SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Self Controlled:

showing 7,231-7,245 of 99,394
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Todd Leupold avatar

    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,940 views

    Our lives – whoever we may be - are futile wastes of time and resources unless they produce something meaningful. The more meaningful and lasting our production, the more significant and worthwhile are our lives. The more significant and worthwhile are

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” (1 Cor. 9:19-27) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 3, 2009 AM 1.) WHICH IS MORE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dina avatar

    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 21, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 31,183 views

    Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation. Watching excites prayer, for every enemy we see will move us to pray more earnestly. Moreover, watching is prayer. If there be true watching, the watching itself is prayer.

    WATCH AND PRAY “Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • The Old Path thumbnail

    The Old Path PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,503 views

    Encourage the congregation to return to the old path of faith, love, justice, and compassion for it leads to eternal life and divine restoration.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather here today, we are reminded of God's unwavering love for us and his eternal promise of restoration. As we open our hearts and minds to the divine word, let us reflect on the profound wisdom of Jeremiah 6:16, "Thus says the LORD: Stand by the roads, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,109 views

    A message from James chapter 3 on the power of the tongue

    The Power of Words James 3:1-12 CHCC: November 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “Lord, make my words sweet as honey because tomorrow I may have to eat them.” If you ever wished you could take back something you said, you can identify with that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Phillips avatar

    The Gospel Of Grace Applied Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    Paul show the church that we are free from the Law.

    GALATIANS 5 The first two chapters Paul defended the Gospel of Grace, in the next two he explained how grace came by faith not by the Law and now he will show how to apply this Gospel of Grace in the last two chapters. The Gospel of Grace Applied 5:1 6:18 A. Position of Liberty: Stand Fast ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Lanny Carpenter avatar

    Assurance

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,697 views

    Sermon on Romans 8:14-17 explaining the two witnesses of assurance.

    INTRODUCTION: What are you sure of? 1. How do you know you are the child of your parents? a. How old you are? b. How tall you are? c. How much you weigh? 2. In each case you have definable witnesses that assure you of the answer to these questions. (ILL.: By the testimony of two or three ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    Peacemaking-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    Introduction: Disagreements, feuds, and suspicion seem to be the rule of the day rather than the exception. Even the routine of daily life can lead a person to explode emotionally and spiritually. To those who calm the troubled waters of humankind’s disc

    Peacemaking-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God" (Matt. 5:9). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-9 Introduction: Disagreements, feuds, and suspicion seem to be the rule of the day rather than the exception. Even the routine of daily ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 8 (Prayer Partners): How To Agree

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,585 views

    Why is agreement with others necessary for prayer?

    Prayer Partner Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 8: How To Agree A. THE COMMAND TO AGREE "Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Complete Commitment

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 13,611 views

    Half-hearted attempts at life and relationships lead us to frustration, but wholeheartedness brings true prosperity.

    Whole Heartedness 20 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God. 21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Ballard avatar

    Fishing 101

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 10,477 views

    How to be a "fisher of men".

    Fishing 101 Matthew 4:18-22; Jeremiah 16:14-17 Rev. Chad H. Ballard Read Matt. 4:18-22 I have heard sermon after sermon in my lifetime based on the scripture, “Come and I will make you fishers of men.” And in my shallow thinking, I knew that the simplest meaning was that Jesus was calling His ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim George avatar

    The Law Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,702 views

    What is it that motivates us to live the Christian life? It is the Law of Liberty.

    So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. (James 2:12) Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    New Every Morning Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 28,861 views

    Some of the Continuing Mercies of God that are new every morning!

    Evening Message November 12, 2000 Central Church of Christ http://members.truepath.com/central John Dobbs NEW EVERY MORNING Lamentations 3:22-24 Introduction: At the time of the writing of our text, Jeremiah had every rason to be the weeping prophet. Nebuchadnezzar had destroyed Jerusalem. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God's Pattern For Fatherhood

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 23,515 views

    God is very interested in men becoming good fathers. Here in this passage we find some of the leading characteristics of a successful father.

    ILLUSTRATION: (From "It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It" by Robert Fulghum) It was Molly’s, age 7, job to pack the lunches for her family. She would put in the sandwiches, cookies, fruit and so on in a paper bag. One day, in addition to the paper bag she usually packed for her father, she gave ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Wrecked Out Faith”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    This sermon takes alook at how to avoid spiritual shipwreck, and what to do in the aftermath of wrecked out faith.

    “Wrecked out Faith” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Intro: Have you ever laid on an inner tube or one of those little floaties on a lake or the ocean? And just laid back closed your eyes and relaxed? The next thing you know the voices and sounds of the beach begin to grow faint and distant. Then when you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Kept The Passion In His Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    Secrets to overcoming the tendency to grow complacent, lazy or apathetic.

    How Jesus Kept the Passion in His Ministry Illustration:I have but one passion; it is He, He only. Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Zinzendorf launched the Moravian missionary movement that spawned the modern missionary thrust around the world. One person’s passion can make a world of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational