Sermons on Selfcontrol:

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 7, 2015

Sometimes, God has to do some ‘painful things’ to shift our course of journey. Are you listening?

FIERY TRIALS! 1 Peter 1:13 – 16”Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.” We prepare for the weekend bash and summer holidays but do we ever prepare ourselves to face fiery ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Frivolity Of Prosperity

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2015

To spend frantically and thoughtlessly is norm today, but to count every penny and be wise is class apart!

Frivolity of prosperity! 1 Timothy 6:17”…. Do not set your hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” Five year old Krishna of our Abide School, holds on to coins really, really tight; I saw him this morning during the school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mouth Of Wisdom

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2013

What a wonderful promise given by God! God promises you a mouth of wisdom!

Mouth of wisdom! Luke 21:15 “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist”. What a wonderful promise given by God! God promises you a mouth of wisdom! The moment you walk into the interviewer’s cabin, God can give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different.

:-) There is the word rejoice again. Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different. Joy in suffering Where does joy come from? We’ve already talked about joy, especially in Philippians. The root word is xara, pronounced kara. That word is found in a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-25

Denomination: *other

Conquer Anger!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2014

The way to conquer anger is to be conscious of it. Unless you are convicted in that area, you can never overcome the habit.

Conquer anger! Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools.” Do you use expletives, bark orders, scream, retort sharply and behave rudely? Do you mock, criticize and yell at cleaners, drivers and helpers? Do you always find ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apostasy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 1, 2013

We must not abandon following Jesus; He leads to life.

Apostasy April 28, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not abandon following Jesus; He leads to life. Focus Passage: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Thriving, Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2020

This was a short talk (10 minutes) given at an inner city mission before dinner. It is directed at people who struggle with their relationships, and this struggle contributes to them being 'stuck' in life

Thriving, Healthy Relationships Who was your best friend with you were 10 years old? What was his or her name? My best friend was also named Matthew and our friendship lasted maybe 4-5 years. More than most things in our lives, friendships matter a great deal. Story of fellow who got job in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Flesh Or After The Spirit

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 8, 2019

We have to walk after the Spirit so that in Christ Jesus we will fulfil the righteousness of the law

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *AFTER THE FLESH OR AFTER THE SPIRIT* Romans 8:3-4 King James Version (KJV) 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Freedom Letter- You Are Free To... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 14, 2021

This is the 45th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 11th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#45] FREEDOM LETTER- YOU ARE FREE TO... Galatians 5:13-26 Introduction: I was thinking about my niece who just got her 1st car. While my memory may be deteriorating, I remember how awesome it was to have my 1st car. While I loved that old car, it gave me an attitude that got ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must act like we are the Redeemed of the Most High God.

Whose Side Are You On? June 7, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must act like we are the Redeemed of the Most High God. Focus Passage: Luke 11:14-23 Supplemental Passage: 1Co 16:13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

It‘s The End Of The World As We Know It!!! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2014

If I can’t get you to believe that we are living in the last days, then let me put it to you this way….These are the last days for you and for me.

2 Timothy 3:1-5-But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Remove All The ‘hagar And Ishmael

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 6, 2021

We all got to shed away our old habits and life just like the way the caterpillar sheds its skin in order to evolve into a stunning, astounding and beautiful butterfly!

Remove all the ‘Hagar and Ishmael’ Genesis 21:9”Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, mocking…” Many of us feel that life would be hunky-dory after we receive answers to our prayers and when the miracle happens, but hang on there, with the arrival of the great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are The Characteristics Of A Wise Person? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 10, 2021

“No man is really wise until he is gentle and humble in heart” A Pure heart is the truest wisdom. "

The quest for wisdom is an ageless pursuit that rewards the seeker with a lifetime of knowledge, satisfaction, and personal success. These are riches that never lose value with time. James, the brother of Jesus (Matthew. 13:55) and leader of the Jerusalem church (Acts 15) have been asked this ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Reason For John's Martyrdom

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2025

Read carefully what Paul wrote to the Thessalonians

Friday of the 21st Week in Course: Memorial of Martyrdom of St. John Baptist Today’s Gospel is so widely known and so memorable that most preachers focus on that tale of the Herodian plot to murder John the Baptist, the Elijah-like saint who went before Our Lord Jesus Christ. But to do that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Psalm 97:5-6, Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Catholic

Saul's Death (1 Chronicles 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2025

Where did Saul's unfaithfulness lead?

Did Saul’s unfaithfulness to God cause his downfall? Is keeping the word of the Lord the most important legacy we can leave? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 10. Though God saved Saul’s grandson Mephibosheth, did he and his sons meet a tragic end? Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men ...read more

Denomination: Baptist