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  • Don Hawks avatar

    Is The World Out Of Control?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 10, 2008
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    I need not be afraid though all hell should break loose. Why? Because “God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7, CEV).

    In today’s gospel reading Jesus says to a frightened group of friends: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." It’s from the story of Jesus walking on water. Some people have interpreted the story as giving us a lesson about needing to take risks in life. One preacher made that the topic of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 3, 2021
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    Since The End is Near we should be: 1) Self-Controlled (1 Peter 4:7), demonstrating 2) Sincere Love (1 Peter 4:8-9), and faithfully 3) Serving One-Another (1 Peter 4:10-11).

    1 Peter 4:7-11. 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    A Race Run Well Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2021
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    We are all running towards a goal and our reward is the crown of righteousness that the Lord has promised to all those who run and finish well. However, in order to attain this imperishable crown, we need to exercise self-control in every area of our life.

    A race run well The Apostle Paul writing to the Church in Corinth admonishes them this way. He says to them in 1 Corinthians 9:24 -25,“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "do Not Be Offended."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2025
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    Choosing not to take offense when wronged demonstrates strength and patience. Practicing this mindset enhances our emotional well-being and strengthens our relationships. By fostering self-control, compassion, and mindfulness, we can cultivate a culture of love and harmony within the body of Christ.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 18:7) “Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.” (Matthew 11:6) “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Right Attitude Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    In a closing litany of exhortations the apostle leads his readers to consider essential Christian attitudes of: 1) submission, 2) humility, 3) trust, 4) self-control, 5) vigilance, 6) fortitude, 7) hope, 8) worship, 9) faithfulness, & 10)Love

    Ralph Waldo Emerson said: ‘A man is what he thinks about all day long.’ How could he possibly be anything else?” Why? An old maxim states: “Thoughts produce acts, acts produce habits, and habits produce character.” The Roman philosopher Marcus Aurelius said, “Our life is what our thoughts make ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Peace Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
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    Paul teaches us that, "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace," and that’s what we’re going to highlight today, the peace, "patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Let’s talk about p

    FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PEACE Galatians 5:22,23 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to continue my series on Fruit That is Never Out of Season. Let’s look at what Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22,23 about the fruit of the spirit. Let’s begin there. Paul teaches us that, "The fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Patience Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
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     | 19,248 views

    As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled."

    FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PATIENCE Galatians 5:22 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Benefits Of Setting Limits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 8, 2003
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    Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend have written a best selling book called Boundaries that helps us learn how to set God directed limitations. People who live without boundaries often lack self-control. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Discipline yourself for t

    The Benefits of Setting Limits James 4:2-4 - "You want something but dont’ get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You udo not have, because you do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Oct 18, 2024
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     | 878 views

    Jesus said, “I am the vine, and you are the branches: He who abides in me, and I in him produces much fruit.” The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. God places one of the fruits above the others. Love is above the others

    What is LOVE? 1. LOVE is a Fruit that comes from abiding in the vine. Abide in me, and I in you. A branch can’t bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine. Neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, and you are the branches: He who abides in me, and I in him produces much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving For Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
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    We often think that self-control comes from within, yet many of our actions depend just as much on our friends and family as ourselves. Those we surround ourselves with have the power to make us better or worse. Daniel knew how to pick godly friends. Do you, your success might depend it.

    Sermon – Striving for Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Scripture Lessons - Daniel 1:6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Daniel picked godly friends who were willing to stand with him. They stood with him in his decision not to eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Let Us Celebrate Of Saviors Coming With Self Control Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    Series of Sermons for the Advent season on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 9 of 9

    Christmas Day Service December 25, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Fellow worshipers of the Christ child: The last fruit of the Spirit isn’t an easy one to display at this time of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Spiritual Success Self Control Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    How not to fall apart, just one lack of self control can cause the whole person to fall You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    SELF-CONTROL "Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control" Prov 25:28 The most important feature of a city in biblical times was its walls. Walls acted as the cities defences bringing security, an inner peace and displaying an outer strength. A city without walls was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    The Virtue Of Self Control

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,160 views

    This is a sermon by the greatest pastor in Pensacola, Florida -- Pastor Dempsey "Pop" Daniels. It was preached in a Fruit of the Spirit day.

    The Virtue of Self Control Galatians 5 The virtue of self-control is one that we long for, yet a few attain. In fact most people don’t even try, because they don’t want to say " NO" to themselves. Self control while it is highly respected and greatly desired it is tough. As tough as self-control ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Fruit Of Self Control Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2021
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    “Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the Spirit. Three important controls needed are Control of your body, control of your spirit and your mind/soul.

    Theme: Fruit of Self Control Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Introduction “Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Taming The Beast Of Uncontrollable Self”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 3, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,132 views

    Now.... Start Aiming that Chair. It's not that the lion is afraid of the chair -- it's that the lion is confused by the chair

    INTRODUCTION: Of all the things we have to govern in this life, self is often our greatest challenge! Self-control is listed last as the capstone in the nine fruits of the HolySpirit, since it takes a lot of self-control to exercise the other eight virtues! It takes a lot of self-control just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal