Sermons on picture of god: showing 766-780 of 213,714

The Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 22, 2016

The Beatitudes of our Lord are powerful, holding before the world a descriptive picture of the true disciple of God. Centering in this message the poor in Spirit

I. Introduction A. A man walks into a shoe store, and tries on a pair of shoes. "How do they feel?" asks the sales clerk. "Well ... they feel a bit tight." replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and the mans feet. "Try pulling out on the tongue." offers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Multiply Your Influence 100x Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

The parable of the sower is a picture of the seed of the Word of God. There is amazing potential in that seed, but we must provide the right kind of soil for it to grow.

INTRODUCTION This is the 40th message in the series I call “Parables and Miracles.” The word “parable” means, “to throw alongside.” A parable may be an analogy or metaphor where Jesus lays down a natural truth and then throws a spiritual truth alongside it. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

But God... Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2022

We come to the end of our series on the life of Joseph - Joseph gives his brothers, and us, three great truths of God's providence.

No Ordinary Joe: But God Genesis 50 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-13-2022 At the End Back in September, we started this study of the life of Joseph and I couldn’t have imagined the events that would transpire in my life during this series. God knew that I would need ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

This sermon explores the natural attributes of God: immutable, eternal, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient. It then looks at how those attributes affect eash of us personally.

God Is Introduction: The Psalmist wrote in the 19th Psalm, “The heavens are telling of the glory of God and their expanse is declaring the work of his hands.” Paul adds in Rom. 1:20, “For since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes, his eternal power and divine nature, have been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Will Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 2, 2022

So often we treat the will of God like some kind of good luck charm, lucky penny, or rabbits’ foot. The will of God consists of things that are in line with God’s plan and purpose.

The Will of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There comes a point or there should come a point in every person’s spiritual walk and their ultimate relationship with God that they get tired of religion at least it has for me. Now that doesn’t mean we get tired of God or serving Him, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Romans 12:1, Psalm 143:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Is There No God? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

God wants us to turn to him in everything.

- I love the true story of a small town in Kentucky which had two churches and a bar owned by a devout and well known atheist. It seems that one night the people from the two churches called a special prayer meeting and spent the whole night praying that the bar would close down. Well, lo and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Of God As A Hammer Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Fourth in a Series on Bible Metaphors. Compares the Word of God to a Hammer

THE WORD OF GOD SERIES SERMON FOUR – AS A HAMMER Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

There Is One True God Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 24, 2016

We believe that the Bible tells us everything we need to know about a Triune God.

June 26, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:4 Subject: The Inspired Word of God Title: There is One True God We have been in our series about how the bible is the inspired Word of God for a few weeks now. If we truly read and understand the bible as inspired, then we must walk away with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unrequited Love Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2019

The passionate love of God is the blazing fire at the heart of all creation. God thinks about you every moment of every day. His love will never vary or change. That God would love even the vilest of sinners is the greatest mystery of eternity.

God has commanded that every human being love Him with EVERYTHING in them (Deut 6:5). The GREAT commandment supersedes all others. Sadly, in the lives of too many Christians, God’s love is unrequited. There are some Christians who are not comfortable with the way God truly feels about them, so ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26, Hebrews 12:2, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 3:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, James 2:17, Habakkuk 2:4, Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 2:18, 1 John 4:7-10, Acts 17:28, Deuteronomy 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Matter To God

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on May 22, 2019

In a world where there is a decline of respect towards human life, people can decide who lives and who don’t.

Abortion is allowed in all States and Territories of Australia under certain circumstances and when it is done by a registered doctor. In NSW, a young woman under the age of 16 years may give valid consent to an abortion without her parent or guardian's knowledge. They say that Parental rights ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

"God's Work Of Art"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2013

To be an effective Church we must be pliable clay in God's hand.

"God's Work of Art" Jeremiah 18:1-11 I have entitled this sermon, "God's Work of Art," but I am unsure as to whether this is an appropriate title or not. Let's see where we go from here, and perhaps you can let me know if I gave this sermon a proper name. Nowadays, pottery-making is an art ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Physical Description Of God

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 9, 2023

You have seen police shows on television where an incident has happened and the police seek witnesses. They ask for a physical description of the suspect. Just as a police officer asks us to describe a suspect, can you describe God to someone who perhaps does not believe there is a God?

John 4:24. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. To properly be pleasing unto God and worship Him in a proper manner, we must try to understand things of the spirit realm. Why? If we claim to be of the body of Christ, …the carnal mind is enmity against ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, John 4:24, John 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14, Romans 8:7-9, Genesis 1:1-31, 1 John 4:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But God

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This sermon shows us the power of God through our difficult times in our lives.

“BUT GOD” Text: Psalm 46:1-11 1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.    2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;    3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: *other

God Will Settle The Score Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 10, 2011

At the end of the age, Jesus will settle the score and every person will receive what they deserve based on how they have responded to Jesus.

This week I came across a letter that was written to Probe Ministries. It reads, in part: I write to you feeling perturbed about God. At times I really wonder the question of His existence. I would appreciate if you could enlighten me in the area of trusting in God. I find it hard to trust Him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dust In The Wind Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006

The cause of human desolation is an unwillingness to believe, which takes God out of the picture. We are restless until we find our rest and purpose in God.

Overcoming Futility...A Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Dust in the Wind,” chapter 2 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Back in the 70’s the classic rock band Kansas recorded a song that echoes the outlook of this chapter, “All we are is dust in the wind.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Congregational