Sermons on Let God Control:

Let Christmas Put Hope In Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2005

God wants to give you hope.

Let Christmas Put Hope in Your Heart Luke 2:1-14 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA Dec. 19, 2004 *A songwriter named Gordon Bok once wrote: -If I had a thing to give you... --I would tell you one more time that the world is always turning toward the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Total Trust

Contributed by J. David Mccarty on Apr 7, 2005

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

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cracked Cisterns And Living Water

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 2, 2025

This sermon explores Jeremiah 2’s image of cracked cisterns and the fountain of living water, reminding us that faith was never meant to be contained or controlled but to flow with the living, moving grace of God.

Let me start with a confession. I’m not much of a handyman. I try. I really do. I have a toolbox, I watch the YouTube videos, and I stand in the aisle at Lowe’s like I know what I’m doing, but often, I end up calling someone more competent to fix whatever I broke in the process of trying to fix ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

The Justice Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 5, 2012

Have faith in a just God. Justice flows from Him. Wait for the Lord. Delayed judgement is not injustice but the mercy of God. Don't take vengeance. Let go and let God do the judging.

Why do bad things happen to good people? And why do good things happen to bad people? • When the twin towers of World Trade Centre collapsed and killed nearly 3000 people, where was God? • When the tsunami hit Japan and destroyed thousands of homes, where was God? • When my wife ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Enlarge My Coast Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 5, 2018

You don't have to stay little, you must expand into new territories and control those territories

*DAY 3 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* MAY the peace of the Lord be with you. Prayer Topic: *GOD ENLARGE MY COAST* Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 King James Version (KJV) 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Can Worship God? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Sep 6, 2001

Is the way Jesus treated the Greek woman a sign of racism? Let’s find out...

In the beginning of Chapter 7 Jesus had a discussion with the Religious leaders of the day about what made a person clean or holy to worship God and what made them dirty or unholy, unfit to worship God. The Pharisees liked to look on the outside of a person’s life & judge them by what they see or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations For God's Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2007

Let’s look at the early church to find some great expectations for our church.

Great Expectations for God’s Church Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2007 “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” You’ve probably heard that quote before. It’s one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for me years ago, and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32-41, 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: Show 'em Who Is In Control Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019

My Father told me when I was just a pup, "Son, the very first play is the most important. You must show your opponent who is the boss!"

It was good advice and I have never forgotten what he had said. Of course he was referring to football but it applies to most things, especially sports. Satan thinks he is the boss. He wants to boss you around in the RING of LIFE. From the time you are a young adult, he tries to impress his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: *other

Let The Lord Move You This Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 24, 2011

God wants to move us: 1. From ordinary living to extraordinary living (8). 2. From fear to faith (9-11). 3. From condemnation to salvation (11). 4. From sadness to gladness (10-14 & 20). 5. From a pointless life to a heavenly purpose (15-18).

Back to the Best of Christmas Part 3: Let the Lord Move You this Christmas Luke 2:6-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 25, 2011 *I sure am glad that you are here this morning. Some of you have travelled a long way to get here. Christmas is a time when people are on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Of God Lwas And Direct You To Be Jesus Centred Always Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 19, 2018

Without Precious Holy Spirit you cannot be Jesus centred

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 8 ( LET THE SPIRIT OF GOD LEAD AND DIRECT YOU TO BE JESUS CENTRED ALWAYS) Acts 2:22-24 King James Version (KJV) 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Happy New Year" Or "Let's Begin Again"

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jul 20, 2010

A reflection on new beginnings that a New Year brings with a focus on the Ultimate Beginning -- God -- who can give us the ultimate new beginning.

Happy New Year Or Let’s Begin Again • Almost forgotten that it’s a new year. o Still appropriate to wish you a Happy New Year? o Has the New Year been happy for you? o Have you kept/broken your New Year’s resolutions? • Why did we look forward to the end of the year ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Understanding A Variety Of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force,

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21

Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21 The following four motivational factors; power, force, influence, and authority are to be seen from their sources in the Lord, the scriptures, the Holy Spirit, and the will of God. When the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Our Source

Contributed by Larry Norman on Sep 12, 2001

My prayer is that God will use this tragedy to bring America to its knees—not in an act of despair, but in a reliance on an Almighty God who is ultimately in control.

Intro: As the events of yesterday began to unfold, my emotions ran the gamut, as I’m sure did yours. Ø Shock Ø Disbelief Ø Horror Ø Anger Ø Outrage Then I began to ask a searching question. “Could we begin experiencing the judgement of God on our nation?” I am NOT saying that that is what this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 12, 2021

God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Let’s learn about God’s call. Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51.

Prelude: God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Goal: Let’s learn about God’s call. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51. Philip John 1:43-45 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of The "Little" You Have!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 26, 2011

Did you ever notice what the word impossible starts with, that’s right you guessed it, I’m? If we want to get to all that God has possible for us, we have to remove the I’m, the I part of the equation. And realize, a little can turn into a lot

Let Go of the "Little" you have! As I was going through the week, this week. I came upon the old hymn, called “Little is much when God is in it.” 1. In the harvest field now ripened There’s a work for all to do; Hark! the voice of God is calling To the harvest calling you. 3. Does the place ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational