Sermons about Battling With Self

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 15, 2011

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We have as much of the Spirit of God within us as we clear out room of ourselves.

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Lent #1, March 13, 2011 Matt. 5:3 Intro: Welcome to the first Sunday in Lent, the season of preparation for Easter. While many of us like the idea of spontaneity, with its surprise and playfulness, we also recognize that the things in life that really are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Self Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 10, 2012

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Too often we are taught that it is wrong to love ourselves but is that really what the bible teaches?

What Jesus Said about Self Love This is week five of our “What Jesus Said About Emotions” series. And emotions are a part of each one of us. God created us as emotional beings, within the first three chapters of the story we watch the first couple as they experience loneliness, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blunders Of Self-Indulgent Gain-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2011

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2 of 2. James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain. Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. How is self-indulgent gain dangerous? Blunders of self-indulgent gain are in their Accumulated...

Blunders of Self-indulgent Gain-II—James 5:1-8 Attention: ‘Religious’ people can make tremendous life-altering blunders. Need: James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. So there are danger in self-indulgent gain. How is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wholesomeness Through Discipline And Self-Control Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 25, 2013

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“A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.” Proverbs 25:28 (NLT)

In a world of deteriorating morality, we must give special attention to Self-discipline and Self-Control to live a virtuous life. Everything we do in life is a choice, and I think most of us realize that. But what most people don’t seem to realize is that everything we don’t do in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Esteem Or God-Esteem? - Lesson 2 - What Constitutes A Good Self-Image? Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020

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Are People Basically Good or Basically Bad?

WEEK 1 LESSON I. WHAT CONSTITUTES A GOOD SELF-IMAGE? QUESTION: Are People Basically Good or Basically Bad? (Gen 1:26-27) ________________________________________________________________________ QUESTION: Can People Improve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial To The Master

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 24, 2010

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This Memorial Day message seeks to point out the Christianâ€™s need to remember that Christ paid the ultimate price for our spiritual freedom.

Memorial To The Master Text: Ps. 77:11, 12 Intro: You are no doubt aware that this is Decoration Day (the holidayâ€™s original name)â€”Memorial Day weekend. To some this holiday may mean nothing more than a three-day weekend away from work. To others who have lost loved ones in battles and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Which Will It Be?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

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Everyone of us has the capability of displaying a spirit of generosity & kindness & goodness. There are other moments when we are hateful & hostile & greedy. And in each of us are those 2 diverse natures.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) Years ago, when our children were small, I learned a lot about being a parent. But then, as they got older, I began to forget what it was like to have young children around the house. But now, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Romans 7:18-25, Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#9fruit Of The Spirit Self Control Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

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We are studing the fruit of the Spirit, this study is self control.

#9 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: TEMPERANCE / SELF-CONTROL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Verses Self-Centered Religion

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2002

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Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture

Jesus verses Self-centered Religion Thesis: Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture Texts: Matthew 9:2-17: 1Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Ministered To The Self-Righteous

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God.

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God. One night, such a self-righteous man named Nicodemus, a ruler in the Pharisee's council, came to Jesus wondering how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Prediction And Peter's Self- Determination

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 4, 2006

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Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by thought, acts and being, men come short.

CHRIST’S PREDICTION AND PETER’S SELF- DETERMINATION Mark 14:27-31, 53-54, 66-72 Worldwide Church of God Bulawan Prieto Diaz Sorsogon April 8, 2006 Introduction Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Justification: The Path Of Least Resistance

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

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we lie, we justify, we are no longer aware that we sin also Jame 1:12-18

Scripture: Heb 3:1-13 James 1:12-18 We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. I take an action and I an able to explain why I took that action. How many of us, pulled over by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Pity: An Enemy Of Joyous Living

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

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A message to encourage us not to become trapped in a life described by self pity.

Self Pity: An Enemy of Joyous Living Luke 15:25-32 I. We See the Curse of Self Pity (v. 28-30) A. Self Pity destroys our happiness. “..but he became angry and would not go in….” v. 28 • The older brother was angry and would not go in. B. Self pity will destroy our usefulness for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Putting An End To Self-Defeating Behavior Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 13, 2003

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Here are some self-help principles from Daniel chapter 4 on putting an end to self-defeating behavior in your life.

In Daniel chapter four we read of a king gone mad. This, by the way, is not unusual. There are many instances in history (and in modern culture) of those who have achieved great status, wealth, power or fame, ending up mentally and/or emotionally disturbed. Sometimes it is directly tied to the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtue Of Self-Control (10 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 29, 2003

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Self-control is not when I control my "self". It when my "self" is controlled by the Holy Spirit.

The Virtue of Self-Control Part 10 The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester (I appreciate the sermon "Strawberry of Self-Control" by James Westervelt, which is on this site. His outline inspired me as I prepared this message. I encourage you read his sermon as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

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