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The Rev. Dr. William L. Self

The Rev. Dr. Bill Self is pastor of Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA, a member of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

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Johns Creek Baptist Church, Alpharetta, GA

The Rev. Dr. William L. Self is senior pastor of Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA, and is a leader in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. He is also a member of the board of trustees of the Alliance for Christian Media.

A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Bill was reared in Delray Beach, Florida. He is a graduate of Stetson University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and earned a Doctorate of Sacred Theology (D.S.T.) from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, in addition to three honorary degrees.

Bill has authored eight books. He has served as president of the Georgia Baptist Convention, president of the Foreign Mission Board, and vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and he preached the keynote sermon at the Southern Baptist Convention in 1977. A lectureship in preaching was established in his honor at McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, in 1997.

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While It Was Still Dark

John 20:1-18

Easter - Year C

March 31, 2013

The Rev. Dr. William L. Self (CBF)

Early one morning I was reading this text preparing myself for this sermon and there it was; I could not get beyond it. It demanded that I address it in the sermon. I had read this text all my life, but it had never captured my attention in the past. The words were demanding my attention. The text tells the story of Mary Magdalene going to the tomb of Jesus early on the first day of the week, and then the text says, "While it was still dark..." I know it was in all likelihood meant by John to be only a reference to the time of day, but for me it opened my imagination to a deeper understanding of the text.

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King for a Day

Luke 19:28-44

Palm Sunday - Year C

March 24, 2013

The Rev. Dr. William L. Self (CBF)

Come with us now to those exciting days of yesteryear. Where out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver. "Hi Ho Silver, away! The Lone Ranger rides again!" Now cue the William Tell overture. "Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. And able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!" And let's not forget "Jack Armstrong. Jack Armstrong, the all-American boy!"

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November 13, 2011

The Church IS Worth the Effort!

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Despite all its dysfunction and scars, all its confusion and humanity, the church is worth the effort, because it is doing the work of the kingdom of God in the world.
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November 22, 2009

What Do You Want with Me, Jesus?

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Dr. Bill Self digs into the dramatic story of the healing of the demoniac from Mark 5, and introduces us to Jesus the Tormentor, the Liberator, and the Disturber.
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Expect the Best in Others - A Good Day with Dr. Bill Self

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self, a trusted motivational leader, reminds us of the goodness of others in this message of faith and hope. Polish someone else's halo for once.

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Hold Fast to Dreams - A Good Day with Dr. Bill Self

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The Rev. Dr. William L. Self brings you positive and powerful messages of faith and hope as a trusted motivational leader. This time discussing the importance of sticking to your dreams, no matter what the challenges, because one day they will come true.
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Conquering Difficulties - A Good Day with Rev. Dr. Bill Self

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Rev. Dr. Bill Self discusses the difficulties of all human life and the importance of persevering through the hardships that make life beautiful. A Good Day with Dr. Bill Self.
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Grow Into Maturity - A Good Day with Rev. Dr. Bill Self

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self discusses the meaning of maturity and growing up in an inspirational message from Day1 and Growfaith.
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Stop Putting if Off - A Good Day with the Rev. Dr. Bill Self

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Need some motivation? The Rev. Dr. Bill Self gives an inspirational message of motivation to get it done today, because tomorrow may be too late. A Good Day with the Rev. Dr. Bill Self.
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Watch Who You Follow - A Good Day with Dr. Bill Self

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The Rev. Dr. William L. Self brings you positive and powerful messages of faith and hope as a trusted motivational leader. This time discussing the importance of being cautious about the path you follow, and those who lead you down them.

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Enjoy the Rain - A Good Day with Dr. Bill Self

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The Rev. Dr. William L. Self brings you positive and powerful messages of faith and hope as a trusted motivational leader. The hardship of a rain storm can test us, but we must learn to love that challenge as a sign of the very life we have been given.
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Take a Risk - A Good Day with Dr. Bill Self

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The Rev. Dr. William L. Self brings you positive and powerful messages as a trusted motivational leader. These public service announcements were produced by Day1 Radio listeners and bring hopeful messages of inspiration to our programming.
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Dream Big - A Good Day with Dr. Bill Self

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The Rev. Dr. William L. Self brings you positive and powerful messages you will cherish and can help guide you in tough times. Have big dreams and big things will follow.
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Follow Life's Rules - A Good Day with Dr. Bill Self

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Dr. Bill Self brings you positive powerful messages of hope and faith. Produced by Day1.
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January 27, 2008

Cobwebs on the Confessional

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self explains that sin is alienation from God and call us to repentance where we turn our lives in a new direction according to God's will.

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April 15, 2007

Doubt--The Prelude to Faith

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self explores the differnece between doubt that robs us of our faith and doubt that lead to deeper, transformational faith.

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April 08, 2007

Is There Any Hope?

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self reminds us that hope comes from faith in the resurrected God who is present in every moment of our lives.

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July 09, 2006

Getting the Sand Out of the Gears

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The Rev. Dr. William L. Self, senior pastor of Johns Creek Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia, takes a look at the debilitating role of fear in our lives.

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July 02, 2006

What God Has Put Asunder, Let No Man Join Together

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self, pastor of Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, emphasizes the historical and biblical imperative for the separation of church and state.

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December 18, 2005

Have I Got News For You!

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self is pastor of Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA, and a member of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

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April 17, 2005

On Being Pursued by the Black Dog

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self is pastor of Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA, and a member of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

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April 10, 2005

Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self is pastor of Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA, and a member of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

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November 28, 2004

The Waiting Place

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The Rev. Bill Self is the pastor of John's Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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September 26, 2004

Swimming to the Deep End of the Pool

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The Rev. Bill Self is the pastor of John's Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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August 15, 2004

Magic Eyes

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The Rev. Dr. Bill Self, pastor of John's Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, helps us look at the world through forgiving eyes.

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July 04, 2004

Speechless

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The Rev. Dr. William Self, senior pastor of John's Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, tackles the difficult issue of what to say to others in difficult times--"funeral home theology."

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