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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Soft Heart - Hard Heart Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,550 views

    As humans we naturally try to do what is in our own best self interest. This doesn't always coincide with the character of God. Such is the case with divorce. Jesus shocks His men and the Pharisees with a refreshing look at relationships. As we look at th

    In one of the rides at Disneyland, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, there is a holding room that resembles an archeological dig deep under a Southeast Asian jungle. A covered well sits in the center of the room with a rope extending down into the well. A sign clearly says “do not pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Building A Strong Family Through Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Nov 23, 2024
     | 935 views

    In a world focused on self-interest, building strong families requires a return to Christ-like sacrifice. This sermon explores how prioritizing time, comfort, and humility can strengthen family bonds and reflect God's love in our homes.

    Title: Building a Strong Family Through Sacrifice Theme: Family, Sacrificial Love, Christian Living Key Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33 Introduction: The Lost Art of Sacrifice When I was young, vendors exchanged goods for essentials—bartering was common. Life revolved around community, sharing, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cow Tipping - Self Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 21, 2017
     | 6,841 views

    Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes.

    Cow Tipping: Self Thesis: Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes. Introduction: They myth of cow tipping: Wiki notes: Cow tipping is the purported activity of sneaking up on any unsuspecting or sleeping upright ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus - Little Interest In Personal Comfort Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,308 views

    Many Christians today are guilty of thinking that Jesus wants us to be comfortable. Our comfort, at least in this life, is not very high on his list of what he wants for us.

    It has been about 3 years that Jesus has been working with the disciples. They have heard some teaching that they understood, and some that they didn’t. They have seen Jesus do some incredible things. They believe with all of their being that he is the Messiah. But what they believe of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Death To Self

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,965 views

    This work reveals, from scripture, the need to die to ourselves and live life for others.

    DEATH TO SELF Aaron Johnson “Die out to self” the old man with the bad breath and thick eyebrows shouted as he pounded his fist through my back. It is the close of a hot, muggy camp meeting night. There is a crowd of people shouting and crying kneeling in the sawdust around the altar. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Self-Satisfaction

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    Envy and self-satisfaction are destructive forces in the life of God’s children.

    Text: “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice” (James 3:16). I would venture to say that all of us have harbored envy at some time in our life time. It is not uncommon for us to resent someone because they have accomplished something in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The New Self

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,932 views

    What does a New Self in Christ look like? The New Self is Sacrificial; The New Self is a Servant; The New Self is Sanctified; The New Self is Spirit-led

    The New Self 060709 PM Text: Colossians 3:9 - 10 Introduction I think we can easily find Christians who don’t seem to be different from the rest of the world. I bet it would be difficult to pick them out as Christians at a party or a ball game. This is part of the reason that the world views ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Self-Control Series

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,864 views

    ¡§Self-control is the ability to keep cool while someone else is making it hot for you.¡¨ (Unknown quote)

    ¡§Self-control is the ability to keep cool while someone else is making it hot for you.¡¨ (Unknown quote) A mother was in a grocery store with her little boy in the shopping cart. She just picked him up from daycare after work and needed to get groceries for dinner. As she went up and down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Door Of Self Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". Get out of the way so God can move in your life.

    Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#6] THE DOOR OF SELF Galatians 4:8-20 Introduction: I’m not a fan of people who like to criticize me. In fact, I don’t know anyone that likes to criticized. The interesting thing about that is, I’m my biggest critic. I’m my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Generosity That Transforms Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 27, 2024
     | 1,028 views

    Our generosity mirrors God's heart and counters the self-interest prevalent in today's political climate. Generosity fosters gratitude, deepens trust in God, and heals social divides. Through acts of kindness impacting ourselves and our communities.

    ### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: I Like College by I Like Giving In a time when political platforms focus on personal gain, Jesus calls us to live with a radically different mindset—one of charity and generosity that transforms both the giver and the receiver.   It was this generosity that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bishop Daryl Townes avatar

    The Interrogated Self

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,595 views

    TAKIN A SELF EXAMINATION

    The interrogated Self Subtext: Taking Inventory Text: Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28 Galatians 6:4 (Amplified Bible) 4But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The New Self Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,089 views

    Walking in Christ involves three activities - putting off the old self, having the mind renewed, and putting on the new self. What does this look like?

    Introduction How important is what you wear? The answers may range from “it makes no difference at all” to “you are what you wear.” Wherever you stand in the scale of opinion, what you wear does make a statement of what you think, at least about clothing. Our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Self-Awareness

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,951 views

    The philosopher, Socrates said, “man know thyself!” He taught that knowledge of self is the basis for true understanding of who we are to others. Self-Awareness according to Paul is so important that he uses it as the basis of comfort for Timothy.

    1 Timothy 1:12-14 (NKJV) "SELF-AWARENESS" October 9, 2022 Intro: After spending three years preaching at Ephesus, Paul left the church in the hands of a young preacher named Timothy, Acts 19. Timothy was a young man, in his first pastorate, and he had encountered his share of problems. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying To Self

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,105 views

    Have you ever found it hard to give to what you want to do? Most people will do what they want and forget what the Word of God says to do. We have to learn to die to self. We need to learn to walk in the Spirit that we do not fulfill the lust of the flesh

    Dying To Self 1 Peter 4:1-4 1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Abrogation Of Self

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,485 views

    There is a marked difference between a believer and a disciple, between being a Spirit-sealed Christian and a Spirit-filled Christian. The distinguishing mark of the disciple, the Spirit-filled Christian, and the soldier of the Kingdom is the abrogation o

    The Abrogation of Self 2 Timothy 2:1-5 Luke 14:26 Introduction: There is a marked difference between a believer and a disciple, between being a Spirit-sealed Christian and a Spirit-filled Christian. There is likewise considerable difference between being a citizen of Heaven and being a soldier of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist