Sermons on Mind Control:

Jesus' Power Over Death Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Jun 17, 2004

Jesus not only has the power over His own death, in this sermon you will see that Jesus has the power over death for all. 1. Jesus is compassionate 2. Jesus is in control 3. Jesus is the Christ

Jesus’ Power Over Death John 11: 32-44 June 13, 2004 Death! Death is the great equalizer in life. We may all have different lives, come from different backgrounds, experience different joys and sorrows, but the one thing that links all mankind together is death. We are all going to die. Some ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Middle Of The Storm

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

Maybe the winds in your life are intensifying right now. You can't find the things that you've always navigated by, and the flood of your frustration and fear is rising. Listen, everything is under control.

In the Middle of the Storm Text: Nahum 1:3 It was the only kind of day they have at O'Hare Airport - busy. It was March, and my fried was one of the thousands of passengers there who had plans and schedules, things they had to do, places they had to be. But, as far as I know, none of them made it. ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who To Invite?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

We want to control the cost of inviting people to an event. We don't know why people need an invitation to our church, so we don't accept the cost of inviting outsiders into the church.

Who to invite? It is pretty amazing how many special occasions all of us are involved in. There are birthday parties and graduation parties, block parties , retirement parties, 4th of july, labor day. I have been blessed as a pastor to be involved in lots of special occasions for families. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-41

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus On God-Pushing Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

Part 12 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how Jesus tells us the God-shaped heart will reject all attempts to control and manipulate and force our will on other people.

Jesus On God-Pushing Part 12 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 2, 2008 What I’m going to share with you tonight is huge. It’s beyond huge. It’s massive. It’s so big that if this teaching of Christ’s had been clearly taught and applied during the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Where's God?

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

There will always be times where we’d like to know where God is and why isn’t He paying attention. We have to believe, however, and have faith that he is always watching and always in control.

Where’s God? Purpose: To encourage us that God is there 1. I would ask if you’d ever asked the question, "Where’s God?" But anyone who has a few years of adulthood under his belt has asked that question. So I’ll challenge you, this morning, to think of a time in your life when you asked, "Where’s ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Guidance

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 6, 2011

When it seems that our lives are out of control and we don’t know what’s going on, when we follow God, we can know that he is leading us and guiding us...

God’s Guidance June 5, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is in control and is guiding and directing our lives. Focus Passage: I Samuel 16:14-23 Supplemental Passage: ’For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ’plans for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Manipulation By Guilt Vs. Straightforward Requests Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2016

Manipulation is a dishonest method to control others, get our way, or make others think an idea was theirs; it stands in contrast to making honest straightforward requests. Manipulation by guilt is perhaps the most common form of manipulation.

Manipulation by Guilt Vs. Straightforward Requests (topical) 1. A lot of persuasion — even in church — can be based upon emotion and a lack of logic. “Pastor Smith was winding up his sermon about the dangers of alcohol and the need for temperance. He shouted, 'If I had all the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Felix Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2022

Felix represents many people intrigued by the gospel but recognizes that surrendering to it means losing status, power, or control of their own lives. Mere exposure to truth does not necessarily enlighten the heart, and Felix is an excellent example of that.

Felix Felix was Festus' predecessor. He imprisoned Paul but allowed him to speak in his defense. He hoped Paul would offer him a bribe, but he never did. Festus thought Paul was delusional, but he did not think that was cause for putting him to death or locking him up, so he let him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Complaining/Grumbling Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 5, 2022

Complaining is so common these days. People like to complain about everything. Did you realize that complaining is directed at God, who has control over our circumstances? That is why complaining can be a serious sin.

Illustration: A man walked into a hardware store and asked for a chain saw advertised to cut six trees in an hour. He returned the next day, fussing and complaining, "This chainsaw is defective. It would only cut one tree, and it took ALL DAY!" The salesman said, "Let me look at ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4, Numbers 13:31-33, Numbers 14:36-37, James 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 10:10, Philippians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luke 5:12-15 Jesus Makes A Leper Whole

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 11, 2012

In the bible leprosy is a picture of sin; even though there has been many diseases that have been kept under control because of modem medical advances, an estimated ten million people around the world is said to have leprosy.

Luke 5:12-15 JESUS MAKES A LEPER WHOLE 12-01-12 Today I want to bring a few thoughts to do with leprosy; let me say that Leprosy is still around in many countries even today, mainly in third world countries. Even though there has been many diseases that have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will, Your Will, Which Will?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 30, 2004

If you are a Christian, the way you live your life and the decisions you make are directly tied to your faith. They are tied to your faith because when you became a Christian, you turned over Lordship and control to Jesus Christ.

God’s Will, Your Will, Which Will? Colossians 1:9-10 INTRODUCTION... Pastoral Call. Source: unknown A minister received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep A Balanced Perspective On Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 18, 2021

Perspective is a certain point of view in understanding or judging things or circumstances. Our number battle is in the mind. The only way to combat the onslaught of Satan’s temptation is to view our human experience with a balanced perspective on life.

Introduction: one of the most challenging things to do today is to keep a balanced perspective. So much of the information we receive is misinformation. The word balance has to do stability. To keep one’s body steady without falling; to keep one’s life steady without wavering; or the ability to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-20, 2 Peter 2:9, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Improving Your Relationships

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

. This message provides a few exhortations on how to have healthy personal relationships. How do I have close relationships that don’t become controlling or co-dependent? How do I handle times when relationships are rocky?

Matthew 22:39 7/3/16 Intro The two great commandments are: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” And “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”1 According to what Jesus said in Matt. 22:37-39, it is all about relationships: our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 7:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:23-26, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Stress U Out Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the employee that never seems

Stress U Out Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 2 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

High On God Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 16, 2018

God wants us to live deliberately and to yield all control to God. Anything else is a cheap substitute. Nothing else fulfills us. When we are "high on God" (filled with the Spirit), all kinds of special things happen.

High on God Ephesians 5:15-20 We just came from a state that has legalized marijuana use. And you see it everywhere, particularly on the only road to the beach where we used to live. Cannabis Center. The Weed Shack. It’s there for the buying. (Sorry, I didn’t bring home any souvenirs!) Why do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Romans 8:28, John 5:19

Denomination: Baptist