Sermons on Gods In Control:

The Overseer’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012

2 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: This election year, Americans will decide generally whether they want more Federal control or more State control. We want our country to remain the powerhouse for freedom which it has always been since its founding. We want it to maintain its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Our Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Jan 6, 2006

Many of us are perplexed of the evils around us. Doesn’t God care anymore? Take heart! God has the sovereign control of every event. Every incident is always in line to what He has in mind.

Theme: OUR SOVEREIGN GOD Daniel 1:1-7 Intro. A. Looking at the evils happening around us, we would be tempted to think that the Devil and his evil forces had won the world over God. The evils and the ills we have seen seem to be beyond remedy, and God seems to have no concern any longer. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Invisible Guidance SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Often, we may not perceive God's presence, but He is always there; guiding us from all directions. His unseen hand controls our lives, breaking down obstacles and building up our strength.

Have you ever experienced a blessing that seemed to come out of nowhere? A moment when everything fell into place without any effort on your part? These unexplained events remind us that God is always at work behind the scenes, guiding and directing our lives. Even though we may not see His hand ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Topics: Faith, Belief

Watch What You See

Contributed by John Ong on Aug 26, 2015

Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If for example God will remove 4 out 5 of your senses and will keep your sight, what are the things that you will see? Who would you continue pleasing?

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” –Antoine de Saint-Exupery Our discussion is very much close to the quote of Antoine de Saint-Exupery on his book The Little Prince. Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encountering Jesus

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 29, 2015

Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. What exactly is the best way for each of us to encounter Jesus? We are each unique individuals, and each of us is drawn to Jesus by different ways

Oh the riches of this world True joy I have not found The pull of your might The chase of my wants My flesh cannot contend With the spirit man within Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. Mosquito Coast--(Harrison Ford ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Persian Beauty Contest Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Dec 15, 2020

People today like to watch the show ‘The Bachelor’ or ‘The Bachelorette’ and yet the reality is this Persian contest was set up only for one person, the King. A big question for today: HOW can God use a pagan King and Esther---unfaithful (to the Jewish) laws. And yet God is in CONTROL

Persian Beauty Contest Esther 2 18 Oct 2020 Hello! I'm Pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church. This video is the second video in a series of Esther, an Old Testament book about a Jewish young lady who becomes Queen of Persia. Persia, in the 400 BC’s, was one of the greatest capitals of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We Afraid To Do God's Will

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 12, 2002

Do you know God’s Will for your life? Are you afraid to find out because it may mean that you need to change you life or give up control?

Please stand for the reading of God’s Word. Luke 9:59-62 59 He said to another man, "Follow me." But the man replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." 60 Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God." 61 Still another said, "I will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-62, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereign God Calls

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 12, 2024

What could the Omnipotent God, who is in control of all things, do in our time? In what way(s) He manifests His Sovereign power in our life right now? What happens when He calls?

"Now the LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Crouching Sin

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

The story of Cain and Abel teaches the power of sin to control us and the power of faith to break sin's control.

Genesis 4:1-16 Crouching Sin 3/6/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction Pastor Sam Smith has begun a sermon series in Genesis. Sam’s idea is to study characters in Genesis for this purpose: “to learn how God intervenes in the life of his people to reveal both the source of their problems ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To School

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 13, 2012

We are in training in God's school of Christlikeness. Having already received the diploma, we are transformed by Christ to renounce the past, live godly lives in the present, and look forward to our future with hope and not fear.

This week we sent our son back to school as he had his first taste of Junior High. Sometimes I look back to my High School years and believe it or not I wish I could do it over again and learn those lessons that I didn’t take so seriously and also not worry so much about things that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004

The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Has Given Us The Power To Contain And Control Evil.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 22, 2001

Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44

Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us the power to contain and control evil through your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Title: Jesus has given us the power to contain and control evil. In this second part of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Let The Holy Spirit Help You Practice Self-Control In All Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006

If anyone has ever observed a reckless driver they know the destructiveness that can effect the lives of thousands because of one out of control individual. Here are twelve ways the Holy Spirit and the word of God will help you practice greater self-contr

Let the Holy Spirit Help You Practice Temperance in All Things Gal 5:22 - The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. We live in an age of moral relativism where people want to be free to do whatever they feel like doing. Millions struggle to control their feelings, finances, speech, lusts, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, 2 Peter 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational