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351. Cracking the Code

Revelation 1:4-8

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... retirement. Our best friend is killed in auto accident because he just had to have one more beer. We are continually reminded, if not ridiculed, that we do not have what it takes to succeed. Shrill voices, angry faces, biting criticisms, all shred our self-esteem. We can identify with John on Patmos and all those first-century Christians who were persecuted for simply trusting in Jesus. We long for a word of comfort and consolation. Is there any sense in this madness? Or is it all random, aimless, without ...

352. Are You in Labor?

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

King Duncan

... harvest is plentiful. Pastor Jeremy Houck put it this way: The church is designed for the single mother who works two jobs to support her kids. The church is for the drug addict who can’t stop his habit. The church is for the young person who struggles with self esteem. The church is for the young couple who lives together and has never been exposed to the best way to build a home. The church is for the man who does not respect his boss, so he steals from the company and from his coworkers. The church is ...

353. The Glory of the Cross

Galatians 6:11-18

Sermon

James Merritt

... the cross to the Greeks was “foolishness.” Well, some things never change. I am afraid the church today suffers under the “curse of crossless Christianity.” In pulpits all over our country we are being told that man’s problem is a lack of self-esteem, and what he needs is encouragement. Others say that man’s problem is ignorance, and what he needs is education. Others say that man’s problem is poverty, and what he needs is humanitarian aid. Some say that man’s problem is environment, and ...

354. The God of Second Chances

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

King Duncan

... God is the God of second chances. Why don’t you take the opportunity to make a new start today? 1. Franklin Ishida, “Preaching on the Lessons,” The Clergy Journal, Oct 2001, p. 38. 2. http://www.scribd.com/doc/58499038/Overcoming-Low-Self-Esteem-Jeremiah-1-4-10-Sermon. 3. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-new-hope-jeff-strite-sermon-on-kingdom-of-god-70969.asp?Page=2. 4. Adapted from Andrew H. Rogers, https://sermons.logos.com/submissions/11254-The-Blood#content=/submissions/11254. 5. Emphasis ...

355. Can One Become Two?

Matthew 19:1-12

Sermon

James Merritt

... people that want to try to “dumb-down” the standard of divorce. They want to make God say less than what God really says. They basically allow for divorce and remarriage for any reason. If the question is, “If my spouse is sloppy, lowers my self-esteem, has different goals than I do, differs in parenting philosophies, is a financial time-bomb, or just makes my life miserable, does God really expect me to spend the rest of my life with that person?” Their answer is “Of course not!” On the other ...

356. She Looked Great, But...

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

... new shoes.” Rev. Shambaugh says the observation about needing new shoes was insightful. The man was going through a grief process following the death of his first wife. He wasn’t taking care of himself very well and at the time had very low self-esteem. The shape of his shoes showed that something painful was going on in his life. However, what his critics missed, says Rev. Shambaugh was the incredible heart the man had inside. Despite the shoes, this couple still got married and was very happy together ...

357. She Looked Great, But...

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

358. A Voice Calls in the Wilderness

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... Christmas carols is good for your health, especially singing in a choir. According to this report singing can reduce stress as well as boost hormones that promote feelings of trust and bonding. Just as important, says this research, singing in a group can improve self-esteem and increase feelings of social belonging, which can ward off loneliness. So, joining a choir is always a good idea. Even if you’re not apt to belt out Christmas tunes door-to-door with a group of carolers, says this report, sing ...

359. Elephants in the Room: Abuse – I Have a Secret

Matthew 11:28

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... threatened to beat her even more if she told anyone. Unfortunately, this example is the rule not the exception. Those who are abused feel powerless, shameful, isolated, embarrassed, and afraid and just deny the abuse is happening. Many of the abused have battered self-esteems and have no clue how to assert themselves. Many are terrified of what their abusers will do if they tell someone. Perhaps what is most evil of all, many abusers are some of the most religious and respectable citizens you will find in ...

360. A Divided Family

Mark 3:20-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... the children’s results with a battery of psychological tests the children had taken and reached an overwhelming conclusion: The more children knew about their families’ histories, the stronger their sense of control over their own lives, the higher their self-esteem, and the more successfully they believed their families functioned. (3) Maybe Mary and Joseph made a decision not to tell Jesus’ siblings about the wondrous events surrounding his nativity. Or maybe they did tell them and they reacted like ...

361. Jesus' No-Nonsense Guide to Success

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

April Yamasaki

... from the table and washed his disciples' feet. Jesus served because he knew that he had come from God and was going to God. He served out of a sense of who he was. For Jesus, serving did not come out of guilt. It did not come out of low self-esteem. It did not come because other people expected it. It did not come because he needed to win the approval of others. For Jesus, serving came out of knowing who he was. That's my hope for your service and for my service. Serving will come out of knowing who ...

362. The Transforming Power of Friendship

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Editor James S. Hewett

... of Jesus? He brings out the best in us. We learn to see ourselves as worthy and valuable when we are in His presence. The hurts, the cares, the disappointments of our lives are behind us when we look in His eyes and realize the depth of His love. Our self-esteem no longer depends on what we have done or failed to do; it depends only on the value that He places on us. To be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ is to generate in other people the Indian grandmother’s simple statement: "I like me best when ...

363. Beauty Tips

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... Healing Organization (Blackpool, England): For attractive lips, I will speak words of kindness. For beautiful eyes, I will look for the good in others. To lose weight, I will let go of stress, hatred, anger, discontentment and the need to control others. For poise, I will walk with knowledge and self-esteem. To strengthen my arms, I will hug at least three people a day. I will reach out to someone and touch them with love. To strengthen my heart, I will forgive myself and others.

364. Your Health Depends On It

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Too often we think of forgiveness as a gift to the other person, and it clearly is for ourselves! The act of forgiving someone is linked with lower depression and anxiety levels and better overall health and self-esteem, say psychologists from the National Institute of Healthcare Research, in Rockville, MD, in their book To Forgive is Human. They suspect that forgiveness heals by lowering hostility, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and increasing social support, which has been linked to ...

365. Hold Me When I'm Angry

Joshua 5:1-12

Sermon

Carl Jech

... world is full of angry people. Often it is not clear that anger is their problem. I think of one couple that broke up because one person in the relationship had a whole collection of unpleasant personality characteristics as a result of repressed anger and low self-esteem. The way in which this person's anger was always bubbling just beneath the surface made it virtually impossible for intimacy and warmth to occur. Here was a person who was angry and didn't know it. I think, on the other hand, of the couple ...

Resentment is weak and lowers your self-esteem.

Barbara Sher

To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our successes and forget about the failures and the negatives in our lives.

Denis Waitley

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Eric Hoffer

Self-esteem isn't everything; it's just that there's nothing without it.

Gloria Steinem

Oftentimes nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right and well-managed.

John Milton

Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.

Louise Hart

Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health and self-esteem, not its cause.

Nathaniel Branden

There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.

Nathaniel Branden

Nothing is so soothing to our self-esteem as to find our bad traits in our forebears. It seems to absolve us.

Van Wyck Brooks

375. The Isolation of Young Mothers

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Susan A. Yates

Eight common challenges faced by mothers of young children: Low self-esteem, Monotony and loneliness, Stress from too many demands Lack of time with husband, Confusion about discipline, Home atmosphere, Need for outside role models, Training of children.

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351. Cracking the Code

Revelation 1:4-8

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

352. Are You in Labor?

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

King Duncan

353. The Glory of the Cross

Galatians 6:11-18

Sermon

James Merritt

354. The God of Second Chances

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

King Duncan

355. Can One Become Two?

Matthew 19:1-12

Sermon

James Merritt

356. She Looked Great, But...

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

357. She Looked Great, But...

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

358. A Voice Calls in the Wilderness

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

King Duncan

359. Elephants in the Room: Abuse – I Have a Secret

Matthew 11:28

Sermon

Charley Reeb

360. A Divided Family

Mark 3:20-25

Sermon

King Duncan

361. Jesus' No-Nonsense Guide to Success

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

April Yamasaki

362. The Transforming Power of Friendship

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

363. Beauty Tips

Illustration

364. Your Health Depends On It

Illustration

365. Hold Me When I'm Angry

Joshua 5:1-12

Sermon

Carl Jech

Resentment is weak and lowers your self-esteem.

Barbara Sher

To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our successes and forget about the failures and the negatives in our lives.

Denis Waitley

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Eric Hoffer

Self-esteem isn't everything; it's just that there's nothing without it.

Gloria Steinem

Oftentimes nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right and well-managed.

John Milton

Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.

Louise Hart

Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health and self-esteem, not its cause.

Nathaniel Branden

There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.

Nathaniel Branden

Nothing is so soothing to our self-esteem as to find our bad traits in our forebears. It seems to absolve us.

Van Wyck Brooks

375. The Isolation of Young Mothers

Illustration

Susan A. Yates

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