Sermons on Self Exaltation:

Spiritual Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 27, 2008

There are many who are in Christian circles today that profess to know Jesus Christ but, sadly, are not saved. What does Jesus say?

Spiritual Self-Deception Griffith Baptist Church – 3/30/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Key verse: Matthew 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. The Introduction The words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Self Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

We are called to let go of our self. This is a sermon on Lordship.

Let Go of Self Introduction: I heard a story about a group that went white water rafting on a particularly dangerous stretch of river. The raft came to a spot known as “the hole,” where a powerful whirlpool threatened to spin and spill the raft. Sure enough the raft overturned and everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Self-Interest Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 19, 2010

In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus connects God's forgiveness of us with our forgiveness of others. To forgive is, then, "an act of radical self-interest."

RADICAL SELF-INTEREST Matthew 6:9-15 (NRSV) 9 "Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Answer To The Tyranny Of Self

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2015

Be alert to the wiles of the devil. Be ready to deny self, and follow Jesus.

AN ANSWER TO THE TYRANNY OF SELF. Mark 8:27-38. The first half of the Gospel of Mark tells of Jesus’ presentation to the people as an authoritative teacher who also happened to use healing (and exorcism) as a teaching device. In the second half the Lord started to prepare His inner circle of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Be Self-Disciplined Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 16, 2015

A sermon to encourage the development of self-control.

"Relaunch 2015" pt. 9 - I Will Be Self-disciplined Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 9 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Self Control

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 12, 2014

Five thing we must learn to control as Christians.

Learning self control 1. Over the Spirit. Proverbs 16: 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 2. Over the life. Acts 24: 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Baptist

Accountability: Self Evaluation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

We need strong accountability in the "free" age in which we walk. If we would apply self evaluation we would not need others to correct us. It is easy to fall into bad habits.

ACCOUNTABILITY: SELF EVALUATION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. [2] For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. I. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN APPOINTMENT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Self-Insufficiency Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 3, 2014

We are not sufficient for anything in and of ourselves. We are totally dependent upon God.

Fourth petition (preceded by Hallowed be, Thy Kingdom, Thy will…), and this is the first of three petitions which references us. All previous were God-focused, this one is focused on us. These petitions are profound in their simplicity; they reference every aspect of life. Daily Bread = ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shameless Self-Promotion Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION - ESTHER 5:1-14 Preached tag team style with Layperson Larry INTRODUCTION (ERIK: 5 minutes) -There is a new television show called “Preachers of L.A.” on Oxygen network -Show depicts 6 Los Angeles Pastors at Mega ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For Self-Examination Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 25, 2018

Self-examination fuels spiritual formation. If you aren't growing closer to God, you're falling away from Him.

John Wesley (1703-91), English theologian, evangelist, and founder of Methodism, was so concerned with building a righteous fellowship that he devised a series of questions for his followers to ask each other every week. Some found this rigorous system of inquiry too demanding and left. Today, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Other

Self-Evaluation: History?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2017

Accountability is seldom seen? Do we practice self-evaluation? What does our history say about our future?

Self-evaluation: A OLD YEAR BECOMES HISTORY --- A NEW YEAR IS A MYSTERY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Self-Limited Liberty Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 23 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. I discuss Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our freedom for a higher purpose. We discuss some probing questions related to decision making.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty” 1 Cor 8 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits 2. Defeated by misuse of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Background, Environment And Self

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

One's background, environment and self often act as objects of hindrance to people’s success and achievement, however, Jesus Christ is able to remove those objects of hindrance if one would surrender one’s life to Him

One Evangelist Adeola Adesomi of Christ Apostolic Church WOSEM, Manchester recently maintained in her exhortation to a group of conference delegates in Bergamo, Italy that background, environment and self often act as objects of hindrance to people’s success and achievements. In her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Up To Here With Self

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 28, 2016

Bernstein once was asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He said, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first violinists, but to find someone who can play the second fiddle with enthusiasm--that's a problem."

Up To Here With Self Philippians 2:3-4NASB One of the first conductors born and educated in the United States to receive worldwide acclaim was Leonard Bernstein. He directed the New York Philharmonic, conducted concerts by some of the world's leading orchestras, wrote symphonies, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empowered But No Self-Control Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 16, 2016

Samson was a man who was gifted with supernatural strength but has not much with regards to his moral character. He was greatly empowered by God but he was not able to control his desires. We will learn several life lessons from this story.

Samson was the strongest man alive, yet something went wrong along the way that has changed his life's direction. The four D's of Samson's downfall - His Desire, His Disrespect, His Disobedience and His Deception. First, he was overwhelmed by his desire for the woman. When he went to Timnah, he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene