Sermons on cleaving to god: showing 211-225 of 214,450

The Seven Words

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 31, 2023

Focus attention on the moment planned before the creation of the world: The crucifixion of Jesus.

The Seven Words Introduction We have been making our way through Matthew’s Gospel, following the life of Jesus from his birth, baptism, ministry, and parables. Last week we studied the last of his teachings before the events began to quickly lead him to Calvary. In a flurry of activity we read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:43, John 19:25-27, Matthew 27:46, John 19:28, John 19:30, Luke 23:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Assassin Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: *other

God With Us: God’s Awesome Presence!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 23, 2009

The awesome presence of God in the person of Jesus Christ outstands all human presence in your Christmas celebrations!

Introduction: A Sunday School was putting on a Christmas pageant which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. One boy wanted so very much to be Joseph, but when the parts were handed out, a boy he didn’t like was given that part, and he was assigned to be the inn-keeper instead. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us: God’s Amazing Present!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 25, 2009

God has given us the best Christmas present and it is wrapped in the tender human body of our Lord Jesus Christ who was born in a lowly manger.

Introduction: Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Sees, God Hears, And God Listens"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 13, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as David were the central object in the parable; as believers, we are always the central object of Scripture.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Sunday of June Killeen, TX 13 June 2010 Big Idea: God is speaking to us. Just as we are always present in our dreams regardless of what the dream is about; we are the central object. Likewise, we are always in the center of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bringing God Back To God’s People Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 24, 2011

David leads his people to restart the practice of Worship.

Bring God Back to God’s People 2 Samuel 6:1-23 David is now King of Israel, all twelve tribes. He has lived through his wilderness education, is back in touch with God and finally accepting his exonerated role. He is thirty years old, perhaps out of his boyhood experiences when he freely talked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Light, God Is Love, & God Is Life Series

Contributed by Melvin Amos on Aug 20, 2011

In this series I am going to attempt to teach who God really is. Christians, and those in the world get this view of who they think God is, yet it does not quite show the whole image of who God is.

Who is God? Most people today begin to form their own personal opinion on what they think God is like or what He should be like. This, my friends, is the beginning of idoltry. We all have done it. We say, "well if God is so loving, why is there so much cruelty in the world?" Let’s not make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Light, God Is Strength, And God Is Salvation"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 19, 2017

David believed God was his light in darkness, God was his strength when he was weak, and God was his salvation when he needed delivered.

For the first chapter and a half of the Bible. We see God busy at work; creating the place we call Earth and all that is a part of it. And at every step of the way, God declares his creation “good.” Then it all changes. Halfway through chapter 2, God is busy helping the human, Ha’adam he is called ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-9, Psalm 27:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

God Loves. God Promises. God Sends! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 19, 2018

God provides for everything but calls on people to work with Him.

Let us continue to worship our God by learning more about Him through God’s Word. Open your bibles to Exodus Chapter 3…. We noted last week from the beginning of Exodus 3 how Moses miraculously met God! God knows all and is present everywhere but He is a personal God to all who are searching for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God’s Got This Give God The Glory”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 21, 2018

During the tremendous storms of life the bible story tells us Jesus is in the boat during the storms "God's Got This, Give God The Glory".

Mark 4:35-41 “God’s Got This Give God The Glory” 1. Storms arise in many places and have horrific effects. • storms have names like Irma, Sandy, Katrina, Agnes, did you notice that must storms are named after women . These storms are some of the most devastating in history. • Hurricanes were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

Gods Favor..gods Plan..gods Idea...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 17, 2015

You have to rest on Gods ability not yours, nothing is impossible when you depend on Gods ability, instead of your own... His results know no boundaries, His results are limitless.

Gods Favor..Gods Plan..Gods Ideas All Mothers are special and should be celebrated... A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose, God's Plan And God's Promise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand Jeremiah 29:11, focusing on how God's promise in this verse applies to and shapes His purpose and plan for our family units.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to take a closer look at Jeremiah 29:11 and what it tells us about God's purpose, plan, and promise for the family unit. You know, there's a beautiful quote from Billy Graham that says, "A Christian has tremendous responsibilities to his own family. He or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: God's Family Unit

And God Created Woman

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jan 23, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 2:18-25

Islington Baptist Church May 14, 2000 Genesis 2:18-25 I’ve entitled today’s sermon “And God created woman” for today you and I are going to consider Eve’s creation. What better day for us than on Mother’s Day, for Eve is the great grandmother of us all. Eve was the first mother. As we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks To God

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

The criteria by which each of the churches of the New Testament are measured are their faith, hope, and love. This was a thanksgiving message looking at Paul's thankfulness for the Church at Colosse.

*Give Thanks To God* Col. 1:3-5 Dorn Ridge October 7, 2007 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This is a special holiday weekend on our calendars and in our hearts. A.) It is the time of the harvest. B.) It is a time of being mindful of the blessings God has given to us. C.) It is a time of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Relationship With God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the right relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the right relationship with GOD. IV. TEXT: John 20:17 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, Do not cling to Me [do no

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the right relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the right relationship with GOD. IV. TEXT: John 20:17 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, Do not cling to Me [do not hold Me], for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:17

Denomination: Pentecostal