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  • David Leach avatar

    Let The Holy Spirit Fill And Control You.

    Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014
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    The one thing needful for the church, and the thing which above all others, men ought everywhere to seek for with one accord and with their whole heart, is to be filled with the Spirit of God. . . .

    From the devotional: Daily thoughts on Holiness Devotions for a Deeper Spiritual Life, by Andrew Murray Eph 5:18 ...Let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. NLT JANUARY 22 The one thing needful for the church, and the thing which above all others, men ought everywhere to seek for with one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of A God Pleaser

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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    God has called us to please Him in all areas of our lives! And He offers to help us live a life that honors Him and does no harm to ourselves or others. God is ready and willing to forgive those who have fallen into the trap of sexual sin, giving in to si

    Marks of a God Pleaser 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Intro: How important is it for a person to please God? The Bible really has a lot to say about this. First, we know that without faith or trust in God, it is impossible to please Him (Heb. 11:1). Most people don’t worry about pleasing God unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Terrell avatar

    Your Thoughts Can Control You

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012
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    Your mind is a battlefield. Prepare and win the battle.

    Your thoughts can control you!!! There is spiritual war fare going every day. Can we all agree on that? We are in the middle of spiritual war fare right now. Where? IN OUR MINDS!! There is a tug of war going on. I don’t care how strong of a Christian you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Cosmos: Satan’s System Of Control Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
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    As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not the physical earth, but the organized system under Satan.

    The Cosmos: Satan’s System of Control January 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 John 2:15–17 Introduction: The Hidden Hand Behind the World Good morning, church. As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Getting Your "Finances" Under Control

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 26, 2008
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    We will discuss about finances, the problem that we really don’t have any control.

    Getting your "Finances" Under Control Proverbs 16:3, 21:17, 22:7 I Timothy 6:17-19 Today im going to discuss about finances, the problem that we really don’t have any control over Now what we are going to be looking at is not an MBA sort of thing. The important is getting our financial lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Fruit-Full Marriage: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2011
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     | 4,471 views

    The firm, loving grip of the Holy Spirit brings freedom from self.

    A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: SELF-CONTROL * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: The firm, loving grip of the Holy Spirit brings freedom from self. GALATIANS 5:13-26 13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When A Life Spirals Out Of Control Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
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     | 7,325 views

    The message chronicles Solomon’s heart slowly turning away from the Lord.

    As we saw in last week’s message compromise is the first sign that character erosion is taking place. Solomon’s story is quite tragic as it shows the dangers of compromise and disobedience. When you take one step in the wrong direction—a direction that you know is unwise—it can lead to ungodly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Controlling You? A Conditioned Stimulus?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 16, 2015
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    We love and serve each other, we influence and restrain one another, but we must become aware of the whys and motives. Control over another is a strange phenomenon; I observe many people are unaware of who is pulling their strings!Control is usually done by invoking fear!

    What Is Controlling You? A Conditioned Stimulus? By Kelly Durant 5-17-15 Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Power Under Control: The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
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    Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse. Jesus described Himself as gentle and humble of heart, which is good news for us because life is hard.

    Power Under Control: The Fruit of Gentleness Matt. 11:28-30 October 31, 2004 Intro: I want you to think for a moment of someone you know who you would describe as gentle. Someone who, as you think of them, seems to embody the idea of gentleness. Can you think of anyone? Anyone want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Cain & Able: Control Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 22, 2020
     | 2,933 views

    A series on Characters in the Bible that has enough information about them that you can put on a postcard. This is a study with questions that I ask people to get them engaged.

    Cain and Able: A shepherd and a farmer Theme: Text: Note: I teach these scriptures in a talk show format. I have some read scriptures and then I would ask questions and we would discuss the answers. Introduction There are numerous names mentioned in the Bible. Some are just names written ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Take Pleasure, He’s In Control.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 8, 2020
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     | 4,232 views

    Paul wrote maybe the most interesting book of the NT—2 Corinthians. In fact, I had the privilege of hearing Doctor Archibald Hart. He spent 3 hours speaking on 2 Corinthians, In this 3 hour didactic...

    Take Pleasure, He’s In Control. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10NKJV A couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They had both been exemplary people. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of them; “I have come to grant each of you one request: what have you always wished for?” The woman smiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Wall - Pt. 2 - Control Freaks Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2012
     | 7,282 views

    An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

    The Wall Pt. 2 – Control Freaks I. Introduction Last week we began our discussion based on the account of Nehemiah. You will remember that Nehemiah has probably lived in captivity all of his life. He has risen to the position of cup bearer for the king (this teaches us a free lesson that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "The Careless Tongue And The Controlled Tongue"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005
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     | 10,388 views

    Why is the tongue such an important member that it either hurts or helps people? How can we learn to tame the tongue for good rather than for evil?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches July 10, 2005 “The Careless Tongue and the Controlled Tongue” I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put to death ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    How To Take Control Of You Life Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,739 views

    Managing these inputs and outputs of your life determines the quality of your life. A very important book has been written on the subject. “Boundaries”, by Doctors and Authors Cloud and Townsend. This sermon has a giant footnote at the bottom with th

    Healthy Heart Happy Homes How to take control of your life Week 2, January 25, 2004 Intro: This series is about overcoming some of life’s greatest roadblocks. Serenity Prayer: GOD, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can And The Wisdom to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...self-Control Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,840 views

    We exercise self-control in the body by yielding our rights for the benefit of others.

    One of the reasons that I really look forward to the summer is the availability of fresh fruit. There is just something about a juicy peach or a cold, crisp apple or some ripe strawberries that is so refreshing in the midst of the summer heat. For nine weeks now, we have been looking at a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist