Sermons on Be Honest With God:

God’s Grace Is For Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Joseph to illustrate how God's grace is always present in our lives, working for our good and His glory.

Welcome back, church, for another fantastic Sunday! We are continuing the series we started last week, Grace Under Fire. Ours is a series all about the grace of God, and how He forms us through the struggles, trials, and all life brings our way. If you were with us last week, we discussed how God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-20, Joshua 1:9

Topics: God's Grace, Faithfulness, Unexpected Journey

Sermon Series: Grace Under Fire

A God’s Eye View Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a new series called Cadence, exploring the intentional rhythm and order God has built into creation, as seen in Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 8, and how recognizing and appreciating this can lead to a fulfilling life.

Welcome! Today we begin a new 4-week series called Cadence. Now, how many of you have an idea of what the word cadence means? I only ask because the general definition of cadence is an interesting one that helps set the tone for the next 4 weeks. Defined: a modulation in reading aloud as implied by ...read more

Topics: Divine Rhythm, Creation, God's Boundaries

Sermon Series: Cadence

A God’s Eye View Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships and community life, drawing parallels with the rhythm of the cosmos and the individual, and seeking divine guidance to achieve this balance.

Welcome back to week 3 of our 4 week sermon series, Cadence. Cadence is a word we often associate with rhythm. The actual definition of cadence is: a modulation in reading aloud as implied by the structure and ordering of words and phrases in written text. And if you remember back to week 1, you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Healthy Relationships, Community Fellowship, Spiritual Rhythm

Sermon Series: Cadence

The God Of The Natural Series

Contributed by Ted Martens on May 14, 2015

How God uses the natural, as well as the supernatural.

“And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. . . . And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath which belongeth to Sidon, and dwell there; behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain thee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Of Fellowship

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

We may have a relationship with Jesus Christ, but very few of us actually have fellowship with God.

There are three major themes that we’re going to cover in 1 John 2:3–11. One is that we are going to realize that if we say we have fellowship, then we need to be obedient to God’s Word. There is a major difference between having a fellowship versus having a relationship. We all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jailhouse Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

Can we be honest? we have all thrown up jail house prayers to the Lord when we were in a jam and needed His help. What is the better solution?

Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Introduction- Jailhouse prayer because we have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. We have been in the book of Acts looking at the life of the early church. We saw what a Barnabas church would look like in generosity and service. The challenge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Power Abuse & Half Truths

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

The story of an honest man, Naboth, killed as a result of an abuse of power and perhaps, because of a king... Ahab ... telling half truths. It also warns of the potential of abuse of power/influence by Christians.

This is one story of several that trace the confrontation between the prophet Elijah and king Ahab. Ahab is usually a pretty bad guy. These stories have there origins in chapter 17. There, Elijah seems to burst on the scene from out of nowhere, and curses a drought into existence in the presence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Extreme Spiritual Makeover Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 21, 2012

If we want see healing in our land, we must be angry about the sin in our lives; we must be honest; we must be ruthless; and we must be humble.

A little boy was sitting sadly on the curb beside his lawn mower, when along came a preacher riding a bicycle. The preacher noticed the sad little boy and decided he would try to help. “Hello there!” said the preacher. “How would you like to trade your lawn mower for this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Steps Of Following Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

As Christians, we must strive for an honest understanding of who Jesus is, take decisive action in response to His call, and deliberately share the Gospel with others, as modeled by the early disciples.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be with you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today, we'll be exploring a passage that illustrates three key elements of our Christian walk: honest understanding, decisive action, and deliberate sharing of the Gospel. As David Platt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Topics: Personal Evangelism

Surrender

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jul 7, 2023

This event in the life of Jehoshaphat reveals 5 important elements to truly seeking God.

{Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

Jesus states in Matthew that even though you worked miracles, if you do not “know” God, you will be sent away on the day of judgement. If you know Him, you will know that trusting him is the best thing for you to do, and it won’t be hard to do

Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” He only knows those who trust in him. Knowing him is quite important: see below. Matthew 7:21,22,23 (21)“Not everyone that says ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fidelity Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 12, 2002

“And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle and said to them, ‘why have you been standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘because no one hired us.’ He said to them, ‘you also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right y

Theme: The fidelity of God Text: Is. 55:6-9; Phil. 1:20-24, 27; Matt. 20:1-16 In every human being, in each one of us, lies a potential just waiting to be discovered. But many people never discover what that potential is either because they never get the opportunity to use and develop it or more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A God Copier

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

We are called to be like God in this present world. This sermon shows what a "God-copier" looks like.

A God Copier! Ephesians 5:1-3 While I was still in High school, the Theatre Arts department took a group of students to New York City. A friend of mine, named Jason Carr, was one of the lucky theatre people who got to go. While in NYC, he encountered a man selling watches on the street. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Agreeing With God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

The fourth in a series of four sermons entitled, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’

Slide 1 We are concluding the fourth and final sermon in this series, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’ with a look at the vital prayer of supplication. Now, I ask you what does the word, ‘supplication’ mean? It means to request or plea for something and sometimes that is done on behalf of another ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Manipulating God

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 17, 2007

Opening people’s eyes to the true intentions of their heart in terms of why they profess to worship, encouraging them to surrender completely to God.

Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/09/07 FOCUS: • Manipulating God • Surrendering to God FUNCTION: • To open people’s eyes to the true intentions of their heart in terms of why they worship God A. Pleasantries B. This is a sermon that we all should have heard a dozen times already, and I dare say ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ