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  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    The Problem Of Self Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    In this parable Jesus contrasts the self righteous with humble, concluding: Everyone who exaults himself will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Today we will see: 2 People, 2 prayers and 2 Promises

    The Problem Of Self Righteousness Luke 18:9-14 12/22/2008 INTRODUCTION A businessman well known for his ruthlessness once announced to writer Mark Twain, "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the 10 Commandments aloud at the top." "I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Self-Inflected Wounds

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowi

    Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowing and Reaping. · If you sow corn you’ll reap ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Selling Self To Caesar

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    A Good Friday sermon

    READ: JOHN 19:14-16 TEXT: “We have no king but Caesar” (VERSE 15B) “Good Friday”. Have you ever thought about the irony of that? “GOOD Friday”. Have you ever been tempted to think that perhaps another name for the day might be more appropriate? Perhaps:“Solemn Friday”, or “Dark Friday”. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 49,457 views

    Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

    Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Sin And Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

    Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Poverty Of Self-Sufficiency Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,133 views

    As we look at the first Beatitude this morning, I wonder if those listening to Jesus wished they had a dictionary with them because it must have seemed like He was speaking a different language.

    The Poverty of Self-Sufficiency I’ve received some wonderful green and gold gifts recently. This Packer headband keeps my ears warm, and this cap announces my allegiance for all to see. This Packer Christmas stocking came filled with Snicker bars; and I even received some “Lambeau loafers” as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seizing Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 94,876 views

    When the fruit of self-control is not evident in our lives, we’re vulnerable to all kinds of relational ruptures. When the Spirit controls us, we will demonstrate restraint in our lives.

    Seizing Self-Control Rev. Brian Bill 8/5/01 This past Sunday afternoon, three of us jumped on a plane and flew to Michigan to interview an applicant for our Associate Pastor of Student Ministries position. Scott Petersen, who is a member here at PBC and runs the airport in town, made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hicks avatar

    Be Righteous, Not Self-Righteous

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    Jesus with humor tells us to watch out for the plank in our own eyes before removing the speck in our brother’s eye.

    Be Righteous Not Self-Righteous Matthew 7:1-6 When you watch American Idol, do you sit there and criticize the singing ability of people who have made it to the finals, when you have never sung anywhere but in your shower with only God and the dog having to listen to you? Men, do you criticize ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Pride Or Self Worship

    Contributed by Rick Balmer on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    How is your pride? Do you suffer from self-worship?

    James 4:1-6 (KJV) 1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

    Series: Fruit Producers [#9] FRUIT OF SELF-CONTROL Galatians 5:23 Introduction: Galatians 5:22-23 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control”. 1. This last fruit of the Spirit really is like a fruit cocktail. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Discipleship - The Sacrifice Of Self Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,656 views

    What does it really mean to be a disciple?

    Discipleship – The Sacrifice of Self Luke 14:25 – 35 Out west, there is a park called the Bridger Wilderness Area. This is a place that lives true to its name. The only shelters you will find are the tents that people bring in with them. The only restrooms you will find resemble bushes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Passion Of Self-Gratification Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,717 views

    God’s wisdom gives peace but the churches to which James wrote were experiencing chronic hostility & sharp confrontations. They fought, coveted, quarreled & condemned others to obtain their desires. They were dominated by self-will

    JAMES 4: 1-5 THE PASSION OF SELF-GRATIFICATION [Romans 7:14-25] Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy wrote of a man who was dominated by the driving desire for self-gratification. To possess land was his highest pleasure. Someone promised him that he could own all of the land he could walk around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Self-Emptying Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,795 views

    The true spirit (attitude) of Christmas is humble self-sacrifice.

    [To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Philippians 2:3-8 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,344 views

    The Second Coming should move us to serve and not be self-indulgent.

    When I was about 12 years old I was contacted by our pastor to see if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking that this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared for what I found. The entire house was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Vanity Of Self-Indulgence

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from self-indulgence.

    Scripture It is good to be with you this morning. I have been out of this pulpit for about a month, and I am eager to direct our attention to God and his Word. The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) once said, “Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come.” Aristotle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed