Sermons on Belonging To God:

The Gift Of God On Your Life

Contributed by Michael Murphy on Apr 28, 2003

God’s gift and your life makes provision.

THE GIFT OF GOD ON YOUR LIFE NEW LIFE CHURCH Pro 18:16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Romans 8 tells us that we were chosen by God before we ever had the opportunity to choose. What a great blessing to know that God set it up for us. We were chosen for the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building Family

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009

God has given us His Church to be our support system. Through Christ we are bound together in a community of faith. Belonging to Christ, we belong to each other. Through Christ, God has made us a family, a community of faith. This is our God-given support

Building Family Acts 2:42-47 The huge redwood trees in California are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would have a tremendous root system, reaching down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

God In The Book Of Daniel

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

A description of God’s activities as found in the book of Daniel.

Introduction: Many Christians believe that God made the universe like one gigantic clock and has left it to run its predetermined course. In this case God is an absentee Landlord, and to pray to Him is futile. Prayer in such situation only gives the one who prays a false sense of comfort ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

Giving To A Giving God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God desires for me to give to Him in the same way He has given to me

This morning we come to a passage that has – in my opinion – been one of the most misused passages in the entire Bible. It has been used throughout church history to perpetuate what I believe, based on my understanding of the Scriptures as a whole, are myths. And to demonstrate that, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living God On The Outside Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 6, 2005

The Book of the Covenant is God’s Law applied to life. It shows us that in man’s sinful nature we try to exploit any system for our own gain. But if we would allow God’s life to live out from inside us, we would naturally love Him and love others - the h

Chapters 21 - 23 of Exodus are known as the Book of the Covenant. They are a series of laws that expand on the Ten Commandments. They are not an exhaustive list of behavior in any and all circumstances - but they gave the Israelites guidelines in how to treat each other and how to worship ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Undeserved - A God Who Loves Anyway

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 12, 2020

In the context of White Privilege, we sometimes think God loves us because we are lovable. Quite the opposite, God calls us when we aren't worthy or even very lovable. Responding to a God who brings laughter.

Sermon: Undeserved • Sarah and Abraham were unworthy but God gave them Isaac (laughter) anyway. • We were undeserving, but Jesus died for us anyway. • If we know God loves us even if we are undeserving, how should we act towards others? I was speaking with a group of pastors this week about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 17:17, Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing God

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

God has created us to know Him.

In verses 15-23 we find the first of two prayers that the apostle Paul offers to God for the Ephesians. This prayer consists of two parts: 1. PRAISE (vv. 15-16) "Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Robbing God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2008

A sermon about tithing in these difficult economic times.

Malachi 3:6-12 “Robbing God” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Are these tough economic times or what? Housing prices have fallen to an all-time low while many folks find themselves unable to pay their mortgages. Gas prices, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Peace With God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 26, 2006

We can have and need to be at peace with God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you think of the word “peace”, what comes to mind? Do you think of tranquil settings, that relaxing day in the hammock in the back yard under the shade tree? Do you think if the kids being at a babysitter for a few hours? • Maybe peace for you is being out on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A "Sticky" God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 7, 2010

Description – The third message in the 2010 Lenten series and communion meditation for March 7, 2010

Today I begin with a confession. (Sorry, nothing juicy.) Last week I gave you this set of questions to prepare for today’s sermon. (Slide 1) 1. How do times of distress affect my prayer life? 2. How fervent am I in prayer when life is going well? 3. How does distress re-orient my ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Man Of God

Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 28, 2011

Jacob was a man who by worldly standards was questionable, yet God blessed him.

The Man of God by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:17 Obadiah 1:17 (New International Version, ©2011) 17 But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. Intro: Last Sunday we talked about the Godless man named Esau, you remember Jacob’s twin ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Order Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Jan 25, 2011

God desires to restore order to our chaotic world.

We begin a new Series: Kosmeo kos-meh’-o: to put in order; make ready; prepare; to adorn; embellish with honor It’s where we get cosmetics = to adorn And it comes from the Greek word Cosmos = an orderly harmonious systematic universe. Our God is the God of Order. Genesis 1:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Return To God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2019

The first call of prophet Zechariah was a call not to repeat the mistake of their forefathers and return to God while they still can. Now that they have returned to their homeland, they are to stay faithful to God.

Zechariah is not an easy book to read and understand, but we will try and learn together over these few months. God has important words for His people. • It’s difficult because God speaks not only to the present situation in Judah (with the people now engaging in rebuilding the Temple) but also ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' baptism, emphasizing the importance of knowing God intimately and applying His teachings to our lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering in the house of our Lord. It's a joy to see each of you here today, ready to receive from the wellspring of God's word. We stand at the threshold of a new understanding, an understanding that will deepen our faith and strengthen our resolve to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Forgiveness, Turn To God

God Bought The Property To Build Something New.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 9, 2012

God doesn't want the old you or the old me...we belong to Him now ...we are His property ....He builds something brand new. The one that wrote that Scripture was for sure changed into a new creature. Apostle Paul whose name was Saul before his conversion

God bought the property to build something new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. A story is told about a business man who was selling a warehouse and its property. The building had been empty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist