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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,134 views

    James informs us of these important truths: 1. The tongue is not easily controlled. 2. I allow God to control my tongue, or it controls me. 3.The tongue can be used for good or evil. 4. What I say is a reflection of who I am.

    James says, “No man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:8-9). James includes himself as one having this problem, for he says that “no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Metanoia - The Greek Word For Repentance - Meaning And Significance Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    Repentance is rightly an alteration of our thought process. People can sometimes control our actions, but our thoughts are totally under our control and as our thoughts are hidden from others, we often don’t give much importance to controlling our thoughts.

    Metanoia - The greek word for repentance - Meaning and significance Matthew 3:1-2,“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17, “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brandon Max avatar

    5) We Believe In A Personal God! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    Our God - is a Personal God. That means we can relate to Him and interact with Him on a very personal level. By definition, a “Person” is generally regarded as an individual who can Think, Feel and Act rationally as a living, conscious being.

    THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US We Believe In A Personal God Text: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." INTRODUCTION Brethren, this [the Bible] covers all “Those things which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Cutting Edge

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025
     | 282 views

    The Holy Spirit, wielding the Word like a scalpel, cuts away our games and pretensions and rationalizations and shows us what we are really like. Jesus is the reason why the knowledge of our sinfulness does not lead us to despair.

    My Dad was in the foreign service when I was a kid and my family was stationed in Argentina for a couple of years. We lived in a city called Rosario, about 4 hours north of Buenos Aires. The weather was fabulous, the schools were good, the streets were safe, and there was a club with an Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who's The Boss Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,579 views

    How much of what you think do and say is under your control - and should it? Learn how Jesus can take control of more of your life.

    For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Who’s The Boss? Mark 2:1-27 Pastor Tom Fuller The story of Saddam Hussein and his rule of the Iraqi people is fascinating. In my mind, the defiant ruler’s power didn’t come to an end in March of 2003 when American troops rolled ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God Has A Plan Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2016
     | 12,316 views

    The final sermon of a 3 week series reminding the people God is for us. part 1 - God is for you. part 2 - God is in Control. part 3 - God is in Control

    God Has A Plan Psalm 118:22-23 August 7, 2016 Today we're wrapping up our series from Psalm 118, focusing on Getting Centered on God. We’ve been focusing on what it means to get centered in God during hard times. I'm talking about having peace, strength and confidence in your life, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Under The Power Of Precious Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 3, 2019
     | 2,993 views

    Don't allow anything to control you on this earth. Let Precious Holy Spirit be the only Person who controls and directs you in all you do

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE UNDER THE POWER OF PRECIOUS HOLY SPIRIT* 1 Corinthians 6:12 King James Version (KJV) 12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Perfect Peace Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,240 views

    Paul writes of a "peace that surpasses all understanding". This peace is not a feeling or a state of mind, but it is knowing WHO is in control when life seems out-of-control.

    A. Philippians 4:7 (READ) 1. How many of you saw the movie “The Perfect Storm”? ILLUSTRATION: It was a GOOD MOVIE—ROTTEN ENDING. It’s a TRUE STORY, and sometimes TRUE LIFE doesn’t END the way we like. It starred George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. For those of you who may have missed it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Strong Man Vs. Jesus

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,383 views

    Nothing can happen to you apart from God’s will – he’s in control, not Satan.

    Have you ever met a really big person? I don’t mean someone who is just taller than you – but someone that is really really tall. I remember once meeting Terry Porter. You know – the guy that used to play for the Portland Trailblazers? On TV, Terry always looked pretty small. I was assigned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Most Happy People

    Contributed by Jeff Kolk on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 17,188 views

    The most happy people are those content in the fact that God is in control.

    The Most Happy People Phil. 4:10-13 Jeff Kolk - Cross Road Baptist Church - Lufkin, TX INTRODUCTION: Who are the most happy people? The rich? - No, both rich and poor suffer from discontentment. I would say the most happy people are the content people. Let’s see what Paul says to the church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Is Your Tongue Productive Or Destructive?

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 332 ratings
     | 102,034 views

    This message focuses on controlling the big fish in the mouth called the tongue.

    It seems that lately you can’t hardly turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the moral decay of the Catholic church. More and more accusations are being hurled at priest regarding sexual misconduct. In no way shape or form am I defending what these priest allegedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Laura LeBlanc avatar

    It's All In God's Hands

    Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,379 views

    This sermon is designed to aid you in understanding that God is always in control.

    Today I want to speak to you about building your house on the Lord’s foundation. Building a spiritual house. When I first read Psalm 127, I thought it was talking about building a physical house. I read it again and again and nothing came to me. Then, all of a sudden God revealed that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Watch How You Are Looking Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    Part 8 of Sermon on Mount series, controlling our lust.

    Adultery, what a nasty word. It’s no wonder people don’t call it that, they refer to it as an affair of the heart, a fling, illicit love even an extramarital relationship, anything but adultery. After all every one is doing it, aren’t they? Well I know of one person for sure who isn’t. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Cassara avatar

    "Dealing With Our Anger" Series

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,975 views

    Learn from King David how to control your anger

    SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message #7 "Dealing With Our Anger" 1 Sam 25 INTRODUCTION After sharing last week’s message about David and how he successfully fought the temptation to get even with Saul and retaliate against Saul for all the wrong Saul did to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carol Patterson avatar

    God Is A Consuming Fire Series

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,894 views

    God wants all of our life to be under His control

    February 8, 2009 “God Is a Consuming Fire” Hebrews 12:22-29 Intro: Consuming –owerwhelming-overpowering-awe-inspiring-appealing-alluring-enticing Greek Katanalisko(only times used in Scripture) means consume utterly) • God desire is to have us be totally committed to Him. • He does this by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist