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  • David Flowers avatar

    Self-Control Freaks Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,878 views

    Deals with the necessity of self-control in the Christian spiritual life.

    Self-Control Freaks The Productive Life, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church March 26, 2006 David K. Flowers Annie Dillard once wrote that you don’t have to go outside on a dark night. You don’t have to clear away all distractions, get far away from everything in the city, and look up into ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Self-Fulfilling Prophecies Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 14,933 views

    You become what you worship.

    Wired for Worship: You Become What You Worship 10.04.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.evotional.com. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lisa Foy avatar

    Self/ Helper And Destructor

    Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,357 views

    We determine where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory.

    Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." We are what determines where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory. God has your life’s plan mapped out before you are born. We are familiar with Jeremiah 1:5 "Before he formed thee he knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,315 views

    Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

    World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James Westervelt avatar

    Strawberry Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 13,360 views

    I’ve chosen the strawberry to represent self-control, because it is one fruit that I find very difficult to control myself in eating.

    THE STRAWBERRY OF SELF-CONTROL Review: The ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS - "The Christ-like quality of dependability: stability in our relationship with God, reliability in our relationship with others." The MANGO OF MEEKNESS - "The Christ-like quality of servanthood: humility in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Selling Self To Caesar

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,765 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

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    The Tragedy Of Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,322 views

    We must examine ourselves to see if we really are Christians.

    "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Spiritual Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,117 views

    There are many who are in Christian circles today that profess to know Jesus Christ but, sadly, are not saved. What does Jesus say?

    Spiritual Self-Deception Griffith Baptist Church – 3/30/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Key verse: Matthew 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. The Introduction The words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    When we speak against another brother we are actually showing hate toward the law of love!

    The Sin of Self-Sufficiency Text: James 4:11-17 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He, who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Sinlessness, Self-Deception

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
     | 2,923 views

    A message to remind the listener that sin is still a real problem in today’s world.

    SINLESSNESS, SELF-DECEPTION 1 John 1:8 INTRO: Sin is the transgression of the law. To constitute sin, there must be a law which we are acquainted with, and which we willfully violate. With sin, all men are chargeable. God has pronounced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation Of The New Self Series

    Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,238 views

    The third in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

    The shocking and liberating revelation of the new self really happens when we can explain why we still struggle with sin. Some theologians and Christian authors have resorted to creative and often impressive mental gymnastics in their attempts to reconcile these two scriptural ideas: (1) the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Come: To A Harvested Self

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    Evil and good live side by side, so we need to accept our sinfulness in order to receive our salvation. God in Christ takes on Himself the penalty we should receive.

    It would seem that the negative things in life grow of their own accord, but that the good things, positive things, take a lot of work. If you are at all a pessimist, you will agree that bad things, destructive things, just happen. Nobody has to make them happen. They happen on their own. But good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Duty Of Self Examination

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,737 views

    We need to check ourselves spiritually to maintain a close relationship with God.

    THE DUTY OF SELF-EXAMINATION Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 a – c · Didn’t check work in high school; made many simple mistakes; learned to check myself in college · A good employee always proofreads before giving to the boss · Checking and rechecking taxes · We need to check ourselves spiritually to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas McDaris avatar

    Self-Inflicted Storms Series

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,773 views

    David acknowledged and abhorred the causes of his storm, however, he appreciated the cure for his storm as well.

    SELF-INFLICTED STORMS Psalm 51:1-19 Who suffered the most severe storm, Job or David? Job's storm destroyed family, finances, friends, and threatened his faith. However, David endured a more severe storm! Job endured a Satan-inflicted storm; David endured a "Self inflicted Storm." Satan, ...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
     | 8,346 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