Sermons on Bargaining With God:

Adopted Of God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004

We will look at the unique adoption we have in Jesus Christ which Paul shows us in Romans Chapter 8.

Adopted of God Intimacy with the Father Inheritance from the Father NCBC, 4/25/04, Romans 8:15-17 In the Alaska Native Culture that surrounds us is an amazing example of God’s idea of adoption. Many times the younger siblings or their parents will be allowed to adopt their firstborn. To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control!!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 21, 2004

God is in control!

1 Corinthians 2:9-16 but just as it is written, "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16, Matthew 24:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Revealed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 16th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #19: GOD REVEALED Psalm 19 In this psalm, David shows us three ways that God has revealed Himself to us. Psalms 19:1-6 Through His Creation God has revealed Himself through His creation. Even if a person has never been told about God, the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 17th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #20: TRUSTING GOD Psalm 20 Do really trust God with all you have? So often we have good intentions, but we really don’t practically trust God. We say we do, but our actions disprove our words. David gives us three things we are to trust God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Truth

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004

Christians must fight a battle for truth - not just for "truths" but for the very idea and possibility of truth.

The God of Truth Ps. 31:1-5 As a campus minister, it is easy enough for me to see problems in our world today -- from individuals who are just not sure if there is any way to make sense of life to the "Gay and Lesbian Alliance." There is an almost endless list of people and groups without an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5, John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Character Of God

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

Jehoshaphat encourages earthly judges to pattern themselves after the character of the Holy God whom they serve.

“THE CHARACTER OF GOD” 2 CHRONICLES 19:7 1. He is a God who is without INIQUITY. (v. 7a) Wherefore let now the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God Genesis 18:25; Exodus 23:6; Deuteronomy 19:18; 32:4; 2 Samuel 23:3; 2 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 19:7

Denomination: Baptist

Majesty Of God

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jun 3, 2005

An understanding of the “Majesty” of God will surely motivate us to live an upright and godly life in this present wicked generation.

MAJESTY OF GOD (Daniel 5:18-19, Psalm 21:5) What do we mean when we talk about the “Majesty” of God? Only 30 verses in the Bible (KJV) mention the word so it is easy to let the Bible itself explain to us what God’s Majesty really is. As we read Daniel 5:18-19 we are struck by the scriptural ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Can! Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

When things seem impossible to us, God can!

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 19:8-20 TITLE: “GOD CAN!” INTRODUCTION: A. Three boys who lived in the same neighborhood got to bragging one day. None of the three could top the other two until they started bragging about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Afraid Of God

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 11, 2005

John Calvin wrote, "Men are never duly touched and impressed with a conviction of their insignificance, until they have contrasted themselves with the majesty of God." The more we look at God, the more evil we discover.

Afraid of God Isaiah 6:1-8 Over the past few weeks on Sunday evenings we have been looking at the Biblical portrait of Jehovah. We have looked at the fact that we were created by God with a holy hunger that only the creator can fill. Then we spent three weeks looking at the qualities we find in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Figuring God

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Despite our best efforts to understand the Doctrine of the Trinity, we can never quite figure God out.

Figuring God John 16:12-15 May 22, 2005 Let’s play a few games this morning. You’ve seen these little puzzles that are called “brain teasers.” Let’s see if you can figure these puzzles out. A customer at a 7-11 store selected four items to buy, and was told that the cost was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

God's Gift

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon describes Christ Jesus as a gift from God.

God’s Gift – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: What is the best gift you’ve ever received? --- At Christmas my kids would eagerly await the Christmas boxes from grandma. Every time she went shopping throughout the year she would buy them each a little something, wrap it in bright paper and put it in a box. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is God?

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 15, 2005

Who is this Holy God, Our Creator? We ought to learn all we can about Him, since we are created in His Image. As we learn about Him, we learn more about His plans for us.

Who is God? By: Rodney A. Fry Preached at New Hope Baptist Church ~ Conway, AR Sunday AM June 12, 2005 Isaiah 6:3 Intro Only once in scripture do we see the Seraphim, and only one thing do we hear them say, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord Almighty. In the Hebrew language when a word is repeated it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Armour Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 16, 2005

Overcoming Christian Life is Gods plan for all of our lives. Successful Christian living is Gods will for all of us.

ARMOR OF GOD June 16, 2005@ EPH 6:10, "Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

When we endeavor to manifest God-like characteristics in our life, we are well-pleasing to Him. The benefits we receive by "being imitators of God" are substantial.

IMITATORS OF GOD "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2 I. To imitate God, one must evidence God-like characteristics in their daily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why God?

Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2003

This is a sermon for those who have ever questioned why God allows sin to continue and why He allows His children to suffer.

WHY GOD? Sermon Text - Psalm 73:1-28 Have you ever sat and read the newspaper, or watched the news on TV and wondered why does God allow such things to happen? Small children are kidnapped and murdered, and not just those from ungodly homes, but Christian homes as well. The case of the recent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible