Sermons on Humanism In Control:

Freedom Is Never Free Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 10, 2018

Galatians 3:23-4:3 shows how “Freedom is Never Free” with the sacrifice of Christ achieving liberation from sin and death, as seen through humanity’s :1) Collective Bondage (Galatians 3:23-24), 2) Individual Freedom Galatians 3:25-27), 3) Collective Freedom (Galatians 3:28-4:3)

During the Second World War, Nazi forces occupied Czechoslovakia, Austria Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the Channel Islands, the Soviet Union, and Italy, (https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/11-countries-invaded-nazi-germany-invaded.html). In this occupation, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Galatians 4:1-3

Denomination: Other

Sixth Trumpet (Second Woe) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 25, 2017

The horror of the vision mounts. The demonic locusts were allowed to injure but not kill; but now come the squadrons of demonic cavalry to annihilate a third part of the human race.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-23-16 Lesson: III.C.8: Sixth Trumpet (Second Woe): Four Angels With an Army of Two Hundred Million, Killing A Third of Mankind ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Memorial Altar In Gilead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 12, 2025

Israel had taken control of much of Canaan. Two and a half tribes lived east of the Jordan River and decided to build a memorial altar for a witness of unity. When asked to explain, they replied honestly.

The Memorial Altar in Gilead (This message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025 and is not an exact transcription). Introduction: Well-meaning things aren’t always perceived that way. In this message, we’ll see that a gesture of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nose Prints On The Glass - 1 Peter 1:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 27, 2024

The kind of joy Scripture calls us to seems unrealistic, especially in times of sorrow. But human emotion is complex. This message shows the path to supernatural happiness.

1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

"The Danger Of Uncontrolled Fear"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

Chapters 27 thorough 29 depict for us the devastating results of a life controlled by fear. Satan uses the emotion of fear as one of his most effective means of hindering progress among the people of God.

Dr. Dennis Deese “THE DANGER OF UNCONTROLLED FEAR” (The Leader’s fear) 1 SAMUEL 27-29 Chapters 27 thorough 29 depict for us the devastating results of a life controlled by fear. Satan uses the emotion of fear as one of his most effective means of hindering progress among the people of ...read more

Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

Paul’s point is that the Holy Spirit is the controlling influence motivating and directing the lives of believers. As we sort through these participles, we can identify at least three results of the Holy Spirit’s influence.

The Spirit-Filled Life Ephesians 5:15-21 Quick Discussion: What are the two most significant influences on your life? “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit.” At the heart of this contrast is a life lived under the influence of … those influences, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eyes Fixed On Jesus Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 10, 2024

Rather than being rigid in our worship, interpretation of His word, and rituals intended to bring us closer to Him, let our primary aim be not the control of others but the pursuit of holy lives.

Eyes Fixed on Jesus 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation humanity has struggled to establish channels of communication and demonstrate reverence towards a holy God! Sacraments such as confession, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Hatred And Anger Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 28, 2004

This sermon looks at the impact hatred and anger have in our lives, the Lord’s response, and how Jesus can transform us from Hatred and Anger to Love and Self-Control.

A young boy was walking with his friend when out of nowhere a giant Rottweiler dog jumped out from behind a fence and began to pounce on one of the young boys. His friend bravely grabbed a 2x4 and smacked the dog on the head and then managed to wrap the broken chain from the dog’s leash around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Methodist

Put Out To Pasture

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

King Nebuchadnezzar had a problem with pride and God by both dream and judgment makes him aware of what the real issue is -- God’s ultimate control over the affairs of men

PUT OUT TO PASTURE Daniel Chapter 4 INTRODUCTION: Nebuchadnezzar was a prolific builder, with a reign as king spanning some 43 years from 605BC – 562BC. He is responsible for some of the most interesting structures of ancient times – most notably would be that of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Wild Thing - James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2002

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off them are fruitful Godly words.

Wild Thing ¡V The Uncontrolled Words of the Tongue ¡V James 3:1-12 Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Giants: Evidence Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Jonny Hunt on Aug 28, 2006

In these verses is a list of virtues that should be growing in the life of the believer. They are best translated by referring to moral excellence, practical wisdom, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and unselfish love.

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging In There Through Anger Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007

Anger is a God-given emotion. And all anger is not sin. But we need to control our anger so as not to destroy us from being the people God want us to be.

We are following the theme: Hanging in There. Tonight I want us to look at the subject, “Hanging in There Through Anger.” Thomas Jefferson once wrote some rules for living. “When angry count to ten before you speak, if very angry, count to a hundred.” Seventy-five years later, Mark Twain, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Shipwrecked But Not Destroyed

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 22, 2008

successfully standing in a storm is the ability to realize that God has everything under control. (1)Keep your eyes on god (2) Refuse to blame God (3)Focus on the eternal.

Shipwrecked but not destroyed Acts 27:27-44 We listen to what happen to Paul and all of us at one time in our lives understand what he went through. Some may be sitting here right now , and they are saying to themselves- pastor, you don’t get it, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Our God Reigns! Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

It doesn’t matter what people throw at us in life, Jesus is there to lift us out of the pit and put us back on the road because God is in control, all the time.

INTRODUCTION. Last month we started our exploration of the prophecies of Zechariah, looked at Chap 1:1-6 and the message that God will respond to his people when they come to Him and repent. This was the opening part of the first eight chapters, which reveal how God prepares His people, Israel, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist