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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Past Self-Indulgence

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 6, 2009
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     | 4,201 views

    Self-indulgence does not mean denying yourself what you actually need, but meeting needs easily turns into obsession. The way out is service to others.

    Whoever first baked Pecan Sandies should be made a saint. I love Pecan Sandies cookies! The taste of crunchy pecans, the texture of shortbread. I don’t care if you are from Georgia and pronounce it pee-kan, I’ll insist that Pecan or pee-kan Sandies are the finest cookie on the market. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
     | 6,301 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

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Faithful Believers Or Self Deceivers?

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,368 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

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Self” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    If i am going to experiencing the happiness described by our Savior in the Beatitudes, I must put self in proper perspective.

    As we have been looking at our Savior’s teaching here in the Beatitudes, we have made note of how Jesus lays out for us here a blueprint for how we might experience the true happiness that only God can give - a sense of contentment, peace, joy, and fulfillment that the world cannot give us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Loyd avatar

    Nine Fruits: Self Control Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015
     | 8,038 views

    A series on the Fruits of the Spirit: Self Control

    Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Most people don’t live with Self Control They live Controlled by the their Flesh Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Peter Died To Self

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,550 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

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Let Go Of Self Love Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,848 views

    It has been said that sometimes what we mistake for ingratitude is actually self love. This message looks at what makes us thankful

    Let Go of Self Love A year ago the word Frozen referred to food that was in your freezer and “Let it Go” was something you told you four year old when you wanted them to release their grip on a toy or their sibling or when you were counselling someone over some hurt from the past. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Pt. 1 - Self Denial Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,262 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

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Self Inflicted Wounds Of Christians Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016
     | 10,084 views

    We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” We’ve prayed/fasted about it ...had the preacher/other Christians pray for us and we just on going back to the same sin that has tripped us up for years. (The usual defiance.)

    The Self Inflicted Wounds of Christians October 30, 2016 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” 1 The calendar may change but we keep facing the same opposition, defiance, sin, hang ups, habits, behavior, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Self Control Not Remote Control Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 25, 2016
     | 7,830 views

    We get to a place in our faith where we have grown spiritually and where the things of faith are ripe and rich within us. It is at this time of our lives that Jesus can add even more to the spiritual produce that is to be shared with the world.

    Message: Just this week I got a call from someone saying they work for the Canadian Revenue Agency like the I.R.S. in the States. The man sounded like he knew what he was talking about he made a claim that alarmed me since I had been dealing with the C.R.A. the last couple of years. This supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Bear The Cross Of Self Denial"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2017
     | 9,575 views

    The sermon is based on the idea of dying by denying self and considering the needs of others in order to be a true disciple of Jesus.

    “Bear the Cross by Self Denial” Matthew 16:21-28 • It was bad enough for the disciples to hear that Jesus would suffer, be rejected, and die on a cross. Now Jesus told them that they must do the same thing. The cross was an instrument of death it had no other purpose • “Cross bearing does ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Examine Yourselves: A Self Survey

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 10, 2016
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,722 views

    This survey is provided for those seeking the truth regarding biblical salvation. Please, take it as a means: “to examine yourself and your faith in Christ.” May God Bless You.

    These twenty-five questions can settle the matter regarding your faith and salvation with God. It is an answer “of a good conscience toward God,” 1 Peter 3:20-21. 1. Do you truly love the Lord? How much? -- Matthew 22:37-40 2. Is there anything you wouldn't do to obey the Lord? -- Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jordan Muck avatar

    In With The New Self (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016
     | 5,505 views

    An exegetical approach to Colossians 3

    Message Outlines Week 1: Colossians 3:1-4 Focused on What’s Above Week 2: Colossians 3:5-11 Out With the Old Self Week 3: Colossians 3:12-17 In With the New Self (Part 1) Week 4: Colossians 3:12-17 In With the New Self (Part 2) Series: Colossians Week: Three Passage: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Pattern Of Self-Denial Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,196 views

    In this sermon we learn that we must forsake our rights for the sake of the gospel.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. You may recall that The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians was in fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    When You Die To Self

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,562 views

    Understanding of what it means to be dead to self and alive in Christ

    When you die to self Theme: Teach about being dead to sin and alive in Christ Text: 2 Timothy 2:8-14 2 Timothy 2:8-14 MSG Fix this picture firmly in your mind: Jesus, descended from the line of David, raised from the dead. It's what you've heard from me all along. (9) It's what I'm sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God