Sermons on Lost Control:

Control Is The Goal Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

The goal of the Christian is to so gain control of his emotions that all of them in their vast variety might become valuable in making him what God wants him to be. Control is the goal.

John Powell, whose books have now sold over 11 million, begins his book The Christian Vision with the request that we run a short home made movie on the screen of our minds. Imagine that you have come home on a dark night and to your horror you see a long snake on your front lawn. Your heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Sep 8, 2024

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

SELF CONTROL Human beings have become so clever. We, in this age of advanced technology, have learnt to control many things. We control the sun to heat our houses; we control mighty rivers to produce electricity for our cities; we control the space through satellites to transmit communication; we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Who Is In Control?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. A powerful rocket is fired from the earth on August 20,1978 sending the spacecraft Voyageur 2 deep into space.

1. A powerful rocket is fired from the earth on August 20,1978 sending the spacecraft Voyageur 2 deep into space. By the winter of 1985, it had traveled 2 billion miles. At 49,000 miles an hour, it passes by and takes pictures of the planet Uranus. Its movements and the camera are controlled by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Illusion Of Control Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 15, 2006

FCF: God is in control. If things seem out of control, maybe it is because somebody else thinks they’re able to take God’s place.

We’re going to begin looking at Daniel 2 for the next three weeks, because it does a wonderful job of teaching us something so fundamental: How to talk to God. As Christians, each and every one of us is blessed with direct line to God himself. It’s almost magical to think about that fact. But I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 29, 2005

Learning to let go of situations in life you can’t handle and how to let God take control!

Why me, God…why am I going through this? Have you ever thought, whispered, or screamed that question? Have you ever thought that God was against you personally? At one time or another, everyone does, even people in the Bible. That is not surprising. What is surprising is God’s answer to their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In Control

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

Remembering God's power, provision and presence.

GOD IS IN CONTROL Years ago a military officer and his wife were aboard a ship that was caught in a raging ocean storm. Seeing the frantic look in her eyes, the man tried unsuccessfully to allay her fears. Suddenly she grasped his sleeve and cried, "How can you be so calm?" He stepped ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is In Control

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 29, 2021

An extensive look at Psalm 2

Psalm 2- God Is In Control I. Psalm 2:1-3 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is In Control

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009

Sometimes it seems like we’re on a run away rollercoaster, in times like these we need to be reminded that (God is still in Control).

I want to start this message by prophesying to somebody: God is in control, it doesn’t matter what is happening in the economy, and it doesn’t matter what is happening on a political level, or whose in the white house. It doesn’t matter what they do to social security, healthcare, or anything ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's In Control Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 25, 2009

We as humans have a hard time giving up control of anything, but in order to find the abundant life Jesus offers, we must cede authority of our lives to Him, even if that means going into choppy waters.

We began last time by looking at Jesus as He came down from giving the Sermon on the Mount. He begins to demonstrate that it isn’t all talk—that He really is the coming King and controls His creation, both the visible and invisible. We see Him first approached by two people who really have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Is In Control

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

A message from Daniel in the lions den about what happens when things seem to get out of control in our lives.

Title: God is in Control Theme: To show that God has a plan even in our persecution. Text: Daniel 6:1 - 28 Introduction For some reason or another over the years I have never preached from this passage. I have used it in some way as an illustration but not directly from these scriptures. It ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

To believe that God is in control is huge (especially for us 'control freaks'). It takes a lot of faith and even more surrender, but when taken by faith it opens up a world of peace and hope.

I must admit that at the moment I write this, my faith in God's sovereignty is being tested so severely, I struggle to finish the first paragraph.* I wish I could say the great truth of God's sovereignty was a bedrock of my life - but I confess to have great trouble accepting it - much less ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Of "Control" At The Cross!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 25, 2012

To understand and appreciate the magnitude of God’s sovereign control over the sequence of events leading upto the Cross.

Of “Control” at the Cross Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7

Denomination: *other

Who Is In Control? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 28, 2013

When we look around at our nation and our culture it is easy to become discouraged and bummed out. But in these two psalms we see reasons for rejoicing no matter what life throws our way.

Psalm 33 is a “descriptive praise” psalm. These types of psalms have two main elements: a call to worship and a cause for worship. In this case, the psalmist’s cause to worship God is that He is the creator of the earth and is sovereign over it and all of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wait Control Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2012

Patience is one of those "essentials" to our walk with God. It may come in a variety of ways, especially through trials and troubles. The troubles with riches and the rich leads to patient endurance.

1. Shingles One fella walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. He said, "Shingles." So she took down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aid came out and asked him what he had. He said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort Control Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 11, 2014

We are comforted knowing God is in control.

Imagine a set of scales. On one side, let us put all your struggles. Maybe you had parents who were neglectful, mean, or played favorites. Add the dead-end job and the hateful boss who has been promoted beyond his ability. Some would include a bad marriage or rebellious children. There are bad ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist