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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Dying To Self Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 14,947 views

    Life is to be lived for the glory of God. When a person lives out of a motive of self interest he is operating just as the world operates and experiences life accordingly. But for those who will deny the self-centered desires of their fallen nature and pu

    Dying to Self Fortifying the Foundations # 28 John 12:12-36[1] 2-15-04 Intro Video Clip “The Greatest Story Ever Told” [Ch. 22 (2:07: 47) to Ch. 23 (2:10: 36)] Does Christianity really work? Is there something to be experienced in a walk with God that is not experienced by the average human ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Dykes avatar

    Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 7,282 views

    Everybody struggles with self-control. We all wish we had more of it.

    INTRODUCTION Love is the first flavor of the fruit of the Spirit and today we come to the last, self-control. I think these two virtues are placed first and last because love is the primary fruit and drives the rest, and self-control is the virtue that holds them all together. Our scripture says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Give Up Your Small Ambition

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    All other ambition but glorifying God is small and not worth anything.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: Jesus taught James and John a vital lesson - our true ambition in this life is to please God by serving Him and others. But the disciples took time to get the message! (2) REASONS FOR, RESULTS OF and REMOVAL OF FALSE AMBITION. (a) Reasons For False Ambition - The Tower ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Self-Control?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,617 views

    What does it mena to have fruit of self-control and how can we cultivate it?

    Introductory Considerations 1. She seemed the same as the rest of us. She loved the Lord and lived for Him, taking every opportunity to serve that she could, but place a little bit of alcohol in her coke and something happened to her. She became a completely different person. Tthat which she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Self Portrait

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    What kind of portrait are we painting for others?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SELF PORTRAITS “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Washburn avatar

    Self Control

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 36,527 views

    Without this virtue of self control you will self destruct!

    Self Control 2 Peter 1:5-8 amplified Faith is to a Christian what gasoline is to a car. Gasoline is necessary to run engine. That’s not all you need; air supply, vacuum hoses draw air, oil, or won’t go very far. The Christian faith too must have some other additives or you won’t make much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Self Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    How do you get in good standing with God? Sometimes we mistake the outward signs of rightness for inward reality. In fact, the Lord urges us to examine the "secret self" and lay it bare to God and let His Son cleanse it. Are you willing?

    Note: To hear an audio version of this message, go to www.LivingWatersWeb.com 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Paul makes an abrupt ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Alexandria Hunt avatar

    Self-Indulgent

    Contributed by Alexandria Hunt on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,538 views

    Conforming to the image of Christ in our attitude with our loved ones.

    SELF-INDULGENT Definition: To give free reign to; to gratify one’s own appetites, desires, pleasures or whims In what areas do people (you) self-indulge? Typical responses will be in material things, food, drink, gambling, and entertainment – addictive type activity. Did you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charles Holt avatar

    Self-Control

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 16,027 views

    This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Self - Righteous Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,534 views

    exposition on Matt ch 21 v 23-46

    THE SELF-RIGHTEOUS Matthew 21 v. 23 - 46 In this portion we find :- 1. The Problem with the Self-righteous v. 23 the chief priests and elders "by what authority?" They were vexed "came unto him", vocal "said", and vindictive about His works "by what authority doest thou these things?" 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Self-Service

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,733 views

    Doing for others is one of the best ways to do for ourselves

    M onday I had the TV on and watched an interview with various actors in the new movie “Head Over Heels”. The host of the show was interviewing the models who are in the movie. At one point he asked something about how difficult it must be to live like we suppose models have to live. This one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Self Robbery

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    “Will a man rob God?”

    Self Robbery Jeremiah 5:25 Intro On a Monday morning, a pastor entered the church. His office had been vandalized and his study had been ransacked. The drawers had been pulled out, and the contents emptied on the floor. The file cabinet had been pried open, and each file folder had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Self Control

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,502 views

    This message explores the nature of self control and how to walk in it in partnership with God. Practical action steps are included.

    SELF CONTROL Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 6, 2006 Read II Peter 1:1-11 and Galatians 5:16-25. Introduction: The writings of God through the apostles Peter and Paul could not be clearer on this matter of the Christian life. If a person genuinely comes into a saving relationship with the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Self-Examination

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,533 views

    A sermon on motives for self-examination, what to look for, and how to respond to deficiencies in our Christian development.

    Self-examination I Cor 11:28 INTRO.: it is important we observe the Lord’s supper properly. The Corinthians were not and their meeting were doing more harm than good. V. 17. They had connected the Lord’s Supper to a love feast. It was a time of sweet fellowship and sharing. Each family brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bishop Daryl Townes avatar

    The Interrogated Self

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,160 views

    TAKIN A SELF EXAMINATION

    The interrogated Self Subtext: Taking Inventory Text: Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28 Galatians 6:4 (Amplified Bible) 4But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal