Sermons on Belonging To God:

The God Who Accomplishes His Purposes Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2016

Nothing can thwart God's puposes. God accomplishes His purposes through us.

Power is a test of our character. When we are given the power to do what we want, what we choose to do will reveals WHO we really are. • Whoever leads has great power. And that’s what worries many. • That’s probably what makes the US Presidential election so tense. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 2, 2025

Because the race belongs to Christ alone, we are called not to carry its full weight but to run our leg with faithfulness—working, resting, and trusting that our part in God’s eternal plan matters.

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters Time is short, eternity is long, so live your life wisely Longevity is a grace—an extension of time from the hand of God. But with it often comes a sobering awareness: the words of Genesis 3:19 still echo through time—“for you are dust, and to dust ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"How Can A Man Rob God?"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Sep 30, 2016

SOME SHOCKING TRUTHS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN TITHING DOCTRINE

"Will a man ROB God?" How many untold tens of thousands of men will give account one day for teaching this verse in Malachi 3:8 totally out of context for their own sordid gain. I couldn’t count the times I have heard self-appointed ministers of the gospel berate their congregations and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In God’s Favor

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Rather than painting a picture of an angry, brooding God, the Christmas story reminds us that God actually likes us and wants what is best for us.

Living in God’s Favor Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Special Revelation

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2016

A Christmas Sermon: philosophy, science, and religion can only take us to Jerusalem, it takes special revelation from God's word to find Jesus. Message taken from the Magi's journey.

Christmas – God’s Special Revelation Matthew 2:1-12 In a Peanut’s cartoon, Charlie Brown goes up to Lucy and says, “Someone said we should live each day as if it were the last day of our lives.” Lucy then runs out screaming, “Aaugh, this is the last day, this is it. I only have 24 hours left! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Foursquare

Not Ashamed Of God’s Family! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 20, 2019

Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church.

Not Ashamed of God’s Family! Romans 16 Introduction 1. Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church. 2. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes… I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Unconventional Reach

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 14, 2019

Jesus shares three stories to show how much every person matters to God. Jesus calls us to repent and return to him, love people he loves, and celebrate with heaven when lost people are found.

Luke 15:1-10 God’s Unconventional Reach Have you ever lost anything? It’s really irritating, isn’t it? Losing car keys, losing your wallet, losing your cell phone. They make devices to ping all these things, but I’m sure I would probably lose that, too! Luke chapter 15 is all about lost things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:11-32, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Watching On Mondays Too

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Feb 4, 2002

Worship is not intended as a burden through which we meet the obligations of God. Worship is God’s gift that prepares us to live the life of service to God’s kingdom.

God’s Watching On Mondays Too / Micah 6:1-8 Epiphany 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 3 February 2002 As we are in the midst of worship this morning, I suppose we would be quite alarmed if a lawyer walked into the church and presented a court summons to our church. Downsville Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Treasure - Our Security Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007

Webster Defines SECURITY – as the freedom from risk or danger, the freedom from anxiety or something that makes us feel safe. SO WHERE DO WE FIND OUR SECURITY? There is only one place – In the arms of God This is the 2nd in a 3 part series from Romans

INTRODUCTION, A $75 basketball in my hands is playing a pickup game in the church gym. A $75 basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan is a world championship and an NBA MVP. A $900 set of golf clubs in my hands is spending $25 for a green fee and an afternoon of frustration. A $900 set of golf ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Good Plan For You

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 12, 2008

Message preached to kick off a Capital Stewardship Program

God’s Good Plan for You Jeremiah 29:11-13 Today we begin an adventure that your church leadership believes is the plan of God for First Church of Christ. I come as a pastor. I will join your staff for the next 3 months and follow-up with you for the following 3 years. I am a Stewardship Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

The Benefits Of Giving God Your Best

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 2, 2004

The benefits of giving God your best.

*Genesis 22:1-22:19 *Hebrews 11:17, ?By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son?. -What if you gave to God only tenth of the time you devote to your own house? -What if you gave to God the same way that you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Share (In) God's Blessings

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 17, 2005

EPIPHANY 2(B) - Belivers share (in) God’s blessings by freely preaching and being freed to serve.

BELIEVERS SHARE (IN) GOD’S BLESSINGS (Outline) 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-23 - January 16, 2005 - EPIPHANY 2 INTRO: People, in general, like to share. Believers love to share. God has shown us his divine bless-ings – physical and spiritual – that we may show them and share them with others. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

From The Beginning To The End God Is There!

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a sermon about the concept of giving glory to God and how that is like respecting ones mother. This is a Sermon that looks at the need for giving God/Jesus Glory as a act of faith.

November 24, 2013 [White or Gold]
Christ the King/Reign of Christ
(United Methodist Student Day)
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Luke 1:68-79 (UMH 208) 
Colossians 1:11-20 St Luke “From the Beginning to the End He’s there” First. I think everything belongs ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

When A Person Turns Away From God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

What happens when a person turns away from God? Paul tells us what the Galatians lost or became by turning away from God to idol worship. 1- They became enslaved and lost their freedom 2- They became joyless and lost their exuberance

INTRO.- 8Formerly, when you did not know God. Was there ever a time in your life that you didn’t know God? ILL.- I love the cute story about the little boy whose mother just gave birth to his baby brother. While the baby was sleeping in his crib, big brother looks into the crib at his baby ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace For The Pleasure Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2026

Knowing our identity, We can live fearless, free and full of confidence that we are who God says we are and we can do what God says we can do and can be what God says we can be. We can live with purpose and fulfil God’s plan.

Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace for the Pleasure of God Scripture - Ephesians 1:1-15 “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. May God our Father and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-15, Psalm 139:13-16, Romans 3:23, Hosea 4:6, 1 John 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist