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  • John Gaston avatar

    Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2023
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     | 4,424 views

    A controlling habit is something you find yourself doing even though it is destructive. The top 10 are: Materialism, Pride, Self-centeredness, Laziness, Anger, Bitterness, Sexual Lust , Envy, Gluttony, Lying.

    BREAKING FREE OF CONTROLLING HABITS! Galatians 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill objected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 2, 2022
     | 1,480 views

    Anger is dangerous is because it can hinder the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22 -23) if it is left unchecked. Paul warns us not to let the sun go down our anger in Ephesians 4:26.

    ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 “A small girl was showing a friend the bathroom scale: "I don't know what it is . . . but my mom and dad use it every day. All I know is, when you stand on it, it makes you really mad!".” (Steve May. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    So Thankful God Is In Control

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 12, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,514 views

    It's like we say thanks, but no thanks. No wonder, there is so much drama in life... As soon as the thought of no thanks enters someone's mind, drama starts to be manufactured!

    So thankful...God's in Control To trust or not to trust, that is the question, with a whole spectrum of possibilities, that is made between those to choices. One will give you sweet peace of mind, the other will cause you to worry, from worry to worry, your whole life through! TBS.(the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ‘keep Calm Jesus Is In Control!’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 11, 2017
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    ‘Keep Calm Jesus is in Control!’ - John chapter 6 verses 16-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God Has A Plan For Me And Its Good (vs 16) (2). God Sees Everything I am Going Through (vs 15) (3). God’s Help Is Always On Time (vs 18b-19) (4). God’s Purpose Is Always For Our Growth (vs 20-21) (5). God’s Word Never Fails (vs 20). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “Keep Calm and Carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Love That Controls And Compels Us

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 30, 2012
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     | 5,589 views

    We Love God Only Becasue He First Loved Us

    01-29-2012 The Love That Control and Compels Us Pastor Dan Little - The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY adfontes.djl@gmail.com Scripture Reading 1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us. 2 Cor 5:14 “For the love of Christ controls and urges and impels us, AMP) Look with me at 2 ...read more

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    04. Strength Under Control Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 28, 2023
     | 1,571 views

    The Beatitudes continue with blessings for the meek and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We continue today with our study of the Sermon on the Mount with 2 more Beatitudes. These are foundational characteristics about what it means to be a citizen in God’s Kingdom. Matthew’s Gospel introduces Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Living A Life Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 327 views

    Self-control is one of the most vital virtues for every believer who desires to live a victorious Christian life. It is the ability to restrain oneself from sinful desires, harmful habits, and impulsive reactions.

    LIVING A LIFE OF SELF-CONTROL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Titus 2:11-12 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Proverbs 25:28, 2 Peter 1:5-7, Romans 8:13 INTRODUCTION: Self-control is one of the most vital virtues for every believer who desires to live a victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Wise About Self-Control Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2024
     | 1,673 views

    Proverbs has a lot to say about self-control as it relates to a number of things. But one of the most important areas we need to learn to exercise control is in the area of anger. Anger will destroy us without proper self-control.

    A. I was recently reminded about an old story about Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle that I think is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. The story goes like this: One day Mickey Mantle took his friend and teammate, Billy Martin, with him to hunt on another friend’s ranch. 2. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chronos: James #6 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
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     | 1,728 views

    Being a Christ follower requires having control of body, mind and spirit as we encounter the world as witnesses and co labors in bringing a little heaven to earth.

    A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tameless Tongue Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 41,022 views

    Since each of you will spend ten years of your life talking - it is of utmost importance that we submit our tongues to Christ and give Him control over their use

    JAMES 3:7-12 NATURAL MAN’S TAMELESS TONGUE [Psalm 140 / Mt. 12: 33-37] If you have been to a circus, you have likely seen some impressive animal acts. A trainer enters a large cage filled with lions and tigers, putting them though routines that include jumping through hoops of fire. Bears ride ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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     | 901 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's help in controlling our speech, using words wisely, and trusting Him as our guard.

    Greetings, dear friends, brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine design. Our gracious God has called us together, to sit at His feet, to drink from His well of wisdom, to be molded by His mighty Word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a ...read more

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010
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     | 2,711 views

    in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility.

    LET’S TALK ABOUT THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility. For the Jewish child, there is no higher calling than to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dynamite In Our Mouths Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 19, 2013
     | 6,934 views

    Taming our tongues

    We have dynamite in our mouths. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. You may have heard children yelling that to one another across the school yard. I’ve even said it myself. But you know the longer I’ve lived my life the more I see that this saying is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wholly Devoted Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,197 views

    Having learned about having a wholly devoted mind and heart, we now address what it means to have a wholly devoted tongue.

    Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surrender

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 26, 2019
     | 5,238 views

    This series looks at the various things we have to surrender as Christians.

    Last week I told you about the best summer job I ever had, and it was working on a ocean going salvage tugboat that went to the North Pole in 1981. But I had my first summer job at sea when I was fifteen and for the first two summers of my high school years I worked on Tugboats. Between grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan