Sermons on Astonishment:

God Pleasers - Part 2

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to live daily with one goal in mind - to please God.

God-Pleasers Part Two Colossians 1:10 Last week we started a mini-series entitled God-Pleasers. I have come to understand that the place of extravagant blessing belongs to God-Pleasers. Victory over sin and defeat of Satan belongs to God-Pleasers. Moving the heavens and the earth and authority in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: *other

"The Ministry Of Availability"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 2, 2004

God will use what we make available to Him. In the passage in Luke 5:1-11, we see that, even with a smelly, old fishing boat and a broken net, Jesus used what Peter made available for Him to use.

“The Ministry Of Availability” INTRODUCTION: God has a ministry for every one of His children … NOT JUST the Pastor. EVERY Christian has a ministry … every one of YOU! Not all will be great soul-winners … BUT … we all have a part in leading others to Christ. We are ALL a link in the chain … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes No Mistakes

Contributed by Philip Makari on Oct 19, 2002

A biblical view of what it means to be chosen by God and be called to his service

“14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Faith That Conquers All Fear

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

As we saw last week, there are four possible levels we can reach, but what we didn’t cover is that there is one common denominator that exists in these four possible levels. And the common denominator is faith.

Last week we explored the different levels that exist in our relationship with God. In that study we found that our strength to withstand the enemy’s attacks depends on the level of our relationship with God. As we saw last week, there are four possible levels we can reach, but what we ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man Who Slept Got Forgiven And Healed

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 9, 2014

To show that faith is the only one thing needed to please GOD to have our needs met and healing.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith to please GOD that will result in your forgiveness and healing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faith is the only one thing needed to please GOD to have our needs met and healing. IV. TEXT: Luke 5:17-26 (Amplified Bible) 5:17 One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reject Who Became The Ruler

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 21, 2013

What the word of God teaches us about this man should serve as an encouragement to every person in this room.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church October 6th, 2013 Judges 11:1-11 THE REJECT WHO BECAME THE RULER Intro: Judges can be very depressing • Chronicles/years/Israel between/Joshua/Saul first king • Book is a scene of lawlessness. • Describe the cycle. Spiritual climate ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon examining the gospel of Jesus Christ.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 Series Prologue: “What Is The Gospel?” Perhaps the most common word used within the context of the church is “Gospel”. We listen to and sing Gospel songs, in our sermons we preach the Gospel, in our classes we learn and discuss the Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 12, 2018

Ephesians 3:7-13 shows Paul's ministry of proclaiming God's marvelous plan of uniting both Jews and Gentiles together in Christ.

Scripture Today I am continuing my sermon series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." In the second part of Ephesians 2 the Apostle Paul talked about our new identity in Christ (2:11-22). When Paul began chapter 3, he took up the report of his prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fairest Of Them All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL (JOHN 20:11-18) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 2: The Darkness Terminated. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2018

This passage provides additional information about the work God did on the first day.

May 3, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe PART: I GENERAL HISTORY FROM ADAM TO ABRAHAM—Gen. 1:1-11:9. Topic #A: An Account of Creation. Gen. 1:1-2:7. LESSON I.A.2: THE DARKNESS TERMINATED. Scripture: Gen. 1:3-5. GEN. 1:3-5. (KJV) 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Received By Revelation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 1, 2018

The message for his readers is that the Gospel he preaches was given to him by Jesus Christ; there is not a spark of human creativity in it, or the slightest touch of human cunning. It is not of, by, or from man. It is not according to man. . .

August 25, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.A Received by Revelation (1:11-12) Galatians 1.11-12 (KJV) 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Service Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 11 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message expands on the subject of the fear of the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Faithful God-fearing Followers REVIEW I. REBUILDING SECURE WALLS 1-7 A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through intense intercession C. Resolving needs through planning and perseverance D. Resisting opposition through prayer and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2016

A study of the book of Job 18: 1 – 21

Job 18: 1 – 21 Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long till you put an end to words? Gain understanding, and afterward we will speak. 3 Why are we counted as beasts, and regarded as stupid in your sight? 4 You who tear yourself in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 18:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

6 Reasons To Celebrate God's Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

You cannot make too many withdraws from the bank account of God’s great love.

Turn to Psalm 136 because you have a part to play in today’s sermon. Why is knowing God so valuable? 1. Knowing God Gives You Confidence “He shall seduce with flattery those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action” (Daniel 11:32). The people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is In His Holy Temple

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Habakkuk 2

THE LORD IS IN HIS HOLY TEMPLE (HABAKKUK 2) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible