Sermons on Mind Control:

Joined To The Lord-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2018

6 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-VI—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Attention: America is considered by some to be a Christian nation. But we are unfortunately often reminded that it is not... ‘Zombies & Prayer At The Georgia Statehouse’ A public observance of The National Day of Prayer was recognized at the Georgia ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Emptying The Closets Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. Just like the Ephesians, it is important to break the sin cycle by changing your mind and turning around.

Emptying the closets Ephesus - Year 2 Acts 19.11-20 Sin will stifle your growth and hold you back as a Christian. It will stunt your faith. Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Mennonite

A New And Transformed Life

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 1, 2012

Jesus invites us to experience a new and transformed life. Let us present our bodies as a living sacrifice, not be conformed to the world, and be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

A NEW AND TRANSFORMED LIFE OPENING: Baptism Testimonies INTRO TO TOPIC: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Cor. 5:17). • Jesus invites us to experience a new and transformed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Put The Church In Order

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2013

Titus defines God ordained leaders. 1- They are blameless in life and religion 2- They are Spirit controlled rather than uncontrolled 3- They are committed to God’s word in teaching

INTRO.- Out of order. Don’t you just hate that sign? And especially when you want to use an ATM or an elevator or a vending machine or a public restroom (particularly on a cruise ship!). HAVE YOU EVER HAD THAT EXPERIENCE? Of course, if a restroom was “out of order” that might ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Off The Wall

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 28, 2002

If God wants to change your Life hes got to change your mind and how he changes your mind is to get you to think about things you’ve never thought about before. so a true Life changing Ministry will always be just little bit out of the norm. a little bit

Off the wall John the Baptist is a child of promise born to an old man that had never seen God Move and an old woman who had never had hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know The God We Worship

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. What comes into your mind when you think about God? Do you have Joy? Do you have Love? Are all of your thoughts Good? What do you think?

GETTING TO KNOW THE GOD WE WORSHIP - Part one The Attributes of God and their Application to Daily Living Sunday November 05, 2000 The Eternal God, The Self-sufficient God, The Infinite God Job 22:21-23 21 “Stop quarreling with God! If you agree with him, you will have peace at last, and things ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Facing The Giants: Evidence Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Jonny Hunt on Aug 28, 2006

In these verses is a list of virtues that should be growing in the life of the believer. They are best translated by referring to moral excellence, practical wisdom, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and unselfish love.

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Jesus' Love 13 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017

Jesus power to free us is far more comforting to our hearts, minds, even our souls than the power that the fear of impending death holds over us.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 13 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Sermon On A Dawn Awakening

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 26, 2024

Dawn has been regarded as the daybreak of life. It is a time of being that generally awakens, it may enhance an entirely new perspective in vision and clarity of mind that encourages a new hope.

Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, essayist and philosopher once remarked: “Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.” Luke 1:78-79 reminds us: “Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, Psalm 108:2, Revelation 22:16, Proverbs 4:18

04 - James 1:26-2:13 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 22, 2021

This is the 4th of 11 Studies in the Book of James and talks about the need to control the use of our tongues, defines pure and undefiled religion and the warns against discrimination against the poor in the church.

James 1:26 26 “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. After speaking about trials, seeking wisdom, money, temptations and obeying the word of God, James now turns his attention to what it means to be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, James 2:1-13, James 1:18, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

Walking in the Spirit is a life fully submitted to the Holy Spirit’s influence and leadership.

WALKING IN THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:16 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:1-9, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Galatians 5:22-25 INTRODUCTION Walking in the Spirit is the key to living a victorious Christian life. It means living under the control and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:1-9, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Galatians 5:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Day Before Easter

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2024

What was the disciples' state of mind on Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter? And what lessons can we learn from their change of perspective?

What we are remembering this morning is the central, defining event of the Christian faith. Today all over the world, Christians are gathering together, in cathedrals and in rented storefronts, in remote villages and in crowded cities, in thousands of different languages, all celebrating and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8, Luke 24:33-44

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Deal With The Emotional Baggage - Philippians 2:1 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

Sometimes we feel like we're doing okay. But there are other times when things start getting out of control in our lives and this stuff starts to well up.

The book of Philippians is this very transparent book where Paul opens up his heart and we get to see his own emotions. He teaches us about emotions. So we're going through the book verse by verse in an in-depth study of the book of Philippians. When we come to those passages that have to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father: Reaching Into The Pockets

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2010

The waiting father reaches deep into the reservoirs of love, extending compassion to his wayward son. So we also as parents must seek not to control but to guide and then be ready for forgiveness.

I shall not soon forget the image he presented, this father of the bride. He had smiled all through the vast and elaborate preparations for the wedding; his daughter was a kind of elegant princess, he knew it, she knew it, everybody knew it – and so the princess must have a grand occasion. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist