Sermons on Mind Control:

Why Whys Aren't Wise

Contributed by Bryan Ness on Sep 4, 2002

An expository sermon on Habakkuk and what Habakkuk has to say to us about times when we doubt God is in control.

Why Whys Aren’t Wise I. Story Viktor was seated in a crowded train headed for Budapest. He was one of the leading bee experts in Hungary and he was transporting a box of bees, which he had placed under his seat. He was enjoying the passing scenery and the cool breeze coming from the open ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Why I Am An Optimist

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 23, 2003

1. I serve a God who is in control. 2. I stand on the promises of God. 3. I will outlive this world.

There have been several things in the news lately that have caused concern for Christians and other people who have a sense of morality and values. One has been the alarming victories the radical homosexual cause has had in our courts and the effect it is sure to have on our families. It now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Handed Over Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

The passion of Jesus is happening precisely because Jesus is perfect and in perfect control. All this handing over is going according to script.

Introduction We continue along the road that for Jesus has been a travesty of justice and friendship. First, Jesus, the Messiah of the Jews, is conspired against by their leaders. Judas, one of his disciples, sells his loyalty to the conspirators. The rest of the disciples abandon him at his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Escape From Fear Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008

Fear is not of the Lord, yet we often allow ourselves to be controlled by it and limit what God can do in our lives.

Escape from Fear Rev. 1:17-18 Series: Salvation from Destructive Emotions Intro Delivering humanity from fear is both Jesus’ mission and message. Certainly the problem of fear is a problem to be recognized in many lives. One of the most outstanding and surprising disclosures of stressful, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2008

48th in a series from Ephesians. Being filled with the Holy Spirit means giving Him control of my life.

A henpecked husband was advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your wife bully you," she said. "Go home and show her you’re the boss." The husband decided to take the doctor’s advice. He went home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife’s face, and growled, "From ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises, Yet We Must Still Dig.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Other people do not control your destiny, we must dig the wells and depend upon God to fill with the water.

GOD PROMISES, WE DIG, WE DIG, WE DIG AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a shovel with me to the pulpit. I. DO WE SEEK A SURE FOUNDATION? VERY FEW DIAMONDS ARE FOUND FLOATING ABOVE GROUND, ONE HAS TO DIG. VERY LITTLE GOLD IS FOUND ABOVE GROUND, ONE HAS TO DIG. A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Courage In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016

After spending time in fasting and prayer, Esther acted courageously. Because God is in control, we can live courageously.

Introduction: Tonight I would like for us to look at the book of Esther. This is a strange book in the Bible due to the fact that God is not really mentioned. This has led some to cast it out, or think that it should not be part of the Bible. Esther in Church History 1. Not one commentary was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Out Of Religious Identity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Without realizing it, we can try to contain the eternal God of the universe within the boundaries of our comfort and control.

Breaking Out of Religious Identity Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 22, 2012 Intro Today we are going to engage a problem that can quietly be at work in every life: the unconscious tendency to become attached to forms of religious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grief Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God is in control even in our times of catastrophe. Since the fall of man, catastrophe has been a part of life…

Grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death is a part of life Three critical pieces of information about grief: 1. Grieving is a part of life. v.13 “asleep”: a euphemism for death. There is no such thing as soul sleep 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:8 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

En Valle De Sombra: Acepta El Sufrimiento

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 8, 2023

Acepta tus sufrimientos sabiendo que Dios está presente y tiene todo bajo su control.

¿No sé cuántos de nosotros tuvimos o hemos visto un juguete educativo para niños pequeños bastante complejo, que tiene varios lados con formas por donde tienes que pasar objetos geométricos? No puedes meter el cubo en la forma de la circunferencia, Ni la pirámide ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daniel Part Vi - "What If Content" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel has persitent connection with God in face of conflict. He knew God is in control and will always have His way.

INTRODUCTION • Daniel’s story is compelling, not because of the supernatural but because of the persistent connection he has with God in the face of conflict. • Daniel doesn’t have to run to God because he’s already walking with God. • Certain lessons of life we can only learn in specific moments ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Has The Power?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 14, 2025

Who has the power to control what you say and do? The best answer to this question is Jesus Christ. Enough said.

Who has the Power? Luke 8:16-18 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:16 “Now no one lights a lamp and covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see the light. 17 “For nothing is concealed that will not become evident, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Two Great Multitudes Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is merciful, wise, and in control. He has a plan for Israel and for people from every nation, tribe, people, and language.

Today we're diving back into the book of Revelation. It's like the ultimate spoiler alert for how the world ends. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. In fact, it's pretty epic. Let's read from Revelation 7. It talks about two groups of people. First, there's this group of 144,000 from the ...read more

Topics: Divine Victory, Eternal Love, God's Plan, Unending Affection

Jesus Is Very Much The Light Of The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2024

All of us are called to be evangelists to the folks around us. That means all of us must practice self-control, moderation.

Friday of 23rd week in course 2024 Today’s Scriptures need to be read with the saying of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Jesus said “I am the Light of the world.” We see it again in the Book of Revelations, as the description of the eternal city of God tells us that there is no need for lamps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-27, Luke 6:39-42, John 8:12

Denomination: Catholic

Perfect Peace

Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2003

God will keep us in Perfect Peace if our minds are stayed upon Him! Trust in the Lord and not in the arm of the flesh.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, 2 Samuel 22:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible