Sermons on Control Speech:

What About Felix? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of postponing faith decisions, urging believers to live righteously and self-controlled, mindful of God's impending judgment.

Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and worship, where we gather under the banner of Christ's love, with hearts aflame and spirits eager to engage with God's word. Today, we turn our gaze towards Acts 24:25, a passage that holds within its lines profound truths that speak to our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:25

Topics: Procrastination

Unbridled Passion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of uncontrolled passion and lust, emphasizing the importance of self-control, discipline, and discernment in living a Christ-centered life.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together to fellowship, to seek wisdom, and to grow in our understanding of God's Word. As we gather here, we are reminded of our shared commitment to living in accordance with God's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:26, Proverbs 11:6, Romans 1:24-27

Topics: Lust

What Happens When You Get What You Ask Or Pray For? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

True security is found in trusting God as our King, not in pursuing what others have or seeking control through earthly solutions.

Have you ever stood at the fence line of your life, looked at what others have, and felt that tug? If I just had their certainty. Their security. Their leader. Their plan. The human heart has a way of reaching for what is visible, tangible, and immediate. We want a king we can see. A system we can ...read more

Topics: Divine Will, Human Desire

Hatred And Anger Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 28, 2004

This sermon looks at the impact hatred and anger have in our lives, the Lord’s response, and how Jesus can transform us from Hatred and Anger to Love and Self-Control.

A young boy was walking with his friend when out of nowhere a giant Rottweiler dog jumped out from behind a fence and began to pounce on one of the young boys. His friend bravely grabbed a 2x4 and smacked the dog on the head and then managed to wrap the broken chain from the dog’s leash around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Methodist

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

Words Matter – Use Them Carefully

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 28, 2021

This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. We all use an average of 16,000 words a day - here are some ways we can use those words to create an atmosphere that brings Heaven to earth.

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:19 Title: Words Matter – Use Them Carefully Theme: Using Words for Good This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:19, Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 13:3, Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 3 - Going The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 28, 2024

What is God’s purpose for establishing the church? Are we fulfilling this purpose or running in the wrong direction like Jonah did? As a church may we realize our purpose and fulfill it at all cost.

We read in Jonah 1:3, “But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD.” (ESV) The word of the Lord we saw in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3, Luke 3:2, Luke 3:7, Luke 3:12, Luke 2:25-32, Luke 2:36-38, Matthew 24:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Abiding Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

The sermon teaches that true peace comes from intentionally focusing our thoughts on what is good and true, rather than letting anxious thoughts control us.

Some weeks feel like the noise won’t quit. Screens glow. Headlines glare. Opinions shout. The heart pulls the covers over its head and hopes the storm will pass, yet the mind keeps humming—what if, what if, what if? Maybe that’s you today. You came to church with a smile that says "I’m fine," but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Topics: God's Peace, Longing

Committed Unto Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 24, 2023

In our text we have the last act of the Savior before He died. It is an act of commitment, faith, confidence & love. While Jesus hung upon the cross seven times His lips moved in speech. This is His final word, His seventh word from the cross.

LUKE 23: 44-49 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] COMMITTED UNTO DEATH [Psalm 31:5; John 10:17-18; Hebrews 10:19-22] In our text today we have the last act of the Savior before He died. It is an act of commitment, faith, confidence and love. While Jesus hung upon the cross seven times His lips moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Language Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 2, 2007

Language of faith I believe that God wants us to be positive in our speech. When you meet a people on the street and say that they look terrible, what happens? They are not pleased and may feel depressed. If you can say something positive to them they f

Language of faith I. I believe that God wants us to be positive in our speech. When you meet a people on the street and say that they look terrible, what happens? They are not pleased and may feel depressed. If you can say something positive to them they feel much better. I believe it is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Understanding The Prophetic

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

When men and women prophesy, the Spirit of God inspires their speech and causes His own words to come forth. The same is true in the church today. Men and women can utter words from the Lord as He inspires them to speak for the edification, exhortation, a

UNDERSTANDING THE PROPHETIC When men and women prophesy, the Spirit of God inspires their speech and causes His own words to come forth. The same is true in the church today. Men and women can utter words from the Lord as He inspires them to speak for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Weeds In The Kingdom: Part 1

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

Just like weeds in our garden tell us something, weeds in the kingdom of God do also; these are attitudes and actions that can destroy lives. What are weeds & Why Control Them?

TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Weeds in the Kingdom” – Part 1 When I lived with my parents, you couldn’t pay me enough money to work in their garden. But once we bought our first house, I have discovered that I like to garden. I like watering, planting, & even weeding. As I began to work in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going For The Gold

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

This sermon give 4 reasons why God forbids coveting and then gives examples of people who allowed coveting to control and destroy them.

Sept 24, 2000 Exodus 20:17 “Going for the Gold!” INTRODUCTION This week, I’ve had a little bit of time to watch some of the Olympics in Sydney, Australia. The series of events that I got to watch the most was the swimmers and their races. In each of the water events, there were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Calling The Plays

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

Giving up control of our lives to God who is the only one ultimately capable of settingus on the proper course for living a life of meaning.

Our scripture for today seems to me to stand against everything that our culture seems to tell us as many other scriptures do as well. There are many ways that people in our culture seek to understand us and we all are searching for something in life that really matters. Throughout our lives ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Pulling The Strings?

Contributed by Mike Flack on Mar 5, 2002

What it really means for Jesus Christ to control the life of a believer - the presentation of our bodies, the process of the renewing of our minds, and the performance of the Will Of God.

Who’s Pulling The Strings? (Have ready made a giant marionette frame (4’x6’ or larger) with rope through the control arms. As you begin, start to attach the ropes to your legs and arms making you a human marionette.) I remember that when I was seven, our WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD would all congregate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Friends