Sermons on Self Existent:

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.

“. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Gain More Self-Control Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2016

This is a sermon on self-control. It is one of the fruits of the Spirit. 1. Admit You Have A PROBLEM 2. Put The Past BEHIND You 3. Master Your EMOTIONS 4. Believe You Can CHANGE 5. Avoid TEMPTATION 6. Depend On Christ’s POWER

Fruit of the Spirit – Self-Control How to Gain More Self-Control Today we finish up the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit. We are looking at self-control. Next week we will deal with the phrase – “against such things there is no law.” Let’s go ahead and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin And Salvation Of A Self-Made Man Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2021

Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, was a legend in his own mind. Hear the testimony of a self-made man who was humbled and finally proclaimed Daniel's God as the God all in His kingdom were to worship.

Many of us here today are familiar Charles Colson, not so much because of who he was, but who he came to be. You see, originally, Charles Colson was the proverbial self-made man. By his mid-thirties he had founded a great law firm that was influential in both Boston and New York. And in his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Paul's Self-Defense Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

For Paul conscience is the self-awareness that you are right or wrong in your attitudes and actions. If you are deceiving people and doing what you know is not the will of God, you will feel guilty.

Jonathan Edwards was born in 1703, and he became one of the greatest preachers in history. He lived in a day when pastors went to a church out of seminary and stayed there for the rest of their lives. His father was the pastor of The Congregational Church in the little village of East Windsor, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-17

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 22, 2017

Controlling oneself means placing ourselves under God's control, the best place to be.

Has this ever happened to you? You find a bowl full of delicious looking cherries sitting on the table. They’re clearly meant for eating so you grab a couple. They’re sweet and delicious so you have a few more. You sit down, get out your phone to check messages while you absent-mindedly continue to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray For Self, Servants & Souls

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Apr 9, 2025

Big question for you tonight, how is your prayer life?

Big question for you tonight, how is your prayer life? But even more importantly how is your prayer life when it comes to self, how is it for raising up servants, and for lost souls? A couple of years ago the Tri-County began a program called praying daily for Self, Servants and Souls, but it never ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Matthew 25:40-45, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Mastering Self-Control: A Path To Freedom SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. It provides a roadmap to gaining more self-control, starting with acknowledging our problems, leaving the past behind, mastering our emotions, believing in our capacity for change, avoiding temptation, and relying on Christ's power.

This sermon is about self-control, which is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Self-control is important because many of our problems stem from a lack of it. We often wonder why we can't lose weight, keep our house clean, or break bad habits. The answer is that we lack self-control. Our biggest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Self-Control, Change, Emotions, Temptation

The Deceitful Heart And Unmasking Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the mechanisms of self-deception, its consequences, and the biblical guidance for overcoming this insidious trap.

The Bible warns us that our hearts are "deceitful above all things" (Jeremiah 17:9). This sobering truth reveals the propensity of our inner selves to distort reality, leading us down a path of self-deception. In this sermon, we'll explore the mechanisms of self-deception, its ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Right Conduct: Conquering The Old Self Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 26, 2025

Suffering for Jesus is not defeat. Suffering for Jesus is an encouragement because the suffering confirms that we are done with sin.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 24th August 2025 1 Peter 3:18-4:6 “Right Conduct: Conquering the Old Self” In a moment we are going to read 1 Peter 3:18-4:6. When Martin Luther wrote his commentary on 1 Peter he described ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 43- No Room For Self-Righteousness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 22, 2025

Self-righteous Jonah rejoiced over a plant that gave him shade, but had not compassion on the people of Nineveh who genuinely repented of their sins. There’s no room for self-righteousness, as all of us are sinners saved by God's grace alone.

We read in Jonah 4:6, “Then the LORD God made a plant grow up over Jonah to give him some shade, so that he would be more comfortable. Jonah was extremely pleased with the plant.” (GNB) As we studied the life of Jonah there are numerous lessons that we have picked up, both for our personal lives, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Jonah 4:1, Luke 15:28, Luke 15:26-30, Luke 18:10-12, Luke 6:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Bible Is Misinterpreted Or Distorted For Self-Justification Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 7, 2025

This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the dangers of distorting God's word for personal gain.

The Holy Bible, a sacred scripture for millions, has been a source of guidance, comfort, and wisdom for centuries. However, some individuals have manipulated its teachings to justify their sinful actions. This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

How To Live In Unity

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 4, 2012

Loving God and loving others requires that we love ourselves.

Psalm 133 1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! The greatest commandment that we have been given is to love God, love our neighbor and love ourselves. This commandment consists of three parts and no part can be fulfilled without fulfilling the other two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Don't Let It Stop You!”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005

There are two types of people exist within the universal body of the Church: the grateful and the ungrateful, the selfless and the self-centered, the contrite and the sanctimonious.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church August 2001 In our text, we find two individuals demonstrating two different responses to the presence of Jesus Christ: one is a demonstration of gratitude and the other is of ingratitude. One individual responded in appreciation, while the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foolish Farmer

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message examining the mistakes we make when we become self-centered.

THE FOOLISH FARMER Luke 12;20 INTRO: We all know the story of the foolish farmer, but sometimes we forget the real meaning of the story. Just what did the foolish farmer really do when he considered only himself? I. WHILE THINKING OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:20

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? You Must Deny Yourself And Follow Him Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2013

The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy but what God says you "must" do God knows you can do.

WHAT MUST I DO? DENY YOURSELF, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS** LUKE 9:18-26 Big Idea: The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy. Intro: Imagine that you made a visit to your doctor and he told you that you had a disease. He tells you that you can survive the disease if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Nazarene