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  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Strength Under Control Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,508 views

    Examination of the third BE-Attitude: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

    PURSUING HAPPINESS: Strength Under Control Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” James 1:2-8; 19-25 1. Acts 17:6 – in response to Paul and Silas’ preaching of the Gospel and the conversion of numbers of Jews and devout Greeks and many of the city’s leading ladies – ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Danger Of Cruise Control

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,999 views

    This was a message that was preached for a baby dedication. It emphasizes the important role of a father not being absent in his responsibility.

    The Danger of Cruise Control 1 Samuel 2:12 KJV Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION -- CRUISE CONTOL A. In Cars -I learned something a few months ago about cruise control that I did not know. I was looking through the owner’s manual of my car ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Giving The Spirit Control Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is the motivation behind our use of our God-given spiritual gifts.

    This morning we are going to conclude our discussion of Spiritual Gifts by talking about how to turn control of our lives over to the Spirit. Thus far we’ve talked about the nature of spiritual gifts, that they are God given abilities that are to be used to build up the Church and help other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Supply Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
     | 3,583 views

    Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

    Supply Self-Control Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 5 081609 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. Definition: A promise is a transaction between two or more persons whereby the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    God Is In Control Of Everything? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 18, 2011
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     | 10,060 views

    God is in control of everything but allows people to make choices which lead to consequences.

    God is in control of everything! How many of you believe this?? Many of us will say this because we believe in a big almighty God. If you’re going to pick a god, pick a good one! Pick a God who is in control and Almighty! But someone can say, “I don’t believe in God, so that proves that God is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Control Belongs To God

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 22, 2009
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     | 3,667 views

    God’s choice is not unfair because He owes nothing to sinful man. (God still gives insight, concepts and ideas to mankind) God is free from obligation or constraint in bestowing mercy on people. God loves every person on the face of the earth, and He’s wa

    Control Belongs to God Text: Romans 9:14-33 14 Are we saying, then, that God was unfair? Of course not! 15 For God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.”16 So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beating Controling Habits

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,265 views

    PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH CONTROLONG HABITS. THE LORD WANTS TO HELP US BREAK FREE

    BEATING CONTROLLING HABITS GAL 5:1 2 PETER 2:19 INTRO- GAL 5:1- READ FROM THE BIBLE ILLUSTRATION- FROM MAX LUCADO CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Controlling The Credit Demons

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Mar 23, 2010
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    Looking at the spiritual impact that debt has on our lives. How it leads us away from God, others, family etc. We must control our spending so we can give to God's cause, not the credit card company's cause

    Part 4 series on money Australians are increasingly finding themselves in debt. According to the Sunday times newspaper IF you’re an average Australian you’re worth just over $250,000 have a house valued at $458,488, a mortgage of $341,000 , credit card debt of $3085 and earn $1124.50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Really In Control?

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    What is going on in this world?

    Who Is Really in Control? Job 1:6-22 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 1:6-22. A number of years ago there was a horrific accident in Milwaukee, a pastor and his family were traveling on I-94 when suddenly his car hit a piece of metal that caused the gas tank to explode and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Controlled Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,601 views

    need of God’s Spirit to overcome the weakness of the flesh.

    Intro: the more I read the Word of God, the more I realize how totally dependent we are on the Spirit of God to help us gain victory in our lives. Nowhere is this more clearly seen as it is explained in Galatians 5:16-26. Your physical, carnal man produces things, God’s Spirit in you produces ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Adams avatar

    Giving God Control

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Sep 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,199 views

    If properly understood and practiced, Submission is a path to tremendous freedom in Christ.

    INTRO: In a world where printed books and media are declining, and more people are opting to do their reading online, you can bet that publishers are doing all that they can to grab your attention with what they believe will actually sell. I could have picked a lot of magazines to use as examples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Sin's Control Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,196 views

    While the consequences of sin are eternal, God gives us the wonderful privilege to escape them through faith in Christ.

    Romans 6:11-23 Introduction: A. Have you ever felt as if you were losing the battle over sin in general or to a particular sin? B. Or do you feel encouraged when you read God’s Word and see that many of the great saints of old waged the same war? I. The Christian’s Opinion Of Sin (vv. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Empowered But No Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 16, 2016
     | 13,373 views

    Samson was a man who was gifted with supernatural strength but has not much with regards to his moral character. He was greatly empowered by God but he was not able to control his desires. We will learn several life lessons from this story.

    Samson was the strongest man alive, yet something went wrong along the way that has changed his life's direction. The four D's of Samson's downfall - His Desire, His Disrespect, His Disobedience and His Deception. First, he was overwhelmed by his desire for the woman. When he went to Timnah, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Refresh (6) Control Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017
     | 4,410 views

    Who is God

    John 11:1-44 Jesus waits for Lazarus to die. He does this because he wants people to see God’s glory, not death. God’s glory is the point of this story, not the death of Lazarus. Even though we face things in this life that are difficult and tragic and sometimes we have to lose people on this side ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Choices: Surrender Or Control Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018
     | 10,358 views

    We can choose to control every aspect of our lives, or we can choose to surrender that control to the Lord. The choice we make will determine our eternal future.

    We began last week by saying that we are the sum total of the choices we’ve made in life until today, and that what we will be in the future will depend on the choices we make today and subsequently. Last week, we looked at choosing purpose over popularity. This week, we’re going to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist