Sermons on Choosing To Know Jesus:

We Know All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 17, 2004

PENTECOST 10(A) - We know all things work together for good because this is God’s plan for mankind and God’s love for believers.

WE KNOW ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28-30 - August 8, 2004 – Pentecost 10 ROMANS 8:28-30 28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Made For God's Enjoyment Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 24, 2003

Part 2 of this series that is looking into the purpose of life. This message shows us our first purpose in life... Made for God’s Enjoyment.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 2 (Made for God¡¦s Enjoyment) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) A rich man was determined to give his mother a birthday present that would outshine all others. He read of a bird that had a vocabulary of 4000 words, could speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, Revelation 4:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glory And Suffering Series

Contributed by William Barber, Sr. on Mar 17, 2007

This sermon deals with the inevitability of suffering and the incomparable glory that will far overshadow the travail of earth.

GLORY AND SUFFERING Romans 8:18-23 Filename: Sermon Introduction: Rom 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Your Future

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Find out how to find and follow God’s plan in this message about God’s will for your future.

Facing Your Future God’s Game Plan for Your Life 8/27/03 I. Introduction There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faces: Samson Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

All Samson had to do was walk into his destiny. Instead, he chose to walk wherever he wanted. His life is a shining example of how to know God’s will then ignore it.

Kids have a unique way of telling stories. Their heart is in it, but their mouths don’t always spit out the right words. Here are a few of my favorite headliner Bible stories stated by kids: *The first three books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, and Laxatives. *Noah’s wife was called Joan of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Blues, As Witnessed By Joseph

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 3, 2014

When Christmas is all over and done with, life will return to normal; what ever normal is these days but if you think that is hard for us, look at Mary and Joseph, after the Nativity, the part we choose to ignore with Roman soldiers and dead babies.

Title: The Christmas Blues, as witnessed by Joseph Keywords: Joseph, Holy Innocents, “Christmas 1 Year A RCL” Word Count: 2723 This sermon was delivered to St John's in Girvan and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th December 2013: (both are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Chill Out & Pay Attention

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 26, 2002

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Focus on what’s really important.

Chill Out……….. What does it mean to trust? Webster: Basic dependence on someone or something, a belief that something will happen or someone will act in a prescribed way. If I were to ask any one of you, most of you would say that you trust God. But sometimes that’s not easy. Trusting ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Shepherd 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 30, 2009

The Good shepherd calls, but who is listening? The good shepherd leads, but who is following? The Conclusion.

Dakota Community Church May 31, 2009 The Good Shepherd 2 John 10:11-18 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

You Should See Me Now

Contributed by Kevin Jones on May 19, 2011

A message about having a relationship with Christ using the story of Lazarus

You Should See Me Now This morning I want to look at the story in John about Lazarus. The complete story of Lazarus is really incredible story to look at. The impact of all that took place is amazing and should serve as example of the impact that our own life should make. If you have been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:34-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Not !!

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 4, 2015

We are called to live Holy and christ like. The bible is full of scripture saying to repent and live holy

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. And hereby we do know that we know Him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

If you hold to Jesus' teaching you will be free

Truth Sets you Free this week we continue the freedom from sin theme RO 6:16 Don't you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey--whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Waiting On God

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2016

This is a fascinating study on what “waiting on God” is, people who waited on God, how to wait on God and its mighty ramifications.

THE PRIORITY OF WAITING ON GOD INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FUNDRAISER PRIZE 1. A Pastor was having a fundraiser at his church. On Sunday morning he got in the pulpit and boldly announced, “The first person who gives $1000 this morning can pick out 3 hymns.” 2. The sanctuary was quiet for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Love Looks Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 27, 2020

This is the 32nd sermon from a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at how Jesus delayed his coming to Mary and Martha after Lazarus' death, and why He did that. As well as why it's so important to know Jesus, rather than just know about Him.

How Love Looks (Part 32) Text: John 11:1-16 Well it’s good to see you all this morning. Last Sunday, we had originally intended to go out to Arkansas to celebrate my dad’s birthday. And we did get to spend time with him on his birthday, but not at his house… in the hospital. I think most of you ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Sorrow To Joy Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 12, 2024

Knowing Jesus brings joy. Joy that does not fade, nor can it be taken away.

From Sorrow to Joy Text: John 16:16-24 What is Joy? My Uncle used to ask people if they wanted to see a picture of his pride and joy, and of course, people being kind, would say, “Yeah, of course.” And he’d pull out a picture of Pride furniture wax and Joy dishwashing soap. But seriously, what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24, John 20:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Repentance Series

Contributed by Norest Hoko on Sep 20, 2025

One day in my study I read and and pondered on the verse of Scripture, John 3:1-3 , Where a Pharisee Nicodemus went to Jesus to confirm that truly Jesus was sent from God.What surprised me was Jesus' reply that "no man unless he is born again will see the kingdom of God"

I’ve been reflecting on a powerful truth: two men can receive the same divine revelation, yet have completely different spiritual conditions. This is strikingly illustrated in the lives of two very different people: Peter, a simple fisherman, and Nicodemus, a highly educated teacher of the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 3:11