Sermons on Birth Control:

Confidence In God's Control And Choice Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

The God who is in control is the God who chooses us. This is the sixth and final sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai.

Confidence in God's Control and Choice - Haggai 2:20-23 The God who is in control is the God who chooses us. Have you ever had that dream when you're driving a car and suddenly you lose control? The steering wheel comes off in your hands, the gas pedal sticks and the brakes don't ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Control Over Sin

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 27, 2019

We can live for Christ and he will protect us from the Devil .

DO YOU HAVE CONTROL OVER SIN 1st John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.1 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

This Lent Get Your Passions Under Control Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2023

We take pleasure in the lesser goods of earth–food, drink, beauty, sex. And if we take too much pleasure there, we can treat them as if they were the highest good and we fall into sin.

Ash Wednesday Homily What brings us here today so early? We are here because we want something. Not a mere smear of black soot, no. If that were our goal, we’d be certifiably insane. We are here because we want at the end of our lives to be united with the Blessed Trinity forever, body and soul, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Catholic

Who's Controlling Your Narrative?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Apr 19, 2023

There are only two narratives at play in the world, and we are living to one narrative or another When it comes to life, humanity and the world, there are only two narratives at play and being told, God’s narrative and the world’s narrative!

WHO’S CONTROLLING YOUR NARRATIVE Controlling the narrative is the buzz phrase today. It is among the most prevalent phrases in society, business, politics, sports and life in general: "controlling the narrative." Controlling the narrative is, telling it your way, before someone else ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23, 1 John 5:19, Genesis 3:1-6, Psalm 119:89, Psalm 119:160  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Control (Father’s Day 2010)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

Today, we are going to talk about demonic forces and deliverance from those forces.

OUT OF CONTROL Text: Luke 8:26 – 39 Today is Father’s Day. Probably one of the most common texts that is used for Father’s Day is Luke 15 in the parable of the prodigal son. Although today’s text is a miracle story about a man with many demons we can still address Father’s Day. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Controlling Runaway Thoughts - Philippians 4:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

Get control of obsessive thoughts by forcing them through each of these 8 standards one at a time.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Getting Control Of One's Anger Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 22, 2024

In difficult situations, instead of simmering in anger or resentment, we are invited to release our desire for control and trust in God’s sovereignty, allowing His peace and love to replace our anger.

Self-Talk and Anger Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Have you ever felt so angry that you just wanted to scream out in fury? The Israelites, wandering in the wilderness, once again complained to Moses and Aaron about their lack of water, expressing their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control - 2 Peter 1:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 9, 2025

Imagine how much better your life would be with more self-control. Why is it so hard? Elite athletes who are unbelievers often outshine most Christians in this area—how can that be, if it’s a fruit of the Spirit?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control. Introduction I want to start with this question: in Peter’s list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-7, why isn’t verse 5 enough? By the end of v.5 you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Look, Your Saviour Comes

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 23, 2001

“Surely your salvation is coming; behold His reward is with Him, and His work before Him. And they shall call them the Holy People, the redeemed of the Lord.”Isaiah 62:11-12

Theme: Look, your Saviour comes Text: Is. 62:11-12; Tit. 3:4-7; Lk. 2:15-20 Christmas is a time for giving and celebration and a time to remember God’s great gift to us. A time for giving presents and it is also a time of thanksgiving; thanksgiving to God for His many gifts, for answered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Isaiah 62:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Immanuel God With Us

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

God with us is a message of assurance of God’s love and care for us

Imagine you’re the king of a nation surrounded by enemies who are threatening your entire world. They’ve formed an alliance that appears irresistible. But imagine at the same time that your nation is one that God has chosen as his own special nation. What would you think as you listened to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning.

A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son” (Gal. 4:4). 2. The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning. “He indeed was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:20, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Time Had Fully Come

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 31, 2001

How the time was ripe for Jesus’ arrival

“When the time had fully come” Gal 4:4 23/12/01 am Gal 4:4 as long as an heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2 He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3 So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Epiphany: His Grace Revealed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 4, 2002

God’s grace is revealed in his Word. His Word leads us to worship him with our lives.

When was your last “epiphany”? “What’s an epiphany?” you might ask. Well, an epiphany is one of those moments in life when something profound is revealed to you. For example, when Albert Einstein conceived the mathematical equation, E=MC2, that was, to him, an epiphany. Something new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 148:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 20, 2006

Some truths concerning Jesus and peace

Luke 2:1-14 Jesus, The Prince of Peace Woodlawn Baptist Church December 9, 2001 Introduction A. In current series dealing with the titles of Jesus, we have considered so far Jesus as the Son of man, and as the Son of God. 1. We saw that the title Son of man was a declaration of the deity of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The first in a series of messages on Matthew’s unique accounting of Christ’s life tells about the conflict between King Herod and baby Jesus who were both called "King of the Jews"

Matthew’s Unique Message #1 A Tale of Two Kings (Title and background on Herod from : A Tale of Two Kings by Brian Bill www.sermoncentral.com) Matthew 1:1-17; 2:1-18 CHCC: June 3, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I plan to preach a series of messages taken from the Gospel of Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ