Sermons on Controlled Passion:

Encounter One. Facing Fear. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

When you live in fear, it will often appear in a sense of seeking power and control. When you encounter Jesus, you will find peace!

INTRODUCTION: How will I introduce the message? When you live in fear, it will often appear in a sense of seeking power and control. When you encounter Jesus, you will find peace! There are four great impelling motives that move us to action: Fear, Hope, Faith, and Love —these four, but the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4, Revelation 1:17, John 18:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Muzzle The Dog And Pluck The Chicken

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 6, 2021

Do not insult the Holy Spirit by attributing to Him manifestations that do not match His character or mission.

Isaiah 8:19  And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?  20  To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19, 1 Corinthians 14:23, 1 Corinthians 14:32-33, Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Spiritual Warfare.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 23, 2023

Speaking as a prophetess, Deborah gave Barak a directive from the LORD.

A MODEL OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE. Judges 4:1-7. JUDGES 4:1-2. At the very outset of this short passage we discover that war MIGHT come against the LORD’s people as a direct result of their sin. This simple fact is echoed throughout the book of Judges: “And the children of Israel again did evil in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joseph Principle

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 22, 2023

But that principle does not apply to the story of Joseph in Genesis. In fact, the example of how Joseph succeeded and was used by God is the opposite of the Peter Principle. It is enough different that it deserves its own name. It can be called the Joseph Principle.

Alba 6-30-13 THE JOSEPH PRINCIPLE Genesis 50:19-21 Have you heard of the Peter Principle? It was formulated by Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull in their 1969 book called The Peter Principle. The Peter Principle is a proposition that states that the members of an organization where promotion ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Crouches At Our Door

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

Sin desires to destroy. We must rule over sin.

SIN CROUCHES AT OUR DOOR (Outline) July 16, 2023 – Pentecost 7 – GENESIS 4:3-12 INTRO.: In the middle of our text today our theme jumps out at us. “…sin is crouching at the door…” The Lord God warns believers about the danger of sin. We always need to hear the Lord’s warning that sin is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Present Perfect Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God is always love, and I am to reflect him all the time, regardless of how people behave towards me.

Once upon a time, long long ago, in a galaxy far far away, that passage from Matthew changed my life. Well, it wasn’t another galaxy, exactly, but it was certainly another world. And it certainly feels like a long time ago. I started working for the Pillsbury Company over 40 years ago. But this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 17, 2025

Being filled with the Holy Spirit doesn't have to do with having more of the Holy Spirit, rather it has to do with allowing the Spirit to have more of us. It is about cooperating with the Spirit and allowing the Spirit to be in control.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with an old story, which is a legend of unknown origin that has appeared in many forms over the years, but teaches an important principle. 1. Once there was a grandfather who was talking with his grandson. 2. The grandfather said, “In life, there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 8:5-6, Philippians 2:13, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 1:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Crowns Of Reward

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Crowns are given to those who are victorious.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Bible pictures life as a race from cross to crown and certain rewards (crowns) are given to those who are victorious. 2. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it … Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown” (1 Corinthians 9:24-25). 3. “ For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Be Worth It All!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 24, 2025

There are just 2 Major points in this sermon. And to lead us into those 2 points I want to read Isaiah 55:9. “Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways & my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL TEXT: Isaiah 55:9-12, Psalms 46 & 121, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 1:7 Two weeks ago I was looking forward to celebrating my 92nd birthday the next day. Then you all surprised me with a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9-12, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

23. Abigail: Wisdom That Averts Wrath Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 3, 2025

If you’ve ever been moments away from making a disastrous decision, then you understand the power of a timely word of wisdom. In 1 Samuel 25, David's anger burns hot. Abigail's wisdom saves David’s testimony and future kingship would have been stained by needless bloodshed.

Abigail: Wisdom that Avert Wrath September 3, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 25 Introduction If you’ve ever been moments away from making a disastrous decision, then you understand the power of a timely word of wisdom. Proverbs 25:28 says, “A man without ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

"You Are The Vince Lombardi Of...”

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 4, 2004

What is your ministry passion?

Every year for the past several years, the trophy that is given to the winning Super Bowl team is called “The Vince Lombardi Trophy” because it is so named for the first coach who won the first two Super Bowls in 1967 and 1968– Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. Vince Lombardi became a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

I Mean It! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 24, 2002

The people of God pray with passion.

I MEAN IT! Daniel 9:1-3 S: A Passion for Prayer Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAY WITH PASSION. ?: Inductive KW: Phases TS: We will find in our study of Daniel 9:1-3 three phases that demonstrate what happens when we are in communion with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3, Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Vertical Call

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 3, 2003

A call to a passionate relationshp with the Savior

The Challenge When you became a Christian how many of you had a dramatic improvement in your quality of Life? How many of you want to go to the next level? Are you feeling that nothing satisfies, that the church just doesn’t fill the yearning in your heart anymore? Do you desire to let God ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Street Sweeper

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2001

A Palm/Passion Sunday Sermon

Palm Sunday Luke 19: 28-40 Luke 22:14-23:56 The Street Sweeper "What a mess!! I come to work on Monday morning and what do I have? A messy street. I wonder what happened? I see palm branches thrown all over, even some clothes. What a mess!! Who could have done such a thing, and why? I did not see ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Wanting What Jesus Had

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2002

We need a passion for God.

MATTHEW 6 WANTING WHAT JESUS HAD Matthew 6:9-13 S: The Lord’s Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED A PASSION FOR GOD ?: How? How is it communicated? KW: Truths TS: We will find in Matthew 6:9-13 six truths we communicate to demonstrate our passion for God. The ____ truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist