Sermons on Control Of God:

The Kind Of People God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 30, 2018

God wants us to be people: 1. Who have problems for the right reason. 2. Who remember that God is in control. 3. Who rely on God's help. 4. Who risk caring for other people.

The Kind of People God Wants Us to Be The Book of Acts - Part 62 Acts 18:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 26, 2014 BACKGROUND *In tonight's Scripture, the Apostle Paul was still in the city of Corinth, and some pivotal things had happened. Verse 2 tells us that there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming To Be A Christian While Being Controlled By A Harmful Substance. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 23, 2024

As Christians, we are called to live a life that honors God and reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ.

As Christians, we are called to live a life that honors God and reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ. However, for many, a glaring contradiction exists between their faith and their addiction to tobacco. This is a critical issue that affects many of us which is addiction. Whether it's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 8:1-11

A Challenge To Rule Yourself

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

By allowing the flesh to yield to the Spirit, much progress can be made in the Kingdom of God.

Proverbs 25:28 KJV He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. I. INTRODUCTION—DISCIPLINE -The man who rules his spirit is a man who is disciplined. In fact, he is a man who has reached the highest aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marks Of ‘spirit’ Filled

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2011

Are you joyful, thankful and submissive? Then you are being controlled by God’s Spirit. This filling is a continual experience, for we constantly need to be filled with God’s all sufficient, inexhaustible supply of spiritual power if we are to continually

Opening illustration: Story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool ~ During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Our Only Hope Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... God is the main focus.

Two weeks ago we started talking about how we are going to grow our youth group. We said that there are 3 essential pieces to growing the group. Those 3 pieces are ME, GOD, and MY FRIENDS. We talked about how the most important person to growing our youth group is the person in the mirror. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

"The Fruit Everyone Needs – But No One Wants”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 30, 2017

From the most mature saint to the newest convert - we all need to grow in this fruit.

“The Fruit Everyone Needs – but No one Wants” April 8, 2017 Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” 2 Peter 1: 3-9 “His divine power has given us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Peter 2:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

God's Permanent Home Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Let the Scriptures control you.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. Service. “Israel ... set up” (v. 1). d. The word “build” means look after God’s place and needs. 2. The home of the Ark of the Covenant (God’s presence) from 1444 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-3, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

We Vote - God Decides

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

God is ultimately in control over who is elected and how they govern. Therefore, we can look to Him for the security and welfare of our nation.

As you all know, on November 7th millions of people will be going to the polls to elect a new President. And so, this excruciatingly long process, these seemingly endless political campaigns, will finally be over. No more debates, no more ‘attack ads’, no more speculation over vice-presidential ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Some Things Right With This Sinfull World

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2015

God still has full control of every thing.

THERE ARE SOME THINGS RIGHT WITH THIS SINFULL WORLD Psalms 33: 13 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. 14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. 15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. 16 There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2011

Do you test God or trust God? What are the ways we try to control God in order to get our way?

To understand how the devil is tempting Jesus here in this second temptation, we first need an accurate picture of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a city which was built on a very high plateau and is surrounded by deep valleys. Whenever you read in the Bible about someone going to Jerusalem you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

You Are Not God! Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

1. When speaking of fellow believers, seek to edify and not to judge. 2. When making plans acknowledge that God alone is in control.

James 4:11–17 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, He who is able to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Feb 23, 2023

Remember in scripture Many who they taught could not amount to anything again... That word of Restoration visited them and they became the controller and solution.

Hear me! When the Lord visit you my beloveth, The work of Restoration in the life of a man do put the mockers and their wise to shame... Remember in scripture Many who they taught could not amount to anything again... That word of Restoration visited them and they became the controller and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27, Luke 5:1-8, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 145:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Question God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon explores Habakkuk's message of maintaining hope during hardships, hearing God in silence, and handling negativity through divine control.

Welcome, friends and family, to another blessed gathering where we come together to marvel at the enduring wisdom of God's word. We find ourselves today in the book of Habakkuk, a minor prophet with a major message. It's a message that resonates deeply with the times we're living in, a message of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Topics: God's Silence

God's Seal Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 26, 2006

Do you ever feel like God doesn’t know or care what you are going through? Does it seem like your life is out of control or out of God’s control? Learn about God’s seal of ownership and protection as we study the sealed saints and the Tribulation Christia

This chapter is an interlude between the 6th and 7th seals - just as there are pauses after the 6th trumpet and 6th bowl judgments. 1After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel