1 Sermon Illustrations on Death To Self

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Death to self in Christian preaching emphasizes surrendering personal desires and ambitions to fully embrace Christ's lordship, leading to spiritual growth and true joy (Luke 9:23). Illustrations often use images of dying, burial, or crucifixion to symbolize the believer's old self being put to death, making way for new life in Christ (Galatians 2:20).

Self, Death of

True joy comes from decreasing self and increasing Christ in our lives.

A saint cares not how ill it goes with him, so it go well with Jesus Christ: he saith, as Mephibosheth to David, "Yea, let him take all, inasmuch as my lord the king is come again in peace unto his house." So it may go well with God's name, Moses cares not though his be blotted out of the book of life. And said John, "He must increase; but I must decrease: this my joy, therefore, is fulfilled." Venning.

The the Ministry of the Saints--dying to Self 1:26:46

by Aaron Hurst

The sermon emphasizes the importance of self-denial and humility in the ministry of serving one another as saints of God.

For Ye Are Dead

by A.B. Simpson

To truly live, we must die with Christ, letting His death be applied to our nature and depend on Him for every breath of our new life.

The Graves at the Gateway

by A.B. Simpson

The sermon emphasizes the importance of death to self and sin in order to enter into a deeper spiritual life through the death of Christ.

(The Self Life and the Christ Life) 2. RESURRECTED NOT RAISE

by A.B. Simpson

A.B. Simpson emphasizes that the Christian life is not merely about rising to a higher level but about being truly resurrected from death to new life through Christ, highlighting t

Self Dies Hard 53:19

by Alan Redpath

The sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting God's promise and letting go of the flesh in order to experience God's deliverance from sin in our lives.

Humility and Death to Self

by Andrew Murray

The path to true humility and death to self is through surrender to God, and the Holy Spirit imparts the power of Christ's death to make it a reality.

From Self to Spirit 1:15:51

by Art Katz

Art Katz's sermon calls for a return to authentic faith and a God-centered perspective, emphasizing the church's role in compassion for Israel amidst suffering.

Dying to Self 54:15

by Bill McLeod

The sermon emphasizes the importance of dying to self and finding life in Christ in order to bring forth spiritual power and fruit.

An Invitation to Die 41:58

by Carter Conlon

The sermon 'An Invitation to Die' teaches that Jesus' death is the key to life and eternal life, and that we must be willing to let go of our old self and trust in the one who over

Come Live Die 27:00

by George Verwer

The sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life of honesty and integrity, and the need to confess sin in order to experience true revival and growth in Christ.

Dying (Bilingual) 37:29

by Jackie Pullinger

The sermon emphasizes the importance of giving up our lives to serve others and trusting in God's plan for our lives and the lives of those around us.

Dying to Self 1:47:16

by Leonard Ravenhill

Dying to self is essential for living a life that is pleasing to God and for experiencing spiritual growth and maturity.