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  • Donald McCulley avatar

    The Struggle For Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
     | 3,116 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For Self-Examination Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 25, 2018
     | 7,415 views

    Self-examination fuels spiritual formation. If you aren't growing closer to God, you're falling away from Him.

    John Wesley (1703-91), English theologian, evangelist, and founder of Methodism, was so concerned with building a righteous fellowship that he devised a series of questions for his followers to ask each other every week. Some found this rigorous system of inquiry too demanding and left. Today, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    An Answer To The Tyranny Of Self

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2015
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    Be alert to the wiles of the devil. Be ready to deny self, and follow Jesus.

    AN ANSWER TO THE TYRANNY OF SELF. Mark 8:27-38. The first half of the Gospel of Mark tells of Jesus’ presentation to the people as an authoritative teacher who also happened to use healing (and exorcism) as a teaching device. In the second half the Lord started to prepare His inner circle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking Self-Justification Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,349 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Delusion Of Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 23, 2016
     | 6,612 views

    Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone?

    Intro Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone? Goal Let’s learn that compared to God we are all pitiful and that God alone can make us justified. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cure- Battling Self Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2023
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    This is the 131st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 11th sermon from Romans.

    Series: Action [#131] THE CURE- BATTLING SELF Romans 7:1-25 Introduction: This morning we are going to talk about something that I know a lot about- Fighting. Now, before you judge me, most of you are really good at fighting as well. Whether it’s physically fighting, (like my brother and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Self-Exaltation

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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Love Of God-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2021
     | 1,409 views

    2 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

    The LOVE Of GOD-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Perfect Spouse: A young lady visited a computer dating service & requested, "I'm looking for a spouse. Can you please help me to find a suitable one?" The matchmaker said, "What exactly are you looking for?" "Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 2, 2021
     | 1,403 views

    3 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

    The LOVE Of GOD-III—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Lost in the Translation: A husband & wife are at a recognized high-brow restaurant celebrating their anniversary. Looking the menu over, they were shocked to see a dish named, “hickory-smoked road-kill possum jowls in pancake syrup.” They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 16, 2021
     | 1,365 views

    4 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

    The LOVE Of GOD-IV—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Need: To know & apply God’s self-giving(‘agape’) love, so as to prevent anything less from taking it’s place in our lives. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving, sacrificial love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 23, 2021
     | 2,498 views

    5 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

    The LOVE Of GOD-V—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: In general people have a similar & genuine confusion about the meaning of love, & what it means to serve a ‘loving’ God. They suppose themselves to be ‘eating from’ the best that ‘love’ has to offer, when in reality they don’t have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of A Father's Love

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,987 views

    The parable about two sons and their Father. God's love for the lost, straying and even the self-righteous

    TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Wise About Self-Control Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2024
     | 1,398 views

    Proverbs has a lot to say about self-control as it relates to a number of things. But one of the most important areas we need to learn to exercise control is in the area of anger. Anger will destroy us without proper self-control.

    A. I was recently reminded about an old story about Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle that I think is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. The story goes like this: One day Mickey Mantle took his friend and teammate, Billy Martin, with him to hunt on another friend’s ranch. 2. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t You Love A Good Storm?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 1, 2012
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    Don’t You Love A Good Storm? 1) It destroys our sense of self-importance. 2) It heightens our sense of God’s providence.

    Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky! And I wait, with a thrill in every vein, For the coming of the hurricane! William Cullen Bryant (1854) Do you get as excited about storms as the poet Bryant did? I don’t think little children especially enjoy storms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Eat Fried Worms PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 658 views

    Explore the themes of self-pity, God's unconditional love, and the power of repentance.

    Good morning, family. I’d like to take a moment to share with you a quote from Philip Yancey. He writes, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Now, what does that mean for us? Simply put, no matter how low we think we've sunk, God's grace is still available and abundant. Today, as we dive ...read more

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