Sermons on Control Of God:

Discovering God’s Will

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2011

Knowing God’s will is sometimes difficult. People want God to tell them specifically what to do - where to work, where to live, whom to marry, etc. God rarely gives people information that direct and specific. God allows us to make choices regarding those

Opening illustration: A young man facing the future and unsure of what the next year would bring, concluded, “Nobody knows what God’s will is.” Is he right? Does a lack of certainty about the future translate into not knowing God’s will? The concept of knowing God’s will is often limited to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Will

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

GOD'S WILL

Jonah 1:1-17 GOD'S WILL 1. HIS CALL v.1-3 I. IT'S COMING . . Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Is God Your God? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

Is God merely the means to an end for you? Is God the tool for your happiness? At this point in Jacob’s life, He is. He may be in your life as well. Until you are broken, brought low, brought to the end of yourself.

Encountering God – Part 13 - Is God your God?: Last week we witnessed Jacobs’ first encounter with God which occurred in a dream. It was the first time he ever had any direct dealing with God. It was a supernatural encounter with God. It resulted in his acknowledging that God existed and had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Make Your Move Part 1: Let God's Spirit Move In Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009

A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about letting God’s Spirit have complete control of your life.

Make Your Move Part 1: Let God’s Spirit Move In “No local congregation will be what it should be, what Jesus prayed that it should be, what the Holy Spirit gifted and empowered it to be, until it understand spiritual gifts.” John MacArthur Key Text: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16; 3:1-3 Icebreaker: Intro: ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

But God

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This sermon shows us the power of God through our difficult times in our lives.

“BUT GOD” Text: Psalm 46:1-11 1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.    2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;    3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: *other

God Is Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2012

The Psalmist declares, God is what? 1- God is our refuge, we must not fear 2- God is our strength, we must not fall 3- God is our God, we must not fight

INTRO.- God is. The Psalmist doesn’t question the existence of God. He simply states, God is. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God.” ILL.- An orator in Hyde Park of London was speaking out against religion. He said, “My hatred of religion is inherited; my grandfather was an atheist; my father was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Favor Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 3, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of Ruth. It shows how the events that happened in Ruth’s life were a part of God’s favor and not just happen chance.

Gods Favor Ruth 2:1-19 Review- Naomi and Ruth have returned to Bethlehem. Naomi has grown bitter about the events that have happened in her life. She has lost her husband and her two sons, suffered through a famine. Last week we looked at how she blamed God for her situation. She said “The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-19

A Big View Of God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 29, 2001

Don’t we have big problems, big worries, and big questions? Of course we do, and the only thing that can truly help us is a big view of God. This message challenges people to take a step closer to God and see God in everyday life.

“A Big View of God” Cheap Seats Luke 18:35-43 If you were going to a sporting event, or concert what we would be the best seats? If you were going to a basketball game it would be center court front row. If it were football it would be the 50-yard line, front row. If it were a concert it would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfect Peace Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Paul writes of a "peace that surpasses all understanding". This peace is not a feeling or a state of mind, but it is knowing WHO is in control when life seems out-of-control.

A. Philippians 4:7 (READ) 1. How many of you saw the movie “The Perfect Storm”? ILLUSTRATION: It was a GOOD MOVIE—ROTTEN ENDING. It’s a TRUE STORY, and sometimes TRUE LIFE doesn’t END the way we like. It starred George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. For those of you who may have missed it, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Boss Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 26, 2004

How much of what you think do and say is under your control - and should it? Learn how Jesus can take control of more of your life.

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Who’s The Boss? Mark 2:1-27 Pastor Tom Fuller The story of Saddam Hussein and his rule of the Iraqi people is fascinating. In my mind, the defiant ruler’s power didn’t come to an end in March of 2003 when American troops rolled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be Under The Power Of Precious Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 3, 2019

Don't allow anything to control you on this earth. Let Precious Holy Spirit be the only Person who controls and directs you in all you do

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE UNDER THE POWER OF PRECIOUS HOLY SPIRIT* 1 Corinthians 6:12 King James Version (KJV) 12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Charismatic

With God All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Marvin Keiser Sr. on Oct 14, 2017

The human heart is sinful but, God can change it, sometimes He must get our attention the hard way.

With God all things are possible Matthew 19:26 “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” As we look around us, you can see more and more, that the world is changing to a society that does what it wants, and nobody is going to tell them how ...read more

The Wonder Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 23, 2008

This message lists some of the life-changing wonders discovered in God’s Word

The Wonder of God’s Word Romans 9:17-29 * Let’s Read a couple of verses together this morning; * Psalms 119:11 “I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You.” * Ps 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” * Ps 119:160 “The entirety of Your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 16, 2021

4 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-IV—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Need: To know & apply God’s self-giving(‘agape’) love, so as to prevent anything less from taking it’s place in our lives. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving, sacrificial love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Entering The Holy Of Holies Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022

You need all three of these things in order to trust the Lord. One, that He's in control. Two, that He's good. And thirdly, that He cares.

Today we're going to look at a prayer in the scriptures. This prayer in particular is going to look at the longest prayer in the Bible. So you can open your Bibles to Nehemiah 9. It is the longest prayer in the Bible. But I want to tell you first about the shortest prayer in the Bible. Do you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible