Sermons about Self Improvement

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

The Last Three 'fruit Of The Spirit': Faithfulness, Gentleness And Self-Control

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 5, 2023

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How can we be more like God? By demonstrating God's character. We look at three more wonderful qualities of God that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in us.

INTRODUCTION Today, we’re having the last in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. We’re going to look at the last three fruit in Paul’s list: faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I thought I’d do something a bit different to usual today. I’m going to look at three true ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on May 19, 2015

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God's bearer - means self-denial and death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to self.

A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 Timothy 2:3 (NLT) “Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” I. Is a Bearer of the Cross a. it means self-denial b. It means death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Church Of God

20-20 Vision

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2023

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The reward of knowing the mind of God, the reward of living in the will of God, is freedom. Fear of people keeps us imprisoned; fear of God sets us free.

At the Alpha conference I went to a few weeks ago I had a very interesting conversation with a colleague on the more liberal end of our denominational spectrum. It was particularly interesting in that the Alpha program is for evangelism, and I was surprised to see someone on the other end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Plus One Equals One Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2015

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Discuss ways that God intended the husband and wife to be one (Material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/Home_Improvement/Home%20Improvement%2001%20-%20One%20Plus%20One%20Equals%20One.htm)

HoHum: Sonja Ely- I was watching my 5 year old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, she “staged” a wedding, first playing the role of the bride’s mother who assigned specific duties, then suddenly switching to the bride with her “teddy bear” groom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cuando El Cristianismo Es Falso Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 27, 2003

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The dangers of self deception

Cuando el cristianismo es falso Texto: Santiago 1:26-27 Lectura Bíblica: Isaías 1:10-18 I. Introducción A. Santiago parece ansioso de explicar a sus oyentes o lectores sobre lo que quiso decir cuando dice, “sed hacedores de la Palabra, no solamente oidores.” 1. En el 1:27 Santiago resume lo ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-18, James 1:26-27

Denomination: Adventist

The Question Of The Magi: Where Is He? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

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A call to self-examination

The Questions of Christmas (4) The Question of the Magi Where Is He? Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 They had traveled over miles and miles of desert, leading a caravan of camels loaded with servants and supplies in their wake. They were wealthy noblemen, astrologers, sages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vertical Fellowship Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

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The title is self-explanatory.

Vertical Fellowship! We are living in a lonely world John 13:34, 35 Fellowship- deep dark secrets, confession What’s wrong with fellowship in churches? We have tried to force fellowship with each other, not with God Fellowship programs We don’t need a program Let’s read 1 John 1:3-7 on the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Search Me

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 15, 2006

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Self-examination is crucial.

SEARCH ME Psalms 139:23,24 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. I. THE PERSON WHO PRAYED. A. WAS A SENSIBLE MAN. 1. God knew his every movement. “Thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of This Mess -- Good Punctuation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2006

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Many times the mess of daily life can be corrected by good punctuation, this is not the end, this is but an opportunity to improve. Part two of period or comma?

REACHING BEYOND THIS MESS --- GOD CAN ---TRUST HIM. LEARN GOOD SPIRITUAL PUNTUATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a punctuation series, and part five of a series on failure. I. IT IS AMAZING HOW IMPORTANT PROPER PUNCTUATION REALLY IS TO UNDERSTANDING. A. Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 22, 2019

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If you want to be a real leader that inspires people to real greatness, define the vision, delegate the work; but most important, deny yourself just like Jesus did. That’s because real leaders are real servants.

Several years ago, a 19-year-old man, desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. Some say the man was drunk, others that he was disturbed. Either way, only a few of the passengers were concerned, and everyone stayed calm. That’s because ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-10, Joshua 19:49-50, Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Becoming "Super" Conquerors Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003

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Do you know someone who is suffering, either Physically or Emotionally? Have you ever suffered? Have you ever seen suffering that seemed unfair? We are indeed living in a time of suffering. What we have here is a statement from God that shows us how

Becoming “Super” Conquerors Romans 8:18–39 THESIS: To show how God helps us overcome suffering. INTRODUCTION Have you noticed lately that you can’t buy just plain dish detergent any more? How about detergent? Even bleach, you can’t even buy just plain bleach anymore. Everything today is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

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Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Deep River, Deeper Foundation

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2003

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Funeral service for Flenoid Bettis, carpenter and home improvement craftsman, former chairman of the church’s Residential Properties Committee.

It seems perfectly right that Flenoid Bettis should have passed away in the month of August, the month of stormy weather. He was born on August 15, 1926, and entered eternal life on August 23 of this year. It seems perfectly right, because this is thunderstorm season, and during this season we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

How Effective Are Your Prayers?

Contributed by Michael Moulder on Feb 23, 2005

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This sermon challenges us as Christians to evalute the effectieness of our prayer lives and prayerfully causes us to improve upon them.

Michael Moulder 10/24/2004 How Effective Are Your Prayers How Effective Are Your Prayers James 5:13-18 Introduction: T. J. Bach once wrote this prayer: I asked for health that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity that I might do better things, I asked God for strength that I might ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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