Sermons on Emotional Control:

A Changed Perspective

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Life’s troubles have always been part of humanity and always will be. Believing in God doesn’t take away any of those problems nor does it make the emotional and physical pain disappear. But believing in God does make a significant difference in the bigge

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV - Issue 3, No. 17 Second Sunday of Lent (Year B) March 19, 2000 Readings: * Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 * Romans 8:31-35, 37 * Mark 9:2-10 A Changed Perspective The Difficulties of Living Life is difficult. Not many people would deny that statement. It’s not easy to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

James 2:14-26 tells us of 3 kinds of faith. 1. Dead Faith - confesses Jesus with mouth but does not follow in obedience. 2. Demonic Faith - knows who God is and has an emotional reaction 3. Dynamic Faith - True Biblical Faith

James 2:14-17 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trap Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2021

Essential King Jesus in this passage is: Jesus distastes hypocrisy. May we honestly and prayerfully self-examine and we make changes to stomp out the hypocrisy in our minds, emotions, and bodies. We are not perfect, but on purpose hypocrisy has no place in our walk with Jesus.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: The Trap of Hypocrisy MARK 7:6-8 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 7:1-37 [5:00] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.7 INTRODUCTION… It’s a Trap “It’s a trap!” is a line from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The character Admiral Ackbar, while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon: The Advent Candle Of Joy – Something To Shout About!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 12, 2024

Today leads to the candle of Joy! Biblical joy is more than a happy feeling. It's a lasting emotion that comes from choosing to trust that God will fulfill his promises.“I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”

Sermon: The Advent Candle of Joy – Something To Shout About! Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11 “Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion! Raise your voice, Daughter Jerusalem! Your king is coming! a good king who makes all things right, a humble king riding a donkey, a mere colt of a donkey. I’ve had it with ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11, Luke 2:10, Psalm 16:11, John 16:33, Psalm 40:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Joy Of Salvation

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025

Revival is not about guilt trips, programs, or emotional hype — it is about seeing God afresh and rediscovering the joy of salvation. True revival happens when we move from obsessing over our failures to fixing our eyes on the God who forgives, restores, and renews.

“Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and uphold me with Thy free spirit.” Psalm 51:12 Introduction – Passion Misplaced The kingdom of God is not going to advance simply because our churches are full of people. No — the kingdom of God is going to advance when the people who are in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-15, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 1:18, Matthew 4:7, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Same Sex Unions Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 15, 2021

This message is the first in a series that will provide line upon line teaching that address issues and questions in which the body of Christ should be in complete agreement but are not.

Would you please open your bibles to Mark 10? This is where we will start. But first, let me introduce you to our subject for today. Robert L. Scott was a fighter pilot back in World War II. But, at the start of the war, he piloted transport planes that delivered freight over The Hump into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-9, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:1-2, Genesis 7:2, Malachi 2:15, Romans 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Furthering Your Faith-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2024

2 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

FURTHERING Your FAITH-II—2Peter 1:5-11[Part 2--:5e-6a(:5-7)] Attention: *For your ‘basic’ room: ?How will the room be used?-- Let’s try to imagine the ‘sanctuary’ of this our ‘church-house’, where we are now sitting. Suppose there were no pews at all. Suppose there was no stained glass. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-6, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018

James teaches about patience in problems, with people, and in persecution, as he points us and his audience to Christ's Second Coming

I have a little quiz for you today that I would like you to participate in. I have the little quiz in the bulletin, or you can participate by listening to me. How would you fill in the blanks for the following statements? Statement 1: “I want it .” What did you put there? It’s probably the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Is Near Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 3, 2021

Since The End is Near we should be: 1) Self-Controlled (1 Peter 4:7), demonstrating 2) Sincere Love (1 Peter 4:8-9), and faithfully 3) Serving One-Another (1 Peter 4:10-11).

1 Peter 4:7-11. 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

5 Peace In A Storm Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 2, 2025

When life feels out of control and the waves are crashing in, where do you turn? “Peace in the Storm” from Mark 4:35–41, reminds us that even when the winds rage, Jesus is still in the boat — and His voice still speaks peace.

Introduction – When the Storms Hit Have you ever noticed how quickly life can change from calm to chaos? One moment the sun is shining, and everything feels under control — and the next, you’re in the middle of a storm. It might be • a phone call with bad news, • a health scare, • a family ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 46 – Wild Creatures Take Over. The People Put Their God In The Correct Perspective - Lamentations 5:18-19 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 15, 2025

Desolation causes wild animals to thrive and that is what has happened. That is examined. The people are acknowledging they are under God’s control and God is placed on His throne, which is where He should have been all the time in the people’s hearts, but they were in rebellion.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 46 – WILD CREATURES TAKE OVER. THE PEOPLE PUT THEIR GOD IN THE CORRECT PERSPECTIVE - Lamentations 5:18-19 We are in the final verses and there are about three messages to go. The study of Lamentations has been very rewarding as we have delved into each verse. I ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:18, Lamentations 5:17, Jeremiah 38:2-3, Jeremiah 39:11-14, Isaiah 13:21-22, Isaiah 34:11, Isaiah 34:13-15, Jeremiah 9:11, Jeremiah 49:33, Jeremiah 50:39, Romans 8:19-22, Isaiah 43:19-21, Lamentations 5:19, Psalm 73:13, Psalm 73:16, Psalm 73:17-19, Isaiah 55:7-9, Psalm 33:11, Psalm 145:13, Malachi 3:6, Lamentations 3:22, Isaiah 6:1, Habakkuk 3:2, Revelation 9:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Serenity Of Christ Before Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 29, 2023

Who is in control at Christ's trial? Pilate wanted to release Jesus but changed his mind. Caiaphas effectively blackmails Pilate into doing his will in getting rid of Jesus. But Jesus remains cool, charm and collective. The crowd who are stirred up in demanding the death of Jesus.

The Serenity of Christ before Pilate I’m sure many of you here this morning have visited Coventry Cathedral and left with some sort of reaction to that Church, dedicated to the Glory of God in the name of St. Michael and All Angels. It is the sort of modern Cathedral building you either love or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:17-18, Isaiah 53:7, John 10:17, John 19:5

Greatness In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004

The Lord’s value system in His Kingdom for greatness is the total opposite of what we have known in this Satan - controlled world so we must become servants of all to become great in God’s Kingdom.

Introduction: The Lord’s philosophy is in reverse with the world’s philosophy. To be great in the world is to put importance on oneself. In the eyes of the world, you are great based on the position or title that preceeds or follows your name. You may be a lawyer, an engineer, a doctor, and that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consecration: The Requirement Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 17, 2004

Possessions alone do not give spiritual fulfillment. Only Jesus Christ gives spiritual fulfillment. Spiritual fulfillment is found when we receive Jesus Christ into our lives and submit everything to his sovereign control.

Scripture For the past two Sundays we have been in a series of messages on The ABCs of Stewardship. The material for this series of sermons comes from Dr. John Maxwell. So far we have looked at “Attitude: The Response of a Successful Steward,” and “Blessings: The Resources of a Successful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Avoid Playing Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 25, 2001

We need to be people who have control of our tongues. We need to be people who willingly care for the less fortunate. And we need to be people who clean up our acts whenever the need arises.

How To Avoid Playing Church James 1:26-27 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 28, 2001 Introduction: This morning we’re going to be studying James 1:26-27. Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: *other