Sermons on Self Talk:

Dying To Self

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 25, 2008

Growing in intimacy with God is more than external works of prayer or love, it is dying to our agendas, fleshly desires and ego’s. Today we will look at how dying to oneself opens the door to a new life of intimacy with God.

“Dying To Self” Romans 6:4 01/27/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau READ PASSAGE “Dying To Self” INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Have you ever asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, Romans 6:4-6

Denomination: Orthodox

The Paradox Of Self

Contributed by Joseph Anderson on Jan 25, 2011

The importance of self in determining one's destiny. To hell or heaven.

The Paradox of ‘self’ (Luke 9:25) “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Introduction: In 2 timothy chapter 3, Apostle Paul warns us of the terrible times that will be in the last days. The idea is not something new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Old Self Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

We cannot go back to the old self, and no where is the distinction between the old self and the new self found than in the area of sexuality.

Introduction We wrapped up two Sundays ago the first section of chapter 4 on the theme of church unity. We now move into the subject of what constitutes Christian moral behavior. Look with me at the text, Ephesians 4:17-19. Text Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Interrogated Self

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 12, 2006

TAKIN A SELF EXAMINATION

The interrogated Self Subtext: Taking Inventory Text: Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28 Galatians 6:4 (Amplified Bible) 4But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self Service Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 28, 2006

As Christians we desire to do things for the Lord. But sometimes we are really just doing them for ourselves. Learn how to spot self service and your attitudes while serving.

Most Christians understand that belonging to the Lord means we serve Him and will do things that He tells us to do. We like to think that we do it because we are so thankful for what He has done, or because Jesus commanded us to preach the gospel and make disciples or because we see the example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007

This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Self Control

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about the importance of self control when it comes to anger and to the tongue.

Self-Control Fathers have important role in family. Most fathers do what they can to provide for the needs of their family. (ILL) Most of us are concerned about taking care of our families. Especially when it comes to safety and security. (ILL) Men we really do have some responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Examination

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2006

A sermon on motives for self-examination, what to look for, and how to respond to deficiencies in our Christian development.

Self-examination I Cor 11:28 INTRO.: it is important we observe the Lord’s supper properly. The Corinthians were not and their meeting were doing more harm than good. V. 17. They had connected the Lord’s Supper to a love feast. It was a time of sweet fellowship and sharing. Each family brought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self Examination

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 24, 2012

Self Eamination

Self Examination August 17, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Self Examination Focus Passage: I Corinthians 11:17-30 Introduction: I. Intended Purpose a. To remember the sacrifice of Christ b. To bring unity of believers II. Wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 20, 2011

Men require community of each other, beyond that we need the provision of God - air to breath, organs (over which we have no control) to function, water, land, food and so much more. Our God is completely unlike us in this - living eternally without need

Dakota Community Church August 21, 2011 Self-Sufficiency Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Love Of "Self"

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 8, 2011

In this message, we discuss Self-Craving; Self-Indulgence; Self-Pity; and Self-Denial.

Right before Israel and Judah fell to the Assyrians and Babylonians, God called several prophets to warm the people that devastation would soon follow and to encourage them to repent. As these prophets recorded these events, they paid particular attention to the peoples’ attitude, no doubt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-29

Denomination: *other

Our Self

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Aug 28, 2010

We have become a society centered on

Our Self We all are selfish by nature. The unhappy trend in North America is that self is becoming more and more important. Reality shows on T.V. underline the growth of this attitude; that self is the primary motive of people in this culture. The antics on these shows, we laugh at, but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Self Giant Series

Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Apr 27, 2019

One of the biggest enemies believers face is in the mirror--"Self."

I. The promise of blessing (Jer 29:11) II. Obstacles that keep you from your blessing/promise – The Self Giant a. Unbelief (v 19) b. Unbelief dominates the life of those who bend the knee to Self c. The Israelites saw giants instead of God’s greatness d. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Evaluation

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

It is important as we grow in Christ to stop and do a self-evaluation.

I just had my employee evaluation at work. What they ask of us is to do a self-evaluation. They give us a list of things that we are to know how to do and you check off if you can do them or not. This is the easy part of the evaluation. The hard part comes with the next page, here are a list of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12

Self Control

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

ARE YOU IN CONTROL,OR IS SOMEONE ELSE?

Self Control Pre: Self control is an awesome thing to behold. Perhaps this is because so few of us have obtained it. We respect those who demonstrate it. Intro: Little boy selling a push lawnmower. Baptist preacher come along and wanted to buy it and asked did it run. "Yes ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal