Sermons on approved of god: showing 376-390 of 214,406

Faith, Suffering & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2002

The story of Jesus betrayal, arrest, and trial could be seen as a dark time, but it teaches us things about faith, suffering, and finding the will of God in our lives like no other portion of Scripture.

I hate politics. Politics at its worst is the manipulation of people and processes to get your way. I’m sure there’s a good side to politics – but I haven’t seen it lately. Certainly it was politics at its worst that was operating in Palestine around 33AD when the ruling religious political group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Every Word From The Mouth Of God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 15, 2020

The phrase "it is written" is used seventy-two times in the Bible and even four times when Jesus is being tempted by the devil in the wilderness. (The evil one used it once, too.) Why did Jesus and the apostles lean so heavily on Scripture? Is it really so important?

Every Word From the Mouth of God Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 2 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6-9, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 18:9, Luke 11:51, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 4:1-11, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Mark 9:48, Romans 12:2, Psalm 1:1-2, John 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Worth Knowing

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 30, 2023

In our case, who are elected even before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless, what do we have in mind about the Holy One who elected us? What could we know about Him?

“Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, ‘I will never again curse the ground because of man, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Frightening Gift

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2003

Our moral universe raises several questions: 1. What does it mean to have free will? 2. Why is it frightening? 3. What are we to do with it?

God has a problem. His problem began when he created other living beings to live in the same universe as himself. Before the creation there was only one will — God’s will. But now there were other beings and other wills operating in the universe — millions of them. And because God wanted a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Our Relationship To God. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Our Relationship to God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Session 1: Our Relationship to God. Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 1-3. • Newspapers contain a number of things - for example ‘Headlines’; • Here are a few that they would probably have changed. Ill: • “Drunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case” • “Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge” • “Safety ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Call To Commitment

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 22, 2001

In the still of the night, on the way to work, in the kitchen making dinner you hear God’s voice calling. It’s calling you to total commitment in your life

Call to Commitment I don’t know about you, but when someone calls, I have a lot of choices to make. Will I pick up my phone, if I do pick it up, what will I say? How should I respond to the person on the other end? What if it’s a telemarketer? What if it’s my mother, and I just don’t have time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made In Our Image

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An elephant is like a wall.” The second blind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Not One Is Lost

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2008

Description of Jesus never giving up on seeking us out and wanting to restore our lives.

Not one is lost! Luke 15:8-10 Introduction Go with me in your bibles to Luke, Chapter 15. This morning, we are one more week closer to celebrating the greatest gift we have ever been given, and that is the gift Jesus Christ gave us freely on the cross. It was God’s greatest pleasure to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 4 - Seek To Please God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 30, 2024

Often we miss out on God’s call for our lives when we disobey the Lord or choose to please people over God. As a church may we not shun our responsibility to proclaim Christ, but stand up boldly to proclaim Christ and the good news of the Gospel.

We read in Jonah 1:4, “Then the LORD sent a great wind over the sea, and a severe storm broke out. It seemed as if the ship were about to break up.” (ISV) As we continue these studies on the life of Jonah, we will be pleasantly surprised to know that there is a lot that we as a church can learn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4, 1 Samuel 15:30, John 3:1-2, John 12:42-43, John 19:38, Matthew 26:69-70  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Abraham: When God Calls

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 17, 2003

Learn what to do when God calls.

The message this morning is the beginning of a four part series that I’ll teach when I’m here. We will study the character of Abram or Abraham. Abraham is an important character in the Bible, and his life deserves our careful study. We find the first mention of Abram in Genesis 11:26. The ...read more

Denomination: *other

God's Gospel Goal Of Love Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 9, 2003

How do you build love from pure hearts with good consciences and sincere faith? We find just how NOT to do this in Paul’s letters to Timothy, then we see just how to.

The Gospel Goal is Love 1 Timothy 1:3 As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus, in order that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11, 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God With Your Mind Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

This messages encourages you to think about ways to love God. It encourages you to worship with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.

Loving God with Your Mind Dr. Marty Baker / Mind Games #5 / February 16, 2003 stevenscreek.net Over the last few days, I’ve heard several comments about the laptop computer story last Sunday. I’m still clean. There is one thing that I failed to tell you and that is, what’s inside this machine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Church Of God

Sensing And Receiving God's Peace

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Jesus promises us peace, and His entrance into Jerusalem demonstrates He is the prince of peace. This explores what it means for us to have Jesus’ peace

Could I get an indication of who here desires conflict, fighting, feeling uneasy? (What no one? I thought there would be one or two) Most people desire peace. Having God’s peace in our hearts is something God wants all of us to have. Listen to Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Article 7. Gods Covenant Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 30, 2009

This sermon unpacks the teaching of God’s covenants with His people.

Article 7. GODS COVENANT LAST WEEK WE SAW BECAUSE OF THE FALL MAN IS HAS DISTANCED HIMSELF FROM GOD AND HAS FORSAKEN THE REWARD OF LIFE. THIS WEEK WE SEE THAT GOD HAS SEEN FIT TO MAKE A COVENANT OF GRACE IN ORDER FOR MAN TO HAVE COMMUNION WITH GOD RESTORED. HAVE YOU SEEN YES MAN? CARL ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Getting God's Best?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2012

Life change starts with the renewing of our mind. We need to (1) watch what we feed our mind, and (2) not quench the Spirit (1 Thess 5:19) when He prompts, reminds and guides us with the Word of God.

Last week, we talked about surrendering to God because we believe that God has our best in mind. • When we honestly confess our willingness to submit to Him as Lord, He steps in and guides us in ways we do not expect and we will experience His greatest blessings. • We believe it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible