Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on self defense: showing 991-1,005 of 70,957

Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Sermon Kits for Preaching

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice

Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives

Ready & Faithful

Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future

Why Suffering?

Help your church understand God's plan in pain

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    No Place For A Pity Party

    Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,682 views

    Pity is natural but is for others not ourselves. Self Pity is dangerous. (1)Everyone is subject to self pity (2ADVERSITY IS NOT MEANT TO LEAD US TO SELF PITY BUT TO STRENGHTH IN CHRIST(3)Turning to God in our self pity is our hope for deliverance from it

    No Place for a Pity Party MT 16:21-24 If we think in terms of thankfulness we might say that there are many emotions that would compliment a heart that is filled with thanksgiving. For example love compliments thanksgiving, happiness compliments thanksgiving, joy and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,638 views

    The extra mile and turning the other cheek

    7A Sun. We are back to Matthew 5, and in verse 41 we hear about going the extra mile. 1). It’s not conflict avoidant because the subjugated person forced to carry the luggage of a Roman solider beyond the customary one mile actually creates a dilemma for the soldier who would worry that he would ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • David Haun avatar

    It's Time To Give Myself A Hug

    Contributed by David Haun on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,359 views

    Low Self-esteem is a struggle faced by many of us. This sermon presents the concepts of self worth and esteem, and offers concrete steps that can help us move to positive self-esteem.

    IT’S TIME TO GIVE MYSELF A HUG Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida January 18, 2004 Jeremiah 1:4-10, II Cor. 4:5-10 Introduction Today’s message is a Request Sermon. It’s a topic that could have been submitted by about half of the congregation, and often plays a major ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    (New Years Resolution Or New Years Revelation)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 62,032 views

    RESOLUTIONS ARE SELF IMPOSED –SELF WILLED AND SELF PROPELLED IDEAS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE POWER OF GOD BUT WHAT YOU REALLY NEED IS NOT ANOTHER NEW YEAR RESOLUTION BUT A NEW YEAR REVELATION

    Psalm 1:1-3 (KJV) 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,007 views

    Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

    1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    The Other Brother

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,224 views

    Gaurding Against Self Righteousness

    I. Last week I preached about the story of the loving Father who had a prodigal son. A. His son demanded what he had coming in terms of an inheritance, and hit the road. B. He went away and lived a life that went against everything that his father had ever stood for. The NIV version of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Black avatar

    The Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,441 views

    The danger to being a self-god

    The Enemies of the Cross Intro:There are 3 things that Paul says about the “Enemies of the Cross.” I. They Defy Jesus.[18] A. They are Enemies, not friends of the Cross. B. They Oppose ever demand of the Cross by not giving an ear to hear ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Boy Who Stayed At The House.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    Self-righteousness is as bad as unrighteousness

    The boy who stayed at the house. Luke 15: 25 -- 32. 01/18/04 Luke 15 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. In this chapter we find a number of things that were lost and found. It starts off with the lost sheep and how the Shepherd left the 99 to find the one lost. The next was the lost ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Restore Unto Me The Joy Of Thy Salvation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,189 views

    Overcoming the self-centered life

    Sun. Jan. 31/93 II Chron. 33:1-17 RESTORE UNTO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION A.W. TOZER Saying over enthusiasm is a problem of the church Is like sending a police squad to a cemetery at midnight in case of a demonstration by the residents. Where is the fire for holiness & ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Life In Paradox

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    An evangelistic call to die to self

    April 2, 2006 Fifth Sunday in the Season of Lent Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Matthew Cook avatar

    Deny Yourself Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,013 views

    Denying Self - Following Jesus

    Discipleship – Deny Yourself! When you hear the word discipleship, what comes to mind? (Old guys in robes from a long time ago) *Relate the word “discipleship” to discipline – a quality taught in military boot camps. Eleven General Orders 1. To take charge of this post and all government ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garry Lewis avatar

    The Unanswered Question

    Contributed by Garry Lewis on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    commitment to your self worth

    The unanswered question Jeremiah 8:6 What is a question? It is an expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics. 4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 6. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Levi Wright avatar

    Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 495 ratings
     | 157,740 views

    A message of self-examination and repentance.

    Evangelist Cry Ministry Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "Create In Me A Clean Heart" Psalm 51:1-12 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. [1] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Art Of Waiting

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,609 views

    Why is self-control important?

    The story is told about the man who prided himself on being exceedingly punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 AM. He rose briskly, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, picked up his briefcase, got into his car, rode the ferry ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ricardo Rodriguez avatar

    Examine Me O Lord

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Sep 14, 2011
     | 9,931 views

    Self Reflection, before God

    “Examine ME O Lord!” 4/7/2011 – Nampa, ID; 9/15/2011 – Salem, OR Psalms 26 v. 1-2 “1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • …
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • …
  • 4730
  • 4731
  • Next