Sermons on Controlling Our Eyes:

In Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007

This is the last part of our series in the book of Ruth. We did it on easter sunday. We looked at God’s role in our redemption.

Well it is great to have you all here with us today. Jesus is kind of an interesting guy. Some of you may know the story of Jesus, some of you may not be as familiar with it. So let me recap to get us all on the same page. We know that Jesus lived some 2000 years ago. He was born in a dumpy, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2020

Foreshadowing the completion when we enter fully into the Father’s eternal heavenly kingdom, Ephesians 1:11-14 shows us 1) The Ground (Ephesians 1:11–13a), 2) The Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13b–14a), and 3) The Goal of our incomparable inheritance in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:14b).

Ephesians 1:11-14 [11]In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, [12]so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. [13] In him you also, when you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Other

A God’s-Eye View Of A Christian’s Uniform Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2016

Paul describes the armor God which helps us in our fight against Satan.

So did you notice anything unusual about what I am wearing this morning? Yep. It’s the shoes. How could you miss these neon green beauties! When do you suppose I would normally wear these shoes? That’s right. They’re running shoes so I would wear them when I want to go for a run ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Idol Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

Part 2 of 3. Looking at idols we worship in USA.

Worshiping Idols July 13, 2014 I don’t know about you, but sometimes I am just so confused! Maybe it’s not the admission you want to hear from your pastor, but it’s true. Life is confusing. Sometimes we think we should when we shouldn’t and we shouldn’t when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Taming The Beast Of Uncontrollable Self”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 3, 2018

Now.... Start Aiming that Chair. It's not that the lion is afraid of the chair -- it's that the lion is confused by the chair

INTRODUCTION: Of all the things we have to govern in this life, self is often our greatest challenge! Self-control is listed last as the capstone in the nine fruits of the HolySpirit, since it takes a lot of self-control to exercise the other eight virtues! It takes a lot of self-control just to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Key To Getting God's Attention"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 16, 2013

Here is the biggest obstacle we face when we are considering becoming a follower of Jesus. This is the hardest part. We want all the benefits but we still want to be in control.

“The Key to getting God’s Attention” James 4:1-10 The Bible tells us that at the beginning of what we now refer to as holy week or the week of passion that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and that the crowds were following Him. At that point He was easily the most popular ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Only You Can Prevent A Fire Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 15, 2011

We can prevent many fires by controlling what we say!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How do many fires start? They usually start with a small flame or a small spark. • The fires we recently experienced were most likely started by a small spark. • The one near the fort started from what I was told from a spark from a bulldozer hitting a rock. • It is ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harnessing Your Passion

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Some people misuse their passion in a way that is harmful to others and the kingdom. This sermon asks: “What is passion?” “Is anyone here passionate?” “Why should we harness passion?” and “What should we be passionate about?”

This evening’s message is entitled “Harnessing Your Passion.” “Harness” means “to tie together,” and “to yoke.”(1) You know what a yoke is, right? It is “a wooden bar or frame by which two . . . oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together,” but it is also “the control device for ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - Why Don’t I Have More Self-Control? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2010

We do what we don’t want, and vice versa...Why?

I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Romans 7:14 - 25 (NRSV) [1] We are still grappling with some of life’s “why” questions. Today’s question is #6 in the series – a riddle that is arguably one of the simplest and most basic; at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Tame That Temper Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 10, 2021

This is the 9th message in the series, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

Anger is an emotion that most of us as human beings deal with. However, if we do not manage this emotion the right way, it will certainly hamper our relationships with people. Why do we get angry? There are several reasons why we could get angry. Let me mention a few. We may get angry if someone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:5-6, John 2:13-22, Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 5:21-22, Proverbs 14:29, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Flee Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about the evils of sexual sin.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of sexual freedom. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Flee Sexual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Up My Liberty?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2016

You mean it is not all about me?

Rom 15: 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

My Weakness Transformed Series

Contributed by James Hays on May 5, 2020

Can Jesus use my brokenness for any good?

• Suffering halts us too often. We hurt so we stop – not just physically, but emotionally and worse yet, spiritually. • We struggle to see how we can continue to contribute to the work of God any longer. How does the work of God relate to the suffering soul? • Paul shares his testimony of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Our Past Impacts Our Future

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Blesses His Sons. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 49 verses 1-28 Joke: • A frog went to see a Fortune-teller, • Gazing into her crystal ball, she said to frog: “You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable desire to know all about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-28

Denomination: Brethren

"the World’s Smallest But Largest Troublemaker."

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2021

"The World’s Smallest but largest Troublemaker." James 3 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instruction (vs 1-2). (2). Explanation (vs 3-5). (3). Illustrations (vs 3-5). (4). Application (vs 6). (5). Clarification (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren