Sermons on more control: showing 31-45 of 177,136

Losing Control Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

Part 17 in series Love Never Dies, this message takes note of how growth in the spiritual life requires a loss of control. Faith may actually pose challenges to belief, and we must move forward with courage, even when we have no control over the outcome.

Losing Control Love Never Dies, prt. 17 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 8, 2010 What do the following things have in common? a. Giving the remote to your spouse b. Giving someone else the last word in an argument c. Deciding not to worry f. Getting married g.Going on a roller ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 3, 2016

A sermon examining the fact that God is in control.

God Is In Control Haggai 2:20-23 There are many things in this world that we have absolutely no control over. The stock market is unstable, the economy in recession and there is global turmoil. Our national debt is over 19 trillion dollars, social security of going bankrupt. the cost of living is ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 30, 2016

Despite the lawlessness we see around us, we are not to fear but to trust in God and to follow Him.

WSG 31-07-2016 The Book of Nahum I would like to look at one verse from our Old Testament reading – from the book of Nahum. Question: Has anyone ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 30, 2016

Getting centered and focused on God comes when we admit God is in control

God is in Control Psalm 118:24-27 July 31, 2016 Life isn't easy. I don’t think I’m going to get too many disagreeing with me on that one. Life isn't easy, but it's good. Is it possible to still greet each day with a smile, to be excited about the possibilities, excited about life, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009

Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them into something good in our lives.

Matthew 4 God is in Control (4:1) 1. Jesus “was led up by the Spirit…” - God is in control here. - This was all apart of God’s plan. - God doesn’t transform trials into good. - Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Feb 26, 2018

God was in control of the situation the Israelite's were in, and He is in control of our situation as well.

God Is in Control Exodus 1:15-22 - Last week, we began our study in the book of Exodus. - It’s a study that I’m excited about because we’re going to be focusing on God’s honor all through this series. - Honoring God as a church and individually is our focus for this year. - Today, we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control Series

Contributed by David Marks on Oct 14, 2007

¡§Self-control is the ability to keep cool while someone else is making it hot for you.¡¨ (Unknown quote)

¡§Self-control is the ability to keep cool while someone else is making it hot for you.¡¨ (Unknown quote) A mother was in a grocery store with her little boy in the shopping cart. She just picked him up from daycare after work and needed to get groceries for dinner. As she went up and down the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self Control

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about the importance of self control when it comes to anger and to the tongue.

Self-Control Fathers have important role in family. Most fathers do what they can to provide for the needs of their family. (ILL) Most of us are concerned about taking care of our families. Especially when it comes to safety and security. (ILL) Men we really do have some responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is In Control? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 28, 2013

When we look around at our nation and our culture it is easy to become discouraged and bummed out. But in these two psalms we see reasons for rejoicing no matter what life throws our way.

Psalm 33 is a “descriptive praise” psalm. These types of psalms have two main elements: a call to worship and a cause for worship. In this case, the psalmist’s cause to worship God is that He is the creator of the earth and is sovereign over it and all of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Is In Control

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 20, 2020

God wants our hearts to be at rest and established by His grace toward us! That’s where and when we find inner peace! It’s not about what you can do, it never has been about what you can do...

Illustration by Alan Tison Children have a way of controlling our life do they not – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, John 14:27, Hebrews 13:9, John 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In Control

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 22, 2014

Do you ever look at the things that happen in your life and the things that are going on the world around us and feel like everything is out of control? Regardless how chaotic things may appear understand that God is on His throne and He is in control.

God Is In Control Isaiah 45:6-7 Do you ever look at the things that happen in your life and the things that are going on the world around us and feel like everything is out of control? Questions arise. Why do things happen the way they do? Why do bad things happen to good people? Is everything ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What does it mena to have fruit of self-control and how can we cultivate it?

Introductory Considerations 1. She seemed the same as the rest of us. She loved the Lord and lived for Him, taking every opportunity to serve that she could, but place a little bit of alcohol in her coke and something happened to her. She became a completely different person. Tthat which she had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Self Control Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Control Your Desires | Matthew 5:27-32 “You have heard it said” (Part 2) - Jesus is not challenging the Law. He is saying, you’ve been taught in the past how to avoid certain actions, but Jesus is showing them how to do it! - Jesus focus here is how to prevent sin before it occurs. Jesus does ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In Control

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009

Sometimes it seems like we’re on a run away rollercoaster, in times like these we need to be reminded that (God is still in Control).

I want to start this message by prophesying to somebody: God is in control, it doesn’t matter what is happening in the economy, and it doesn’t matter what is happening on a political level, or whose in the white house. It doesn’t matter what they do to social security, healthcare, or anything ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2022

We must learn to exercise self-control in various areas of our life.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever wanted to do something new, or have you tried to make some changes in your life that you know would improve your life? • Were you successful in implementing the changes you sought? IF so, why were you successful? • If you failed, do you know why? • Today we will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ