Sermons on self view: showing 106-120 of 89,300

Relying On Self

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2023

Nowadays, it's all about instant gratification. It has become a reality. But advertisers weren't the first to use this strategy. From the beginning, Satan has used instant gratification in his bag of tricks to entice us.

Were any of you tempted this past week? Sure, you were! If you watched any TV or listened to the radio you were more than likely tempted to purchase something. Advertisers often make self-indulgence a part of their marketing strategies. They say we'll be happier if we drive this vehicle, use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4, Deuteronomy 8:2-10, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 3, 2024

This sermon on Self-Control explores the transformative journey of aligning our responses with God's truth, emphasizing the power of assertiveness over passivity or aggression, fostering respectful communication, and recognizing that true self-control comes from Christ.

Self Control Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons When faced with difficult or unpleasant situations, what kind of self-talk goes through your mind? Are you the type of person who tends to be passive, avoiding confrontation to the point of internalizing your frustration, replaying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 4:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 2 Timothy 1:7, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Self PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Help believers understand the warnings of the last days, grow in their knowledge of God, and learn the importance of dying to self.

Good morning, family. I hope this week has been full of blessings and lessons for each one of you. Today, we're going to dive deep into a topic that is crucial for every believer, a topic that speaks to the very core of our faith and the way we live our lives. It's about understanding the warnings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Topics: Christian Growth, Dying To Self

Self-Reflection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon urges the Church to self-examine, repent, resist worldly influences, and prioritize God-pleasing preaching over crowd-pleasing entertainment.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sanctuary where our hearts find solace, our spirits find nourishment, and our faith finds reinforcement. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine discourse that God has graciously invited us into. We are here, not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Topics: Self-Examination, Warning

Against His Own Self-Interest Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Worldview: Room With A View

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

How we view the spiritual reality around us has a lot to do with whether we can see God in action or not.

Our Assumptions Create Our Spiritual Reality In our Scripture this morning we see an incident where we find this truth: My spiritual worldview, will interpret how I see spiritual things. My spiritual worldview, will interpret how I see spiritual things. Today we read about the same spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visionary View: Look To The Interests Of Others Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 13, 2023

Philippians 2:3-4, is a powerful passage that calls us to "Look to the interests of others." In a world often driven by self-interest and individualism, the words of the Apostle Paul in this letter to the Philippians remind us of the higher calling we have as followers of Christ.

Visionary View: Look to the interests of others Today, we delve into the words of Philippians 2:3-4, a powerful passage that calls us to "Look to the interests of others." In a world often driven by self-interest and individualism, the words of the Apostle Paul in this letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Philippians 2:3, 1 Peter 5:5, Philippians 2:4, Galatians 6:2, Philippians 2:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

In View Of God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 31, 2005

What is a reasonable response to God who did not spare his own Son, but freely gave him up for us all? Romans 12-16 tell us!

Romans 12 In View of God’s Mercy Romans reaches a climax at the end of Paul’s theology section. Chapters 1-11 are a systematic look at Christian theology. Chapters 12-16 will be a systematic look at Christian living. Someone has said, Christian theology is grace and Christian ethics is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's View Of Man Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Feb 9, 2003

Man is a special creation of God created in His image, marred by sin, but restored in Jesus.

A VISION OF MANKIND/PEOPLE/PERSONS Genesis 1 – 5 Sermon Objective: Help the people understand God’s view of man to enable greater freedom, worship, and meaning to life. This message focuses on man as a creature of God; created in God’s image, marred image, restored image, and a calling to call ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

You become what you worship.

Wired for Worship: You Become What You Worship 10.04.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.evotional.com. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Points Of View

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2007

Two brothers in the family had entirely different viewpoints on the way a situation was handled. The difference led them in two different directions. How they resolved the problem in the end may be representative of today’s situations.

March, 2007 “Two Points of View” Luke 15:11-31 INTRODUCTION: Today our scripture is a well-known parable that generally focuses on the younger son who is labeled “the prodigal son” but he is only part of the story. We start with his journey, but it extends to the whole family. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Methodist

A Godly View Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009

Inspired by "PDL" and compares life to godly metaphors

A GODLY VIEW OF LIFE James 4:1-17 * If I were to ask you to describe your life in a metaphor, what would that metaphor be? Let me offer some possibilities: Would it be a symphony, battle, puzzle, journey, minefield, dance, a dramatic play, or maybe ‘a party?’ And these serve as only some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Right View Of Judgement Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 14, 2007

What is the Right View of Judgement

The Right View of Judgment 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 Introduction A. The word translated “servants” (v. 1) was used commonly to refer to those who pulled the oars on the lower deck of a galley. B. Christians are servants. We should not be seeking status or recognition. I. Think About ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Self-Emptying Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 15, 2009

The true spirit (attitude) of Christmas is humble self-sacrifice.

[To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Philippians 2:3-8 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly View Of Women

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Dec 12, 2006

Unlearning what we have learned from the world, and learning what we need to know from God.

Developing a Godly View of Women Rules for Holy Living Colossians 3 : 1-17 1. Today we are going to be examining having healthy relationships, but especially healthy relationships with women. 2. It is important to understand what “Healthy” means. a. Healthy – means to work or function as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ