Sermons on false self: showing 286-300 of 86,468

Come: To A Harvested Self

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2009

Evil and good live side by side, so we need to accept our sinfulness in order to receive our salvation. God in Christ takes on Himself the penalty we should receive.

It would seem that the negative things in life grow of their own accord, but that the good things, positive things, take a lot of work. If you are at all a pessimist, you will agree that bad things, destructive things, just happen. Nobody has to make them happen. They happen on their own. But good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Self-Interest Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 19, 2010

In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus connects God's forgiveness of us with our forgiveness of others. To forgive is, then, "an act of radical self-interest."

RADICAL SELF-INTEREST Matthew 6:9-15 (NRSV) 9 "Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Go Of Self Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

We are called to let go of our self. This is a sermon on Lordship.

Let Go of Self Introduction: I heard a story about a group that went white water rafting on a particularly dangerous stretch of river. The raft came to a spot known as “the hole,” where a powerful whirlpool threatened to spin and spill the raft. Sure enough the raft overturned and everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Self Destruction Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 7, 2010

A study of chapter 18 verses 1 through 30

1 Samuel 18: 1 - 30 Steps to Self Destruction 1 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father’s house anymore. 3 Then Jonathan and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Struggle For Self-Control Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

This is the last sermon in this series. Today, let’s wrap up by talking about “self-control.”

THE STRUGGLE FOR SELF-CONTROL GALATIANS 5:23 INTRODUCTION: “The first victory that successful people ever achieve, or win is the victory over themselves.” (John Maxwell). This is the last sermon in this series. Today, let’s wrap up by talking about “self-control.” I. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Self Encouragement

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 12, 2017

As leaders we often prioritize the pain of others above our own pain. Pain ignored becomes pain that destroys. How can you be encouraged when you are always having to encourage others?

The art of self-encouragement As leaders, we often prioritize the pain of others above our own pain. Pain ignored becomes the pain that destroys. That’s ministry, shepherding. Nice to have and utilize outside sources; mentors, books, podcast etc. As leaders, we go from high to low from low to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Limited Liberty Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 23 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. I discuss Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our freedom for a higher purpose. We discuss some probing questions related to decision making.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty” 1 Cor 8 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits 2. Defeated by misuse of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Trusting Within Self?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2018

It is easy to fall into an invalid conclusion and trust your self? Your emotions and thought patterns can deceive you.

TRUSTING WITHIN SELF? WHAT SHALL I DO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TRUST OURSELVES? WHAT SHALL I DO? CONSIDER RICH PAUPERS? I read many years ago about a man. The man’s law firm had been very successful and made him millions of dollars. He was known in the political ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job And Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job's attitude toward himself forces us to wrestle with one of life's major issues, the issue of self-esteem. This is a complex issue because the whole world is in on it.

Cornelius Vanderbilt, the New York millionaire, back in 1853, entered the Moon Lake Lodge as the talk of the town. The chef was an Indian Chief named George Crum. He was one of the greatest chefs, but even he could not know everything. So when Vanderbilt ordered, what was then the newest craze ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:1-6

Self-Control Is The Key Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The point that Paul stresses is that a Christian leader is to be one who has a great deal of self-control so that he does not let his actions or emotions go to extremes. He does not dominate, lose his temper, or go off on a binge of drinking to escape the pressures of life.

Gigi is Billy Graham's daughter, and she writes about one of those days she wishes she could wiped off the calendar. It all started with an experience some of you have had. It was flood damage to their house. The carpet men were there replacing the water ruined carpet. She was trying to do ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

The Self-Sacrifice Of The Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

He is the Good Shepherd who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock.

THE SELF- SACRIFICE OF THE SHEPHERD. John 10:11-18. In the fourth “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, Jesus appears as the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Thus He is made known to His sheep (John 10:14). In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Self-Exaltation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2022

Our exaltation is the will of God, but God hate the sin of self-exaltation, but rather wants us to humble ourselves for Him to exalt us in due season.

The Dangers of Self-Exaltation Study Text: Galatians 6:3 - 4 Introduction: - Self-exaltation naturally follows self-deception. We deceive ourselves into thinking we are greater than we really are. - This usually leads to some misbehaviours and manifestations of prideful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking Self-Justification Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 30, 2022

Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week we consider less than pure motivations in “Seeking Self-Justification.” We hear the story of a man who wants Jesus to settle a dispute between him and his brother.

March 30, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 12:13-21 Seeking Self-Justification Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Why do we seek Jesus? For direction, for help, for forgiveness. There are many reasons. And if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Self-control is the inner strength that determines what external stimuli will be allowed to move you to action. The reason Christians are motivated by external stimuli to do things out of God's will is because they lack this fruit of the Spirit

One of the things that made Lincoln so great was his marvelous self-control. The nation was coming apart at the seams with a civil war that had everybody's emotions operating at extremes. To add to the tension, some army contractors were ripping off the government. This made Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Power Of Self Encouragement

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 28, 2020

In life everybody faces discouragement but the levels of management differ. Others are quick to overcome it while others take a while and some succumb to it and give up.

This season of COVID -19 has caused a lot of stress in all aspects of life. Many people’s emotional status is messed up. So much fear, hopelessness and discouragement are looming around. So this sermon is meant to encourage believers that no matter how terrible your situation, hope will arise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God