Sermons on Thought Control:

Tenacity #4 Commitment Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

When a person is tenacious they are “all in” because they are on a quest. Personally, I have been on a number of quests and struggled at times with being too tenacious. It has had a lot to do with my unwillingness to fail when on mission.

Over the past month, we discussed the development of the quality of Tenacity. Next week we will begin a new series entitled, Scared Straight - Supernatural Stories in the Bible To review, we have learned the definition of be Tenacity. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When We Become Overwhelmed Series

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jun 12, 2013

What should we do when we find ourselves overwhelmed

Text: Various Introduction: We have looked at the prophet Elijah over the last several weeks and how that he had become overwhelmed resulting in him running for his life, asking the Lord to take his life. All of us are susceptible to becoming overwhelmed. Just to review briefly remember that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 4, 2018

Honor thy father and thy mother.

HONOR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER: By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 4, 2018) “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee” (Exodus 20:12, King James Version [The Ten Commandments]). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Season Of Advent-Ure - Preparation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 14, 2014

Message about how we prepare our heart and as we prepare for Christmas season.

Notes: some notes from Jerry Shirey’s message on Preparing for Revival Title: Season of Advent-ure – Preparation Series: Season of Advent-ure Theme: To show the next step of Advent – Preparation for the Messiah. What changes in us as we prepare. Text: Isaiah 40:1 - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am Not Afraid

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 23, 2025

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:3-7 “I am not Afraid” February 23, 2025 Summary: We all deal with fear on some level. We must take on fear directly in the name of Jesus. It’s often been said that courage is the lack of fear, but that is not true; courage is doing what is necessary despite being afraid. All of us at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Digital Discipleship: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Souls

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 2, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit emerges not as antiquated moral decoration, but as essential architecture for souls navigating digital turbulence.

Title: Digital Discipleship: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Souls Intro: The fruit of the Spirit emerges not as antiquated moral decoration, but as essential architecture for souls navigating digital turbulence. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 Reflection Dear Friends, The apostle Paul, writing to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

Managing Difficult Emotions Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2025

This is the 5th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." It explores how we can manage difficult emotions. It’s about navigating pain and chaos with faith, vulnerability, and hope as our guides.

T&T Level 1 - Session 5 - Managing Difficult Emotions This is the fifth talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". This is the second talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14-19, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apprentice Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on May 2, 2004

loosely based on "the Travelers Gift" by Andy Andrews

The Apprentice April 18, 2004 AM Psalm 25:1-14 There is much talk right now about another of the reality type TV shows called the "Apprentice. It stars Donald Trump -- the billionaire -- And it gives young men and women a chance to work under him and possibly land a really nice job. And of course ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Men And Their Macho Machines

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

Men have sadly learned to use machines as status symbols and instruments of power, but that only leads to destruction. Learn from Him whose ride was a lowly beast and whose symbol is a cross.

I had been away from home for about three months, working in Akron, Ohio, as an engineering student. The three months were over, and it was time to go back home. I went back the way college students traveled in 1957 … not in a plane, not in a car of my own, not with my father coming to transport ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Quick Slow Slow (James 1:19-20) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 10, 2021

We all struggle with sinful anger. For some it’s violent and red-faced; for others it’s a quiet, building resentment. Whatever the form, James teaches us how to overcome it in this passage.

James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Stick And Stones Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 28, 2024

Our words are one of the ways that we show our faith and love for God.

James: Practical Faith  James 3:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-20–2024 Turtle When I was in junior high, I made the basketball team. The coach, who was known for verbally berating players, quickly gave me the nickname “turtle.” (I had not developed the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Six Parental Duties

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

A Mothers Day message and how they play a key part of the lives of their children.

The Six Parental Duties Psalms 127:3-5 Monte T. Brown May 8, 2005 Mothers Day First Baptist Riverton Introduction Today have gathered here in this place to celebrate Mother’s Day and honor our mothers present and past. Mothers play a key part in the lives of all of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Fool Some Of The People Some Of The Time

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 2, 2003

Are we really and truly trying to please God with our communication, customs and conduct, or are we trying to please man?

COMMUNICATION - Our words will be kind and not foolish KINDNESS IN SPEECH V. 1 Matthew Henry said that “if wrath rises like a threatening storm, then a soft answer will turn it away like the winds.” The Speech Research Unit of Kenyon College has proved that when a person is shouted at, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

304 – Good Versus Evil Desires

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

Elementary Teaching on SIN: Why do we sin?

Illustrate: Sin: In the time it takes me to share this sermon 57 kids will run away from home. - 29 children will attempt suicide. - 22 girls under 19 years of age will receive an abortion. - 14 teenage girls will give birth to an illegitimate baby - 685 teens will use some form of illegal drug. - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Parental Responsibilites (Pt 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

Secord part of message that talks about parents responsibility to raise their children in the way of the Lord.

Series: FAMILY MATTERS Sermon: “Parental Responsibilities” (part 2) Passage: Deut 6:6-9 - We have been talking about FAMILY and how it MATTERS - Today…parenting…at times I have failed miserably…but I also have done some things right - Toughest job on earth…parent - Look at Deut 6:6-9 / ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist