Psychology of Self Teaching 100325

Summary
In this sermon, Brother Mike teaches about the critical relationship between self-concept and spiritual effectiveness. He explains that scientific research has proven that what a person thinks about themselves determines their future, and this principle is deeply rooted in scripture. Using examples from both secular success coaches (Norman Vincent Peale, Napoleon Hill, Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar) and biblical figures (Moses, Gideon, Jeremiah, Isaiah), he demonstrates how God must first repair a person’s self-concept before they can be effectively used in ministry. The sermon uses the analogy of trained fleas in a jar – just as fleas only jump as high as the lid they were trained with, people limit themselves based on their upbringing and environment, even when those limitations are removed.

Brother Mike emphasizes that God sees hidden assets in each person that they don’t see in themselves. However, low self-esteem manifests as fear, anxiety, making excuses, taking offense easily, and an inability to serve effectively. The sermon concludes with a call to stop reinforcing negative self-talk, reject the devil’s self-degrading thoughts, and embrace a new identity as a child of God rather than remaining defined by one’s family background or past failures.

Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts and minds. Thank You for bringing us together today to explore this powerful truth about how our self-concept affects our spiritual effectiveness. Lord, we ask that You would help each person in this group to see themselves as You see them – full of potential, purpose, and hidden assets that You want to use for Your glory. Remove any blinders that prevent us from recognizing our true identity in Christ. Help us to be receptive to what You want to teach us today, and give us the courage to make the changes necessary to fulfill the calling You’ve placed on our lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ice Breaker
If you could have dinner with any biblical character (besides Jesus), who would you choose and why?

Key Verses
Proverbs 23:7
Matthew 12:34
Judges 6:12
Jeremiah 1:5-8
Isaiah 6:5-8
1 Peter 5:6

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