Sermons on Controller:

Joseph: Portrait Of Selflessness Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

Joseph was a portrait of selflessness in his role of in the Christmas story

Series: Characters at the Cradle JOSEPH: Portrait of Selflessness Matthew 1:18-25 As God was assembling the cast of characters for the greatest event in the history of mankind: the birth of His Son Jesus Christ, He searched diligently for just the right players. This would not be a cast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Bad Things Happen – God Is Not Allowing It

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 27, 2014

I wish to submit to you that this teaching is doctrinal nonsense, and that there is no such thing as “God’s permissive will”.

When bad things happen – God is not allowing it The Myth: There is a popular Church teaching that God has two wills, which are: 1. A perfect will – meaning what God actually wants; 2. A permissive will – meaning what God allows even if its not His perfect will; I wish to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unfortunate, The Hothead, And The Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 1, 2014

As representatives of our Lord and Savior, we want to reflect the ethical behavior that should characterize God’s people. Today we will look at two ethics we need to embrace.

The Unfortunate, the Hothead, and the Believer (Proverbs 22:22-25) 1. A rabbinic story tells about a group of people traveling in a boat. One passenger takes out a drill and begins drilling a hole under his seat. The other passengers, quite understandably, complain that this action may cause the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exhibit The Qualities Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 20, 2016

Cost discipleship is always accompanied with great privileges and blessings

Mathew 5:1-17 Jesus was a greatest teacher of all times. Jesus never quoted anyone except the father in his teachings. But all others in the world quoted one or the other in their lives, teachings. Sermon on the mount is always fresh, energetic, new way of living on the earth. These three chapters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Who's Are You?

Contributed by Casey Lieneman on Mar 12, 2011

In this sermon for the First Sunday of Lent we examine the temptations we all face to transcend ourselves above all else in life. But we often forget we are children of God's. This sermon will help your congregation understand that like Adam and Eve, we

Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the tempted Christ. Amen I was raising my older neighbor Tony home from school one day after school. I had just gotten my school permit at 15 and thought it was pretty neat to be able to drive myself from home to school and back again. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

False Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You put up with it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Frustration Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Frustration often arises from unmet expectations or perceived obstacles to our goals. Understanding the root causes of frustration allows us to address them from a spiritual perspective.

DEALING WITH FRUSTRATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, Man, And Beasts - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2021

What happens with man's thinking regarding themselves and animals when God is omitted?

Job 40 God, Man, and Beast – Part 1 God spoke in Job Chapters 38-41 to challenge Job and in a way God challenges all people (including every person today), by asking questions which only God can truly answer! The point of God’s questioning is: No matter how smart, how religious, how ambitious a ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 10, 2023

In the brief record of Luke made about the Holy Spirit’s activities in the Antioch church we find out about the power of the Holy Spirit.

One of the most fascinating stories in the Bible is Ezekiel’s account of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14). Ezekiel says the hand of the Lord is upon him and the Lord sets Ezekiel in a valley of dry bones. The Lord told Ezekiel to preach to the dry bones and tell them God says, “I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:20-21, Acts 13:4, Acts 15:28, Acts 11:24, Acts 11:28, Acts 13:2, Acts 13:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Mindset Of Life And Peace Romans 8:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2024

Romans 8:6, reveals the pivotal role of our mindset in shaping our spiritual journey. This verse invites us to consider the transformative power of aligning our minds with the Spirit of God.

Mindset of Life and Peace Romans 8:6 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth of Romans 8:6, which reveals the pivotal role of our mindset in shaping our spiritual journey. This verse invites us to consider the transformative power of aligning our minds with the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 4:17-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Happy Or Blessed Instead Of Miserable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace.

1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace. By admitting that we are dependent on the Lord for everything we are giving Christ His rightful place as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Definition Of True Love

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Love, love, love. We hear that word trown around like it is no big deal. What is true love. True love comes from God

The Definition of True Love I John 3:11-24 Introduction A. Love. Hmm many many different thoughts come to our mind, what are some though that come to yours? (Husband, work, dogs etc…) B. How about love for God? What type of Love does God want from us? How do we know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 13, 2008

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires”

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable: John 8:48-52 Introduction: No matter how good of a communicator you are, you will come to a time in a relationship when you must learn how to politely disagree. The Bible gives us an excellent illustration of this when Jesus showed his disciples how to disagree ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Baptist

Upwords For Moms

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Mother’s Day sermon of encouragment

UPWORDS FOR MOMS Judges 13 Sunday, May 10, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Video introduction—bluefish tv video A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Genesis 6 - Part 5 - Would You Like A Name Like "When He Dies, Judgment!"? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

The name Methuselah means "When he dies, judgment". It’s a prophetic name. Methusaleh was the oldest man who ever lived indicating that God held off judgment till the last minute. This speaks to me of God’s grace.

Genesis 6 - Part 5 - If you’re looking for a good name for your newborn, what about a name like "When he dies, judgment!"? Did you notice in Genesis 6:3 that it says "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational