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Who Controls You? Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 5,473 views

Are you controlled by the sinful nature or the Spirit of God. There are great blessings for those controlled by the Spirit.

Who Controls You? Rom. 8:5-11 INTRO.:The story of Moses in Egypt illustrates the choice we have to live according to the flesh or the spirit. Heb. 11:24ff Who is in control of your life? I. Are you controlled by your sinful nature? What are the signs? A. Where is the focus of your mind? Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - In A Compartment Or In Control? Series

Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Apr 18, 2003

based on 15 ratings

| 3,248 views

Asking whether Jesus is merely another compartment in our lives, or if He is in control of all of our lives

Jesus: in a compartment or in control? Col 1:15-20 Full Script version Key verse: ‘He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together’ (v.17) Big idea: To ask: ‘Is Jesus merely a compartment of our lives, or is He in control’? Service Sheet: Title of talk What’s so special about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seizing Self-Control Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

based on 244 ratings

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When the fruit of self-control is not evident in our lives, we’re vulnerable to all kinds of relational ruptures. When the Spirit controls us, we will demonstrate restraint in our lives.

Seizing Self-Control Rev. Brian Bill 8/5/01 This past Sunday afternoon, three of us jumped on a plane and flew to Michigan to interview an applicant for our Associate Pastor of Student Ministries position. Scott Petersen, who is a member here at PBC and runs the airport in town, made the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Baptist

Conscientious Damage Control

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 28, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 3,785 views

Making a consciencious effort to control self inflicted storms in our lives.

Introduction : As we approach the beginning of a new year, we have the opportunity to look back on the last year and take a survey of our lives. We have the opportunity of a new beginning. Many people put down new year resolutions, but I think if we were honest with ourselves, we would admit that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtue Of Self Control

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 1, 2003

based on 80 ratings

| 7,829 views

This is a sermon by the greatest pastor in Pensacola, Florida -- Pastor Dempsey "Pop" Daniels. It was preached in a Fruit of the Spirit day.

The Virtue of Self Control Galatians 5 The virtue of self-control is one that we long for, yet a few attain. In fact most people don’t even try, because they don’t want to say " NO" to themselves. Self control while it is highly respected and greatly desired it is tough. As tough as self-control ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Strawberry Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002

based on 128 ratings

| 12,632 views

I’ve chosen the strawberry to represent self-control, because it is one fruit that I find very difficult to control myself in eating.

THE STRAWBERRY OF SELF-CONTROL Review: The ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS - "The Christ-like quality of dependability: stability in our relationship with God, reliability in our relationship with others." The MANGO OF MEEKNESS - "The Christ-like quality of servanthood: humility in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remote Control To God

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 15, 2002

based on 144 ratings

| 5,853 views

A simple children’s sermon using a remote control to explain prayer to children

Use the remote control and explain all of its intricacies. See what I brought today. It’s a remote control. This is how you change channels. This is how you change the volume. I try to use it on (fill in your wife’s name here) sometimes but it doesn’t work. Show the batteries, where the power ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 11:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's Really In Control?

Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 14,945 views

This text demonstrates two examples of how God’s sovereignty effects our lives.

After the tragedy of September 11th, there was a camera crew that walked the streets in New York and asked people spiritual questions at random. I’ll never forget what one man said when asked where God was when those horrible attacks took place. He said, “I used to believe in God, but not anymore. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of Self Control Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

based on 18 ratings

| 7,175 views

This sermon is in a series on fruit of the Spirit, namely The Character of a Christian: Self Control.

I. I have really enjoyed preaching this series on the "fruits" (character) of a Christian, and then I came down to this last one and read it again "Self Control". I sort of did one of those Lucille Ball takes (uggh!) on it! Like it is easy for me to talk about joy, and love, and peace, but "self ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 3,989 views

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#9] FRUIT OF SELF-CONTROL Galatians 5:23 Introduction: Galatians 5:22-23 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control”. 1. This last fruit of the Spirit really is like a fruit cocktail. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Is The World Out Of Control?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 10, 2008

based on 1 rating

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I need not be afraid though all hell should break loose. Why? Because “God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7, CEV).

In today’s gospel reading Jesus says to a frightened group of friends: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." It’s from the story of Jesus walking on water. Some people have interpreted the story as giving us a lesson about needing to take risks in life. One preacher made that the topic of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Beating Controling Habits

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2008

based on 14 ratings

| 5,951 views

PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH CONTROLONG HABITS. THE LORD WANTS TO HELP US BREAK FREE

BEATING CONTROLLING HABITS GAL 5:1 2 PETER 2:19 INTRO- GAL 5:1- READ FROM THE BIBLE ILLUSTRATION- FROM MAX LUCADO CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is Really In Control?

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009

based on 3 ratings

| 3,071 views

What is going on in this world?

Who Is Really in Control? Job 1:6-22 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 1:6-22. A number of years ago there was a horrific accident in Milwaukee, a pastor and his family were traveling on I-94 when suddenly his car hit a piece of metal that caused the gas tank to explode and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Control Vs. Kaos Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2008

based on 54 ratings

| 19,314 views

This sermon uses several sections of Ephesians to describe why we need to take our Spiritual warfare seriously.

OPEN: (We opened with the promo for the new movie "Get Smart" starring Steve Carell. It starts with the phrase: "There has always been a delicate balance between Kaos and Control. Now, with that balance threatened, it’s time to turn to one man...") He was known as the Butcher. A follower of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Control Belongs To God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 22, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 3,443 views

God’s choice is not unfair because He owes nothing to sinful man. (God still gives insight, concepts and ideas to mankind) God is free from obligation or constraint in bestowing mercy on people. God loves every person on the face of the earth, and He’s wa

Control Belongs to God Text: Romans 9:14-33 14 Are we saying, then, that God was unfair? Of course not! 15 For God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.”16 So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

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