Sermons on Before God:

God's Gifts Under Christmas Tree

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of

Introduction: Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings—$200—had been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Alpha And The Omega

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jun 18, 2012

God was before the 'Beginning' and He will continue to be after the 'End'. He is omnipotent and omnipresent meaning He will be with us now and through Jesus Christ believers will be with Him for eternity; for ever and ever, and ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 1:8. The ‘Alpha and the Omega’ When we think of God or someone asks us what we mean or understand when we use the word ‘God’, we are obviously limited. It is really impossible for a created being to be able to describe in human words, his or her Creator, who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do We Want To Go When We Die?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 7, 2015

We need to be prepared for life after death. We must endeavor to live our lives in such a way that when we stand before God and give an account of how we have lived our lives, God will say to us, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

A man walked home one evening after having some drinks at a local bar. He decided to take a shortcut through a cemetery. Unfortunately, he fell into an open grave and could not get out. He fell asleep and woke up the next morning when the whistle at the local factory blew. He was still suffering ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Speaks Of The Essence Of His Love

Contributed by John White on Aug 17, 2018

The essential nature of a child of God and a follower of Jesus Christ is love. This is the essence of the statement made by our Savior on that momentous night before His crucifixion.

Jesus Speaks Of The Essence Of His Love JOHN 13:34-35 " A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." The essential nature of a child of God ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Man Will Stop You From Living A Surrendered Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 15, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you fear man enough to be useless before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fear of man will push you to do ridiculous things like hide your talent/gift/callings that will make you wicked and

I. EXORDIUM: Do you fear man enough to be useless before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fear of man will push you to do ridiculous things like hide your talent/gift/callings that will make you wicked and lazy servant of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:14 (New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promises For A Believer

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 2, 2008

And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened ... And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. [Revelation 20: 12-15] Is your name written in the ’Lambs Book of Life?’ Let us find out?

Message ~ Funeral for Kenneth Jensen [December 1, 2008] Promises for a Believer Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outran Carl Lewis in the 100 meter dash. I will never forget Johnson’s look of triumphant disdain and Lewis’s look of amazement as they crossed the finish line. Johnson’s victory was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Stuff Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2019

What is the one thing that makes us holy before God. There's lots of things holy people do and don't do... but there's one thing that we MUST do. Do you know what that is?

OPEN: A new preacher had just come to town and was visiting one of the Nursing Homes in the area. Thinking to introduce himself to one of the church members who lived there he leaned over her and gently asked “Do you know who I am?” She smiled sweetly and replied: “No, but if you go the front ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Victorious Life Through Christ Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 16, 2019

Unless we learn to take full responsibility for our own actions and stop blaming others -including Satan- for our poor choices; we will never be able to come before God with a repentant heart. And that's the most essential element for our salvation.

God knows every detail concerning our physical, emotional, and mental conditions. None of our truth, whether told or untold, is ever hidden from our omniscient Father who knew us before we were conceived; He already knows our last breath on this earth; and every dot in between. Psalm 139:13 reads, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:30, Matthew 6:8, Psalm 139:4, Psalm 139:13

Moses Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2024

To see something we have never seen before in 2024 - we must do something we have never done before in 2024! God's question to you is "What is in your hand?"

Moses: 2024 Series: Never seen before in 2024! Thesis: To see something we have never seen before in 2024 - we must do something we have never done before in 2024! What is the one thing you need to do? Is it read the Bible daily – Pray – have consistent devotions? Step out in faith? Follow ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pre-Trib. Or Pre-Wrath? - Study 1

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006

Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God?

"PRE-TRIB. OR PRE-WRATH?" Study 1 INTRODUCTION In the past few years, there have been many who have taken in hand to write on the subject of "The Second Coming of Christ." So someone will say, "Why do we need another book on the subject? I must say that I do not consider myself to be an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:7

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Comes From God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 29, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plundered someone before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: GOD gives the favors IV. TEXT: Exodus 12:36 The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelit

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plundered someone before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: GOD gives the favors IV. TEXT: Exodus 12:36 The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelites whatever they asked for. So they stripped the Egyptians ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call Out To God In Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2018

Often when we pray, we expect God to answer even before we say Amen. God knows the end from the beginning and everything in-between He knows the perfect time for everything that happens in our lives.

We continue in our series Hope found Here and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday what I want to do is encourage you to Call out to God in prayer. Psalm 34:17-20, The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-20, Acts 3:19, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 103:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosting The Presence Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 6, 2013

It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I rel

Hosting the Presence of God Psalm 27:4NKJ Psalm 27:4Amp. One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fool’s Gold - Eureka! Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing God and obeying His commands in order to gain wisdom and understanding of our position before Him.

Church, we are finally here. Today we are closing out our series titled “Fool’s Gold.” We have been talking about wisdom and where to find it. We’ve highlighted how God holds all wisdom and understanding. To obtain these things, we need to dig deeper in our faith and confidently ask. Today, I want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Topics: Fear Of God, Spiritual Wisdom, Divine Understanding

Sermon Series: Fool's Gold

Seven Things God Hates

Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Mar 31, 2016

Let us consider some Bible passages where the word “hate” is used in connection with God. But before we do that it would be beneficial for us to understand the Biblical meaning of the word hate and how God truly feels concerning this word “hate.”

SEVEN THINGS GOD HATES April 2016 Let us consider some Bible passages where the word “hate” is used in connection with God. But before we do that it would be beneficial for us to understand the Biblical meaning of the word hate and how God truly feels concerning this word ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal