Sermons on self surrender: showing 331-345 of 76,759

Self Anointed Prophets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 26, 2023

From whence cometh these prophets whose prophecies fail?

From whence cometh these prophets whose prophecies fail? Jeremiah 23:19 Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked. 20 The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:19-23, Deuteronomy 18:21-22, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Of Self Confidence Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 11, 2023

Get your bibles today as we conclude our sermon series, "When Storms Attack", with this message, "The Storm of Self Confidence".

"Confidence" are two words, "Con" meaning "With" and "Faido," which means "Faith," which is living by faith. That's what confidence is. The Bible says, "Without faith, it is impossible to please God". Say that with me. "Without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of Self-Exaltation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2022

Our exaltation is the will of God, but God hate the sin of self-exaltation, but rather wants us to humble ourselves for Him to exalt us in due season.

The Dangers of Self-Exaltation Study Text: Galatians 6:3 - 4 Introduction: - Self-exaltation naturally follows self-deception. We deceive ourselves into thinking we are greater than we really are. - This usually leads to some misbehaviours and manifestations of prideful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking Self-Justification Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 30, 2022

Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week we consider less than pure motivations in “Seeking Self-Justification.” We hear the story of a man who wants Jesus to settle a dispute between him and his brother.

March 30, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 12:13-21 Seeking Self-Justification Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Why do we seek Jesus? For direction, for help, for forgiveness. There are many reasons. And if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cure- Battling Self Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2023

This is the 131st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 11th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#131] THE CURE- BATTLING SELF Romans 7:1-25 Introduction: This morning we are going to talk about something that I know a lot about- Fighting. Now, before you judge me, most of you are really good at fighting as well. Whether it’s physically fighting, (like my brother and I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Self Absorbed Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of not being consumed by worldly desires and self-absorption, but instead focusing on the love of God and doing His will.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're diving deep into the Word today with a passage from 1 John 2:15-17. You know, it's easy in our modern world to get sucked into a self-absorbed lifestyle where our focus is all about us, our wants, our needs, and our desires. But John warns us against this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Inside Out

The Focus Of A True Faith

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

THE FOCUS OF A TRUE FAITH—Colossians 2:16-23 Proposition: The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to put all their focus on Jesus Christ and to turn aside to other false teachings. INTRODUCTION: Here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Less Is More

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 5, 2013

We are to live as dead men; Dead to fleshly desires. Jesus said, “Follow Me”. To “follow” Him, you must “take up your cross”. We “must” become Less so that we can become oh so much more!

Quotes: “Sin is basically a denial of God's right of possession.” - Edwin Louis Cole “The first lesson in Christ's school is self-denial.” - Matthew Henry “Self-denial is indispensable to a strong character…” - Theodore Parker “If we do not die to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Give You Me Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Generosity, gratitude and obedience

I GIVE YOU ME! Gal. 2:20 (p824) Nov. 28, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had something you really didn't want to give up? I mean something you loved, were comfortable with…something that you knew you should get rid of, but you just kept holding onto it. Maybe its something like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit: Self-Control

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 4, 2006

This is the last in my summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit, uses Joseph and Potiphars wife as the main example

What more could a young man ask for? He was young and handsome and he had risen up through the ranks becoming one of his boss’s favourite and most trusted employees and had become fairly well to do in the process. He had everything he could possibly want. And to top it off a beautiful woman ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking With God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 14, 2011

Enoch was the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah. He lived to be 365 years old before he was taken by God. Not much is said about him, yet we see how great a man of faith Enoch was for his name is among those in the “Hall of Faith” of Hebrews 11. E

Intro: Enoch is named only nine times in the entire Bible: six times in Genesis, and once each in the books of Luke, Jude and Hebrews. Enoch was the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah. He lived to be 365 years old before he was taken by God. Not much is said about him, yet we see how great a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: *other

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Self Control" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Not only does self-control mean saying no to yourself, it also means doing what has to be done.

Tomorrow is Labour day. Interesting isn’t it that Labour Day is a celebration of work yet we get the day off. Wouldn’t it make more sense for us to go work for free to celebrate the fact that we get to work? Anyway I’m not going to talk about Labour Day today, we’ll touch on work more next week, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

A series on the fruits of the Spirit

Getting Fruit From God’s Garden Series Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control May 25, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Self” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2009

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Scolding The Sanctimonious And The Self-Righteous Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Malice is an evil that is fathered by Satan himself. Malice is a deep malevolence and cruelty that has absolutely no hint of goodness or light to it. Malice is wickedness with not a single hint of kindness or humanity to it. Such is the case with Satan, e

Jesus And The Forbidding Pharisees – Part 3 Matthew 12:22-45 Scolding The Sanctimonious And The Self-Righteous Matthew 12:22-32 Malice is an evil that is fathered by Satan himself. Malice is a deep malevolence and cruelty that has absolutely no hint of goodness or light to it. Malice is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational