Sermons on self conceit:

Self-Confidence: The Deceitful Destroyer

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 17, 2004

Knowing more about Samson’s life offers us a wider scope of understanding regarding the danger of self-confidence and spiritual leniency.

Self-confidence is a misplaced reliance and it is offensive before the sight of God. Its deceitfulness is being revealed from generation to generation and sorrowfully experienced by its trapped victims. Samson, the strongest man who ever lived, is a warning example for all those who dare to put ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Self-Control Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 5, 2004

A sermon on how we have become out of control in America and what it takes to get us - Christians - back on track.

August 8, 2004 Galatians 5:23 I have recently been reading a book by Tim Russert called “Big Russ and Me.” It’s a very interesting insight into middle America about forty years ago or so. With great admiration he talks about the great work ethic of his father, who worked two to three jobs ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Real With Your Self Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2003

Lenten series based on Mark 14 and Jesus’ encounters: Jesus was so comfortable with Himself that He could encounter threatening people without being threatened; could correct hostile people without being destructive; and could receive the heart of a tortu

We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes – This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Examination: A Spiritual Checkup

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 22, 2004

How do you know if you have only a head knowledge of Christ or are truly born again? Is there merit or value in questioning one’s salvation? The Bible gives the reason for self examination and the measures to use.

SELF-EXAMINATION: A SPIRITUAL CHECKUP 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-6 (DISCERNING HEAD KNOWLEDGE FROM HEART RELATIONSHIP) Introduction: Recently I was asked, "How does one know whether one merely has a head knowledge of Christ or has been truly born again and has a true heart relationship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Righteousness Leads To Disillusionment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1.

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1. THE CAUSE OF DISILLUSIONMENT = SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS (3:13-15) the people were blind to their own sin -- they were too good to see straight Context: You ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming The Problems Of Self-Promotion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Vast numbers of people seek their own promotion, forgetting the fact that God is Master Promoter. David wrote, "For promotion comes neither from the east or the west of the south. But, God is one who sets up one and puts down another."

Overcoming the Problems of Self-Promotion Vast numbers of people seek their own promotion, forgetting the fact that God is Master Promoter. David wrote, "For promotion comes neither from the east or the west of the south. But, God is one who sets up one and puts down another." (Psalm 75:6,7) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Control Or Self-Control?

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

According to Acts 24:24-25, Felix sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ in terms of righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come.

Introduction According to Acts 24:24-25, Felix sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ in terms of righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come. During Paul’s sermon, Felix became frightened and sent Paul away. Paul preached a sermon that made the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming A Positive Self Image

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002

Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self-Help Is No Help At All

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

To be ashamed of Jesus in this life is to forfeit knowing HIM in the Life to COME!

SELF-HELP IS NO HELP AT ALL II TIMOTHY 1:3-18(preaching text Luke 9:23-27) FEBRURAY 11, 2001 INTRODUCTION: I was almost your person today, LORD. Then I thought what it would have been like if Jesus had done the same thing. What if God had almost revealed himself in Jesus Christ? What if Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-18, Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Healthy Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

Developing a healthy, scriptural view of one's self enable us to handle life's struggles

DEVELOPING HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. (John 15:11) I. THE PROBLEM WITH SUB SELF-ESTEEM. A. Low self-esteem does not equal “humility”. B. Low self-esteem spurns God with feelings of “inferiority”. C. Low self-esteem ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

This Self-Induced Curse Of Want.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 15, 2000

If you think on your wants’ long enough, they will become a Need!

The Bible says the eyes of man are never satisfied. This curse of want is never being satisfied with the Lord’s blessings. If our relationship with Him is true, then our hearts will reflect this in our words. 1. Cursed because We have TURNED FROM THE LORD! ( Deut.30:17 ) a. Turned from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:5-13, Deuteronomy 28:15-48

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control: The Balancing Fruit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 30, 2003

Self control brings balance to our lives.

Last Sunday I asked you to be ready to share ways that we demonstrate the Fruits of the Spirit as a church. That will take place in a few minutes, as we first need to address the final fruit - self-control. There have been a few “experiments” if you will during this series as a way to try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christian's Power To Be Self-Controlled

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

The Holy Word of God contains many admonitions concerning the importance of the Christian being self-controlled. Proverbs 16:32 says, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”

The Christian’s Power To Be Self-Controlled The Holy Word of God contains many admonitions concerning the importance of the Christian being self-controlled. Proverbs 16:32 says, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” Also, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness - Gentleness - Self-Control Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 19, 2005

Only the power of God can produce the character of God (Part 3 "Signs of Life")

SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Galatians 5:22-25 (The fruits of the Spirit) Part 3 – Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control The Believer is to be a living example that there is a better way. That there is God’s power, a power beyond ourselves to help us be the people we were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Self” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2009

If i am going to experiencing the happiness described by our Savior in the Beatitudes, I must put self in proper perspective.

As we have been looking at our Savior’s teaching here in the Beatitudes, we have made note of how Jesus lays out for us here a blueprint for how we might experience the true happiness that only God can give - a sense of contentment, peace, joy, and fulfillment that the world cannot give us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist