Sermons on Loss Of Self: showing 16-30 of 75,394

Prophets And Losses

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

False prophets are not just an Old Testament problem. We have them in full force today, in all denominations, telling us that God is “doing a new thing,” misinterpreting Isaiah 43:19 to justify sin.

Other Scriptures used: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 12:1-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) False prophets are not just an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Double Loss! Series

Contributed by Victor Adamu on May 31, 2003

It is intended to teach every reader how to secure and maintain a good and cordial relationship with God.

DOUBLE LOSS! Jesus said: “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36) By ‘world’, Jesus meant everything that the physical eyes can see and the systems, which control the conduct and living of an unregenerate man on our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Loss Of Focus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 6, 2009

A message explaining why Martha felt sorry for herself, got angry at her sister, and why she questioned Jesus as to whether He cared for her or not.

How would you feel if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the mailman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally when you flipped the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

The Loss Of The Harvest

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

The Loss of the Harvest

Jeremiah 8:13 - 22 The Loss of the Harvest 20 the harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. Jeremiah's Warning - their fields would be ruined - v. 13 their cities would be destroyed - v.16 the people would be either killed or taken captive - 17 For, behold, I will send ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:13-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Season Of Loss

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014

A sermon on the season of loss beginning with Ecclesiastes 8:14-17 (Title, outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: http://pastors.com/resources-tragedy/)

HoHum: “How long have you been driving without a tail light, buddy?” demanded the policeman. The driver jumped out, ran to the rear of his car, and gave a loud moan. His distress was so great that the cop was moved to ease up on him. “Aw, come now,” said the policeman, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Of Loss Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 16, 2019

*This sermon and series is based from the package marketed by Outreach Ministries and was adapted for my personal use* A Sermon showing how to live a life giving everything to God

“Learning How To Live A Life Of Loss” Philippians Series Coulee Community Church May 12, 2019 Welcome back to the third week in our series based on the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This wonderful letter teaches us how to experience joy during tough times. Key Scripture: Philippians, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Loss Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 16, 2015

we the human race are so ungrateful for what we have

THE LOSS OF THANKFULNESS LUKE 17:12-19 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 12, 2008

self-control - is at the heart of our faithful walk before God and people. We lose it in small ways which leads to bigger problems

Respectable Sins – Self-Control How often have you had someone say to you ‘He who is without sin cast the first stone?’ Or maybe you have someone say to you ‘Judge not lest you be judged?’ I reckon they must two verses which are most often taken out of their context and misapplied. The second ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Self-control is the inner strength that determines what external stimuli will be allowed to move you to action. The reason Christians are motivated by external stimuli to do things out of God's will is because they lack this fruit of the Spirit

One of the things that made Lincoln so great was his marvelous self-control. The nation was coming apart at the seams with a civil war that had everybody's emotions operating at extremes. To add to the tension, some army contractors were ripping off the government. This made Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Fruit Of Self Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2021

“Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the Spirit. Three important controls needed are Control of your body, control of your spirit and your mind/soul.

Theme: Fruit of Self Control Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Introduction “Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

"Taming The Beast Of Uncontrollable Self”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 3, 2018

Now.... Start Aiming that Chair. It's not that the lion is afraid of the chair -- it's that the lion is confused by the chair

INTRODUCTION: Of all the things we have to govern in this life, self is often our greatest challenge! Self-control is listed last as the capstone in the nine fruits of the HolySpirit, since it takes a lot of self-control to exercise the other eight virtues! It takes a lot of self-control just to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

I have seen the enemy.....and the enemy is ME!

(Mark 5:1-20 - “1Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 24, 2022

This sermon focuses on culture's addiction to creating various versions of a "false-self" and how only God gives us access to the "true-self" made available through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

If you have your Bibles with you today, open up to Matthew 16:24. That is the passage, and by the end of the sermon, I promise I will get to it. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun a summer series called “Do not conform. Be transformed”. That series is based on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Genesis 1:27, John 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Profit And Loss: Gaining His Righteousness For The Loss Of Ours

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 4, 2017

A view of TRUE Spiritual Success. Letting go of the past, embracing the present and trusting the future to God.

Philippians 3:4-14 Profit and Loss: Gaining His Righteousness for the Loss of Ours From a pragmatic point of view, my definition of success is doing the very best you can from what you have. Winning medals, titles and even acquiring vast materials and wealth does NOT equal success unless the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Matthew 6:31-34, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nowhere To Stand

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

What is moving the ground beneath your feet today? Is it the loss of a loved one? A marriage that is less than perfect? A job that seems insecure? An illness that threatens your life? A trusted person who has let you down? Faith in God can be restored.

Nowhere to Stand Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Message: There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Samuel 12:18-19, Psalm 18:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed