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  • Blunders Of Self-Indulgent Gain-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2011
     | 2,531 views

    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

  • Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,455 views

    Many of us are so desperate to feel significant that we have a hard time with authority at any level. If we found our significance in the Lord, we would be less tempted to fault others for our woes.

    Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor (Numbers 12) 1. Many Americans think they can run our country better than our elected officials. They may or may not be correct. But of one thing I am sure: I don't want the job! 2. Aren't you glad you do not have to solve the oil spill mess? Or ...read more

  • Stewardship Of Self - Forward Steps 1 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,240 views

    This is our Stewardship Series for 2009, focusing on the assurance of the Christian peom "Footprints in the Sand" we can step out boldly knowing God walks with us.

    As you can see, the sanctuary is decked out in a “beach theme.” During our brainstorming session this year we came up with the idea of “Forward Steps” for our stewardship drive. Now, can anyone guess how we got from “Forward Steps” to the beach theme? The center theme of it all this year is ...read more

  • Wholesomeness Through Discipline And Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 25, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,012 views

    “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

  • Four Truths To Deflate Self-Centeredness Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 16, 2013
     | 10,068 views

    A look at four passages in Luke that help us to puncture the self-centered tendencies that come so naturally in our culture.

    WHAT JESUS EXPECTS: He told us to be servants, but it’s hard to know how to move in that direction in such a self-centered culture. - Luke 22:24-27. - It is a little difficult for us to understand how to be servants when we’re so used to being the center of attention: a. Stores cater ...read more

  • Against His Own Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012
     | 3,003 views

    God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

    Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

  • What Self-Centeredness Can Cause

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,316 views

    No christian should have a self centered life

    WHAT SELF-CENTEREDNESS CAN CAUSE James 4: 1From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ...read more

  • Determination Of Life Or Having Self In Control

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,381 views

    Self-control makes us more like Christ

    Determination of Life or having self in control Let us first look at what the Bible says about self-control. 2 PT 5-8 GAL 5:23 2 TIM 3 1-5 We would have to say that many of our problems that we face in life come from our lack of self-control. This is the last of the fruits of the spirit given to ...read more

  • Moses Faith; A Self-Denying Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,423 views

    Following Christ is not easy, not if a person is going to truly follow Him. Moses is a prime example of a man who gave up all that the world had to offer in order to follow God and His promises.

    Letting your Faith do the Walking Part 12 Moses Faith; A Self-Denying Faith Hebrews 11:24-28 Introduction Following Christ is not easy, not if a person is going to truly follow Him. Why? Because His call is contrary to what most people think. His call is a call to love, joy and peace, but it is ...read more

  • Human Response To Divine Self-Revelation

    Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    What should be the appropriate response of human beings when God reveals Himself?

    HUMAN RESPONSE TO DIVINE SELF – REVELATION INTRODUCTION There used to be a man who had the passion to see and experience God in an intimate way. He used to pray like this always: “Lord, please reveal yourself to me”. As he prayed like this, one night he saw a dream. In that ...read more

  • How To Handle The Sin Of Self-Centeredness

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,512 views

    James tells us about the symptoms, the source, and the salve for self centeredness.

    HOW TO HANDLE THE SIN OF SELF-CENTEREDNESS Text: James 4:1 – 10 Introduction: · Between 250 and 262 AD a pestilence raged all over the Roman Empire. In some Italian cities, 80% of the population died out. Historians and scientists estimate that ½ of the human race died in those 12 years. · The ...read more

  • Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,142 views

    How Jesus uses the fruit of gentlenss and self-control in the stories of Jesus blessing the children and Jesus cleansing the temple.

    Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, John 2:13-17 Text: Matthew 11:29 There are plenty of sermons written on gentleness and self-control. If I were to speak to you this morning just on self-control, it might be natural to talk about Joseph as he ran from ...read more

  • Stepping Stones To Faith: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,943 views

    The Third Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

    I begin this morning with a riddle, or, at least what I hope is a riddle. (Or maybe a pseudo-riddle). The riddle is a common experience several of us have had over the years. Here it is: ‘Some of us have had to do it more than once. It something that we know is for our own good but is sure very ...read more

  • The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,421 views

    I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

    Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

  • Hatred – A Path Of Self-Destruction.

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,541 views

    Hate is a mental condition that harms the mind, body and spirit, which if allowed to remain will also destroy our relationship with God.

    Introduction The Hatfield and McCoy feud was recently on TV; this is one of the saddest things I have ever watched. It is so wrong for people to hate people just because of their name or because of something they have done in the past. When Christians hate people they are in direct violation of ...read more