Sermons on out of control:

Keep Away From The Brothers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 6, 2009

Our text tells us what idleness is in God’s eyes. 1- Idleness is sinning 2- Idleness is stealing 3- Idleness is snooping

INTRO.- Keep away from the brothers. That’s strange advice. Keep away from certain people. That may not be so strange. ILL.- A farmer, seeing a lot of crows picking up seed he had sown in a field, took his shotgun and fired at them. All the birds flew away except one that lay wounded on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of The First Step

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Learning to step out in faith

The Law of the First Step - Joshua Turn with me in your Bibles today to Joshua 1. We have been going through the OT, we have seen God deliver the Jews from slavery in Egypt, bear with them and teach them during 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, and bring them to the edge of the Promised ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sidetracked

Contributed by David Radcliff on May 4, 2016

One can sidetracked from God! Like Lot, one can get distracted. The Devil never stops trying to pull the Christian away from the service of God.

LOSING OUT WITH GOD I Corinthians 10:13 ITRODUCTION: One can sidetracked from God! Like Lot, one can get distracted. The Devil never stops trying to pull the Christian away from the service of God. In the Christian life there are many things God does not shield us from! I. TEMPTATION I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Things Aren’t The Same! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 8, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 7: 1 – 24

Genesis 7: 1 – 24 Things aren’t the same! 7 Then the LORD said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation. 2 You shall take with you seven each of every clean animal, a male and his female; two each of animals ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Man Who Lived Among The Tombs: The Gospel Hidden In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 20, 2023

What exactly is possession? It’s when a demon has actually entered someone and is exerting a level of control over the person. All of us today have been influenced by demons from time to time.

In my hometown growing up there was a main drive you’d go down called Grand Avenue. And as kids we’d often be traveling with the family in the car. And along grand avenue there was this huge grave yard, I mean like 5 blocks long, and we’d always say, hold your breath, as we passed by the graveyard. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mastering Self-Control: A Path To Freedom SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. It provides a roadmap to gaining more self-control, starting with acknowledging our problems, leaving the past behind, mastering our emotions, believing in our capacity for change, avoiding temptation, and relying on Christ's power.

This sermon is about self-control, which is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Self-control is important because many of our problems stem from a lack of it. We often wonder why we can't lose weight, keep our house clean, or break bad habits. The answer is that we lack self-control. Our biggest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Self-Control, Change, Emotions, Temptation

God Is In Control And Let God Be God! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2020

God is in charge of everything that occurs known to man, at that point He is in charge of everything that occurs in your life also.

God is in charge of everything that occurs known to man, at that point He is in charge of everything that occurs in your life also. This world is frequently assaulted by otherworldly powers that are not from God yet from Satan. Their power is constrained and transitory. Some erroneously accept ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Proverbs 21:2

Self-Control - 2 Peter 1:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 9, 2025

Imagine how much better your life would be with more self-control. Why is it so hard? Elite athletes who are unbelievers often outshine most Christians in this area—how can that be, if it’s a fruit of the Spirit?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control. Introduction I want to start with this question: in Peter’s list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-7, why isn’t verse 5 enough? By the end of v.5 you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Making A Molehill Out Of A Mountain Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 11

MAKING A MOLEHILL OUT OF A MOUNTAIN (LUKE 9:51-56) The widely respected Indianapolis Colts coach and Superbowl winner Tony Dungy is the epitome of cool, calm and composure. Peyton Manning credited Dungy’s calm demeanor as critical to the team’s rally from an 18-point deficit against the New England ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Money Worries: When We’re Freaked Out At How Much Is Beyond Our Control Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2014

A look at the ravens and the lilies: we have to acknowledge that we dependent on God if we are going to conquer our money worries.

ONE REASON PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT MONEY: We like to be in control and with our money so much is beyond our control. - “Somebody’s got to be thinking about this stuff.” - We feel like worrying is doing something. - We like to be running things. We like to be in control. - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Three Simple Rules (Part Five) "Do Good" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 25, 2008

Acts 10:38-10:38 Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is the fifth in the "Three Simple Rules" series, part 2 of "Do Good." We’ve learned it sounds simple, easily understood, but challenging to live out

Matthew 5: 43-45 Review We continue to explore John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. You know, just when we think we are ready to buy into the idea of not doing harm, of “Do no Harm,” to anyone or anything, we find ourselves facing an even more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Methodist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 2, 2019

Control your tongue, or it will control you.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill March 2-3, 2019 Sermon Bumper: Words Words have started revolutions, riots, revivals and reformations. Join me as I pray the words of Psalm 19:14, Psalm 141:3 and portions of our passage in James 3:1-12 back to the Lord: “Let the words of my mouth ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness Through - Meekness (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

There are only two men in the Bible called meek: Jesus and Moses. Neither of them was pushovers. The Greek word referred to a wild horse tamed or medicine that could tame a fever. Strength under control. Meekness is not weakness, it’s strength under control.

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 4, 2020 Matthew 5:5 Meekness OUTLINE Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Proverbs 15:1, Philippians 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

What To Do When You're Angry Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

We’ve all been where David was—battling with our tempers, struggling with anger. Psalm 39 is not just a reflection of David’s struggle, but a lesson for us on what to do when we’re angry.

What To Do When You’re Angry! Psalm 39 Introduction: What makes the study of the Psalms so beautiful is the transparency of the inspired penman. Holy Spirit peels back the veneer and allows us to see into their hearts… as Psalmists share their hopes & fears, their faults & failures, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Part 3 of 3 part series This series was birthed out of the 30-day challenge I issued to you on May 4th. Funny thing, the challenge was on me!

Probably the first epistle that Paul penned. Written because the Christians of the region of Galatian were being taught some doctrine that Paul had to refute. Galatians 5:22–23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23