Sermons on Selfcontrol:

The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

A Revival Sermon for a congregation that needs to hear God cares about their joy. (And in the context of Israel’s first revival even!)

Title: The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength Text: Neh 8:9 – 12 Joy is P_ermissable___________ - Is Self-Control religious? - 1 John 1.4 Joy is D_esirable_____________ - 2 Cor 1.24 Joy is E_ssential_____________ - Heb 11.6 Question: Is joy a “nice-to-have,” or is it something more? ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Dimensions Of Christianity

Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 31, 2004

A Lesson about the four steps a believer must take to mature in Christ.

The Four Dimensions of Christianity Text: James 1:22-24 22 But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 for he behold himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empowered By Eternity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

GOD HAS PUT ETERNITY IN OUR VERY HEARTS

Past several weeks¡K been in a series entitled ¡§From Here To Eternity.¡¨ Before concluding, let me REAFFIRM what God¡¦s Word has spoken and set before us: GOD HAS PUT ETERNITY IN OUR VERY HEARTS o Nothing has or can ever remove it. o To deny the reality of a life hereafter simply because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Upward

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon encourages Christians to mature in their faith and experience more of God in their lives.

Steps Upward Philippians 3:15 - 16, 8-9, 13-14, Philippians 2:5 - 7, Phil 3:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 June 30, 2004 I. So far in Philippians 3 we have heard Paul say that we are to Rejoice in the Lord, and that we are not to put any confidence in our own abilities, but that we are to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Household

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2012

Serving in the Church & Deacons. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

THE OFFICE OF A DEACON: They must be respected (vs 8): They must be genuine (vs 8): They must be self-controlled (vs 8). They must be honest (vs 8): They must be biblical (vs 9) They must be approved (vs 10) They must be consistent (vs 11-12) They must be industrious (vs 13) THE HOUSEHOLD OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Holy Spirit: God's Spirit At Work

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 16, 2014

What does the Holy Spirit do in the lives of believers? This sermon discusses four works of the Spirit in the lives of believers.

The Holy Spirit, Part 2: God’s Spirit at Work Series: Acts, #3 Chuck Sligh February 9, 2014 There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Panic

Contributed by Paul Searight on Oct 1, 2008

How doctrines of election and predestination relate to our chosing God, Him choosing us and crucially the surety of our salvation.

Salvation Panic When Andy emailed me last month to say that the theme was ‘Chosen from Eternity’ I replied saying that we would need to open the question of predestination. Now predestination isn’t in itself a problem – the idea that God foretold who would be saved and who would not before he even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like A Thief In The Night

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

2nd Coming. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 verses 1-12. Ill: Acronyms • IKEA- Named after the founder of the company; and a place in Sweden; • Tesco is similar named after TES – T.E.Stockwell & Co – Jack Cohen. • LASER – • Light Amplification by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Qualities Of An Effective Leader -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2010

If you want to be an effective leader, don’t let alcohol control you, don’t let anger control you, and don’t let money control you. Instead, let Christ control you so you can lead others to Him.

Once upon a time there was a teacher in Texas who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Loving Kindness

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 24, 2011

The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: LOVING-KINDNESS GALATIANS 5:22-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. GALATIANS 5:22-26 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Guidelines For Marriage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 21, 2011

In our lesson today, Paul sets down several guidelines for marriage.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of marriage. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Guidelines for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Like There's No Tomorrow Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 7, 2011

This sermon addresses the need to live with a sense of urgency in light of the coming of Christ. We want to be found faithfully living and serving when Christ returns. I relied heavily on "Living With a Sense of Urgency," Sermon by Joey Nelson, SermonCe

Introduction: A. It’s Super Bowl Weekend, so I thought I might start with a Super Bowl riddle. 1. Question: How many Buffalo Bills does it take to win a Super Bowl? 2. Answer: No one knows, and we may never find out! 3. If you are a football fan then you know that the Bills went to four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transforming Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

God's grace is transformative. It’s intended to be life-changing. Grace is about God accepting us the way we are but loving us enough not to leave us that way.

Series: Amazing! “TRANSFORMING GRACE” TITUS 2:11-14 Last week, we started this message series called “Amazing!” We’re looking at God’s grace and what it means to live in his grace. One of the things we mentioned last week is that God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life And Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2014

Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness.

2 PETER 1: 8-15 [Our Precious Faith Series] LIFE AND DEATH [Matthew 25:21¨C23] Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness (CIT). Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 5, 2016

1 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-I—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: The key to our verses— 2Corinthians 5:9--6:10— is 2Cor. 5:17—“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” Prov. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist