Sermons on controlling: showing 586-600 of 54,302

Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004

The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's No Such Thing As Luck

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

Saying we’re "lucky" implies God is not in control.

There’s No Such Thing As Luck 1. Parachute story-U.S. Airborne unit in Germany. Parachute drop zone next to a Mercedes test track. Wind blew him onto track. Hard asphalt, braced himself, no broken bones. Wind dragged him down track. Hit release. Car speeding toward him. Ran to side. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 29, 2001

Don’t worry about it! God is in control!

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Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Reigns Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 16, 2000

What happens in the church when the Holy Spirit is in control.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 5 “WHEN THE SPIRIT REIGNED” Acts 2:40-47 There seems to be some confusion today as to why the church exists. Win Arn , a church consultant, once surveyed members in about a 1,000 churches asking this question, “Why does the church exist?” Ø 89% said, “The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Ways Of Man Seem Innocent

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: We think we have it under control.

Intro: We think we have it under control. We think that what we do has no meaning. But the ways of man seem innocent to him but the lord Judges motives Proverbs 16:2 I. Innocent Changes A. We Like new stuff. Cars songs houses clothes ect. B. Rev. 2 1-7 Ephisis left their first love and jesus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2

El Freno, El Timón Y Una Chispa: ¿qué Tienen En Común? Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 15, 2003

Humans’ capability to control enormous beasts, but not a small tongue

El freno, el timón y la chispa Texto: Santiago 3:3-6 Lectura Bíblica: Salmo 15:1-3 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. En nuestra introducción a Santiago 3 la semana pasada pudimos ver en el 3:1-2 sobre el peligro de una lengua no controlada, especialmente cuando es usada por aquellos que ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3, James 3:3-6

Denomination: Adventist

Identifying Improper Speech Patterns Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 30, 2007

More steps to taking control of the communication in your life.

The following sermon outline identifies five improper patterns of speech from which the discerning individual should stay away. 1. THE BACKBITER: One who speaks against an absent individual. "LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Shepherd?

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon examining who is really in control of our lives.

Who is Your Shepherd? Psalm 23:1 Who’s in Charge Series October 22, 2006 AM Service As I was growing up in the thriving town of Sardis City, Alabama, I knew that as long as I was under the roof of my parent’s house, that I had to respect their wishes and be submissive to their wants as a growing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Affairs Of The Earth

Contributed by Paul George on May 25, 2007

Who controls the affairs of the earth, God, Satan, or man?

Who is controlling the affairs of humanity today, God, or the Devil? Professing Christians agree God reigns supreme in heaven. However, in the world today, including many areas in backsliding Christianity, if not directly, then indirectly, the sovereignty of God over this world is denied. Through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:18-19

Denomination: Holiness

Where Is Your Brother

Contributed by Paul George on Feb 2, 2005

What happens when passions are not kept under control

Where is your Brother Genesis 4:1-16 The questions that Adam and Eve probably asked when they looked back to where they were and where they are now was probably where do we go from here and what will happen next. When Adam and Eve were driven from the Garden of Eden, God didn’t abandon them. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

God's Love Part 3: Joseph's Provision Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 27, 2006

From the Pit to the Palace, God is in control of our lives

In Part 3 of “God’s Love” we will survey the transformation of Joseph. We have, in this story, God’s deliverance, love and provision for one man’s life in order to provide not only for his family, but two countries as well. 1. THE PIT • Joseph’s brothers hated him because of their father’s love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Keeps Us When Death Is In The Way

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 13, 2005

When things seem bad remeber God is in Control

The African King The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were out on a hunting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Only If The Lord Wills

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning that God is in control of all things--including time.

Title: Only if the Lord Wills Text: James 4:13-17 (NCV) "Some of you say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to some city. We will stay there a year, do business, and make money." 14 But you do not know what will happen tomorrow! Your life is like a mist. You can see it for a short time, but ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeat For Israel, Victory For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003

ALthough Israel suffers a defeat, God is still in control

How can we tell the difference between a real God and a false god? How can you know that the God you worship is real? The Israelites and the Philistines both believed with great sincerity that the Gods they worshipped were real. The Israelites thought that if they brought the ark of the covenant ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Ang Galit Ni Moises

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Feb 7, 2008

A Sermon about 3 Keys in Controlling Your Anger

Ang Galit Ni Moises 3 Keys to Controlling Your Anger Bilang 20:7-12 SCRIPTURE READING Bilang 20:7-12, “Sinabi ni Yahweh kay Moises, (8)"Dalhin mo ang tungkod ni Aaron. Isama ninyo ni Aaron ang buong bayan sa harap ng malaking bato. Pagdating doon, magsalita ka sa bato at lalabas ang tubig para ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible