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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Self-Examination: A Spiritual Checkup

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 52,065 views

    How do you know if you have only a head knowledge of Christ or are truly born again? Is there merit or value in questioning one’s salvation? The Bible gives the reason for self examination and the measures to use.

    SELF-EXAMINATION: A SPIRITUAL CHECKUP 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-6 (DISCERNING HEAD KNOWLEDGE FROM HEART RELATIONSHIP) Introduction: Recently I was asked, "How does one know whether one merely has a head knowledge of Christ or has been truly born again and has a true heart relationship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Real With Your Self Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfulness - Gentleness - Self-Control Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,540 views

    Only the power of God can produce the character of God (Part 3 "Signs of Life")

    SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Galatians 5:22-25 (The fruits of the Spirit) Part 3 – Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control The Believer is to be a living example that there is a better way. That there is God’s power, a power beyond ourselves to help us be the people we were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Part 10 - Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006
     | 5,693 views

    Self-control is important for releasing the other fruits to grow in our Spiritual life.

    The Fruit of the Spirit Part 10 – Self-Control Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION Each of the different characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit focuses on how ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Self-Confidence: The Deceitful Destroyer

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    Knowing more about Samson’s life offers us a wider scope of understanding regarding the danger of self-confidence and spiritual leniency.

    Self-confidence is a misplaced reliance and it is offensive before the sight of God. Its deceitfulness is being revealed from generation to generation and sorrowfully experienced by its trapped victims. Samson, the strongest man who ever lived, is a warning example for all those who dare to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Thine Own Self Be True Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 55,391 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norayr Hajian avatar

    Freedom Through Self-Denial

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,399 views

    On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

    Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Faithful Believers Or Self Deceivers?

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    The Lord expects his people to be hearers and doers, not self-deceived bench warmers.

    Faithful Believers or Self Deceivers? James 1:22-25 Introduction: It is not enough to hear God’s Word, we must live it and obey it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good sermon or a Bible study is what makes them grow and receive God’s blessing. It is not the hearing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Pt. 1 - Self Denial Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,386 views

    An in depth study of the demands of true discipleship.

    "Three Laws of the Discipleship" Pt. 1 -- Self Denial Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: As I begin today's message let me say that the definition of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ has changed radically from what the Savior spoke of in this section of Matthew's Gospel. In this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self And Pride Oppose The Spirit

    Contributed by David Leach on Feb 16, 2014
     | 4,003 views

    In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness.

    February 14 (Andrew Murray’s devotional) In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness. It is often said that it is not so . May not one reason be that in the teaching and example of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Self-Will Vs God's Will Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013
     | 10,178 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is our master? I can't hear ya. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Our Lord, and Master, it's fully enough and high time for us to place Him at His Rightful Place. IV.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is our master? I can't hear ya. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Our Lord, and Master, it's fully enough and high time for us to place Him at His Rightful Place. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 35:22 (New Living Translation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    When Peter Died To Self

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,619 views

    Jacob had his Jabbok, Abraham had his Mt. Moriah, Paul had his Damascus road and Peter had his encounter with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee's shores. That's where Peter began a new life living solely for Christ.

    WHEN PETER DIED TO SELF Jn. 21:1-8,14-22. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Agatha Longworth, age 78 and rather deaf, had a tendency to shout when she went to the Catholic confessional. 2. When the priest, Father Leo Dankin, asked her to speak more quietly, since everyone in the church could hear, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit Is Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 15, 2012
     | 5,655 views

    Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The fruit of the Spirit: a description The fruit of the Spirit: a strategy SERMON BODY: iLL: • There is a myth that says the Great Wall of China; • Is the only man made structure that can be seen on the moon. • But it’s just a myth, you cannot see from ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
     | 6,368 views

    A series on the fruits of the Spirit

    Getting Fruit From God’s Garden Series Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control May 25, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Spiritual Success Self Control Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,265 views

    How not to fall apart, just one lack of self control can cause the whole person to fall You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    SELF-CONTROL "Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control" Prov 25:28 The most important feature of a city in biblical times was its walls. Walls acted as the cities defences bringing security, an inner peace and displaying an outer strength. A city without walls was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God