Sermons on Thought Control:

The Days Vanish Like Smoke

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2022

The young make mistakes, and if they don’t have a strong and self-controlled father figure in their lives, they often make rash decisions and hurt themselves and others in the act.

Saturday of the 25th Week in Course 2022 When we read this portion of the Wisdom book of Qoheleth/Ecclesiastes, it is always wise itself to remember who is writing it to whom. The “preacher,” Qoheleth in Hebrew, is a wise man of advanced years. The reader or listener is redundantly called, “O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-45, Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Be Under The Power Of Precious Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 3, 2019

Don't allow anything to control you on this earth. Let Precious Holy Spirit be the only Person who controls and directs you in all you do

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE UNDER THE POWER OF PRECIOUS HOLY SPIRIT* 1 Corinthians 6:12 King James Version (KJV) 12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Charismatic

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Turn Our Focus Away From Pain And Toward Positive Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to turn your sorrow into joy with the Spirit’s empowerment, enabling and enrichment.

Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Thought You Wanted, "To Go Fishing", (You Haven’t Even Baited Your Hook)

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 23, 2011

If My name is lifted up, Jesus said “I will draw all men unto me” Think about it, God gave us the easy part, He’s the one with the real challenge. Its funny how human nature is, anytime were involved in it, we always think that we have the hard part!

“I thought you wanted to go FISHING” (you haven’t even baited your hook.) Mark 1:16-20 NKJ. 16. And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17. Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Were Only Guilty Of One Fleeting Sinful Thought, A Lifetime Of Righteous Deeds Could Not Justify You.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 9, 2018

Our sin has earned a wage of infinite loss and this loss cannot be undone, even if we dedicated our entire life as an effort to undo it.

SCRIPTURE: James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in ONE point, he is guilty of all." Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin." PROPOSITION: To use these texts and others to ...read more

What Have You Thanked God For Lately?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 19, 2018

Let me ask you, have you ever really thought about Thanksgiving? Have you thought about what we should be thankful for? Have you thought about the simple things in life that we take for granted?

You know, right around the corner is Thanksgiving. And if you didn’t know, thanksgiving lunch or dinner is what Thanksgiving means to most people. A family gathered around a big turkey and dressing meal, with all the goodies to go with it. And that’s certainly a special time for many families here. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 98:4, Psalm 79:13, Romans 1:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Emotions And Sensory Spirituality

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 24, 2017

God never intended emotions or feelings to guide or reveal what is right or wrong. They are constantly changing, and they need to be controlled because they can take control of a person and lead them into serious error and deception.

Human emotions are deeply intertwined with the five basic senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing, which human beings use to investigate and perceive the world around them. They are essential for processing, learning, perception, reasoning, problem-solving and adapting to the events of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Timothy 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day 2001

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 16, 2001

Scriptural thoughts from the book of Proverbs in an effort to honor Fathers.

FATHER’S DAY 2001 INTRO.- It’s Father’s Day and someone wrote, “What my dad taught me.” - My dad taught me about religion - “You better pray that stain will come out of the carpet!” - My dad taught me about behavior modification - “Stop acting like your mother!” - My dad taught me about time ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Realities Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

The psalmist expressed what many of us have expressed or thought.

He said, “...Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” The Psalmist was not the first, and he certainly was not the last person who wished he had wings as a dove so he could fly away. Illus: We all have felt like the man who went to the bus station and told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Human Life- Abortion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2012

A sermon on abortion (Seed thoughts taken from Byron Holtsclaw and conclusion seed thoughts taken from another sermon on SermonCentral: Abortion - A Matter of Life and Death by Scott Kircher)

HoHum: Talking about the church past couple of weeks. Start back next week. 4 purposes of church: Evangelize- Luke 19:10: For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. Edify- 1 Thessalonians 5:11: encourage one another and build each other up Minister to those in need- Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Cried Unto God Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 14, 2023

When in trials and trouble we must be reminded that God is still in control.

“I Cried Unto God” Psalm 77:1-20 7-16-2023 AM We are once again looking at prayers in the Bible. Psalm 77 is a prayer that we do not know the origin of nor do we know the reason or occasion to which it was written. It was delivered to the chief Musician and was called a psalm of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Hurricanes

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006

Why do natural disasters happen? Has God lost control?

God Of Hurricanes · We have all gazed on recent pictures and scenes of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and also the Tsunami of December 2004, and many of us have asked searching questions about what we have seen. · Has God lost control, could this happen here? where does this leave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money Worries: When We’re Freaked Out At How Much Is Beyond Our Control Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2014

A look at the ravens and the lilies: we have to acknowledge that we dependent on God if we are going to conquer our money worries.

ONE REASON PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT MONEY: We like to be in control and with our money so much is beyond our control. - “Somebody’s got to be thinking about this stuff.” - We feel like worrying is doing something. - We like to be running things. We like to be in control. - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

Joshua learned from Moses, leaned on God and let God be in control.

Carrie Bryant tells about the time her brother moved to California, and her parents needed to get his car out to him. Her Mom decided to drive the car out and then her husband would fly out for Christmas, and they would fly home together. But the day before the trip, her mother fell and broke her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Orchestration Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 14, 2009

It may seem like Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were at the mercy of innkeepers and emperors, but, in retrospect, the birth of Jesus amplifies God’s control and involvement in the entire matter. God is strong and in control.

God’s Orchestration of Christmas (Luke 2:1-7) 1. This story broke this week from the United Kingdom: " LONDON (Reuters) – Gone are the days of shepherds in tea towels and tinsel-clad angels. Britain’s competitive parents are forking out on luxury pashmina shawls and velour dressing gowns to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible