Sermons on Approval By God:

Mining For Gold In The Word Of God

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 5, 2007

What do we need to know about God’s Word in order to be skillful in living a Christian life as well as helping others in their journey of faith?

May, 2007 Mining for Gold in the Word of God Ezra 7:6-10 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever tried to draw a straight line? What happened? Did it come out crooked? What would help you to do a better job? A yardstick, a ruler? Yes, a ruler can help you to measure things accurately, and you can use ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

Armor Of God/Armadillo Warfare Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 13, 2008

Taking a look at the armor of God. In a series "when the enemy attacks."The first piece of armor. "The belt of truth"

Armadillo Warfare Putting on the Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:10-20 Intro- Last week we looked at winning spiritual battles. It is part of a series I’m doing called when the enemy comes at us. We saw that God loves you, and we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Preacher God Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2013

How can we be the preachers God wants us to be? 1. We must have passion to share the gospel. 2. We must have pure hearts. 3. We must have a parent’s love.

The Preacher God Wants Us to Be 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Charge to the Preacher - Luther Sanson Ordination Twin Oaks Baptist Church - April 21, 2013 *Luther and Trudy, I can’t tell you how blessed I am to be here with you today. The way the Lord has worked in and through you both is one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Face The Facts

Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Jul 24, 2018

Truth is sometimes a bit different than what we first believed. So, if you should learn about the deep things of God, and it is not as you thought it was, would you embrace it or disgrace it. would you believe it or not . STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE!

summary: What if you should learn of an updated present truth, would you embrace it or disgrace it. STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE! A doctrine supported by an inspirational verse from the Bible does not necessarily guarantee that the doctrine is correctly interpreted - For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Draw Closer To God.

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 12, 2016

renewing your mind

How easy it is for the devil to get our minds and thoughts off track, thinking about things we should not. This is why our minds need to be saturated and fortified by the Word of God. If what you are thinking about is what is right, you cannot be thinking about what is wrong. Our mind is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 10:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rethink Your Story

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 4, 2024

God's Story, His Story, is our story.

Rethink your story. Mark 1:14-15 NIV God's story, His Story, is our story. Creation, the Fall, God's Covenant with man, the need for a Savior "After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Sees In Secret And Rewards Openly Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

There are times in life when men overlook your sacrifices, ignore your prayers, or disregard your secret tears. But the God we serve is not blind to what happens in the hidden places.

THE GOD WHO SEES IN SECRET AND REWARDS OPENLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:4, 6, 18 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 4:13, Jeremiah 23:24, Psalm 139:1-12, 1 Samuel 16:7, Revelation 22:12 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when men overlook your sacrifices, ignore your prayers, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006

Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fear Of Losing Out

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 24, 2006

Why struggle for the approval of worldly things when the things of heaven are better in so many ways?

Mary Mallon was a very ordinary woman. She had the same desires as you and me. She was born in 1869, died in 1938, and because of that the career options opened to her were different, but the impulse was the same. She just wanted a better life. She had been born in the aftermath of the Irish ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005

She left everything in Sodom, including her heart, and that killed her.

REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE Luke 17:32 32 Remember Lot’s wife. Gen 19:17-26 17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. 1. Escape for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Suffering For Jesus Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

Final message in Approved series through the Beatitudes explores the idea of being persecuted for righteousness sake.

Suffering for Jesus • Matthew 5:10-12 Two Common Approaches re: Suffering for Jesus: Too Light-hearted about it… Confuse Temptation and Trials with persecution… Introduction: Persecution is more about our spiritual preparation than it is about our personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Commit Your Plans To God

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

This is a sermon that encourages the hearers to commit their plans to God. Could be used for a baccalaureate message.

“COMMIT YOUR PLANS TO GOD” Prov. 16:3 INTRO – Army – “Be all that you can be.” Boy Scouts – “Be Prepared.” Someone once said – “Wherever you are, be all there.” Another person once said, “Be alert. We need more lerts.” I think I’ve heard Ken Bailey say, “If I weren’t an LSU Tiger, I’d be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Conscience Of Man And The Word Of God

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 26, 2003

What brings a person to the place where they willfully do what they know is wrong?

TITLE: The Conscience of man and the Word of God (4/25/99) I. Introduction Have you seen the Sunglasses and seminars commercial – this fellow is supposed to be attending seminars for his work, but decides to spend time in the sun. Only problem is – He falls asleep at the beach and gets really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dad God Used As An Example

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

describes the qualities of a godly Dad, expanded outline.

THE DAD GOD USED AS AN EXAMPLE It’s good to be a man, isn’t it, men? 12 top reasons it’s good to be a man. 1: Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. 2: A 5-day holiday requires only one suitcase. 3: When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stall at every shot of somebody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:13