Sermons on Humanism In Control:

Constant Cravings Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 30, 2005

The 10th commandment is as comprehensive as the first. Perhaps more than any other, it focuses on the interior of the human heart. It is not concerned so much with what we do, but with what we think. It is less about action and more about attitude

Constant Cravings: The Tenth Commandment Exodus 20: 1-17 I grew up in a house with one other sibling, a brother, Trae. Actually his name is Frank William Houck the Third but we have always called him Trae. He was the one that I fought with, and rode bikes with, and fought with and built forts ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 10: A Prayer For The Overthrow Of The Wicked. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 26, 2018

The theme is a familiar one in all periods of church history, including today: the apparent impunity with which ruthless men go their self-seeking way, regardless of God or man, allowing neither morality nor humanity to set limits to their methods or.....

February 20, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 10 Title: A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked. Psalm 10 (NIV) 1 Why, O LORD, do you stand far off ? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2 In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. 3 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

They Never Saw It Coming

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 21, 2009

God sent Someone on a secret mission. The operative’s arrival had to be kept a secret from at least three groups of people or all of humanity could be in jeopardy. Yet the secret was let out to a select few. Who were they and why they were told of the mis

(WWII resistance snuck into France—they must arrive undetected) It is an ordinary evening in Palestine. Whether December or April, it doesn’t matter. Skies are dark and hearts darker. Though the people can’t see it, a blanket lies over the land called “Beautiful.” Were it visible, the people would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Godly Ways In The Wilderness Of Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 22, 2005

When we try to live life in our own power, it only leads to a wilderness of complaining, moaning and groaning. However, as we allow God to have control supernatural results happen. People see us from a distance and say man they are really getting it don

Intro: Many years ago A.J. Gordon went to the World’s Fair. From a distance he saw a man pumping water with one of those old hand pumps. The water was pouring out and he said as he looked, "That man is really pumping water." But when he got closer, he discovered that it was a wooden man connected ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Identity

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

Lost Identity is a sermon expressing the need to allow Christ to control our lives. When we come to Christ our identity is lost forever. We take on the identity of "Christ liveth in me." "For to me to live is Christ." Our desire is to please God and n

Lost Identity Galatians 2:20, "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me." I cannot tell you the many people that have came to me about losing their identity. Most of us keep our identity in our wallets. Identification is something that we use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Help -- Life Is Scaring Me! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2009

The New Year is a reminder that living life can be a fearful experience, because we are all vulnerable to the choices others make and circumstances beyond our control. Our compassionate God wants to reassure us through His Word, yet many of us want this r

Help -- Life is Scaring Me! (Genesis 28:10-20) 1. The headlines and issues going into 2009 are legion: the economy, the war, your family and personal issues, the moral condition of our nation…pessimists never had it so good! 2. It can be hard to cope with life; yet many of you have the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Handle Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

God does not want us to worry. He’s given us biblical examples of his power and control, and He’s even volunteered to handle things for us. This message explains how we can avoid the "What If" syndrome and leave the worrying to God.

Medical doctors estimate that more than 25% of their patients are what they have called the "worried well." Doctors spend a great chunk of time examining people who are not sick. They are only worried. Worry is the diet of our day. We are plagued by that "What if?" problem. What if my car was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Gifts Part 1 - Serving Others Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 3, 2010

This sermon is about using your gifts to serve others. It examines that God controls our very purpose for exisiting, everything is created by jesus, everyone has a gift to share, all gifts must be exercised, all spiritual gifts must be used in love, we mu

Spiritual Gifts part 1 Using your gifts to serve others One of the most influential Christians who lived in 1700 and early 1800’s is John Newton, the writer of “Amazing Grace.” His own evaluation of himself was, “a wretch who was once lost but then was found, saved by amazing grace.” God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Shall Speak To Your Helper Concerning You Before You Meet Him

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 22, 2018

You will not just meet anybody who will decide on his own what to do for you but you shall meet one sent by God who carries specific orders as to what to do for you and He can't deviate. He shall be controlled by the Spirit of God.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GOD SHALL SPEAK TO YOUR HELPER CONCERNING YOU BEFORE YOU MEET HIM Acts 10:9-23 King James Version (KJV) 9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015

“What is in your hand” means whatever is in your care or control. “This question, 'What is in your hand?' is one of the most important question for growing Christians in their life. What you withhold and retain in your hand reveals what is in your heart.

Opening illustration: There was once a wise woman who lived by herself near a small village. Rumor had it that she could always accurately predict when the rains would come, or help heal a sick child with herbs, or calm angry neighbors and help them to resolve their fights and arguments. People ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Connected

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 4, 2013

During the past several weeks it has become very clear to me… that even though man thinks that he is in control of his destiny… he is not. For thousands of years…man has held on to the foolish presumption that everything that happens in this world is b

SLIDE #1 Prayer Welcome… During the past several weeks it has become very clear to me… that even though man thinks that he is in control of his destiny… he is not. For thousands of years…man has held on to the foolish presumption that everything that happens in this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

Failing As A Father Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home.

We’ve All Failed I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home. When we experience feelings of inadequacy, we sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Noah's Ark: A Symbol Of God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 2, 2023

The idea for the design and building of the Ark did not originate in the mind of Noah. The Ark was God's idea and preconceived plan of rescue for anyone who would enter to escape the wrath to come. God has everything under control and will bring everything to a conclusion on His terms.

The Bible says that Noah built the Ark, but did not come up with the idea. The Ark was from the mind and heart of God. If God had not spoken to Noah, he would have died in the flood along with his pagan neighbors. Genesis 6:8 says that Noah "found grace in the eyes of the LORD". This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 5:20, Ephesians 4:30, John 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees Our Struggles And Has A Solution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020

If you ever feel like life is out of your control, seems hopeless and you feel like no one can help, or even cares --- then look at the story of Hagar. Hagar teaches us that life is a struggle, yet God sees our struggles and offers a solution.

The book of Genesis tells about different people who heard directly from God. God spoke face to face with Adam and Eve in the Garden. He spoke to Noah and gave him instructions about building the Ark. Then you can see how God spoke with Abram and made a Covenant with him. This lesson, we are going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Methodist