Sermons about Rational Control

"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

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Peter 2:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

A Little Encouragement, Please!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2008

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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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Children's Sermon: God's Love

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 9, 2009

based on 25 ratings

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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

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Miracles - Just Tricks For The Gullible? Series

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009

based on 9 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Anglican

How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Power?

Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009

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Do we truly trust God with our power or ourselves and other things? Concluding look at Philippians especially concentrating on Philippians 4:13

Where and what is your power? Are you (living) empowered? By what means (en toi) Intro: 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (NRSV) 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV) 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (NIV) Whatever I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings In Hard Times

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

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Can we survive the hard times?

Blessings in Hard Times Phil 4:6-7 STORY about Chinese farmer and horse, son’s leg, army “Good luck, bad luck, Who knows?’ It is a hard thing to determine What works for our good and what works for our detriment? Many things happen that we cannot know will help us I did not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Top Ten Predictions For 2010

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 25, 2010

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With so much upheaval in the country (and world) there is a tendency for believers to be shaken in their faith. I want to boldly declare the Word of the Lord, and encourage the Church to hold to what we know is TRUE!

TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR 2010 1. The Bible will still have all the answers. Psalm 119:105 "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path." John 17:17 "...Thy Word is truth...." 2. Prayer will still work. In the face of trouble King David declared: Psalm 109:4 "...I give myself to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 30, 2013

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Resurrection, righteousness, control

RAISED FROM THE DEAD Romans 8: 9-11 (p 800) January 27, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Control: do we have any control freaks here this morning? You don’t have to raise your hands because you were just pointed out by the elbow that hit your ribs…or the look….(Show Look) All your tools ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy & Passionate Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

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A sermon on the fourth beatitude.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Passionate Matthew 5:1-2, 6 You gotta’ love grandmothers, right? My grandmother, we called her Mama Kit, lived in Chatham, LA. It just so happened that I worked in Chatham, as did my older brother. I worked for the Sheriff’s Office and my brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Methodist

Curing Church Conflict-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014

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3 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—III—James 4:1-17 Attention: This sermon hit home for many!! A zookeeper wanted to get some extra animals for his zoo, so he decided to compose a letter. The only problem was that he didn't know the plural of "mongoose." He started the letter: "To whom it may ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Danger The Explosive Emotion Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2015

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True Biblical knowledge married to a living spiritual relationship with Jesus leads to new creation behavior. Anger is an emotion given by God to respond to injustice and unrighteousness. Learn in this sermon to use anger biblically.

Intro: If you remember last week one of the most important things we can do is saturate our minds with God’s word. We do this so that the Holy Spirit can plant it deeply within our minds and give us something of the Spirit to think about. We don’t learn more of the Bible which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 7, 2016

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Self-control is a key ingredient for one's growth in Christ!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The process of watching your child, grandchild, or even your spouse is something that is exciting. We tend to take a lot of pictures of our children so that we can remember how cute they USED to be. • Growth is exciting, unless it is our waistline. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Of Uncontrolled Anger

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 7, 2020

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Everyone experiences anger daily! What we do with it is what matters. Uncontrolled anger is dangerous.

THE PROBLEM OF UNCONTROLLED ANGER "3 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. 4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, 5 but He did not respect ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-8, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Ancestry.com"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2017

based on 2 ratings

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A sermon for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

“Ancestry.com” Matthew 1:1-17 “Holy Crow! I’m related to George Washington.” ***Put up Picture of Woman holding George Washington Picture*** Just days after beginning her family history search, Emily discovered a truly legendary ancestor. With the help of Ancestry.com, she traced her family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

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