Sermons on Accepting Gods Will:

Rampant Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

Three ways that Jesus showed kindness.

If you were describing our world, would you describe it as a kind place? If so, just what “kind of place” are you thinking of? For instance, have you tried recently to get service in a crowded store? Were you shocked recently by something on the news? Doesn’t it seem like ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving God’s Grace

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

There are many believers who know about grace in their mind, but they haven’t taken it to heart. God loves us for who we are, and we do not have to perform for Him or try to be perfect. All the Lord expects is that we simply be His.

Jesus said, “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (Jn 8:36 NASB); but how many Christians are actually living as though they’re free? Some portray the look of a death row inmate awaiting the day of execution! There are believers living with regret over past mistakes and sins, and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Called Of God, But Not Following God.

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Mar 8, 2003

Do you have a call in your life, and you’ve failed miserably. Now it would seem there is no hope. Perhaps you need to look around and see if ther is a burning bush in view.

“Called of GOD But not Following GOD” Exodus Chapter 2-3 As I was studying the book of Exodus I realized the secret to ministry. I have always been amazed at my Pastor, Brother Dave Hartson. Brother Dave is into everything, what I mean is he Preaches, Teaches, does bible study, has a full time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 33 - God Is Sovereign Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 11, 2024

The King of Nineveh humbled himself before God because he understood that God is sovereign. There are many others in the bible who recognized God’s sovereignty and submitted to His will. Only those who recognize and acknowledge God’s sovereignty can joyfully accept His dealings in their lives.

We read in Jonah 3:9, “Who knows? God may turn and relent and turn from his fierce anger, so that we may not perish.” (ESV) The one who said these words in the verse mentioned above, was the King of Nineveh, which makes it truly astounding. Let me give you a background which led to this response ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:9, Isaiah 46:9-10, Daniel 3:17-18, 2 Samuel 12:20-23, Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Compared To David, Saul Was A Saint??

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008

Why was David acceptable to God when Saul wasn’t

David is anointed King In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, Luigi and Guiseppe renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 15, 2021

Mary accepts her bearing the Son of God without fear

“DO NOT BE AFRAID” This is the fourth Sunday of Advent, and we just heard a gospel reading foretelling the conception of Jesus – just two days before we celebrate His birth. The timing of this gospel reading often confuses people – why do we hear about Mary being called to be the mother of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-38

Denomination: Episcopal

Follow The Flute Player

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 13, 2024

Who are you going to follow to be acceptable to God? Jesus of course.

Follow the Flute Player Luke 7:31-35 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 7:31 “To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? 32 “They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Struggling To Believe Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2021

Each Christian has likely struggled with doubts at one time or another. God's Word is given not only to reveal the Father, but to encourage us that we are accepted in the Beloved Son as we believe Him.

“Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Flooding In Your Life?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Wise Heart" Ecc. Pt. 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2007

Solomon continues his explanation of the value of wisdom and he tells us: that a wise heart knows how to submit to authority, it knows that wickedness holds a death grip on people, and it accepts the fact that it does not have all the answers to life only

“A Wise Heart” Ecclesiastes Chapter 8 part 9 Today our subject is wisdom from the heart and here is a funny story on the subject of wisdom: Opening – On the lighter side of life: A story… It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Does A Pardon Have Value? Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009

If the pardon issued is not accepted, it is invalid, you must accept it before it has value.

When does a Pardon have Value? Luke 15:1-10, The sheep was lost because it may have foolishly wandered away; the coin was lost through no fault of its own. The neighbors and friends were called because the lost was found; the valued was back in their hands. Luke 15: 11-24 These are parables that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 35 - Prayers That Please God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 11, 2025

Are our prayers pleasing to God? What are the things that we ask God for when we go to Him in prayer? May our prayers be faith-filled and our petitions in accordance with God’s will so that our prayers are pleasing and acceptable to God.

Our meditation for today is based on Ephesians 5:10, “Try to learn what pleases the Lord.” (ERV) The above mentioned verse exhorts us to find out what are those things that are pleasing to God, and to lead such kind of lives that God would delight in. It is an unchanging fact that God loves us, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10, 1 Kings 3:5, John 14:13, 1 Kings 3:9-13, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 28:9, Matthew 8:5-7, Matthew 8:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God’s Saving Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 23, 2010

This sermon looks at five aspects of God’s Saving Grace. 1. It is a GIFT 2. It must be RECEIVED 3. It is available to EVERYONE 4. It comes through JESUS CHRIST 5. It is extended for ETERNITY

GOD’S SAVING GRACE Today we are going to talk about God’s Saving Grace – that is – God’s grace that reaches from the highest heaven and touches our lives in an effort to save us. Our text for today is found in Psalm One Hundred Forty Five – it is verse eight. Please follow along with me as I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unleashing Authority And Identity In Christ

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 25, 2021

Now it is impossible to activate authority without having a recognized identity. Since authority organizes and drives itself through our accepted identity.

As believers, we do not know how to react as we are witness to the weaknesses and unpreparedness of our supposed technological advancement in addressing the problems of our days: although, knowledge has increased exponentially? Even now, the world is looking up to the average believer to proffer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19, Matthew 28:18, Acts 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace: God The Son Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

God’s grace is unmerited favor, an unearned gift of forgiveness in the midst of sin. God’s grace truly is like the professor’s offer. It may seem unbelievable, but if we accept it, then, we, too, will discover that, God’s grace truly is free. All we have

Amazing Grace: God the Son Galatians 1:3-5a, 13-16a Charles Stanley tells of one of his seminary professors who at the end of his evangelism course distributed the exam with the caution to read it all the way through before beginning to answer it. This caution was written on the exam as well. As ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3-5

Denomination: Methodist