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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Jesus Verses Self-Centered Religion

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,499 views

    Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture

    Jesus verses Self-centered Religion Thesis: Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture Texts: Matthew 9:2-17: 1Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #9fruit Of The Spirit Self Control Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 12,268 views

    We are studing the fruit of the Spirit, this study is self control.

    #9 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: TEMPERANCE / SELF-CONTROL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Moses Faith; A Self-Denying Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
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     | 8,303 views

    Following Christ is not easy, not if a person is going to truly follow Him. Moses is a prime example of a man who gave up all that the world had to offer in order to follow God and His promises.

    Letting your Faith do the Walking Part 12 Moses Faith; A Self-Denying Faith Hebrews 11:24-28 Introduction Following Christ is not easy, not if a person is going to truly follow Him. Why? Because His call is contrary to what most people think. His call is a call to love, joy and peace, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,309 views

    I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

    Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,308 views

    Many of us are so desperate to feel significant that we have a hard time with authority at any level. If we found our significance in the Lord, we would be less tempted to fault others for our woes.

    Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor (Numbers 12) 1. Many Americans think they can run our country better than our elected officials. They may or may not be correct. But of one thing I am sure: I don't want the job! 2. Aren't you glad you do not have to solve the oil spill mess? Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Stewardship Of Self - Forward Steps 1 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,167 views

    This is our Stewardship Series for 2009, focusing on the assurance of the Christian peom "Footprints in the Sand" we can step out boldly knowing God walks with us.

    As you can see, the sanctuary is decked out in a “beach theme.” During our brainstorming session this year we came up with the idea of “Forward Steps” for our stewardship drive. Now, can anyone guess how we got from “Forward Steps” to the beach theme? The center theme of it all this year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Simon Peter: Stuck In Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,943 views

    We live with a self-image that we know is not true, but we like to project it anyway. We will come unstuck from self-deception when there is someone who loves us unconditionally ... the crucified and risen Christ.

    Outside the gate of the great house, it is growing cold. The winter winds are not quite over, and the first breezes of a promised spring have a zip to them. It would be nice to be in there, on the other side of the gate, where a fire is blazing and the workers are keeping warm. It would be good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kranthi Kumar Medida avatar

    Human Response To Divine Self-Revelation

    Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    What should be the appropriate response of human beings when God reveals Himself?

    HUMAN RESPONSE TO DIVINE SELF – REVELATION INTRODUCTION There used to be a man who had the passion to see and experience God in an intimate way. He used to pray like this always: “Lord, please reveal yourself to me”. As he prayed like this, one night he saw a dream. In that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,057 views

    How Jesus uses the fruit of gentlenss and self-control in the stories of Jesus blessing the children and Jesus cleansing the temple.

    Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, John 2:13-17 Text: Matthew 11:29 There are plenty of sermons written on gentleness and self-control. If I were to speak to you this morning just on self-control, it might be natural to talk about Joseph as he ran from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Stepping Stones To Faith: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,870 views

    The Third Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

    I begin this morning with a riddle, or, at least what I hope is a riddle. (Or maybe a pseudo-riddle). The riddle is a common experience several of us have had over the years. Here it is: ‘Some of us have had to do it more than once. It something that we know is for our own good but is sure very ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Determination Of Life Or Having Self In Control

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,314 views

    Self-control makes us more like Christ

    Determination of Life or having self in control Let us first look at what the Bible says about self-control. 2 PT 5-8 GAL 5:23 2 TIM 3 1-5 We would have to say that many of our problems that we face in life come from our lack of self-control. This is the last of the fruits of the spirit given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Living Knowledge Manifest In Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,742 views

    #3 In the scriptures there is the assumption that anyone who is born again of the Spirit of God, that that person has the very power of God to live a life of godliness. This is not a life that is some unproductive barren wasteland, but a life that is full

    The Enlargement of Life "Living Knowledge manifest in Self-control” Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24 ff 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Living Self-Control Emancipated In Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,792 views

    #4 In the scriptures there is the assumption that anyone who is born again of the Spirit of God, that that person has the very power of God to live a life of godliness. This is not a life that is some unproductive barren wasteland, but a life that is full

    The Enlargement of Life Living Self-control Emancipated in Perseverance Reading: Luke 8:11-15 (2 Peter 1:5-11) Even a quick reading of the N.T. reveals that God has a plan and a purpose for anyone who will be fully open to Him. This plan is that we might have a life, and a way of life that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Self-Control (08) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,707 views

    Self-Control is one of the most difficult fruits to master.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever watched some of the survivor shows on television? Survivor? Survivor Man (Nutty guy)? Castaway? Robinson Caruso? • It seems like if the people are on certain islands, there always seems to be coconuts available to them. • Look at this coconut; it does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,675 views

    God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

    1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist