Sermons on Emotional Control:

Life Is Too Short To Be Little (Angry)

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon focusing on the anger of Jonah. Anger is one of the chief emotions that men have to battle.

Jonah 4:1-4 KJV But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. [2] And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Components Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

The 3 components of salvation (intellectual, emotional, volitional) are seen in Peter’s sermon on Pentecost.

The Components of Salvation Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:14-40 INTRODUCTION Illus. - Down through the centuries there have been many instances of remarkable conversions when people heard the Gospel preached. St. Augustine was a wayward youth who resisted the prayers of a godly mother. On a visit to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-40

Denomination: Baptist

Angel Announces Judgment Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2018

Israel's weeping was not a sign of true repentance. It was a passing emotional experience that brought no change to their hearts.

Chapter 8 Angel Announces Judgment [Judges 2:1–5] Scripture 1And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. 2And ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Enemies To God And Trust In Divine Justice. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

Dealing with enemies and those who seek to harm us can be a challenging and emotional experience.

Dealing with enemies and those who seek to harm us can be a challenging and emotional experience. However, as Christians, we are called to trust in God's justice and leave our enemies in His hands. In this sermon, we'll explore Bible verses that support this principle and provide guidance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:44, Exodus 14:14

Gutenberg Christianity Vs. Google Christianity Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025

Christianity involves both the heart (emotions), and the mind (intellect), and you cannot disconnect them.

A. GUTENBERG CHRISTIANITY 1. Martin Luther initiated Protestant Reformation, October 31, 1517 A.D. against the Roman Catholic Church of legalism, and works salvation. 2. Why Luther? Others had the answer, but Luther had the printing press. Gutenberg invented it 79 years earlier, moveable type, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Task Of Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 26, 2010

This message deals with: I. The Benefits Of The Tongue, II. The Brutality Of The Tongue, and III. The Bridling Of The Tongue.

The Task Of Taming The Tongue Copyright © March 1994 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: James 3:1-12 I. THE BENEFITS OF THE TONGUE A. The Tongue Can Bless. B. The Tongue Can Build. C. The Tongue Can Broadcast. II. THE BRUTALITY OF THE TONGUE A. Words Can Make The Heart ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Resurrection: Fear Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 2, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Fear John 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” (John 20:19) Can you remember a time in your life ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19

Denomination: Nazarene

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

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

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

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

Renew Your Mind

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 19, 2005

Take control of your life-by the power of God

I try to tell you every week what God thinks of you How beautiful you are in his sight But when I tell you that, you hear it and that’s as far as it gets It has to sink into your mind Or you’ll always be what you think Eph 4:17-24 Lets make some observation Old man and New man W ho I was and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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