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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Signs The Spirit Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
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    This is the sixth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message looks at what a life live in the Spirit looks like.

    Introduction: A little girl who, on the way home from church, turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, the Preacher’s sermon this morning confused me." The mother said, "Oh! Why is that?” The girl replied, "Well, he said that God is bigger than we are. Is that true?" "Yes, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Supply Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
     | 3,678 views

    Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

    Supply Self-Control Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 5 081609 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. Definition: A promise is a transaction between two or more persons whereby the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    The Spirit-Controlled Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 27, 2013
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    In this section, the Apostle Paul challenges the Galatians to walk in the Spirit, and reminds them of what the Spirit can help us do. I am especially indebted to Warren Wiersbe and have used many of his points from his commentary in this lesson.

    Introduction: A. This morning I want to begin by showing you something amazing – did you know that I own a magic glove? 1. Here is my magic glove – it is amazing because it can pick things up. a. When I drop something, all I have to do is tell it to pick it up and it does it. b. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace And Sin's Control Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 26, 2011
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     | 4,282 views

    While the consequences of sin are eternal, God gives us the wonderful privilege to escape them through faith in Christ.

    Romans 6:11-23 Introduction: A. Have you ever felt as if you were losing the battle over sin in general or to a particular sin? B. Or do you feel encouraged when you read God’s Word and see that many of the great saints of old waged the same war? I. The Christian’s Opinion Of Sin (vv. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Controlling The Credit Demons

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Mar 23, 2010
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    Looking at the spiritual impact that debt has on our lives. How it leads us away from God, others, family etc. We must control our spending so we can give to God's cause, not the credit card company's cause

    Part 4 series on money Australians are increasingly finding themselves in debt. According to the Sunday times newspaper IF you’re an average Australian you’re worth just over $250,000 have a house valued at $458,488, a mortgage of $341,000 , credit card debt of $3085 and earn $1124.50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Adams avatar

    Is God Really In Control? Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013
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     | 12,670 views

    It is a question for the ages. Is God really in control. The answer is YES!

    August 4, 2013 Church Planting Is God Really in Control? Acts 8:2-8 Opening words: This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy Spirit was unleashed on the world and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Empowered But No Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 16, 2016
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    Samson was a man who was gifted with supernatural strength but has not much with regards to his moral character. He was greatly empowered by God but he was not able to control his desires. We will learn several life lessons from this story.

    Samson was the strongest man alive, yet something went wrong along the way that has changed his life's direction. The four D's of Samson's downfall - His Desire, His Disrespect, His Disobedience and His Deception. First, he was overwhelmed by his desire for the woman. When he went to Timnah, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Controls You? Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018
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     | 7,989 views

    We need to seriously come to grips with what really controls us...

    Romans 8:5 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. ?6  So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Control Your Thoughts

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2018
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    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 11: 1 – 27

    2 Samuel 11: 1 – 27 Don’t let your thoughts control you 11 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Choices: Surrender Or Control Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018
     | 10,567 views

    We can choose to control every aspect of our lives, or we can choose to surrender that control to the Lord. The choice we make will determine our eternal future.

    We began last week by saying that we are the sum total of the choices we’ve made in life until today, and that what we will be in the future will depend on the choices we make today and subsequently. Last week, we looked at choosing purpose over popularity. This week, we’re going to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Letting Go - Control

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2019
     | 9,172 views

    An advent series about letting go of the things that lead us away from Jesus.

    Letting Go - Control December 22, 2019 It’s not easy to let go of much . . . is it? It’s not easy to give up those favorite old sweatshirts that know every curve and twist of your body. Even though it’s pretty ripped apart. And if you get a new one, we tend to still wear the old one. Giving up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spinning Out Of Control

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 3, 2018
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     | 12,472 views

    For those who feel their life is spinning out of control, it probably is, but if you are on the wheel of God rest assured it will make you or if you resist break you. Lessons from The Potter.

    THE WHEEL OF GOD Jeremiah 18:1-3 -v3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. The word for wheel in the Hebrew is a word picture—it literally means two stones. The potter would simply use their feet to turn the clay, freeing up his hands to shape ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worry Not For God Is In Control

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 9, 2018
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    God controls all things. There are some within your power to decide and control and others outside of your authority but in only God's authority. He alone can decide and do those ones

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WORRY NOT FOR GOD IS IN CONTROL Acts 1:6-8 King James Version (KJV) 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Struggle For Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
     | 3,214 views

    This is the last sermon in this series. Today, let’s wrap up by talking about “self-control.”

    THE STRUGGLE FOR SELF-CONTROL GALATIANS 5:23 INTRODUCTION: “The first victory that successful people ever achieve, or win is the victory over themselves.” (John Maxwell). This is the last sermon in this series. Today, let’s wrap up by talking about “self-control.” I. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mindset: Controlling Anger Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022
     | 1,683 views

    Using the story of Cain and Able this message deals with what happens when we have a mindset of anger.

    Introduction Opening Illustration “Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time.” -Hebrews 12: 15 Max Lucado begins Chapter 11 (“Revenge Feels Good, But Then . . .”) of You’ll Get Through This with the story of businessman ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God