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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit - Self Control

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 31, 2018
     | 10,555 views

    A final sermon in a series on the fruit of the Spirit. Looking at self-control

    Fruit of the Spirit – Self - Control Galatians 5:22-23 June 3, 2018 VIDEO - PLISKOVA (tennis player showing anger at end of match. Found on youtube.) I’m not sure if it was more fun watching Pliskova give a fake handshake to the umpire, or hit the umpires chair, or watch her opponent jump back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secure Your Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,270 views

    In order to be happy, we must secure healthy self-esteem.

    Secure Your Self-Esteem The Habits of Happiness Part 4 Ephesians 5:1-7 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this word are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rightness Of Divine Self-Promotion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 1, 2021
     | 3,943 views

    While it is wrong and inappropriate for us to make it all about us and to devote our lives to self-promotion, it is altogether right and good to make it all about God and for God to be engaged in divine self-promotion.

    A. One day a little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted on to the baseball diamond wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world,” he announced. 1. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. 2. “Strike One!” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe 24 - Self - Control Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015
     | 8,167 views

    Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit - Self-Control

    Believe 24 – Self-Control May 3, 2015 Titus 2:11-14 If we could take an honest picture of ourselves, what would we say we struggle with? Actually, if others could take a look at us, what would they say we struggle with? There are so many things in life which trap us, things which turn us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    M16: Deny Self Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 17, 2024
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     | 2,310 views

    Jesus explains more fully about submitting to Him and we are challenged to “deny [ourselves] and take up [our] cross and follow [Him].” This is not easy, but does speak to our soul and the judgment to come.

    M16: DENY SELF MATTHEW 16:24-28 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks, we have been digging into Matthew 16: In 16:1-4, we saw that the proof of Who Jesus is comes by His death, burial, and resurrection. In 16:5-12, Jesus taught us to check our heart to make sure we don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Be Wise About Self-Control Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2024
     | 1,678 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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    The Power And Purpose Of Self-Control

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025
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    In a time when the pace of life is ever-accelerating, and our senses are constantly bombarded with stimuli urging instant action and reaction, the Biblical virtue of self-control remains as pertinent as ever.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Edmund Hilary the first man who conquered Mount Everest was asked by an interviewer about his passions for climbing mountains. He gave this reply: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Peter the Great of Russia is quoted as saying, "I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 2, 2022
     | 1,487 views

    Anger is dangerous is because it can hinder the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22 -23) if it is left unchecked. Paul warns us not to let the sun go down our anger in Ephesians 4:26.

    ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 “A small girl was showing a friend the bathroom scale: "I don't know what it is . . . but my mom and dad use it every day. All I know is, when you stand on it, it makes you really mad!".” (Steve May. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God's Provisions Are Not Dependent Upon A Prosperous Economy!

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 9,622 views

    God can provide for our needs at all times!

    God’s Provisions Are Not Dependent Upon A Prosperous Economy! Phil. 4:14-19 Illus. > There once was a man who very adamantly believed in living by faith. He believed that, so long as he prayed in Jesus’ name, believing in faith that God would provide his need, he would receive whatever he asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

    Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Independence Day Requires Dependence On Christ Jesus

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 8, 2024
     | 640 views

    As we celebrate our nations birth, let's remember that our founding forefathers declared independence from the crown of England so they could establish a new nation, declaring dependence in JESUS CHRIST. And as we celebrate, let's remember that we must fight to keep our nation great.

    2024.07.07.Sermon Notes. Independence Day requires Our Dependence in Christ William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: As we celebrate our nations birth, let's remember that our founding forefathers declared independence from the crown of England, so they could establish a new nation, declaring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Don't Quit- I Depend On Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,340 views

    This is the 104th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#104] DON'T QUIT- I DEPEND ON 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Introduction: Fill in the blanks (but don’t answer Jesus or God). If you don’t have anybody to write in the blank, then leave it empty. * When I’m broke and don’t have the money to pay all of my bills I turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    July 4th - My Declaration Of Dependence

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 6, 2025
     | 121 views

    A declaration and confession of my Dependence on Independence Day.

    July 4th, 2025 – MY DECLARATION OF DEPENDENCE. July 4th is our Nation's Independence Day. But we as a nation need to remember that our independence is DEPENDENT on CHRIST. Psalms 33:12. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people HE has chosen as HIS own inheritance. As “We, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mastering Self-Control: A Path To Freedom SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,539 views

    This sermon explores the concept of self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. It provides a roadmap to gaining more self-control, starting with acknowledging our problems, leaving the past behind, mastering our emotions, believing in our capacity for change, avoiding temptation, and relying on Christ's power.

    This sermon is about self-control, which is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Self-control is important because many of our problems stem from a lack of it. We often wonder why we can't lose weight, keep our house clean, or break bad habits. The answer is that we lack self-control. Our biggest ...read more

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    Jesus: The True Vine SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,531 views

    When Jesus declares Himself as the True Vine, He is not just saying that He is the root, the tree, the trunk, He is everything. This is where our dependence on Him, the True Vine, comes from. He is 'Everything to me'.

    Who is Jesus? This is a question that people have been asking since his time on earth. It is a question that still lingers today, and each of us must answer it for ourselves. Thankfully, Jesus himself provides the answer. In the Gospel of John, he uses seven "I am" statements to reveal his true ...read more

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