Sermons on Gods In Control:

From Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 23, 2008

We can control our complaining to the extent we are actively involved in thanksliving.

From Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 1 Chronicles 16 Rev. Brian Bill 11/23/08 There’s something within us that resists giving thanks, isn’t there? It’s far easier to complain and be in conflict than it is to live a life of thanks. I’d like to propose that we can control our complaining to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Frustration Of Time

Contributed by Nick Gowers on Jan 23, 2005

We live in a world that is out of our control, yet knowing that there is a bigger picture.

It was a Sunday evening early last summer. The evening service in Little Shelford Parish Church had finished. I had packed up everything, tidied up and was rejoicing in a very good day. A teenage girl had been baptised in the morning and we had all just had an excellent time in the youth group. It ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003

Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jezebel

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 5, 2005

When people are into control, power, prestige, and having it their way, they own ugly souls.

Jezebel (topical) 1. Sometimes information is hard to come by: A little woman called Mount Sinai Hospital. She said, "Mount Sinai Hospital? Hello. Darling, I’d like to talk with the person who gives the information about the patients. But I don’t want to know if the patient is better or doing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hung By The Tongue Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2007

#12 in the series deals more with the power of the tongue and our inability to control it.

Hung by the Tongue #12 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May 1) On a windswept hill in an English country churchyard stands a drab, gray slate tombstone. The quaint stone bears an epitaph not easily seen unless you stoop over and look closely. The faint etchings, worn by the ravages of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sermon On The Mouth Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008

James talks about the many reasons we should control our speech.

MANAGING YOUR MOUTH! James 3:1-12 1. Illus. of Mom and cell phone • On way to Gatlinburg decided to make a call to her new daughter-in-law. • Got the answering machine, so she left a short message. • After she hung up the cell phone, she started giving daughter-in-law “down the country” to my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 14, 2023

To stand strong, make sure you are being discipled by fellow believers and by faithful Bible exposition.

Standing on the Word of God 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Rev. Brian Bill August 12-13, 2023 A week ago, Beth and I were in New Jersey where I spoke at a Bible Conference at America’s Keswick. The good news is you guys finally had some good preaching around here as Pastor Chris and Pastor Kyle faithfully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In God's Lagniappe Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2011

Paul wanted the Philippians to know how wonderful it was to serve Christ and praised their efforts to be the servants God called them to become...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2011 Date Preached: October 9, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Rejoicing In God’s Lagniappe Sermon Text: Philippians 4:10-20 [ESV] Introduction: Here as Paul concludes his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Hold Of Yourself!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 23, 2022

Have you ever seen someone that lost control of themselves and went beserk ...

and someone would grab them firmly and say, GET A HOLD OF YOURSLELF! We live in a nation that seem to have lost control of themselves as a nation. IT IS CRAZY WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS NATION! • In our public schools some of our educators are encouraging our young people to change their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Trash In Trash Out

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 27, 2006

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in controlling the things they meditate upon and speak forth.

TRASH IN TRASH OUT Philippians 4:8,9 TEXT: (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Jesus Be Your Pace Car!

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 9, 2012

We are all in a hurry and dont know why, slow down and stay in control!

Galatians 5:7 you were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth? Are you living a NASCAR type of life? Racing might seem simple and just a matter of taking a left turn, then taking a left turn, then taking another left turn. To the novice it may seem like the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Is Too Difficult For God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

Another message on the awesome power of God!

Nothing is Too Difficult for God Various Scriptures Introduction My message will be rather brief this morning (no cheering, please!), because given the fact that we will be eating shortly, then have our meeting, I don’t want to keep us any later than necessary. This is not news to you, but I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:26-27, Genesis 18:9-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Such A Time As This

Contributed by James Faillace on Aug 29, 2005

The trial or challenge you’re facing today is exactly where God wants you to be, "for such a time is this."

If you like a good mystery novel, one that has heroes and villains, intrigue and suspense, assassination plots and a happy ending, you’ve got it right here in the book of Esther. You’ve got it all except—amazingly, God is never mentioned in the entire Book of Esther. But His presence is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Makes God Smile?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004

What are things in our life that can make the smile of God present upon our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 22, 2004 “What Makes God Smile?” Psalm 119:135 Msg. Bible “Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live.” Numbers 6:25 NLT “May the Lord smile on you.” INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought of God as a HARSH God toward you? Maybe someone who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:135, Numbers 6:25

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Promise To Prodigals Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 25, 2023

Message 9 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Finish this sentence for me: “This is going to hurt me… (more than its going to hurt you).” That is a lie that parents have been telling since the beginning of time. I grew up in the age of corporal punishment (i.e. paddling at home and at school). And while I’ll admit to having doled out a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational