Sermons on Self Sufficient:

Self-Examination: A Spiritual Checkup

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 22, 2004

How do you know if you have only a head knowledge of Christ or are truly born again? Is there merit or value in questioning one’s salvation? The Bible gives the reason for self examination and the measures to use.

SELF-EXAMINATION: A SPIRITUAL CHECKUP 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-6 (DISCERNING HEAD KNOWLEDGE FROM HEART RELATIONSHIP) Introduction: Recently I was asked, "How does one know whether one merely has a head knowledge of Christ or has been truly born again and has a true heart relationship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With Your Self Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 19, 2007

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

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Rude Or Self-Seeking Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2015

Love is not rude or self-seeking - 1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Love is not rude: • Definitions of rudeness: • Rude behaviour. • Rude language. • Rude attitude. • Rude attire. • Solution to rudeness: • Matthew chapter 22 verses 37-40: • "Love your neighbour as yourself”. • Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Brethren

Believe 24 - Self - Control Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit - Self-Control

Believe 24 – Self-Control May 3, 2015 Titus 2:11-14 If we could take an honest picture of ourselves, what would we say we struggle with? Actually, if others could take a look at us, what would they say we struggle with? There are so many things in life which trap us, things which turn us ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Establishing Priorities - Priorities With Self

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

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

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Go Of Self Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2014

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

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Secure Your Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 21, 2017

In order to be happy, we must secure healthy self-esteem.

Secure Your Self-Esteem The Habits of Happiness Part 4 Ephesians 5:1-7 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this word are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting Go - Self Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 27, 2019

A final look at letting go as we end the year. Looking at forgiving ourselves, as God already has forgiven us.

Letting Go - Forgiveness December 29, 2019 Well, this is it! We’re on the final Sunday of this decade. Next time we meet, it will be a new decade. We’ll be writing 2020, instead of 2019. Some of you would like this year to get over with already. It’s not been what you were hoping for. You’re ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

3 Putting On The New Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

All our lives people tell us who we are, whether out loud by their words, or silently by the way they treat us. A distorted self image leads to a distorted life. Jesus says we are children of God. Put that image on every morning as you start your day.

Every morning we face the world with this momentous decision. “What am I going to wear today?” If you are doing something important in your job you might put on your very best, just that combination that says I am confident, but not too pushy. Something creative, but not weird. Something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Self Control Not Remote Control Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 25, 2016

We get to a place in our faith where we have grown spiritually and where the things of faith are ripe and rich within us. It is at this time of our lives that Jesus can add even more to the spiritual produce that is to be shared with the world.

Message: Just this week I got a call from someone saying they work for the Canadian Revenue Agency like the I.R.S. in the States. The man sounded like he knew what he was talking about he made a claim that alarmed me since I had been dealing with the C.R.A. the last couple of years. This supposed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Without Self Confidence

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 6, 2019

Self-confidence is a good thing, but what balance should we have in our abilities and the things God has called us to do. This is a closer look at the lives of two heroes of the faith.

Living Without Self Confidence. Having self-confidence is a good thing. No one likes to be around someone who is not confident. In fact, people will say you must believe in yourself, if you don’t you will never achieve anything. But I believe that there is a fine line between having ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, Exodus 3:11, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:10-13, Judges 6:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Proverbs 19:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Build Your Self A Hedge

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 14, 2019

You need Jesus to back you up better still to take over.

BUILD YOUR SELF A HEDGE We can and must build a protection around us, our families, our possessions. James 4: 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Taming The Beast Of Uncontrollable Self”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 3, 2018

Now.... Start Aiming that Chair. It's not that the lion is afraid of the chair -- it's that the lion is confused by the chair

INTRODUCTION: Of all the things we have to govern in this life, self is often our greatest challenge! Self-control is listed last as the capstone in the nine fruits of the HolySpirit, since it takes a lot of self-control to exercise the other eight virtues! It takes a lot of self-control just to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Examine Yourselves: A Self Survey

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 10, 2016

This survey is provided for those seeking the truth regarding biblical salvation. Please, take it as a means: “to examine yourself and your faith in Christ.” May God Bless You.

These twenty-five questions can settle the matter regarding your faith and salvation with God. It is an answer “of a good conscience toward God,” 1 Peter 3:20-21. 1. Do you truly love the Lord? How much? -- Matthew 22:37-40 2. Is there anything you wouldn't do to obey the Lord? -- Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In With The New Self (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016

An exegetical approach to Colossians 3

Message Outlines Week 1: Colossians 3:1-4 Focused on What’s Above Week 2: Colossians 3:5-11 Out With the Old Self Week 3: Colossians 3:12-17 In With the New Self (Part 1) Week 4: Colossians 3:12-17 In With the New Self (Part 2) Series: Colossians Week: Three Passage: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational