Sermons on self desiring: showing 391-405 of 115,277

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

How "Self" Conscious Are You?

Contributed by Gary Miller on May 11, 2007

Where does your strength come from? What is it that gets you through the really tough times? This morning I will highlight the three sources of our strength.

How “Self” Conscious Are You? Well, we’re on the eve of another new year. How many of you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past? Let me see a show of hands. How many are making resolutions this year? Usually these are about losing a certain number of pounds or starting an exercise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

Love Is Not Rude Or Self-Seeking Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2015

Love is not rude or self-seeking - 1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Love is not rude: • Definitions of rudeness: • Rude behaviour. • Rude language. • Rude attitude. • Rude attire. • Solution to rudeness: • Matthew chapter 22 verses 37-40: • "Love your neighbour as yourself”. • Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Brethren

Dating God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 19, 2013

Dating God requires you to be ‘all’ for Him! Opening up our activities, computer, inbox, facebook, mobile, cupboards, to the entire, close scrutiny of God will require self denial and total surrender!

Dating God! Hebrews 10:22”let us draw near [TO GOD] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Boy! The title is so powerful that I am a bit shaky as to how to begin! I can never write this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Thine Own Self Be True Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

The dangerous implications of taking “To thine own self be true” literally.

INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible.” Since I’ve started this series, I’ve encountered several other “sayings” often mistakenly quoted as coming from the Bible. Here are some other sayings that aren’t in the Bible: Charity begins at home; This too ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Created To Work Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013

God created us with responsibilities. We are responsible to work and earn the bread that we eat.

I AM CREATED TO WORK We are told in the Scriptures that we cannot work to earn our salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. We cannot do enough works to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Desire For God To Go Among Us

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 12, 2010

God's children must repent and desire to have God go among us.

I. The Deficiency of Man A. We Face the Broken Law - James 2;9-10 B. We Face an Empty Stone - Ezekial 36:26-27 C. We Face the Mountain (Judgment) 1. Present thyself - Ec 12:14 2. Stand alone - no man cometh with you - Ro 14:10-12 II. The Declaration of God A. The Presence of God - Gal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Terms Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

“Close Encounters” Pt. 2 - The Terms Review – I want to spend just a moment in review so you will remember what we discussed last Sunday since it is the foundation of where we are going this morning. I remind you of the Passion Process – our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desire (Spiritual Formation Part 1) Series

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Knowing what we truly desire in our spiritual formation

Desire Jeremiah 24:1-7 1. Desire to know Him well • Knowing Jesus is by knowing the Scriptures • But Knowing Him is simply experiencing Christ in your life • It means experiencing the word with you • To experience Him is having a close personal relationship with Him • Ex. Husband & wife, or a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ’s Spirit Or Fleshly Desires

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 13, 2021

Have you accepted Christ as your Savior?

Christ’s Spirit or Fleshly Desires We have just finished a number election campaigns in two states and a number of cities. Thank the LORD that they are over. Give me an Amen for that. I wish all of the winner’s success. However, I see America’s problems as deeper than politics: we need Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15

God Knows Your Desires Of Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 14, 2021

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19).

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19). And then: "What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean.' For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19, Romans 7:18-20, Proverbs 16:30

Why Settle For 2nd Best

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 32: 1 – 42

Numbers 32: 1 – 42 Why settle for 2nd best 32 Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of livestock; and when they saw the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead, that indeed the region was a place for livestock, 2 the children of Gad and the children of Reuben ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

304 – Good Versus Evil Desires

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

Elementary Teaching on SIN: Why do we sin?

Illustrate: Sin: In the time it takes me to share this sermon 57 kids will run away from home. - 29 children will attempt suicide. - 22 girls under 19 years of age will receive an abortion. - 14 teenage girls will give birth to an illegitimate baby - 685 teens will use some form of illegal drug. - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Healthy Self-Esteem

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 2, 2001

An accurate view of yourself come from 1. an understanding of God’s view of who you are. 2. knowing the truth of who you are. 3. having a humble view of who you are.

In the Scripture reading today, we hear the Lord saying to Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” It seems that when most people think of God coming to them and saying something, they think of him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist