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Be Not Afraid

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Sep 27, 2001

based on 77 ratings

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A MESSAGE FOR TIMES OF FEAR, DOUBT, WORRY, ETC. JESUS SAID "DON’T BE AFRAID" IT IS NOT GOD’S WILL FOR THE BELIEVER TO BE CONTROLLED BY FEAR

BE NOT AFRAID MARK 5:22-24a, 35-36 I. FEAR A. Fear is one of the most prominent forces that people deal with, saved and unsaved B. Fear comes in different forms and fashions, and can be placed in three different categories 1-fear from storms of life, 2-fear from man, 3-fear from world events ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

The Secrets Of A Beautiful Face

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

based on 85 ratings

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The beauty of a nation, like that of a human face, is not cosmetic, but comes out of generosity, self-control, sacrificial love, and a vision that accords with God

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth … Beauty. When I was a boy, my parents decided to take a trip to Niagara Falls. They wanted my brother and me to be exposed to one of the world’s great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Running With The Pigs

Contributed by James May on Apr 23, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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Even Pigs couldn’t stand to run the demons for long, but people choose to live with demons in control of their lives instead of Christ.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Time Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

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A Time of Freedom 1. We are free from sin’s condemnation 2. We are free from sin’s control

Lent 4 Romans 8:1-10 Perhaps you saw last weekend that the serial killer known as BTK was finally caught after eluding police since the 1970’s. His three-letter name was one that he had given himself, those letters standing for what he did to his victims, “Bind, Torture, Kill.” Now that he’s in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Friend, You Are Not Trapped

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 26, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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Advent Alertness means to see the power of God behind our weaknesses and failures and let Him take control of our life.

The figure of the watchman in the parable of Mark 13.33-37, who waits alertly for the return of the master, reveals the true task of a christian. Our life is compared to a house with its watchman. The watchman guards the house and lets in only the members of the house and those who are welcome to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:5, Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Perils Of Petting

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

based on 60 ratings

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Petting breaks down the will and destroys self-control. It stirs a desire that petting itself cannot satisfy. Petting is not an end in itself but is preparatory.

There is no such thing as love at first sight. Real love is not built upon mere sight. We may see one’s talents and appearance, and these we may admire, but true love is a tender and strong attachment to the inward person. We love personality and personality must be learned, admired and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2006

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Taming the tongue is a challenge for all of us as James points out. In this sermon I give some helpful strategies for controlling the 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 wishing we had not said ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord Fill Us Up

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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It is about time that we let the Spirit of God take control of our churches, our families,and ultimately our lives!

We have been talking about The Holy Spirit & His Working In The Church Story of one man: He could not seem to grow anything in his garden...his lettuce was being ravaged by rodents, his watermelons looked more like sick apples...his strawberries were more like strawscarries because everytime you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Church Of God

We Do Not Submit To Abuse

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 23, 2006

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Wives are not called to be slaves, and husbands have no business being bullies. Insecurity drives controlling behavior, which can lead to abuse.

“We do not submit to abuse” I Peter 3:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By this time tomorrow, nearly 6,000 women will be victims of domestic violence. As a spiritual community we are called to respond. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Get Ready For A Wild Ride

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

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A New Year’s sermon on what to expect in the coming year. One thing we can certain of: God is in control.

GET READY FOR A WILD RIDE!!! The man woke up with a jolt. Turbulence had jostled the man from his slumber and painfully he recalled falling asleep on the arm of his seat. Flying for hours in the massive 747, the man in his delirium had forgotten where he was going. “Do you have any idea where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Chiseling Away At God

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

based on 165 ratings

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For most people, their image of God is too small. A proper view of God controls your obedience, your faith and your peace.

June 4, 2000 Exodus 20:4-6 “Chiseling away at God” INTRODUCTION Every time that I go into Wal-Mart, I am reminded that there is a major group of American soldiers that does not yet have a memorial in Washington, DC. This group is composed of the men and women who served our country so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Your Atmosphere

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

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You are in control of the atmosphere you live in, You have the power within you to create The atmosphere that God dwells in.

Mark 14:3-9 3And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 4And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Mark 14:3-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Sep 1, 2002

based on 102 ratings

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In the judgment of Belshazzar we once again see that God is clearly in control. This sermon talks about his four fatal sins.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - You’ve heard the expression "Deja vu all over again." Well, that’s what our text in Daniel 5 reminds me of. Doesn’t this episode seem to be a lot like the stories we’ve already read in Daniel? I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-30

Denomination: *other

How To Handle Anger Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 22, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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Just some thoughts on controlling anger. The true onlky help is through Jesus. A totally suttrnder life. Just some thoughts

How to Handle Anger Part 2 Proverbs 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Petite, Powerful And Perverse Tongue Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Dec 6, 2008

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The tongue is a small part of the body, but can cause more destruction than any other part of the body when it is out of control

THE PETITE, POWERFUL AND PERVERSE TONGUE James 3:1-12 I would like everyone to do something I’ve never asked you to do again. Stick out your tongue. And keep it out. Not very pretty is it? A small part of your body. But just think of what you could not do if you didn’t have a tongue. For ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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