Sermons on Bargaining With God:

When The Glory Of God Departs Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 2, 2024

The departure of the glory of God from the Temple was a milestone event. Was God forsaking His promises to Israel?

- It’s worth noting as I get started this evening that this is a wild chapter with a lot of interesting and unusual details. Those parts of the chapter are worth a Bible study unto themselves to unpack those meanings. This sermon, though, is not that Bible study. - Instead, we will be focusing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

What are you sacrificing in exchange of obedience? Do you make spiritual deals such as: Buy Now - Pay Later! Or Low-Interest-Refinancing Available! Or Lease To Own?

OPTIONAL SERMON OPENER --------------- Money Grab Buy play money or go to http://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/pl/page.treasurechest/dn/default.cfm and print off monopoly money (free). Print off one page then you can use your church’s printer for the rest. Have ushers give one bill to every person who ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rubbing Shoulders With A Holy God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD

BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD INTRODUCTION: Every year for the Christian Athletic Association soccer season I like to pick a fundamental spiritual principle that we can focus on as we relate to the kids and to one another as coaches and referees. This year I think the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Social Security Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This message talks about the hope we have in God’s Social Security Plan: families.

God’s Social Security Plan Exodus 20:12 Last month I received my annual SS statement. I never really read the outside. I always go to the inside to read how much money I will be getting at retirement. It tells you if you work until you’re 62, you’ll get this much. If you work until 67, you’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist

God At The Fall Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 31, 2014

Concerning God in the Garden: He is there, creating purpose. He is there, giving freedom He is there, seeking the disobedient He is there, allowing consequences He is there, providing/promising redemption

Last time we considered the Bible’s teaching that God created everything for a purpose. This week we see that shame is NOT something humanity was made for, but something we discovered through our disobedience to God. When we think about the Fall, we always think about it from a human ...read more

Denomination: *other

God's Perspective - Omniscience Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 31, 2014

What do we mean when we say that God knows everything?

GOD’S PERSPECTIVE – OMNISCIENCE A man selling vacuum cleaners knocked on the door of a remote farmhouse. When the lady of the house opened the door, he walked in and dumped a bag of dirt on the floor. “Now,” boasted the salesman, “I want to make a bargain with you. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Everlasting Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2025

God’s unwavering love secures us in every circumstance; nothing can separate us from His acceptance and care through Jesus, no matter our struggles or failures.

If you came in today carrying a quiet ache, you’re in good company. Life has a way of piling up—bills and burdens, deadlines and diagnoses, misunderstandings and midnight worries. Sometimes the questions come quicker than answers: Who stands with me? Who speaks for me? Who will see me through? The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Topics: Confidence, Security, God

4 Essentials Of An Effective Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 17, 2016

A sermon examining 4 things that are necessary for a church to be effective.

4 Essentials Of An Effective Church Acts 16:6-10 Effectiveness is "the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result". You can have a business and not have an effective business... Just ask the owners of Radio Shack. You can have a sports team and not have an effective ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Tactics

Contributed by Riley Turner on Sep 12, 2002

Satan is no different today than he has ever been; the nature of temptation and sin is really no different. Christians can better fight against evil by going back to Genesis and discovering how Satan operates.

Satan’s Tactics Do you ever get the feeling that Satan has changed? When I look at how evil our world has become and consider the temptations that people are faced with, I am tempted to say that Satan has changed. I’m tempted to say that the nature of sin has changed. Sometimes it appears ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Ruin Your Lives

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 7, 2001

Lot’s escape from Soddom and Gommorah offers relevant insight on how to ruin your life - or things to avoid so that this does not happen.

Sometimes people just push the Lord too far. And this time it is the people of Sodom, a city on the plains of Jordan near the Dead Sea. Do we all remember the story of this town Sodom? Abraham leaves his home after making a covenant with God in chapter 12. He settles in the hills of Canaan, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

And It Came To Pass

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

“AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 30, 2024

Approaching the Lord, especially at His communion table, requires reverence and repentance, as taking communion unworthily can lead to judgment. Our true desire should be a maturing relationship with the Lord, continually surrendering to His will and deepening our devotion to Him.

OUR DAILY BREAD John 6:30-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Once a month it is traditional for a Baptist church to have communion. We break the bread and partake of the wine so that we might always remember the Lord’s death until He returns (1 Corinthians 11:26). ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Resting In The Promise Of God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 5, 2000

God invites us to enter into His rest now and to look forward to His perfect rest to come.

Resting In The Promises of God! Hebrews 4:1-11 As we move into the Christmas Season everyone is gearing up for a month of high commitment and low energy. The stores are announcing that there is less than a month for you and me to get our Christmas shopping done. The ads are announcing that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Is The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006

In this Scripture we see one of the strongest statements there is for the authenticity, the wealth and the power of the Bible

Intro: During the Great Depression, there was a man named Yates who lived in Texas and owned a sheep ranch. But his financial situation was so strained he knew it was only a matter of time before he lost everything. -Every day Yates and his family did all they could to keep food on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Fire Only Falls If There’s A Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2024

The fire of the Holy Spirit will not rest upon your life unless you 1). supremely desire His anointing, 2). you surrender your life completely, and 3). you're willing to serve God however He chooses.

GOD’S FIRE ONLY FALLS IF THERE’S A SACRIFICE 1 Kgs. 18:30-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LAWYER’S REVENGE 1. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelined for the local butcher shop, where it stole a roast off the counter. 2. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asked, "if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God