Sermons on Bitter About Gods Provision:

Recieving Our Wage

Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Jul 30, 2002

Through the grace of God in Jesus Christ, we recieve more than what we deserve.

A donkey and a fox went into partnership and sallied out to forage for food together. They hadn’t gone far before they saw a lion coming their way, at which they were both dreadfully frightened. But the fox thought he saw a way of saving his own skin, and went boldly up to the lion and whispered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Genesis 29:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Invisible Armies

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 4, 2003

Spiritual blindness, its cure, and a challenge for modern Christians.

Invisible Armies II Kings 6:15-17 INTRO.: after the division of the kingdom of Israel into Judah and Israel, the prophet Elisha ministered in the northern kingdom of Israel. Syria, also known as Aram, was a relentless enemy of Israel and conducted raids into Israeli territory. The king of Syria, at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of God In Creation

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2011

God created everything before He creates man, so He can place man in a fully prepared and beautiful environment. All were created good for man. This is the love and grace of God.

The OT opens with an explanation of how the world came to be. • The book of Genesis was written by Moses. The first 5 books of OT were written by him. • Moses may have written the book during the years of the wilderness wandering to prepare the new generation to enter the land of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is It Really About?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

A sermon on what is really important in the family of God,

I remember in college, performing in the musical Godspell. In the opening scene we came out onto the stage as the great philosophers and theologians of the day. I was Martin Luther if memory serves me correct. As each person was brought into the light, we gave a little speech on our philosophy ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth About Truth Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Truth begins and continues with God. It has no end.

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH I TIMOTHY 4:1-16 Introduction: Chapter one – the message (proclaim it). Chapter two – worship (participate in it). Chapter three – leadership (provide it). Chapter four – doctrine (protect and promote it). There are some in our congregations who have departed from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 30, 2018

God planned for the return of His people. We see the providence, promise and provision of God in this move back to Jerusalem.

The book of Ezra begins with the end of the exile. • The Kingdom of Babylon has fallen to the Persians, and with the dawn of the Persians empire the subjects were asked to return to their respective homelands. • The first wave of returnees took place in 538BC and that’s where the book ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Eats Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Give us this day... is the focus of this week’s message

Why the title Good Eats? It’s the title of a show on the Food Network in with host, Alton Brown. Brown is a culinary version of Bill Nye, the science guy. His goal is for us to capture a bit of the why that goes into the taste we all love. Now, look at what we call "the Lord’s prayer". The only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus Said About God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What did Jesus teach about God’s forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal? That it is lavish, and that it is for US!

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT Luke 15: 11-32 1. Illus. of my friend Paul • Teaches counseling at seminary, also maintains a small private practice on the side. • “Other than for marital troubles, the number one reason people come to see me is unresolved guilt. Most of the time they don’t know it, but what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 6 – Part 9 – Trying To Play A Symphony On An Old Piano Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 7, 2010

“zçteô”. It means to seek; to go after; to strive; to pursue; to desire; to aim at; to search for; to endeavor to get. (POSB Commentary). SEEKING THE GRAND PIANO - His Kingdom and His righteousness. It’s tuned,it sounds better and He knows how it's played

Matthew 6 – Part 9 – TRYING TO PLAY A SYMPHONY ON AN OLD PIANO I don’t have any paid employment at present. Moving to Sydney has been a step of faith. We have limited resources for the future. Our possessions fit into a garage. Somewhere under all those boxes is a piano that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Proposal For New Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012

God has told the followers of Christ to put on their new uniform. He told us how to put off the old self through the power of Jesus’ death & then to keep our eyes on Jesus. Here we find God’s new clothing for each Christian who participates with Him in

COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 GOD’S PROPOSAL FOR NEW LIFE Before Ken Robinson became a pastor he served as a police officer. He said people treated him differently when he was in uniform that when he was off duty and wearing plain clothes. Something about the badge and the “blues” gained him instant ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Spiritual Battles Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 10, 2011

God provides for us everything we need to win the spiritual battles we constantly face while here on earth.

How many of you have seen the newest Chronicles of Narnia movie, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader? Once the DVD is out, we’ll watch it here. The movie is not exactly how the book was written but I found it entertaining and still carried many Biblical principles. The basic story line goes like this: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gather The Fragments And Fill Your Basket

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2012

We can't allow the blessings of God to go unclaimed. How much are we leaving on the ground? A look at the Miracle of the Feeding of the 5000.

Gather the Fragments and Fill Your Basket By Rev. James May In the Gospel of John, chapter 6, there is the story of one of the greatest miracles that Jesus performed while he ministered among the Jews. Jesus always looked upon the multitudes with compassion. Though he loved each person he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gather The Fragments And Fill Your Basket

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2012

We can't allow the blessings of God to go unclaimed. How much are we leaving on the ground? A look at the Miracle of the Feeding of the 5000.

Gather the Fragments and Fill Your Basket By Rev. James May In the Gospel of John, chapter 6, there is the story of one of the greatest miracles that Jesus performed while he ministered among the Jews. Jesus always looked upon the multitudes with compassion. Though he loved each person he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letting Go Specifics Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2020

Letting go is an informal process, not a science; nonetheless, it is helpful to grasp two concepts about this matter.

Letting Go Specifics 1. Two weeks ago, I tried to prove to you that the Bible teaches forgiveness is conditional, requiring repentance on the offender’s part. We forgive as God forgives. 2. We saw that forgiveness is a continuum. In some cases, forgiveness in the fullest sense – relating as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Psalm 39:1-3, Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Daily Bread

Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 19, 2015

Three lessons learned from Gods provision found in the manna provided for the Israelites in the desert: God's provision teaches us Obedience, God's provision teaches us Sufficience, God's provision teaches us Dependence

Our Daily Bread Introduction: A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, her mother told her father to find out about the young man. The father invited the fiancé to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational