarence Clough avatar

    Self Control

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,408 views

    This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

    Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clarence Clough avatar

    Self Control

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013
     | 8,866 views

    The secret of self control is Christ control.

    Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness spending etc, ad nauseum Theme: We want ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Self-Control Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,909 views

    The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 11) Self-control develops as we are CONNECTED TO CHRIST, DEVELOPS SEQUENTIALLY, and as we WORK AT IT. (See sermons in Word format at www.praiseag.org)

    SELF-CONTROL The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 11) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: We’re going to start ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The New Self Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,190 views

    Walking in Christ involves three activities - putting off the old self, having the mind renewed, and putting on the new self. What does this look like?

    Introduction How important is what you wear? The answers may range from “it makes no difference at all” to “you are what you wear.” Wherever you stand in the scale of opinion, what you wear does make a statement of what you think, at least about clothing. Our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bishop Daryl Townes avatar

    The Interrogated Self

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    TAKIN A SELF EXAMINATION

    The interrogated Self Subtext: Taking Inventory Text: Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28 Galatians 6:4 (Amplified Bible) 4But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    New Self

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent

    First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "New Self" ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Self Help Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,196 views

    The journey of faith is a call to change your habits to those of God.The reality is that people need help in living a healthy and Godly manner. One answer has been the self help books which can be found in their own section at any bookstor

    Self Help Ephesians 4:22-24 Have you ever had difficulty trying to change a habit? Human beings are creatures of habit. The 19th century psychologist William James observed, "All our life ... is but a mass of habits." We develop habits and tend to continue acting as we have acted in the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Holt avatar

    Self-Control

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 19,775 views

    This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Self Service Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    As Christians we desire to do things for the Lord. But sometimes we are really just doing them for ourselves. Learn how to spot self service and your attitudes while serving.

    Most Christians understand that belonging to the Lord means we serve Him and will do things that He tells us to do. We like to think that we do it because we are so thankful for what He has done, or because Jesus commanded us to preach the gospel and make disciples or because we see the example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Self Deception Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,629 views

    Is it possible for us to deceive ourselves into believing what is false? God says it is...

    People can delude themselves into believing whatever they want. For example, before I became a Christian (when I was 21), I was out driving my truck when I needed to turn around and go back to where I left. When I did so, I backed into a street sign and scraped up and dented my truck. Of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    To run the race Christ has set before us such that we reach the finish line and receive the prize, we need to exercise self-discipline all along the way.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “SELF-DISCIPLINE” (1 Cor. 10:1-22) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 17, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Unknown Self

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 31, 2012
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     | 6,210 views

    The outline for this sermon comes from GE MacCartney in "The Protestant Pulpit." Based on a great Old Testament story that most people don't know.

    The Unknown Self (or "Who'd have thunk it'?") "t 2 Kings 8:7—15 “Who’d ‘of thunk it?” or for the English majors. - "Who would have guessed it?" That is what you hear over and over, every night as you watch the news... who would believe such a thing? who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Dying To Self

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,212 views

    Have you ever found it hard to give to what you want to do? Most people will do what they want and forget what the Word of God says to do. We have to learn to die to self. We need to learn to walk in the Spirit that we do not fulfill the lust of the flesh

    Dying To Self 1 Peter 4:1-4 1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God