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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Tragedy Of Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,116 views

    We must examine ourselves to see if we really are Christians.

    "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Issues: Self-Hurting Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,543 views

    Everyone has issues. God is the solution.

    Several weeks we discovered that everybody has ISSUES! I’ve got ‘em! You’ve got ‘em! We’ve got ‘em! As we started our series we first discovered that God cares for us … 1 Peter 5:7: “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you” (NLT). A couple of weeks ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Duty Of Self Examination

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
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     | 5,617 views

    We need to check ourselves spiritually to maintain a close relationship with God.

    THE DUTY OF SELF-EXAMINATION Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 a – c · Didn’t check work in high school; made many simple mistakes; learned to check myself in college · A good employee always proofreads before giving to the boss · Checking and rechecking taxes · We need to check ourselves spiritually to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Spiritual Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    There are many who are in Christian circles today that profess to know Jesus Christ but, sadly, are not saved. What does Jesus say?

    Spiritual Self-Deception Griffith Baptist Church – 3/30/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Key verse: Matthew 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. The Introduction The words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Radical Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 19, 2010
     | 4,304 views

    In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus connects God's forgiveness of us with our forgiveness of others. To forgive is, then, "an act of radical self-interest."

    RADICAL SELF-INTEREST Matthew 6:9-15 (NRSV) 9 "Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,860 views

    When we speak against another brother we are actually showing hate toward the law of love!

    The Sin of Self-Sufficiency Text: James 4:11-17 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He, who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Hicks avatar

    Be Righteous, Not Self-Righteous

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,386 views

    Jesus with humor tells us to watch out for the plank in our own eyes before removing the speck in our brother’s eye.

    Be Righteous Not Self-Righteous Matthew 7:1-6 When you watch American Idol, do you sit there and criticize the singing ability of people who have made it to the finals, when you have never sung anywhere but in your shower with only God and the dog having to listen to you? Men, do you criticize ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Lisa Foy avatar

    Self/ Helper And Destructor

    Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,292 views

    We determine where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory.

    Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." We are what determines where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory. God has your life’s plan mapped out before you are born. We are familiar with Jeremiah 1:5 "Before he formed thee he knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sources Of Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 23,872 views

    Discover solutions to overcoming self-righteousness

    We return to our study in Job this morning. If for no other reason, one Sunday each month, we need to be reminded that God’s people are not immune to suffering and confusion in life. Furthermore, the book of Job gives Christians permission to vent, to cry, to grieve, to be angry, and to be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer: Caring For Self Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    Discover how Jesus intended prayer to care for the believer.

    This morning we continue with our new series on the topic of prayer. We already looked at the first half of the model prayer Jesus taught to His disciples, calling us to get to know God. And we saw that we can best get to know God through approaching God as our Heaven Father, adoring God above ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Virtue Of Self Control

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,262 views

    This is a sermon by the greatest pastor in Pensacola, Florida -- Pastor Dempsey "Pop" Daniels. It was preached in a Fruit of the Spirit day.

    The Virtue of Self Control Galatians 5 The virtue of self-control is one that we long for, yet a few attain. In fact most people don’t even try, because they don’t want to say " NO" to themselves. Self control while it is highly respected and greatly desired it is tough. As tough as self-control ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Vanity Of Self-Indulgence

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from self-indulgence.

    Scripture It is good to be with you this morning. I have been out of this pulpit for about a month, and I am eager to direct our attention to God and his Word. The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) once said, “Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come.” Aristotle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Come: To A Harvested Self

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,534 views

    Evil and good live side by side, so we need to accept our sinfulness in order to receive our salvation. God in Christ takes on Himself the penalty we should receive.

    It would seem that the negative things in life grow of their own accord, but that the good things, positive things, take a lot of work. If you are at all a pessimist, you will agree that bad things, destructive things, just happen. Nobody has to make them happen. They happen on their own. But good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Answer To The Tyranny Of Self

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    Be alert to the wiles of the devil. Be ready to deny self, and follow Jesus.

    AN ANSWER TO THE TYRANNY OF SELF. Mark 8:27-38. The first half of the Gospel of Mark tells of Jesus’ presentation to the people as an authoritative teacher who also happened to use healing (and exorcism) as a teaching device. In the second half the Lord started to prepare His inner circle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    I Will Be Self-Disciplined Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 16, 2015
     | 5,539 views

    A sermon to encourage the development of self-control.

    "Relaunch 2015" pt. 9 - I Will Be Self-disciplined Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist