Sermons about Understanding Self

Understanding Divine Visitation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

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Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way.

UNDERSTANDING DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-12, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 28:12-15, Acts 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way. It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Peace That Transcends Understanding Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2024

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Explore one of the most precious gifts that our Lord Jesus Christ has given us—the gift of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and anxiety, the peace that Jesus offers is a beacon of hope and security.

The Peace That Transcends Understanding Introduction: Today, we gather to explore one of the most precious gifts that our Lord Jesus Christ has given us—the gift of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and anxiety, the peace that Jesus offers is a beacon of hope and security. Our key ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, John 20:19-26, Philippians 4:7, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, Matthew 11:28-30 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hard Things To Understand

Contributed by James May on Jun 2, 2024

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There are many hard to understand words in the Bible, but all of it can be understood if we will allow the Spirit of God to dwell in us and open the eyes of our understanding, and then receive it as Truth.

Hard Things to Understand Many people in the world reject the truths of God’s word simply because they find it impossible to understand. Although there have been many translations and versions created in order to help us read the word, because even in the church you would find that multitudes of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Self” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2009

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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

Fruit Of The Spirit - Self Control

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 31, 2018

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A final sermon in a series on the fruit of the Spirit. Looking at self-control

Fruit of the Spirit – Self - Control Galatians 5:22-23 June 3, 2018 VIDEO - PLISKOVA (tennis player showing anger at end of match. Found on youtube.) I’m not sure if it was more fun watching Pliskova give a fake handshake to the umpire, or hit the umpires chair, or watch her opponent jump back ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

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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

Living Without Self Confidence

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 6, 2019

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Self-confidence is a good thing, but what balance should we have in our abilities and the things God has called us to do. This is a closer look at the lives of two heroes of the faith.

Living Without Self Confidence. Having self-confidence is a good thing. No one likes to be around someone who is not confident. In fact, people will say you must believe in yourself, if you don’t you will never achieve anything. But I believe that there is a fine line between having ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, Exodus 3:11, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:10-13, Judges 6:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Proverbs 19:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Wise About Self-Control Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2024

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Proverbs has a lot to say about self-control as it relates to a number of things. But one of the most important areas we need to learn to exercise control is in the area of anger. Anger will destroy us without proper self-control.

A. I was recently reminded about an old story about Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle that I think is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. The story goes like this: One day Mickey Mantle took his friend and teammate, Billy Martin, with him to hunt on another friend’s ranch. 2. When they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 29:22, Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 19:19, Proverbs 30:33, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 29:11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian's Power To Be Self-Controlled

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

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The Holy Word of God contains many admonitions concerning the importance of the Christian being self-controlled. Proverbs 16:32 says, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”

The Christian’s Power To Be Self-Controlled The Holy Word of God contains many admonitions concerning the importance of the Christian being self-controlled. Proverbs 16:32 says, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” Also, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Aside The Old Self

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

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We are children of God; let’s act like it.

Lay Aside the Old Self July 27, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are children of God; let’s act like it. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:17-24 Supplemental Passage: Romans 12:1-2 NASB Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Believers Or Self Deceivers?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

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The Lord expects his people to be hearers and doers, not self-deceived bench warmers.

Faithful Believers or Self Deceivers? James 1:22-25 Introduction: It is not enough to hear God’s Word, we must live it and obey it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good sermon or a Bible study is what makes them grow and receive God’s blessing. It is not the hearing but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Cruise Control Or Self-Control

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006

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This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

“CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Self Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2014

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It has been said that sometimes what we mistake for ingratitude is actually self love. This message looks at what makes us thankful

Let Go of Self Love A year ago the word Frozen referred to food that was in your freezer and “Let it Go” was something you told you four year old when you wanted them to release their grip on a toy or their sibling or when you were counselling someone over some hurt from the past. That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Establishing Priorities - Priorities With Self

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

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PRIORITIES WITH SELF

ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES - PRIORITIES WITH SELF Phil 3:13, 14 “13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pt. 1 - Self Denial Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2014

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An in depth study of the demands of true discipleship.

"Three Laws of the Discipleship" Pt. 1 -- Self Denial Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: As I begin today's message let me say that the definition of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ has changed radically from what the Savior spoke of in this section of Matthew's Gospel. In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

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