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  • The Fruit Of The Spirit- Self-Control (08) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,028 views

    Self-Control is one of the most difficult fruits to master.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever watched some of the survivor shows on television? Survivor? Survivor Man (Nutty guy)? Castaway? Robinson Caruso? • It seems like if the people are on certain islands, there always seems to be coconuts available to them. • Look at this coconut; it does ...read more

  • How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,901 views

    God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

    1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

  • How To Handle The Sin Of Self-Centeredness

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,638 views

    James tells us about the symptoms, the source, and the salve for self centeredness.

    HOW TO HANDLE THE SIN OF SELF-CENTEREDNESS Text: James 4:1 – 10 Introduction: · Between 250 and 262 AD a pestilence raged all over the Roman Empire. In some Italian cities, 80% of the population died out. Historians and scientists estimate that ½ of the human race died in those 12 years. · The ...read more

  • Stewardship Of Self - Forward Steps 1 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,346 views

    This is our Stewardship Series for 2009, focusing on the assurance of the Christian peom "Footprints in the Sand" we can step out boldly knowing God walks with us.

    As you can see, the sanctuary is decked out in a “beach theme.” During our brainstorming session this year we came up with the idea of “Forward Steps” for our stewardship drive. Now, can anyone guess how we got from “Forward Steps” to the beach theme? The center theme of it all this year is ...read more

  • Simon Peter: Stuck In Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    We live with a self-image that we know is not true, but we like to project it anyway. We will come unstuck from self-deception when there is someone who loves us unconditionally ... the crucified and risen Christ.

    Outside the gate of the great house, it is growing cold. The winter winds are not quite over, and the first breezes of a promised spring have a zip to them. It would be nice to be in there, on the other side of the gate, where a fire is blazing and the workers are keeping warm. It would be good ...read more

  • Moses Faith; A Self-Denying Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,610 views

    Following Christ is not easy, not if a person is going to truly follow Him. Moses is a prime example of a man who gave up all that the world had to offer in order to follow God and His promises.

    Letting your Faith do the Walking Part 12 Moses Faith; A Self-Denying Faith Hebrews 11:24-28 Introduction Following Christ is not easy, not if a person is going to truly follow Him. Why? Because His call is contrary to what most people think. His call is a call to love, joy and peace, but it is ...read more

  • Flesh And Spirit: Love And Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    Self-control is difficult for us because we are afraid of responsibility. But to have no form of control is to choose chaos. The answer is to build a relationship with Christ so close that His will becomes ours.

    Scene One: You are standing in front of your freezer. You opened the door just to explore, nothing particular in mind, just to see what’s there. In front of you is a container label1ed, "Gourmet Ice Cream: Cherry Almond Fudge". Lifting the lid, again just to explore, just to see what’s there, you ...read more

  • Human Response To Divine Self-Revelation

    Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    What should be the appropriate response of human beings when God reveals Himself?

    HUMAN RESPONSE TO DIVINE SELF – REVELATION INTRODUCTION There used to be a man who had the passion to see and experience God in an intimate way. He used to pray like this always: “Lord, please reveal yourself to me”. As he prayed like this, one night he saw a dream. In that ...read more

  • Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,612 views

    Many of us are so desperate to feel significant that we have a hard time with authority at any level. If we found our significance in the Lord, we would be less tempted to fault others for our woes.

    Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor (Numbers 12) 1. Many Americans think they can run our country better than our elected officials. They may or may not be correct. But of one thing I am sure: I don't want the job! 2. Aren't you glad you do not have to solve the oil spill mess? Or ...read more

  • The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,587 views

    I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

    Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

  • Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,267 views

    How Jesus uses the fruit of gentlenss and self-control in the stories of Jesus blessing the children and Jesus cleansing the temple.

    Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, John 2:13-17 Text: Matthew 11:29 There are plenty of sermons written on gentleness and self-control. If I were to speak to you this morning just on self-control, it might be natural to talk about Joseph as he ran from ...read more

  • Stepping Stones To Faith: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,070 views

    The Third Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

    I begin this morning with a riddle, or, at least what I hope is a riddle. (Or maybe a pseudo-riddle). The riddle is a common experience several of us have had over the years. Here it is: ‘Some of us have had to do it more than once. It something that we know is for our own good but is sure very ...read more

  • Against His Own Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012
     | 3,100 views

    God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

    Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

  • How To Gain More Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 53,740 views

    This is a sermon on self-control. It is one of the fruits of the Spirit. 1. Admit You Have A PROBLEM 2. Put The Past BEHIND You 3. Master Your EMOTIONS 4. Believe You Can CHANGE 5. Avoid TEMPTATION 6. Depend On Christ’s POWER

    Fruit of the Spirit – Self-Control How to Gain More Self-Control Today we finish up the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit. We are looking at self-control. Next week we will deal with the phrase – “against such things there is no law.” Let’s go ahead and ...read more

  • Self Pity: Enemy Of Joyous Living

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,309 views

    Sermon on the destructive nature of feeling sorry for ourselves

    Self-Pity: An Enemy of Joyous Living Introduction: A woman was heartbroken when her dog disappeared. She put an ad in the paper offering a reward for its return. The next morning the phone rang. It was the voice of a woman: “I'm calling about your dog.” Then she began to cough. ...read more