Sermons on A Picture Of God:

God’s Weapon In The Hand Of God’s Man

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 5, 2021

When God Places the Power in your Hands

In this scripture, we find an inspiring story tucked away in these couple of verses in 2nd Samuel 23. Here we find the story of Eleazar; one of David’s mighty men. In fact, there are a number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David which are recorded for us her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Theology Bumps Into The Facts Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2021

A lengthy story about a man born blind provides a clear picture of what happens when your theology bumps into inconvenient facts. Will you reach for God or cling to your predetermined ideas?

SEEING THE LIGHT: The man was blind but saw by believing and obeying Jesus. - John 9:1-7. a. We’ll get more into the confusion in a moment, but the disciples echo the prevailing theology of the time and presume that someone must have sinned for him to be blind. - vv. 1-2. - It was a theology ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Come See The Servant King

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 30, 2007

A sermon for epiphany revealing that scriptures show that Jesus is the servant king.

Why would these characters want to search for another king, a foreign king? Another person to rule over them to push them around to tax them to harass them to want to control them use them for their own gain or force them to perform. Are they nuts, what fool in their right mind goes searching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Making God Smile

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003

The function of worship is to bring God appropriate pleasure.

(Overhead 1) This time of year is a time for love, romance, and passion. Millions of dollars are spent on Valentine’s Day gifts. In fact a 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total sales of candy, flowers and cards.” Love is important ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer: Communion With God Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

Discover where prayer begins and how that can make a difference in where prayer can take you.

This morning, we begin a new series on the topic of prayer. Most people are fascinated with the topic of prayer. Religious people see prayer as a duty to their god or a privilege of their faith. Non-religious people may see prayer as helpful self-talk or a comforting mental exercise. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-10, Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: *other

Waiting For God To Speak

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

God’s voice is a voice that challenges and changes us.

In, The Horse Whisperer, Tom Booker, has a gift when it comes to what he calls "gentling" horses. In one telling scene, a traumatized horse, frightened by a ringing cell phone, gallops off into the far end of a large pasture. Booker walks into the pasture and sits down, where he waits for what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Just, Not Fair

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 1, 2005

Article XVIII : Of Obtaining eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ: They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to th

I preached it @: o Providence REC 08/25/02 Article XVIII : Of Obtaining eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ -- or -- God is Just not Fair Gal 3:16-22: Promise to Seed. Purpose of Law. Faith alone. Luke 10:23-37: Good Samaritan. Does your faith make a damn difference? Acts 4:10-12: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Impending Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 17, 2006

How do we know that God’s judgment to the world in general is imminent? What will be the general attitude of the people to signal the impending judgment of God? As God’s people, what must we do?

Theme: GOD’S IMPENDING JUDGMENT Text: Daniel 5 Intro. A. In chapter 4 of Daniel we learned God had chastened Nebuchadnezzar to make him realized that the Lord, called El Elyon in the passage, is sovereign and the One who holds his life and his future. The punishment however was intended to draw him ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace And Love Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 27, 2010

Advent message on the hope and love of Jesus Chrst. In a time of celebration, there can also be the peace of God to a world that doesn't know peace.

The Peace and love of God Psalm 121:1-8 Introduction- Today, Josh and Michelle lite the first candle of Advent. The candle of hope. The 4 weeks of Advent point us to Jesus Christ. Hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Faithfulness, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 7, 2014

The Gospel According to Hosea God's Faithfulness, part 2

The Gospel According to Hosea God's Faithfulness, part 2 Hosea 1:1-2:1 David Taylor We started our summer series last week, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's Faithful love for an unfaithful people. If you remember, Hosea was a prophet toward the end of fifty years of great peace and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biggest Tent Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Abraham faces his biggest challenge yet. And through it God shows a wonderful picture of Jesus Christ through the sacrifice of Isaac.

Abraham didn’t wake up one morning and say "Oh, I better get my prayer life in order - today’s a big test day from God." We don’t get that chance either - and our relationship with the Lord needs to be in order so that on any day a test comes - we’ll be ready. We learn today about the nature of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Musings Of A Seed Picker 3 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:26-28 about how God has dealt with man in general from a big picture perspective

Text: Acts 17:26-28, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 3, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/26/08, AM A. Opening illustration: maybe the quote from What is a Healthy Church Member re: knowing major biblical themes and storylines of redemption B. Background to passage: Again this is the continuation of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Unforgettable You

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 25, 2007

Isaiah uses four word pictures to show us that we ought to trust God because of what he’s like.

UNFORGETTABLE YOU Isaac Butterworth Isaiah 49:15-18 (NRSV) 15/ Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. 16/ See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Universal Forces

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

The big picture of what God is doing in the world, and the opposition arrayed against him, is played out for us in this parable and it's explanation

Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Intro: Global impact of this hunk of ice that broke off of Antarctica. PP huge iceberg from space PP further out photo PP whole of Antarctica 1. we can get very nervous about things when we talk about global scale. 2. but talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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