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    Mastering Self-Control: A Path To Freedom SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,531 views

    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

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    The Cosmos: Satan’s System Of Control Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
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     | 458 views

    As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not the physical earth, but the organized system under Satan.

    The Cosmos: Satan’s System of Control January 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 John 2:15–17 Introduction: The Hidden Hand Behind the World Good morning, church. As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Holy Habits #3: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 5, 2025
     | 432 views

    Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control.

    HOLY HABIT #3: SELF-CONTROL Introduction Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control. In this series we have added to our faith goodness —a life of moral excellence—and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 5: Learning To Witness

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2007
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    Remember B-Rations stand for Bible or Basic Rations. The basic diet to healthy Christianity. a. Assurance b. Bible c. Prayer d. Witnessing

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember B-Rations stand for Bible or Basic Rations. The basic diet to healthy Christianity. a. Assurance b. Bible c. Prayer d. Witnessing 2. Reproduction is God’s plan to continue life on earth. “After his kind” (8 times in Genesis 1). “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2017
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    The tongue is powerful; control it. The tongue is pernicious; contain it. The tongue is polluted; clean it up.

    A couple of hunters were out in the woods of New Jersey when one of them fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, and his eyes were rolled back in his head. Terrified, his friend whipped out his cell phone and dialed 911. “My friend is dead! What can I do?” he cried over the phone. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who's In Charge Here?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 22, 2015
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    Daniel's vision gives us clarity regarding our present and the future.

    Take a look at this picture. It’s an illustration of the scene from our Gospel lesson this morning where Jesus was standing before the Roman governor Pilate. Now let me ask you this question. Who’s in charge here? Is it Pilate who sits on his throne with expensive clothes and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Believers Life Is Selfcontrolled

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
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    In the previous sermon we looked at Romans 8:1-4, and we learned some marvelous things about our new position in Christ Jesus.

    We learned that while we ALL were once IN ADAM, something happened when heard of salvation in Jesus: • We recognized how dreadful our sins were, and repented of them and trusted in Christ • We were immediately justified by the blood of Christ And now we are no longer IN ADAM, but we are IN CHRIST. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Truce With Hell

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,323 views

    A sermon on hell and how that some people rationalize their relationship with hell.

    A TRUCE WITH HELL TEXT: Isaiah 28:13-15 Isaiah 28:13-15 But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. [14] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding A Variety Of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force,

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21

    Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21 The following four motivational factors; power, force, influence, and authority are to be seen from their sources in the Lord, the scriptures, the Holy Spirit, and the will of God. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God, Take The Wheel Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011
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     | 7,707 views

    Man cannot control himself. anything uncontrolled has the potential to harm us. Self-control is not self-help. For a Christian, self-control means that He/She will allow the Lord to control their lives by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    God, Take the wheel Galatians 5:22 2 Peter 1:5-8 Introduction- We have been in the study of the Fruit of the Spirit for several weeks. I hope that you have been able to be with us for the whole series as we looked at the characteristics of God, and His desire to have these characteristics active ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Fruit Everyone Needs – But No One Wants”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 30, 2017
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    From the most mature saint to the newest convert - we all need to grow in this fruit.

    “The Fruit Everyone Needs – but No one Wants” April 8, 2017 Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” 2 Peter 1: 3-9 “His divine power has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Finishing The Race

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2022
     | 2,935 views

    From the time we come to know the Lord, we are running the spiritual marathon He has marked out for us. Our concern is both to run the race well and to develop the next generation of runners.

    Finishing the Race (2 Timothy 4:1-8) [Note: this was Pastor Ed Vasicek's retirement sermon after 43.5 years in continuous full time ministry and 39 years at Highland Park Church in Kokomo, IN) 1. People can justify just about anything, if they are quick enough. Today I have two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Miracles - Just Tricks For The Gullible? Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    Can a modern, rational person still believe in the miraculous events described in the Bible?

    I used to love fairy-tales. They’re full of amazing, supernatural, magical events. • Snow white rises from the dead • Sleeping beauty awakened by a kiss • Jack climbs a beanstalk to the sky • A fairy godmother grants Cinderella a wish • A frog turns into a handsome prince Many people seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Little Encouragement, Please!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,339 views

    Encouragement is in short supply...the church is on short rations without it.

    1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Children's Sermon: God's Love

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 41,420 views

    God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions

    Children’s Sermon: God’s Love Ephesians 3:17b-19 Sermon Objective: To show God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions. Sermon props: Glass that is half full of water and some marbles. Good morning everyone! It is so good to see you today! I just love meeting with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene