Sermons on Being Where God Wants Us:

When The Purpose Is Revealed (2014)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022

There is where we are and where it is that God wants us to be and it is only when we follow God and His guidance that we are able to close the gap between where we are and where it is that God would like for us to be.

WHEN THE PURPOSE IS REVEALED (2014) Text: Exodus 17:1-7 "One of the greatest sins we commit against God is not reaching the potential he has placed in us." (Raymond McHenry. ed. McHenry’s Quips, Quotes And Other Notes. [author’s files: John Maxwell]. Third Printing. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is Your Confidence?

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 15, 2006

Today’s world tells you to have self-confidence so what is wrong with that? Find out!

Confidence - Trust or faith in a person or thing Here’s what the world is trying to get you to believe. And some of us are buying into it. · Confidence builds life. · You can have whatever you want with self-confidence. You’ll go just as far in life as your self-confidence will allow. To a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

I Wanted To Be The King Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 20, 2008

There was a need of leadership and many trees desired and boast that they are the candidate. But God has a better plan about the leadership

One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be our king.’ 9 “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and men are honored, to hold sway over the trees?’ 10 “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Desires.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 30, 2024

A widespread cry is growing in the hearts of believers for a real, tangible encounter with God. They want, like Moses, to see Him face to face...

Desires. Psalm 42.1-3MSG A widespread cry is growing in the hearts of believers for a real, tangible encounter with God. They want, like Moses, to see Him face to face. They don't want only to read about Him, have head knowledge of Him, talk about Him, and pay homage to Him on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wanting? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 11, 2016

Be careful of wanting and learn contentment

We continue our study of the Book of Joshua. God chose a people to reveal Himself. The Old Testament is the revelation of God through Israel with its 12 Tribes. God is always God and the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. What we learn about God through Israel is applicable to us today. But as ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord, Where Are The Reinforcements?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 9, 2002

When the road ahead looks to big for your small group.

Lord, where are the Reinforcements? HHM / Pastor Jim Parisi 6-09-02 We know as we are growing that the road ahead and the work ahead look sometimes overwhelming at times because we are a small group with a colossal task ahead. Be assured that GOD is the one who is in control Let us look into ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8, Judges 15:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken Things God Uses

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2018

God has often taken broken things and made them useful again. God used a broken covenant, broken branches, and broken people to accomplish His purposes.

BROKEN THINGS GOD USES Amos 9:11-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Driving in the Middle -- Rocky Meyerson 1. A policeman looked up to see a woman racing down the center of the road at 100 m.p.h. He pulled her over and said, "Hey, lady, would you mind telling me why you're going so fast down the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 5: God Want Us To Pray Like Moses Prayed Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 19, 2024

Pray... 1. Because people are blind to the danger they are in (vs. 1-6). 2. Because there may be no other way we can help (vs. 7-10). 3. Because the Lord is willing to hear (vs. 10-13). 4. Because prayer works in amazing ways (vs. 13-14).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 5: God Want us to Pray Like Moses Prayed Exodus 32:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 19, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Exodus 32, to see another great prayer in God's Word. In this chapter, Moses had been with the Lord on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Art Thou?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The voice of God

Genesis 3:1-10 9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? I. God's Voice is a SEEKING Voice. Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. A. Because of Sin. (their fall) 8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Being With It

Contributed by Paul Cull on Feb 6, 2006

The necessity of proclaiming the gospel, the necessity of cultural relevance and the necessity of spiritual integrity

Being with it - the necessity and challenges of cultural relevance There have been remarkable changes in rural communities over the last fifty years or even the last twenty years. When many of us were children, we grew up with a good understanding of the agricultural world. Many of the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What God Wants Us To Hear About Loving Our Neighbors

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Mar 11, 2003

Who’s the real good Samaritan and what can we learn from him?

So often, people hear only what they want to hear. Take my father, for instance. He is actually deaf in one ear and hearing impaired in the other. However, he still hears only what he wants to hear. We call it “Selective Hearing Loss.” For instance, if you call for him, he often won’t hear you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Are The Dinosaurs? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 14, 2012

There are three ways for a Christian to accept the creation story in light of the archeological evidence stacked against us.

Question: I want to believe the Bible but with so much science out there concerning evolution/creation, the Bible has become suspect at best. What about dinosaurs, dating back millions of years ago if the Bible says the earth is only about 6-8 thousand years old? For the Christian who hates being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Where Were You

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

We remember where we were during significant times in the history of our country. But a better question is where will you be?

There have been many great and significant events in the history of these United States of America. Many people remember just where they were when they heard the news of such events for the first time. When remembering significant things that have happened in our country invariably people will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Jesus Was Born Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 16, 2015

Little is said about the actual place where Jesus was born, instead we accept tradition over scriptures as to the place of his birth. This evening I would like for us to go to the Word of God and see what it says about this very topic.

The Lamb of God Series Where Jesus was Born Information taken from Ariel Ministries, Jewish history, and scriptures. Micah 4:8 Monte T. Brown December 14, 2014 Sunday Night Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude Little is said about the actual place where Jesus was born, instead we ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Loved By The Father And Being A Loving Father

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 6, 2009

Every Christian has at least 3 fathers...their biological/legal father, the Father and church fathers. Thsi sermon explores what it means to be loved by the Father, how to relate to our earthly fathers and what it means to be a Godly father.

Someone once said Any fool can be a Father, but it takes a real man to be a Daddy!! Another person says A father carries pictures where his money used to be. Mark Twain said When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran