Sermons on Before God:

Pause Before You Act (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Mar 7, 2012

In this final segment of the series, PAUSE Before You Act, we examine the effects of our actions. We consider the effect upon the Savior, the Sinner, the Saint and the effect upon Self. Please see the other parts of the series.

Please note that, while this sermon may be preached in stand-alone fashion, it is part of a series. You may wish to take a look at the first three sermons. Especially helpful would be sermon one which lays the foundation. Also, there is a companion sermon called THINK Before You Speak. V. E – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 21, 2005

Second in a series on worship, now that worship is defined as humbling yourself before God spiritually and physically, is there a certain way we should worship? Answers to follow

INTRO: A divine rest stop for Jesus designed to be a divine appointment with a Samaritan woman. I. Worship with a right heart (in spirit) A) Relationship required 1) Samaritans didn’t know God a) ritual not based on relationship -- idol, dove, fire… b) In words they professed God, but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Naked"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 18, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that our sense of right and wrong is often stirred-up before God opens our Spiritual Eyes.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Community Chapel Third Sunday of Easter Worship Service Killeen, TX 18 April 2010 Big Idea: Peter’s sense of Right and Wrong was stirred-up before his Spiritual Eyes were opened. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prophet Of The Midnight Hour

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 9, 2008

This message show Jeremiah’s ministry typifies Last Days ministry, and that though he was “unsuccessful” as men count success, he was a success before God.

Prophet of the Midnight Hour Aim: To show how Jeremiah’s ministry typifies last days ministry, and that though he was “unsuccessful” as men count success, he was a success before God. Text: Jeremiah 13:15-17 Introduction: Jeremiah is often referred to as the “weeping prophet”, and it is not hard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 6, 2008

What does pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, look like? James challenges us to discover for ourselves what that religion looks like.

JAMES 1:26, 27 WHAT THE FAITH LOOKS LIKE “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 12, 2020

Paul’s point in our text today is that when it comes to sin, we are all in it together. We are all sinners and stand guilty before God.

THE PROBLEM WITH SIN Text: Rom. 3:9-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the greatest powers of rationalization ever seen is the ability of people to explain away their sin. Our society finds all types of excuses, like poor parenting, social disadvantages, mistreatment by others and so on. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 1, 2022

As Christians, we have a purpose and a duty. We have been given a charge during our life here on earth. We are to minister before God.

As Christians, we have a purpose and a duty. We have been given a charge during our life here on earth. We are to minister before God. How many believers understand what our ministry consists of? Apostle Paul told Corinth they were to be ministers of reconciliation. Since we have been reconciled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Pays To Tell The Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

This sermon calls us to honest, wholehearted living before God, trusting His grace to free us from pretense and form a sincere, holy community.

Friends, some stories hush a room. They slip in like a soft wind and stir the curtains of the soul. Acts 5 is one of those stories. It starts with open hands and generous hearts in the early church, and then a sudden stillness falls. Have you ever smiled on the outside while your soul flinched ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Topics: Seven Sins, Warnings

Elijah - The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007

Elijah was a praying man. This sermon gives three keys to confident prayer. 1. God is Alive. 2. Believers stand before God in Prayer. 3. The Authority of Gods Word.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH A PRAYING CHURCH 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Approaching Storm

Contributed by James May on Sep 9, 2007

There’s a storm of God’s judgment coming upon our land, but there is a force in the land to stem the tide. It’s the remnant church, on its face before God.

The Approaching Storm By Pastor Jim May This next Tuesday will mark the 6th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D. C. The memories of that day are so vivid that it doesn’t seem like 6 years have passed, but time marches on. Every year, as this date rolls ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Whom Much Is Given... Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 17, 2009

Amos uses a masterful literary technique to remind Israel that their responsibility before God is much greater than the surrounding nations because of what God has given them.

A couple of weeks ago the Wall Street Journal carried an article titled “Hollywood Destroys the World” in which the authors describe how Hollywood producers are increasingly consumed with making “end of the world” movies. What’s interesting about most of these movies is that rather than most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Stop Stress Before It Starts Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram arms listeners with the biblical methods needed to overcome negative emotions before they become issues in our lives.

I want you to write on the top of your notes, "AQ equals --" this is like algebra -- "AQ equals E," as in Edgar, "plus P," as in Peter, "0 -- times 0426." I wish I had a -- no, I’ll give that to again. Ready? AQ equals E plus P times 0426. AQ is your anger quotient. You know you have an IQ? ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

What Is God Really Like? The God Of The Pandemic Or The God Of Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2020

Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15.

Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15. The parable has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Being Truly Grateful To God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 21, 2008

Return to Jesus, humble yourself before Him and give Him thanks

I left the country of the Philippines to move to America when I was 12 years old. Before leaving, all my Filipino friends kept telling me that everything in America is big; big buildings, big homes, big cars. And I never heard of Thanksgiving until November 1969 when we were invited to an American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaching Heaven On Your Knees Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 31, 2013

If you want to break through “the wall” and reach heaven on your knees, then humble yourself before God; persist in your prayers; and listen to God more than you speak to Him.

A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau takes an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looks out, she sees an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist goes down and introduces herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free