Sermons on Self Controlled:

Oh Be Careful Little Tongues What You Say!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 6, 2014

The control of of the tongue is the vital to the health and well being of the whole man, and what we say should not be treated lightly. With the Holy Spirit in control, our words can bring healing, health and life, rather death and destruction!

Little insignificant-looking things affect big things Insignificant, seemingly harmless things, can cause great destruction and damage. Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Mouth worries does not remain in the mouth ...read more

Scripture: James 3:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 8, 2015

God’s the infinite Ruler of all; He is “running the show.” Nothing can prevent His predetermined plan. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Those who see God’s hand in everything can best leave everything in God’s hand.

It’s been said, “How do you make God laugh? Tell Him your plans” (G.K. Chesterton). Our plans aren’t always in line with God’s. We may try to fight God’s will, but someone pointed out, “Your arms are too short to box with God” (J. W. Johnson). The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

When God Says “no”

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must realize that it is GOD who is in control.

When God Says “No” November 2, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must realize that it is GOD who is in control. Focus Passage: I Chronicles 28:1-8 Supplemental Passage: Romans 8:28” And we know that God causes all things to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Right View Point

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 22, 2011

Know where you are and where you are going

THE RIGHT VIEW POINT ISA.56; 8The Lord GOD, which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. 9All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

In The Cave

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 29, 2014

During our low moments, maybe even depression, do we hid ourselves away? We can't hid from God. We need to come out of our emotional caves into the light of Christ.

1 Samuel 24 In the Cave: God said to Adam “Adam I want you to do something for me” Adam replied, "Gladly, Lord, what do You want me to do?" "I want you to go down into that valley, across the river, and over to the hill. On the other side of the hill you will find a cave. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: *other

Thy Will Be Done

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 16, 2020

As we look down the barrel of the corona virus, we can’t forget Who is mightier than this sickness. Let’s pray Thy will be done, because we know what God’s great will is.

Sermon- Thy will be done - I’m setting back & taking in what all is happening in our world today. - We have Covid19 (the corona virus) over 3,000 people have died - We have the flu - over 16,000 have died - We have tornadoes tearing apart lives & homes - Earthquakes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians And Stress 2: The 3 C's For Handling Stress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

3 C's for handling Stress: Confidence, Control, Commitment

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: 3 C’s—Philippians 1:12-26 You fall asleep on the couch on a Sunday afternoon, and you dream. In your dream, you are a quarterback, looking out from an NFL helmet, to see 3000 pounds of raw human emotion mixing it up in front of you. Half of those huge men have one goal: to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Falling Of The Leaves”

Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Oct 3, 2017

In today’s message titled “The Falling Leaves” we will look at Daniel 2:21 and see the power that God ordained change can have in our lives.

Pastor Curtis Mathis Cottonwood Baptist Church October 1, 2017 “The Falling of the Leaves” Daniel 2:21 (CSB) 21 He changes the times and seasons; he removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. Introduction: Its finally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chameleons! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2013

Did you know Chameleons shoot their tongue further than the length of their body to catch insects? In much the same way, people shoot out their tongue to bombard you with insults, curses, faults and false accusation.

Genesis 31:1 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, "Jacob has taken away all that was our father's, and from what was our father's he has acquired all this wealth." Did you know Chameleons shoot their tongue further than the length of their body to catch insects? In much the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rest Assured, God Is As Work Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the eighth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message looks at how everything is under God's control.

Introduction: A little girl who was riding along on her bike when she bumped her head on the low hanging branch of a tree. She ran into the house hollering, "Mom! Mom, Joey hurt me!" Mom looked up from what she was doing and said, "Sissy, Joey didn’t hurt you. Joey’s not even here. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meanest Member In Our Church

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2013

The author of this book, James is saying the tongue, though it be very small, is very Powerful, and very influential, and therefore the Tongue should be handled with care

TITLE: THE MEANEST MEMBER IN OUR CHURCH SCRIPTURE: JAMES 3:4-5 This morning I want to talk to us about The Meanest member in our Church. There are some members we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY SWEET” - others we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY CUTE” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Moses And The Burning Bush

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Aug 9, 2023

Is your bush on fire? Let's look at God's use of a bush and learn some lessons concerning God's use of a believer.

Moses and the Burning Bush Exodus 3:1-6 Dr. Jeffery C. Russell Intro: The great violinist, Paganini, willed his violin to his home city of Genoa. His bequest carried one condition: the violin was never to be played and would simply be put on display. But as time has proven, a finely crafted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Climate Change

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 15, 2023

As a child, our parents disciplined us from time to time as we needed correction. It often was not well taken by us, but over time we began to understand why we. Sometimes the discipline was more severe than before. God has disciplined mankind likewise. And, He still does.

As a child, our parents disciplined us from time to time as we needed correction. It often was not well taken by us, but over time we began to understand why we were. Sometimes the discipline was more severe than before. If we did not learn our lesson, it got more and more harsh. Soon we learned to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13, Mark 4:35-41, Revelation 16:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Captivity Ends (Ezra 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 28, 2025

Is God faithful?

Does God have ultimate control over human events? Is God faithful to His promises? Let’s look at Ezra 1. How did king Cyrus announce the end of the captivity of Judah? Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cracked Cisterns And Living Water

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 2, 2025

This sermon explores Jeremiah 2’s image of cracked cisterns and the fountain of living water, reminding us that faith was never meant to be contained or controlled but to flow with the living, moving grace of God.

Let me start with a confession. I’m not much of a handyman. I try. I really do. I have a toolbox, I watch the YouTube videos, and I stand in the aisle at Lowe’s like I know what I’m doing, but often, I end up calling someone more competent to fix whatever I broke in the process of trying to fix ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38