In Preaching Articles: "Dying To Self" showing 1-15 of 29

True Leadership Is Sacrifice, Not Privilege

By Sermoncentral on Jun 9, 2017

Christian leadership — in the home, the church, and elsewhere — is not for those clawing for honor and recognition, but for those most ready to fall to their knees and be inconvenienced by the needs of others.

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 2 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Sacrifice, leadership, Dying To Self, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, Others First  (view more)  (view less)

Don't Talk To Yourself -- Preach To Yourself!

By Sermoncentral on Oct 14, 2013

Self-talking is self-defeating. Self-preaching is (biblically) powerful.

Scripture: Colossians 7:3-8:2, Colossians 7:8-8:2

Tags: Preaching, Powerful, self-talk

10 Questions For Leaders To Ask Each Week

By Chuck Lawless on May 30, 2017

Most leaders would benefit from more regular evaluations – particularly self-evaluations. Even daily and weekly self-evaluations merit our consideration if we want to lead well, regardless of our position.

Tags: leadership, Accountability, Self-evaluation, Helpful Questions

Your Thoughts Will Betray You

By Christina Fox on May 29, 2017

A certain amount of self-evaluation can be good. We should have insight into ourselves, our motives, our choices, and our actions. But sometimes we can go too far. When self-evaluation ends with ourselves instead of pointing us beyond ourselves, there’s a problem.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 2:3-8, John 17:17, Romans 8:32, Psalm 139:23, 1 John 2:1, Isaiah 43:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: self-reflection, Danger of Self-Focus, Rely on Grace, Remember the Gospel

How Does A Sermon Differ From A Self-Help Video?

By Peter Mead on Mar 4, 2014

When you finish preaching, where is your listeners' final focus? The answer makes all the difference.

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Tags: Preaching, Self, focus

When The Message Ends, Where Are People Focused?

By Peter Mead on Dec 26, 2018

Where are people looking as they leave? If we're not careful, they will walk out with gaze firmly fixed on self.

Scripture: John 4:1-5:35

Tags: Message, Preaching, Self, focus, listener  (view more)  (view less)

Are You A Self-Starter, But Not A Self-Finisher?

By Eric Mckiddie on Apr 28, 2021

“Self-starter” is an identity that up-and-coming leaders seek. It means that you take initiative and responsibility without being asked or coerced. You see a problem and you jump on it. No one ever has to tell you what to do. You put on your Nikes and just do it. But there can be a dark side to self-starters, which is when their interest in beginning new projects and their disinterest in finishing projects are equal.

Scripture: Proverbs 26:15

Tags: Wisdom, Perseverance, finish well, quitting ministry

The Essential Me-First Of Biblical Preaching

By Ken Burge on Sep 4, 2018

Are you afraid to use yourself as the example for your sermon?

Tags: Preaching, Self, example, application

Prisoners Of Self: Incessant Autobiography In The Smartphone Age

By Tony Reinke on Jul 25, 2017

The man doting over a smartphone screen, scrolling through media with his fingertips, is like a gorilla meticulously picking out little bugs from his own hair. That was the subversive quip of anthropologist Thomas de Zengotita.

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-13, Job 1:7, Job 2:2, Luke 10:18, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Vanity, Technology, Appearance, Selfishness, social media, Cell Phone, Self Centeredness  (view more)  (view less)

Live To Make God Look Good

By Sermoncentral on Sep 1, 2017

The great tragedy of the universe is that while human beings were made to glorify God because of who they are and what they see, we have all fallen short of this purpose.

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 1:23, Isaiah 40:4, Isaiah 42:8, Isaiah 44:23, Isaiah 48:9-11, Isaiah 49:3, Isaiah 60:2, Isaiah 61:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Sin, glory of God, meaning of life, glorify Christ, what is the purpose of life, Eternal Purpose, Self-seeking, Self glory  (view more)  (view less)

Some Things I Have Learned About Leadership–and Have The Scars To Prove

By Joe Mckeever on Aug 9, 2017

To serve people “for Jesus’ sake” means we ask Him how to serve them.

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44, Luke 22:27, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Luke 12:48, Romans 13:7, Matthew 25:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: leadership, self-serving, serve others, pastoral leadership, selfish ambition, servant leadership, Humility and Pride, Self-seeking  (view more)  (view less)

How To Deal With A Preacher-Eater

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 4, 2014

Practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15

Tags: Preaching, Ruler, practical advice, sons of diotrephes

Do You Think You're The Exception? Diagnosing Selfish Pride

By Sermoncentral on Mar 8, 2017

At the root of many of our sins is an assumption that we are exceptional.

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Matthew 5:28, Hebrews 12:1, Acts 20:35-25, Mark 10:43-45, Romans 12:10, Matthew 22:39, Romans 8:21, Matthew 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Pride, self awareness, Battling Sin Nature, Overcoming Pride

The Greatest Gift You Give Your Team- Part 2

By Lance Witt on Jan 29, 2018

Some of the qualities that people will applaud in your life are the very things that will wreck your soul.

Tags: sanctification, Personal Growth, pastoral care, Examine self, Time of Reflection, Guarding your heart, motives, soul care  (view more)  (view less)

You Are Not The Story!

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Mar 27, 2017

People should not leave the sermon having learned more about the preacher than Christ. When we stand to preach the word, we should prayerfully whisper to ourselves, “You are not the story.”

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:5, John 12:20, Colossians 1:28

Tags: Pride, God's Story, self importance, Bible as a story