Sermons on Lack Control:

Spiritual Dropouts

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 4, 2014

Descriptions of Christians who drop out of Church.

SPIRITUAL DROPOUTS TEXT: Gal 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: A. DEFINITION OF DROPOUT 1. A school dropout is a student who leaves a school for any reason except death before graduation or completion of a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Believe What You Believe?

Contributed by Daniel Reed Jr on Jul 25, 2014

There are many people in the church who either do not truly believe what they say they believe about Jesus or currently believe the wrong things about Jesus.

INTRO Do you believe what you believe? I know that sounds like an unusual question, b/c why would you not believe something you claim to believe. The reason I ask this question is b/c I believe there are many people in our world, and even in the church, that do not truly believe what they say they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 3 - Running Man Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 23, 2014

It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

Living Thru The Nothings Pt. 3 - Running Man It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You kill yourself in efforts to knock out the best paper you have ever written. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real People Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 3b, Barriers To Hearing Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 12, 2017

Part 3b of our Real People- Real Problems series

Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 3b “Samuel” hearing God “Barriers to hearing” Today we will continue in our study of 1 Samuel In our Real People – Real problems series With part 3b Or part 2 of hearing God I told you last week about the mules and horses at Bishop Mule ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Deterrents To Church Growth

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020

What is church in the business of doing? Are we suppose to grow? Whose fault is it if we don't? I hope to answer some of these questions for us.

I’m sure most of us can recall great stirring sermons that have helped and motivated us on the subject of church growth. There are many aspects to growth, such as soul winning, being a good witness for Christ. If a church is going to grow it also needs a healthy membership that will follow the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The True, (But Maybe Hidden) Meaning Of The Feeding Of The 5000.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 29, 2024

The true meaning of the feeding of the 5000 is rarely stated less acted on. We need to learn what this is, and how we can apply it to our lives. It takes a whole new mindset.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th July 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Why Does Revival Terry Series #3

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Jul 10, 2021

Why haven’t the revivals of yesteryear been manifested in our nation’s churches for numerous years?

Why Does Revival Terry? Series #3 Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church Sunday July 11, 2021 AM Matt 9:35-38 35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When God Controls Worship

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 24, 2004

There are some things that will happen when God is in control of our worship. This message examines some of these things.

What Happens When God Controls Worship John 4:23-24; Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6,8,10-13, 9:1-3 Introduction I. The Congregation is Edified (Neh. 8:1-3) A. When God controls our worship and the Word of God is proclaimed in the spirit and power of the Holy Spirit the body will be edified and built ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part I: Worry - Leaving The Master In Control Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

Practical Biblical steps to overcoming worry. Worry siphons the joy of the Lord right out of a believer and it hinders our potential as Christians.

I told my wife I was preaching a sermon on worry, and I worried about it all week long. People like to have control of things. That in itself is a good reason for us to worry. Everything we produce is designed to give us the greatest degree of control. From the TV remote to the antilock breaks on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:27-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan's Slyness: Who Controls Your Life?

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2006

Folks, we are at war - not just against the turban terrorists around the world, the militant mindsets around the world and the radical renegades around the world, but more than that - with the kingdom of evil and Satan - the power behind the throne!

The king of Trye in his palace of gold and glitter ends up in a deep dark pit surrounded by dirt! This chapter is a fascinating chapter in that is used to give a perfect illustration using this king to describe how Satan will end up one of these days! In the 21st century, we can better understand ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Controls Your Mind: The Spirit Or The Flesh? Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life.

1. Chapter of 8 is SO REFRESHING! – IN Christ… • There is NO CONDEMNATION. NO BURDEN OF GUILT. • There is freedom & power & strength in the Holy Spirit. • These truths are where our minds dwell, where we love to hang out, we love to enjoy when we’re spiritually minded. NOTE: Up to this point in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

self-control is about the Holy Spirit exposing the lies around us for what they really are, and thus setting us free to choose that which is right and best. To illustrate this sermon, I made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit of Self-Control Gal 5:13-26 October 24, 2004 Intro: “Try Harder!” How often do you hear that? How often do you feel that?? Life isn’t going the way you want it to, the solution must be to try harder. To work longer hours to get a promotion. To try ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Holy Spirit Fill And Control You.

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014

The one thing needful for the church, and the thing which above all others, men ought everywhere to seek for with one accord and with their whole heart, is to be filled with the Spirit of God. . . .

From the devotional: Daily thoughts on Holiness Devotions for a Deeper Spiritual Life, by Andrew Murray Eph 5:18 ...Let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. NLT JANUARY 22 The one thing needful for the church, and the thing which above all others, men ought everywhere to seek for with one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Self-Control Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

We have talked about the different aspects of the fruit of the spirit that Paul gives us. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can live an incredible life. Let’s start in Galatians 5:19 because Paul does a tremendous job of contra

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON SELF-CONTROL Galatians 5:19-26 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Turn with me to Galatians, Chapter 5 this morning. We have talked about the different aspects of the fruit of the spirit that Paul gives us. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Takes Control Of Evil In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 4, 2012

The pouring of the seven bowls shows us that God's grace will come to a close - when the bowls are poured the end is near. How ready are we?

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 15:5-16:21 God Takes Control of Evil in this Broken World. Have you ever had déjà vu. Déjà vu is what happens when you are in a situation and then you think – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist