Sermons on Self Control:

The Master's Guide To Your Best Self

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 31, 2021

A unique, positive slant Jesus' challenge to deny self and take up one's cross. Specific stories about what that really means.

THE MASTER’S GUIDE TO YOUR BEST SELF—Mark 8:27-38 What is the one topic everybody in the world is interested in? It is not sports…not politics…not who will be the next Bachelor…not _____ (Pastor: Be creative and specific.) All you have to do to find out what people care most about is go on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Self-Deception: When Doubting Yourself Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Human pride is rooted in two kinds of self-deception. One is the deception that I can handle my own problems. And the other is the deception that nobody can handle my problems.

The New Testament compares the church to a bride and God to the bridegroom. All through our New Testaments we see a familiar image to help us understand and appreciate the significance of the church. Yet, there are dangers to the church. Real dangers that may cause the bride to run from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sabotage Self Vs Until You Bless Me...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2020

Often our words, attitudes and thinking patterns sabotage God's plan. We must wrestle not in the flesh and blood. We must wrestle until our change comes. Jacob's life seemed sabotaged until he had an encounter with God. Come let us seek God's presence.

SABOTAGE SELF VS UNTIL YOU BLESS ME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SABOTAGE: the act of destroying or damaging something deliberately so it will not work correctly, destruction, obstruction, hinder, hamper or hurt. THIS IS WAR… WE ARE IN A HOT AND HEAVY BATTLE… OUR ATTITUDES AND ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Genesis 32:26-27, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am, Am I? Overcoming The Pseudo Self PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Recognize and embrace our true identity in Christ, rather than creating a false self.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters! We're diving into the heart of a story today that's as relevant now as it was thousands of years ago. It's about identity, about who we truly are and the danger of pretending to be something we're not. The Christian author Brennan Manning once said, "We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Topics: Spiritual Identity Crises

The Examination

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 19, 2013

Christ told us to examine ourselves. We must take an examination that questions if our souls are in line with the Word of a Holy God, the Works of the Holy Ghost, and the Works of the Heavenly Grace. Finally, are your steps in line with God's steps?

The Examination II Corinthians 13:5 5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? Intro: We try to teach our kids and grandkids what is right and what is wrong. Yet, there are many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Resting Is Hard Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

Explores the concept of spiritual rest in God, its relevance in our lives, and our responsibility to embrace and live in this rest.

Good morning, cherished family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to pause, to breathe, to be still and know that He is God. In the hustle and bustle of life, it's so easy to lose sight of the peace and rest that our Father so generously offers us. We are often caught up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6

Topics: Rest, Self-Care

Worship That's For Real PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores seeking sincere spirituality and sacredness through surrendering self, as exemplified by the Samaritan woman's transformative encounter with Jesus.

Good morning, dear friends! It's a joy to be here with you today, united in our shared love for our Saviour and in our ongoing quest to understand and live out His teachings. We are blessed to be able to gather, learn, and grow together, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share with you the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Topics: Worship, Sincerity

Why Deny? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

We have been inundated with the message of self-indulgence, so why should we deny ourselves?

Why Deny? Matthew 6:16-18 The Sermon on the Mount is a guide for how to live as followers of Jesus. Specifically, Jesus is teaching us that we have to lose some things in our religion so we can get back to a relationship with God. Religion focuses on religious practices, rules, observances, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Beginning Of… God Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God alone is self-existent; we depend on him for life and being.

Scripture Introduction Thomas Boston pastored from 1699–1731. A biographer wrote of his ministry: “If Scotland had been searched during the early part of the eighteenth century there was not a minister of Christ within its bounds who, both in personal character and in the discharge of his pastoral ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pharisees' Blindness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015

To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, we can accept the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a Pharisee?(self-righteous) Only CHRIST knows my heart, If I were I would not have accepted the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Life - New Life Pt 2

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2013

Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus.

Old Life - New Life Pt 2 August 18, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 6:9-14 Supplemental Passage: But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Crossbearers Needed

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

A sermon admonishing believers to deny themselves and take up their cross daily, as our Lord instructed us to do.

Matt 16:24-17:1 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answer Eight: Stop Kidding Yourself--Renounce Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 17, 2015

The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew.

The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011

Lesson one in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

Discipleship The Meaning of Discipleship Sunday, April 11, 2010 am Reading: Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: This morning, we’re beginning a new adventure. We’re starting a new sermon series on discipleship. I’m afraid that “discipleship” is a term that most of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Garbage Dump

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 23, 2025

A patient person is better than a warrior, one who controls his temper is better than one who takes a city. (Proverbs 16:32)

BECOMING A GARBAGE DUMP A patient person is better than a warrior, one who controls his temper is better than one who takes a city. (Proverbs 16:32) News Tempo recorded that in 2012 Indonesia produced 262 million liters of waste per day. If the population of Indonesia is considered to be 250 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational