Sermons about Self Examinatiion

Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control (12th Sunday After Pentecost 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 8, 2024

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One of those weapons that Satan has used very well through all generations is “fits of anger” (see Galatians 5:20 ESV). I once read a sentence sermon that went like this: "He who angers you controls you".

ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Ephesians 4:25-32 So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. (26) Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

based on 80 ratings

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Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002

based on 169 ratings

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Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

A.d.d.

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 31, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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This is an "Absolutely Dangerous Doctrine!" Being a sold out Christian for the Lord...denying ones self.

A.D.D.: ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS DOCTRINE! State: The Gospel of Jesus Christ is ?Something To Die For?. Definition of Dangerous: ?Likely to cause harm, not safe, risky.? This is what we as Christians can be to satan?s kingdom. Dangerous and very likely to cause harm to it. We are the church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Other

3 Who Won't & 1 Who Will Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2007

based on 50 ratings

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“God has no grandchildren, only children” - “To be 99% sure is 100% unacceptable” - “The only thing longer than life is eternity” - Whatever keeps you from getting saved...CUT IT OFF! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation

3 Who Won’t & 1 Who Will Matthew 18:8-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Wont1Will.html Three out of four people here won’t be in heaven. And when I say ‘here’ I mean in our text, not here in this room. But wait a minute, the people in our text represent all people everywhere, so I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Introduction To 2nd Timothy. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012

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An introduction to 2nd Timothy. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Background of the letter Purpose of the letter Introduction to the letter Four influences on Timothy: *1st Influence: His Family (VS 5) *2nd Influence: The Apostle Paul (VS 3-4) *3rd Influence: A Gift From God (VS 6) *4th Influence: Timothy’s Dedication (VS 7) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Money Matters Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

based on 1 rating

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In this message we will look at the topic of money and why it is important to have some guardrails in place. Otherwise you might go over a cliff.

Money Matters Matthew 6:24-31 As a seminary student part of my course study was in pastoral counseling. I remember one of my professors who told us this one day: he said one day you will be out there in a church doing marriage counseling and you are going to see couples who will come in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stolen By Success Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 7, 2009

based on 16 ratings

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talks about how we can get wrapped up on worldly success and how to find our true identity in Christ.

Identity Theft – Stolen by “Success” Our identity can be Stolen by “Success” when our image of success is… …Driven by Performance – Look what I have done …Focused on Possessions – Look what I’ve got Our identity will be Successfully Secure when our image of success is… …Centered on Christ – Look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tale Of The Two "I” Exams (Sermon Theme Adapted From John Beehler)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 27, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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The Tale of the Two “I” Exams 1) “See me, God? I’m not like him.” 2) “Save me, God! I’m not like you.”

When is the last time you had an eye exam? Eye care experts recommend that we should have our eyes checked every one to three years depending on age, risk factors, and physical condition (allaboutvision.com). Regular eye exams are important because experts estimate that one in four school-age ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Brokenness

Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008

based on 21 ratings

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Powerful message teaching the real meaning of brokenness. God desires the sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart.

God desires the sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart. Pride or independence is the antithesis of true brokenness Brokenness is about our will being totally submitted to God. Out of brokenness the glory and presence of God is revealed. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Goes In, Must Come Out

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 7, 2010

based on 6 ratings

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We have heard garbage in garbage out; well, God in us equals God coming out.

What goes In Must Come Out On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." John 7:37-38 (NIV) What ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Filled Life Part Three

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 8, 2010

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This sermon examines the fruit of faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE PART III GALATIANS 5:22,23 INTRODUCTION By now we know that physical and spiritual fruit is very important to our well-being. Doctors are discovering more and more that fruit should be part of our diet if the diet is to be a healthy one. The Food Guide Pyramid bears out the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Help! I Don’t Want To Be Humble Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 29, 2010

based on 15 ratings

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God strengthens us with everything we need for God-glorifying and self-satisfying humility.

Scripture Introduction Our church in Chicago participated in a prison ministry. One week the director of the work sent out an email with this last line: “And remember (as we say in Texas) don’t squat with your spurs on.” That is “practical” knowledge—a fact which quickly pays a dividend. God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Tell Somebody"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 2, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to “tell somebody” that there is a price tag to consider before committing oneself to following Jesus Christ. Because it could mean becoming a geographical nomad.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Sunday of June Killeen, TX 27 June 2010 Big Idea: For some believers to follow Jesus means more than just believing in Him. It also means becoming a geographical nomad. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning The Battle Against Selfishness

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jan 10, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Because of the propensity to think only of ourselves which destroys the unity of the body of Christ, we are reminded to combat our selfishness with an attitude of service to others.

[Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to the New Testament epistle to the Philippians – Philippians chapter 2. We will be reading the first four verses of the chapter. [Scripture Introduction] Known as one of Paul’s “Prison Epistles,” Philippians was written during Paul’s first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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