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  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    Jesus Breaks The Chains

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 49,468 views

    This message powerfully describes how our Lord and Savior is in control, and how He longs to set people free from sin and bondage.

    Date: Jan 19, 2003 Title: Jesus the Great Chain Breaker 2 Samuel 6:12-16 John 8:31-36 I have GOOD NEWS To Bring to you today! ISAIAH 61:1 THE Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Craig Smee avatar

    Whats Rocking Your Boat?

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    A look at our reliance on God. Whether we are stil keeping one hand on the rudder or are truly trusting in the Man in control of our boat.

    Story Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Total Trust

    Contributed by J. David Mccarty on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    Full text, transparency, and student notes, all in one. This sermon is about letting go of trying to be good and allowing God to take control.

    Total Trust Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Ill. Keith swimming…enjoying every moment, not aware of any danger, not a hint of fear. I. Finding God I John 1:3 that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Beauty & The Beast Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    In our homes, believers must deal with the sin nature. Being in control of the Spirit rather than the flesh is the difference between Beauty & Beast.

    ¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part One ¡V 2002 Family Sermon Series ¡§BEAUTY AND THE BEAST¡¨ OUR SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT MATE Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction: Brief background of Fairytale ¡§Beauty and the Beast¡¨ followed by ¡§what they both discovered about themselves was the potential to have both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Gethsemane - We Overcome Through Jesus Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    The moment I faced my complete lack of control, was the moment where I found total freedom in our Lord Jesus Christ.

    “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones.” So Zechariah predicts of Jesus and his disciples in the book of Zechariah 13:7 . And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Ministry Ever! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    In an age when so many things and forces threaten to control our lives, we need the reassurance that Jesus' power is available to us.

    “He’s Amazing! The Greatest Ministry Ever!” Mark 2:1-12 Mark wrote his Gospel to Christians, mostly Gentiles, living in Rome. Since being Christian in Rome was very difficult due to opposition and persecution, his main concern was to share with them the power available through ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,679 views

    God’s power is an incredible thing to see. What is perhaps more impressive is that He has the strength to keep Himself under control.

    Glory of God SERIES May 18, 2008 The Glory of God in His Power I am told that 60% of Americans are afraid of death. Also that 80% of Americans are afraid of public speaking. That means that 20% of Americans would rather be the guy the box, than the guy giving the eulogy. Fear is an emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life's Lessons On Faith Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
     | 4,236 views

    Peter’s walk on the water. Life’s lessons on faith teach us to trust a Lord Who has life under control.

    A farmer had a neighbor that was just absolutely negative, no matter what. If it was raining, the farmer would say to his neighbor, "Boy, look at it rain, God’s sort of washing everything clean." The neighbor would say, "Yeah, but if it keeps up it’s gonna flood." Then the sun would come out and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    God's Everlasting Love

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,289 views

    The message of Romans 8 however is assurance regardless of the peril, doubt or challenge ahead, we can have assurance in the God who is in control.

    Today, more than 200 million Christians in over 60 countries around the word – our brothers and sisters in the faith – face brutal opposition and persecution because of their faith in Jesus. The number one request they have when asked, is always “please pray for us”. So today we bring their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,237 views

    Christian discipline begins with taming your tongue. You must control your tongue, realize that it is a spiritual indicator, and that their is power in our words.

    Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 Introduction We have been talking about having a faith that works. We have looked at: Trials and temptations, Listening to and doing the Word of God. Playing favorites, and last week faith and working your faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Facing Your Fears Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 7, 2013
     | 10,271 views

    Face your fears with faith. Trust God who knows the future, because He controls the future to refine and purify His own.

    In 1973, Producers hired a young director to make a movie based on Peter Benchley's novel about shark attacks called Jaws. That movie launched Steven Spielberg’s career at the age of 26 with its scary special effects. In fact, the movie was so scary that even to this day millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Tyranny Of The Experts

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    A study of the danger posed when experts assume control over a society, over a community, or over a church. The message is a call to participatory Christianity.

    “Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Even Somehow Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2017
     | 4,581 views

    The emotion that wells up within us to “get even” is about control, consequences, and vindication. Relational issues are never JUST relational issues!

    Getting Even Somehow (Proverbs 25:21-24) 1. Nobody likes a power outage. You may light oil lamps or use LED lanterns. 2. You enter a room, try to turn on a light switch. There is a lot of psychology there. 3. This is even true of an internet our computer outage. We have become so dependent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Must Grow And Mature In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 20, 2019
     | 4,687 views

    Until the church matures, jealousy, envy, chasing after miracles and prophecies will not be under control and led by the Spirit of God but led by human desires

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WE MUST GROW AND MATURE IN CHRIST JESUS* 1 Corinthians 3:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 3 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Survive Life’s Challenges

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 15, 2013
     | 6,210 views

    Survive Life’s Challenges 1) Consider Satan’s Goal 2) Consider God’s Control

    If you want to become a good hockey player, you’ll want to spend time watching elite players like Sydney Crosby. If you want to become a great artist, you’ll want to study the works of Van Goh and Rembrandt. Where should you turn though if you want to figure out how best to survive ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran