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Putting On The New Self Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2020

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The Apostle Paul helps us understand what it means to Put on the New Self in showing us: 1) What was Not Put On (Ephesians 4:20), 2) Know what to Put On(Ephesians 4:21), 3) Put off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:22), 4) Put on the New Self (Ephesians 4:23–24)

Ephesians 4:20-24 [20] But that is not the way you learned Christ!--[21] assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, [22]to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, [23]and to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Other

Building Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2025

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The family's primary role is building self-esteem in a child. How does that happen? Let's look at a few areas.

Title: Building Self-esteem in the Family Theme: To show how the family builds self-esteem in their children. Scripture: Luke 2:52; Proverbs 18:21 Opening Scripture: Luke 2:52 NLT Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Managing Self-Awareness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 26, 2023

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Secular psychologists have developed methods for dealing with Low Self-Esteem. But what does the Bible teach concerning this matter? This message offer three principles for dealing with self-esteem based on Scripture.

Intro Last week we introduced the subject of self-awareness. Self-awareness is a fact of life. God made us in such a way that we are aware of self, aware of our interaction with God, aware of our interaction with other people, and aware of our interaction with our environment. The self-awareness ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:27, Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 12:15, James 1:23, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 23:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-12, Genesis 2:1-15, John 4:34-36, Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Timothy 4:6-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Strawberry Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002

based on 128 ratings

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I’ve chosen the strawberry to represent self-control, because it is one fruit that I find very difficult to control myself in eating.

THE STRAWBERRY OF SELF-CONTROL Review: The ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS - "The Christ-like quality of dependability: stability in our relationship with God, reliability in our relationship with others." The MANGO OF MEEKNESS - "The Christ-like quality of servanthood: humility in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Stare” At The End Of Self

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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“Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. Peter had a frozen memory in this passage. It is the time when Christ stared at him. The stare of Christ is a stair for climbing to usefulness for Chri

THE “STARE” AT THE END OF SELF Luke 22:61—62 INTRO: 1 “Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. In our memories there are little snapshots of detail which are indelibly etched into our minds. We can see the occurr-ences clearly and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Caring For Self Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 4,370 views

Discover how Jesus intended prayer to care for the believer.

This morning we continue with our new series on the topic of prayer. We already looked at the first half of the model prayer Jesus taught to His disciples, calling us to get to know God. And we saw that we can best get to know God through approaching God as our Heaven Father, adoring God above ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-13

Denomination: *other

Sin And Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003

based on 43 ratings

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Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Virtue Of Self Control

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 1, 2003

based on 80 ratings

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This is a sermon by the greatest pastor in Pensacola, Florida -- Pastor Dempsey "Pop" Daniels. It was preached in a Fruit of the Spirit day.

The Virtue of Self Control Galatians 5 The virtue of self-control is one that we long for, yet a few attain. In fact most people don’t even try, because they don’t want to say " NO" to themselves. Self control while it is highly respected and greatly desired it is tough. As tough as self-control ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Saved Or Self-Deceived? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

based on 77 ratings

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There are many people in the world who assume that they are saved, they assume they are Christians because they go to church. Is that really what the Lord requires for salvation? There may be a lot of people who are not saved today, they are simply self

“Saved or Self Deceived?” Introduction: Are you saved? If you were to die today would you know without a doubt that you would go to heaven? I want to ask you that as I bring this message for you to search yourself and ask yourself if you are really saved, or have you been deceived. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poverty Of Self-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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As we look at the first Beatitude this morning, I wonder if those listening to Jesus wished they had a dictionary with them because it must have seemed like He was speaking a different language.

The Poverty of Self-Sufficiency I’ve received some wonderful green and gold gifts recently. This Packer headband keeps my ears warm, and this cap announces my allegiance for all to see. This Packer Christmas stocking came filled with Snicker bars; and I even received some “Lambeau loafers” as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Sources Of Self-Righteousness

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

based on 57 ratings

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Discover solutions to overcoming self-righteousness

We return to our study in Job this morning. If for no other reason, one Sunday each month, we need to be reminded that God’s people are not immune to suffering and confusion in life. Furthermore, the book of Job gives Christians permission to vent, to cry, to grieve, to be angry, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Self-Determined Life

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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The self-determined life is the life lived with one goal in mind--to please self. God has a better way for His people.

Self-determination: n. 1. freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting others. I. It is a life of fleeing God’s will (Jonah) A. Jonah’s call—Jonah 1:1-2 Jonah was a well-known prophet at Gath-hepher (II Kings 14:25). Like many of the Jews, he felt that God was only the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Self-Made Outsiders

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

based on 19 ratings

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If someone tells me that the more they look like and act like those of the world the greater a chance of evangelistic success they have, my response is BOLOGNA! And I don’t care how you slice it, it remains BOLOGNA. If we look like and act like the world

Sermon Title: Self-Made Outsiders Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:1-9 Bethel Christian Church Date: October 8, 2000 Scripture Introduction: Once again, this morning we are going to be looking at one of the books which wasn’t quite easily accepted by everyone. Last week we looked at a section of the book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Self-Inflected Wounds

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 5,763 views

Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowi

Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowing and Reaping. · If you sow corn you’ll reap ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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