Sermons on Self Controlled:

Courage In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016

After spending time in fasting and prayer, Esther acted courageously. Because God is in control, we can live courageously.

Introduction: Tonight I would like for us to look at the book of Esther. This is a strange book in the Bible due to the fact that God is not really mentioned. This has led some to cast it out, or think that it should not be part of the Bible. Esther in Church History 1. Not one commentary was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Handed Over Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

The passion of Jesus is happening precisely because Jesus is perfect and in perfect control. All this handing over is going according to script.

Introduction We continue along the road that for Jesus has been a travesty of justice and friendship. First, Jesus, the Messiah of the Jews, is conspired against by their leaders. Judas, one of his disciples, sells his loyalty to the conspirators. The rest of the disciples abandon him at his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Babylonian Theme Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012

Babylon represents mankind uniting to assert themselves against God; it is about who has the power and control, God or man?

The Babylonian Theme 1. Some things go back a long way: A little boy opened the big and old family Bible with fascination, looking at the old pages as he turned them. Then something fell out, and he picked it up and looked at it closely. It was an old leaf from a tree that had been pressed in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel Part V - "The Writing Is On The Wall" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel, in his old age is called upon to interpret the writing on the wall for King Belshazzar. God controls your destiny.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 5th part of series on the life of Daniel. • The first four weeks we talked about Daniel being captured in Israel and carried into Babylon. • How he not only endured but flourished in a culture that was always pressuring him. • He had deep convictions and he loved ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel Part Vi - "What If Content" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel has persitent connection with God in face of conflict. He knew God is in control and will always have His way.

INTRODUCTION • Daniel’s story is compelling, not because of the supernatural but because of the persistent connection he has with God in the face of conflict. • Daniel doesn’t have to run to God because he’s already walking with God. • Certain lessons of life we can only learn in specific moments ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not True

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Dec 28, 2017

You can't control what people do to you or what they say about you...but God can.

6 In it was written, “It is reported among the nations, and Geshem also says it, that you and the Jews intend to rebel; that is why you are building the wall. And according to these reports you wish to become their king. 7 And you have also set up prophets to proclaim concerning you in Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Grief Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God is in control even in our times of catastrophe. Since the fall of man, catastrophe has been a part of life…

Grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death is a part of life Three critical pieces of information about grief: 1. Grieving is a part of life. v.13 “asleep”: a euphemism for death. There is no such thing as soul sleep 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:8 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises, Yet We Must Still Dig.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Other people do not control your destiny, we must dig the wells and depend upon God to fill with the water.

GOD PROMISES, WE DIG, WE DIG, WE DIG AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a shovel with me to the pulpit. I. DO WE SEEK A SURE FOUNDATION? VERY FEW DIAMONDS ARE FOUND FLOATING ABOVE GROUND, ONE HAS TO DIG. VERY LITTLE GOLD IS FOUND ABOVE GROUND, ONE HAS TO DIG. A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Two Great Multitudes Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is merciful, wise, and in control. He has a plan for Israel and for people from every nation, tribe, people, and language.

Today we're diving back into the book of Revelation. It's like the ultimate spoiler alert for how the world ends. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. In fact, it's pretty epic. Let's read from Revelation 7. It talks about two groups of people. First, there's this group of 144,000 from the ...read more

Topics: Divine Victory, Eternal Love, God's Plan, Unending Affection

Becoming A Single-Tongued People (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 12, 2022

The power of the tongue, the dangers of the tongue, and the necessity of controlling the tongue. If this is hard, asking God for wisdom is the key (James 1:4).

Let's begin today by reading from James 3:1 (and a part of verse 2): (1) Not many of you, teachers, should become, my brothers, knowing that greater/more intense judgment we will receive. (2) For in many ways, we all stumble. One of the highest callings, for the building up of God's ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Who Has The Power?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 14, 2025

Who has the power to control what you say and do? The best answer to this question is Jesus Christ. Enough said.

Who has the Power? Luke 8:16-18 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:16 “Now no one lights a lamp and covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see the light. 17 “For nothing is concealed that will not become evident, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Denomination: United Methodist

En Valle De Sombra: Acepta El Sufrimiento

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 8, 2023

Acepta tus sufrimientos sabiendo que Dios está presente y tiene todo bajo su control.

¿No sé cuántos de nosotros tuvimos o hemos visto un juguete educativo para niños pequeños bastante complejo, que tiene varios lados con formas por donde tienes que pasar objetos geométricos? No puedes meter el cubo en la forma de la circunferencia, Ni la pirámide ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Master Theif

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001

This sermon deals with being ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

The Master Thief 8/20/95 Psalm 24:1-10 Luke 12:35-48 Text 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12 What makes for a really good thief. A good thief has an eye for good merchandise. What would you think of a thief who’d break in and steal someone’s dirty laundry and smelly garbage bag?. A good thief has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running The Race Of Faith Ii. - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - 8/4/12

Contributed by Kevin Ernst Duclairon on Apr 21, 2015

RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH II. - 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 - 8/4/12

RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH II. - 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 - 8/4/12 "24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adam's Rib Or Women's Lib Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.

Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a chauvinist? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist