Sermons on Gods Control:

God’s Plan Is The Only Plan Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013

Only God’s plan will matter in the long run, so we had better join Him.

God’s plan is the only plan. I remember lying on the bed, the hot, humid air pressing down on me, and wondering, “What was I doing here?” I was on my first mission trip to the Philippines. I was serving for 10 weeks working in the housing complex, Villa Carolina II on the outskirts of Manila. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength To Comprehend God’s Love

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 9, 2025

This sermon idea came from a sermon preached by my dear friend Eric Henderson.

The Strength to Comprehend God’s Love Text: Ephesians 3:14–21 Introduction: Trying to Measure the Immeasurable You know, we humans like to measure things. It’s in our nature. We want to know how much, how far, how deep, how high. We measure how deep the ocean is. We measure how high the sky ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yahweh: God Is Series

Contributed by Dan Dunn on Aug 15, 2001

We are all invited by God to look into that burning bush with Moses and hear God say “I am who I am,” and live our lives accordingly, in a responsible relationship with Him.

Today we are beginning a new worship series at Mount Pisgah, and I’m excited about the privilege I have of preaching the first sermon in this series. For the next 6 weeks we’re going to be experiencing the different ways that God meets our deepest needs. To help us get a handle on the ways God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Love Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

God's love cannot be manipulated by our actions. God chooses to love us even though we do nothing to deserve or earn His love.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Love” Luke 15 February 13th, 2011 "‘My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.  But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Strength To Comprehend God’s Love

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 9, 2025

Another version of this sermon, originally preached by my friend Eric Henderson.

The Strength to Comprehend God’s Love Text: Ephesians 3:14–21 Introduction: Trying to Measure the Immeasurable You know, we humans like to measure things. It’s in our nature. We want to know how much, how far, how deep, how high. We measure how deep the ocean is. We measure how high the sky ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

At The End Of The Day

Contributed by Rev. Robert Walsh on May 20, 2017

When all the dust settles, the final result just may just surprise us. Don't be taken aback if the final outcome is different than what you suspect. God is forever in control and He will reign forever and ever.

We’ll be beginning our message Scripture right at the beginning of Genesis, Chapter 3 (pg. 4 of Pew Bible) in a few moments so if you’ll turn there, we start with a word of prayer. Throughout our daily speech and even through the common talk of the sidewalks of this great country we call America, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Authority Questioned: Who Has Authority Over Your Life? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

We want to understand as Christians that Jesus Christ fundamentally has authority over our lives. What does authority mean? Authority is power, control, influence. My life is not my own, my life belongs to God. God has authority over me.

"In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates the importance of obeying the Laws of the Lighthouse. Two battleships assigned to the training squadron had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. I was serving on the lead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Make The Most Of Your Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2004

Like a raging fire, freedom without limits is dangerous. But when controlled, it is a blessing to all

How to Make the Most of Your Freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1-15) Illustration:Do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. --Galatians 5:13 Freedom is dangerous in the hands of those who don’t know how to use it. That’s why barbed wire, steel bars, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free At Last

Contributed by Jerry Hammonds on Mar 13, 2002

Living the Spirit filled life. Knowing that Sin cannot control, condemn, or claim you!

Introduction: We want to please God! When we were born again, God implanted within us a new nature. This new nature desires to live in accordance with God’s Word and will. But the old sinful nature, constantly seeks to reassert itself in our lives. What generally results is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Let's Talk About Love, #3

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

Love is always opposed to sin. When sin is in control divine love (agape) is absent.

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, # 3 Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: Romans 6:11-18 We continue our focus on the meaning of divine love. Let’s quickly review the territory covered thus far: 1. Divine love (agape) is primarily goodwill in action toward friends and foe alike. 2. Love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Is The Lord With Me When I Can’t?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 7, 2024

Why do we worry or fret over some things that are beyond our control?

What a differentiation between Moses' life as an Egyptian sovereign, a prince, and his life as a Midianite shepherd. As a ruler he had everything accomplished for him; he was the renowned child of an Egyptian princess. As a shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness And Purity Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006

Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taming A Hurtful Tongue

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 26, 2004

What are the consequences of an untamed, hurtful tongue? What are the consequences of an under control, helpful tongue?

Taming a Hurtful Tongue Ephesians 4:29-32 Week one I don’t mean to upset anyone, but someone brought a lethal weapon with them to Church this morning. For purposes of security and safety, our ushers should have asked some to check such deadly weapons at the door...but they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fill 'er Up, Lord

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025

Daily yield control so the Spirit can animate every thought, word, and deed.

Introduction I know that it is rude and impolite, generally speaking, to ask personal questions. There are just certain questions that people should know better than to ask. For example: You should never go up to a woman and ask, “How much do you weigh?” Likewise, you should never go up to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:29, Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fruit And Flesh

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2022

Are we living by the Holy Spirit's power, or are we living by the control of the flesh?

We all have sinful desires (flesh), but in order to follow the Holy Spirit, we must deal with these issues. We cannot ignore them. The spontaneous works of the Holy Spirit is fruit. We cannot get them unless we allow Christ to work in us through the Holy Spirit. In verses 16-18: Paul depicts the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible