Sermons on Control Of God:

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

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

Climate Change - Pt. 1 - Climate Control Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 20, 2014

Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

Climate Control I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taming The Beast - Practical Guidelines For Controlling Your Tongue

Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 19, 2003

The tongue poses perhaps the greatest threat to the kingdom of God and the church today. It is as serious if not more serious than any other problem we face for it is the tongue that reveals what’s inside of us. Controlling the tongue isn’t a luxury! Acco

It seems that over the past several months the media has had a heyday with the church. For some time you couldn’t turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the decay of the Catholic Church. More and more accusations have been made against priests around the area of sexual ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Ah, Lord God

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

When things don’t go according to our plan, we need to know God is stil in control

An explorer in the deepest Amazon suddenly finds himself surrounded by a bloodthirsty group of natives. Upon surveying his situation, he says quietly to himself, "I’m toast." A ray of light breaks forth from the sky and a voice booms out: "No, you are NOT toast. Pick up that stone in front of you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Returns To Earth Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

When Christ returns to take control

“Christ Returns To Earth” Acts 1:6-11 Ever since that day people have been discussing the Second Coming, the day in which Jesus once again sets foot on the earth. And notice how Jesus left; bodily, physically, and visibly. In the 14th chapter of Zechariah the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Weak Can You Get? The Case Against Samson, God’s Strongman

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 21, 2014

What was the reason for Samson's downfall? What caused him to loos the anointing on his life? Can the same happen to us, today?

Sermon Outline Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Laus Deo Minsitries Int. Title: How Weak Can You Get? The Case Against Samson, God’s Strongman Intro: Who, lately, has been to the airport and asked the person in charge of the apron, where the airplanes are parked, if they may please help out and move ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Keeps Us When Death Is In The Way

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 13, 2005

When things seem bad remeber God is in Control

The African King The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were out on a hunting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Love Part 3: Joseph's Provision Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 27, 2006

From the Pit to the Palace, God is in control of our lives

In Part 3 of “God’s Love” we will survey the transformation of Joseph. We have, in this story, God’s deliverance, love and provision for one man’s life in order to provide not only for his family, but two countries as well. 1. THE PIT • Joseph’s brothers hated him because of their father’s love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Habit

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

I can’t control/conditions/life I can control/atmosphere/heart

Pastor Allan Kircher November 9th, 2014 Shell Point Baptist Church Make it your habit. Phil. 4:8-9 ***all sermons are condensed in form**** Long winded sermons/get here/fight the devil • Phil 4:1…..not telling them to stand firm/brave heart way • Not/Daniel/lions den ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For Your Mind Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2004

Your mind controls your actions. God calls Christians to be different from the world.

God’s Design for Your Mind July 25, 2004 Intro: The control of our mind is a constant battle we fight. We are bombarded with images, ideas, and arguments to try to control the way we think. Theme: How we think will influence how we act. **(Video of Obi Wan Kanobi and Jedi mind control) We must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Led By The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

God is still speaking today, and He desires to lead His children in every area of life—spiritually, emotionally, financially, and in decision-making.

LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:14 Supporting Texts: John 16:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Galatians 5:16-18, Psalm 32:8 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest privileges of the believer is the ability to be led by the Spirit of God. The Spirit of God is not a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, John 16:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sovereign Sacrifice: Foreknown, Foretold, For Faith

Contributed by John Piper on Oct 30, 2009

A message on the sovereignty of God

So when [Jesus] had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding "i Am"

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

God told Moses His name: "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:14). This isn't just a name; it's a clue to God's nature and power.

Let's start a spiritual adventure and talk about the story of Moses and God at the burning bush. God told Moses His name: "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:14). This isn't just a name; it's a clue to God's nature and power. We're going to dig into what "I AM" means ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Disaster?

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 28, 2005

Even though natural disasters occur, God is ultimatelly in control of everything.

"And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good". One of the most common questions that people ask about God is; "If God really exists, why He allows natural disasters like hurricane charley that recently hit part of Florida? #1. suffering and disasters are not part of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational