Sermons on Challenges To God:

The Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by Adrian Reynolds on Nov 6, 2003

A short series on God’s character as shown in the psalms - Psalm 86 focusing on the mercy of God.

When it comes to your relationship to God as an individual, to our relationship with God as a church, what would you say is our greatest need? What is it, above anything else that we need as we approach God? What is at the top of the list for prime importance? I will tell you, because I know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:5-7, Psalm 51:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 9, 2003

As a Christian, Paul says, our two main priorities are considering others and glorifying God. In our text, Paul presents three ways we can accept our responsibility and give glory to God.

INTRODUCTION After a very difficult day at work, Fred told his wife, “I have a very responsible job. Every time something goes wrong . . . the boss thinks I’m responsible. Houston Chronicle, Oct. 17, 1996, p. 8D The boss called in his small band of misfit summer employee’s and said, “We’re going ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God's Presence Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 10, 2003

Part 22 in a study through the 119th psalm

In God’s Presence Part 22 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: November 2, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:169-176 Introduction We close our study tonight in the 119th psalm. I. Desire vv. 169-170 • I believe that you would agree with this comment; many people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003

The Holy Ghost is the power. The fire is what cleans us up to receive the power.

The Fire of God Matt. 3:11-12 **BEFORE READING TEXT** If I were to ask how many here want more of Father, Son, Holy Ghost, most of us would shout “amen”. And if I asked how many wanted more of the fire of God, most would again shout “amen”. Yet, (not to anyone’s discredit, etc.) if we had a full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Fire For God

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 31, 2002

If God is a consuming Fire and you have been baptized with Fire and the Holy Ghost, are you on Fire for God?

On Fire for God John 5: 32-35. As I was studying God’s word and Praying to the Lord, the Holy Spirit stirred my heart about the ministry of Maple Grove. I reflected back on past Sunday numbers, past services where the Holy Spirit moved in miraculous ...read more

Scripture: John 5:32-35, John 5:32

Denomination: Baptist

Confrontation With God

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 1, 2002

Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace. Thomas a Kampis.

Confrontation With God Exodus 3:1-12 Introduction: In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace.

The Wrath of God Romans 1:19-21 Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace. The prophets...the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is God?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2002

We come to know and understand God by what the Bible says about Him and what we choose to do with that information

TALKING POINTS: 1. Today’s subject is a deep subject. One that does not seem to be spoken of as much as it used to be. What is it? See if you can tell me: a. According to Genesis 1:1 He created the heavens and the earth. Q: Who is God? b. According to John 1:1 He is the Word. Q: Who is God? c. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:18-24, Isaiah 45:18-45

Denomination: Church Of God

God Events

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

This even, teh birth of Christ, was a God event.

Matt 1:18-25 God Events (Christmas) Read Texts Matt 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 - It is that time of the year - When we as a society get into the spirit of the season - We go about celebrating Christmas - By putting up decorations - Lights, trees, wreaths - All over our homes inside and out - We seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Timing Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 23, 2002

My times are in your Hand.

God’s Timing (Ps.31:15) One of the most comforting and reassuring statements in the Bible for the believer is Psalm 31:15, our text for the morning: My times are in your hand. Every now and then from some of the most unlikely sources, you will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Congregational

Where Is God?

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Address those in crisis who feel abandoned by God so they can know where God is and what He is doing when He seems absent.

WHERE IS GOD? Job 23:3-10 Ted Turner, now a professed agnostic New Ager, at one time had associated himself with Christianity. He had a testing of his profession, however, when he watched his sister die a slow, painful death by lupus. He abandoned his faith in God, not willing to believe that an ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3-10

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Recall

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

When God issues His call a second time

Peter Had Denied Knowing the Lord and Had Seen Christ Crucified. The One to Whom Jesus Had Said “Flesh and Blood Has Not Revealed this to You, but My Father Which Is in Heaven . . . and on this Rock I Will Build My Church,” Had Been Through an Experience of Spiritual Crushing and Humiliation. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Glory Of God

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exploration of God’s glory by examining historical and linguistic usages within Scripture

I. WHAT IS THE GLORY? A. MANTLE/GARMENT B. ADORNMENT (JEWELRY) C. SHINE/FLASH LIKE LIGHTNING D. TO ACT AS A MADMAN E. PURITY, LUSTRE, CLEARNESS F. HONOR, ESTEEM IMAGE G. HEAVY, WEIGHTY, INSENSIBLE, DULL, MAKE DENSE, UNRESPONSIVE II. MANIFESTATIONS OF THE GLORY A. CLOUD (EXODUS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Confidence In God

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 should be the first thing we pray for each other and ourselves - that the Holy Spirit would strengthen and empower us to understand the vast extent of the love of Christ for us, and to know that love for ourselves.

ASPIRATIONS One of the new phrases dotting the political landscape of late has been the one "aspirational voters". As we come up to a State election, I’m sure we will hear that phrase many times from both sides of the political divide (which is itself a very narrow, very low outcrop of shifting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Cologne

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003

We carry the aroma of Jesus among a lost and dying world as Jesus leads us triumphantly.

I. Paradox – Zechariah 9:12 - prisoners of hope – slaves yet free at the same time – continue this today as well as some others II. Triumphal procession – Roman procession after victory A. Generally, to be led in a triumphant procession means to be a prisoner of war – Spartacus – Kirk Douglas – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran