Sermons on Emotional Control:

Two Kings, Two Paths

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Oct 12, 2025

Big Idea: Saul grasped for control, while David trusted God’s timing. True kingship is not measured by force but by surrender to the Lord.

They say, “timing is everything.” And you don’t have to be a musician to know that’s true — although if you’ve ever sung the wrong verse while everyone else moved on to the chorus, you know how awkward bad timing can be. Think about how much of life depends on timing. Arriving five minutes late to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-3, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Deeper PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to trust and obey Jesus' call to go deeper in their faith, surrendering their own control and allowing God's transformative work in their lives.

Good morning, Church family! Our message today is going to dive deep – literally and figuratively. We’re going to take a look at Luke 5:1-14 where Jesus calls His first disciples and challenges them to go deeper in their faith. It’s a powerful story of obedience, trust, and transformation that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-14

Topics: Spiritual Growth

A Church That Heals Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 26, 2008

We need to commit as a church to creating an environment that fosters spiritual, emotional and physical healing. We need to do this for the glory of God and for those who are wounded and in need of God’s healing touch.

A Church that Heals Present the service project for the Salvation Army to the church prior to the message. Thesis: We need to commit as a church to creating an environment that fosters spiritual, emotional and physical healing. We need to do this for the glory of God and for those who are wounded ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Certainty In Uncertainty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 8, 2014

In order to find certainty in uncertain times, obey Christ as your sovereign, follow Christ as your servant, and trust Christ as your Savior.

Certainty in Uncertainty (Mark 11:1-11) Some time ago, I came across an article from The Futurist magazine, which listed some of the worst predictions of all time. They are very interesting. For example: A Roman engineer, Julius Sextus Frontinus, in A.D. 100 said, “Inventions have long ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Biblical Principles For Handling Money

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Money matters are spiritual matters and financial peace can only come from making decision based on biblical principles.

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR SOUND FAMILY FINANCES Introduction: Today we will address a topic which is relevant to everyone. As a matter of fact, money issues are killing people, marriages, churches, and we are heading that direction as a country with our federal government. God knows that and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 39 - Eradicate Envy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 15, 2023

Are we targets of envy or do we sometimes envy others? Jealousy is a strong emotion that can cause much harm, and God’s word teaches us how to deal with it and be rid of it from our lives.

We read in Hebrews 13:5, Don't love money. Be happy with what you have because God has said, "I will never abandon you or leave you." (GW) One of the crucial emotions that a majority of people struggle with, is that of jealousy, though many feel uncomfortable to accept this fact. If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Genesis 26:12, Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 27:4, Genesis 37:20, Psalm 106:16, Numbers 16:1, Numbers 16:3, Numbers 16:12, Numbers 16:15, Numbers 16:26, Genesis 37:11, Genesis 26:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Do Not Grumble Or Murmur

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a grumbler or murmurer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being a grumbler or murmurer will soon destro you. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:10 (Amplified Bible) Nor discontentedly compla

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a grumbler or murmurer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being a grumbler or murmurer will soon destro you. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:10 (Amplified Bible) Nor discontentedly complain as some of them did—and were put out of the way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crisis Of Christian Identity Theft

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 9, 2020

People who feel a deep emptiness or a great deal of self-doubt can also feel as if their identity is being stolen

I have always been a 'car guy.' I have had a serious interest in them for as long as I can remember. I also worked in the Automobile Industry and wrenched on so many vehicles I owned over the years that I have lost count. Countless years ago, when I was a teenager, I had a car that was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has A Plan To Fix It, Fear!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2019

Fear paralyzes the work of God. We are all on a journey. No matter what fear is trying to control you, God has a plan to fix it. Power, love and a sound mind.

GOD HAS A PLAN TO FIX IT, FEAR… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com GOD ALWAYS HAS A PLAN… NOTHING CATCHES GOD BY SURPRISE… THE PREACHER’S NAME IS ELISHA. Elisha was a faithful follower of ELIJAH. Life is a journey. Elisha followed Elijah many years and he was very faithful to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38, Mark 11:22, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worry And Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007

Worry is the enemy of faith - and worry can do nothing for you, except give you the illusion of control and concern. Why do it? Because worry is the inevitable result of trusting in ourselves.

In What Do You Trust – Part 8 – Worry and Trust 1. Overview and Review a. Trust – what is it? Trust is placing the full weight of your care on another without reserve. b. What is the greatest evidence of trust in the Christian? (prayer) c. Why can we trust God? i. Because He is Big Enough to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Fear is a powerful emotion -- it can grip us with an immobilizing terror (Dreams). It can keep us from succeeding in life. Fear wants to steal your joy, take your courage and leave you cold, naked and trembling.

Fear Not; 2 Kings 6:8-23 Between 1875 and 1883 there was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. He robbed 29 different stagecoach crews. Amazingly, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

The Blessings Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2010

Joseph literally "inherited the earth" because of his attitude of meekness. But how did Joseph show meekness and how can we learn from his example?

OPEN: At one time, a man named Upton Dickson began a club called: “Dependent Order Of Really Meek And Timid Souls” When you make an acrostic of the first letters of its name, you have the word "Doormats." Dickson founded the society after he wrote a pamphlet called "Cower Power." The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Thank God The Father For Everything

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: What's your motivation to thank GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our prayers and communication with GOD should consist majority of thanksgivings IV. TEXT: Ephesians 5:19-20 (Amplified Bi

I. EXORDIUM: What's your motivation to thank GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our prayers and communication with GOD should consist majority of thanksgivings IV. TEXT: Ephesians 5:19-20 (Amplified Bible) Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Divination. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery.

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to deceive and lead us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Ezekiel 14:3-4, 1 Peter 5:6-7

The Father: Reaching Into The Pockets

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2010

The waiting father reaches deep into the reservoirs of love, extending compassion to his wayward son. So we also as parents must seek not to control but to guide and then be ready for forgiveness.

I shall not soon forget the image he presented, this father of the bride. He had smiled all through the vast and elaborate preparations for the wedding; his daughter was a kind of elegant princess, he knew it, she knew it, everybody knew it – and so the princess must have a grand occasion. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist