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  • Chad Garrison avatar

    Growth By Addition: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Self-Control

    Growth by Addition Self-Control 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Past Self-Indulgence

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 6, 2009
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     | 4,232 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

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Self” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2009
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     | 3,548 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

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    Part 7 - Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    Part 7 of our series looks at where we get our Self-esteem. If we get it from any other place but God, we are setting ourselves up for low self-esteem.

    They Must be Giants 7 – Self-Esteem Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Getting Real With Your Self Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,037 views

    We all wear masks, which puts us in danger of losing our real selves. Jesus shows us how to be real as He deals with threatening people, hostile people, and those whose hearts are full of pain. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    When you wear a mask – not a Halloween costume mask, but a personality mask, a way-of-being mask – when you wear a mask, you not only hide from others, but you also hide from yourself. You lose your real self. And that is a huge loss. It is crucial to get real with yourself. The poet Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norayr Hajian avatar

    Freedom Through Self-Denial

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,339 views

    On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

    Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Self Control Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,146 views

    How does the Spirit grow self-control in us?

    The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control Galatians 5:22-23 Advent conspiracy video during offering – Susan shares after During coffee – show marshmallow video. Advent – entering into the time of lack of control! Galatians 5:22-3 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Pattern Of Self-Denial Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,250 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
     | 5,596 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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Self-Will Vs God's Will Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013
     | 10,151 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is our master? I can't hear ya. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Our Lord, and Master, it's fully enough and high time for us to place Him at His Rightful Place. IV.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is our master? I can't hear ya. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Our Lord, and Master, it's fully enough and high time for us to place Him at His Rightful Place. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 35:22 (New Living Translation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lay Aside The Old Self

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012
     | 4,877 views

    We are children of God; let’s act like it.

    Lay Aside the Old Self July 27, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are children of God; let’s act like it. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:17-24 Supplemental Passage: Romans 12:1-2 NASB Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    When Peter Died To Self

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,597 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

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Pt. 1 - Self Denial Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,309 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

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    Establishing Priorities - Priorities With Self

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014
     | 4,113 views

    PRIORITIES WITH SELF

    ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES - PRIORITIES WITH SELF Phil 3:13, 14 “13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me ...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
     | 8,905 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