Sermons on Complaining To God:

God's Appointments

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 17, 2011

Being in the right place at the right time is something we all too often write off as coincidence. But what if it were orchestrated by God, what if it were one of God's divine appointments for our lives.

Bunbury Sun am 16/01/11 “God’s appointments” Intro: *** Amongst the many stories of bravery during the Queensland floods an unconfirmed story has emerged in the media of a man who apparently made his way onto a bridge w/ flood waters lapping at the bridge. The man had seen a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yet God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

Our passage will explain why God remains faithful, and what he has done to overcome the faithlessness of his people.

Psalm 78:38-39 Yet God 12/28/08 D. Marion Clark Introduction Psalm 78 opens with a determined declaration to tell of the Lord’s glorious deeds to the next generation. Even so, the very determination arises out of the failure of God’s people to do that very thing. Most of the psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:38-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 9, 2016

The Wrath of God – Romans chapter 2 verse 5 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Initial remarks regarding God's wrath. • (2). Explanation of God's wrath. • (3). Three truths about God's wrath. • #1: God's wrath is just. • #2: God's wrath is to be feared. • #3: God's wrath is satisfied in Christ. SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5

Denomination: Brethren

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2015

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 3:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2013

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gult from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Is For Us Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014

Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2014

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 12, 2023

Habakkuk 3:1-16 teaches us two life-changing responses to adversity that are modeled for us by Habakkuk.

Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. God revealed several of his attributes to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, which reads as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Habakkuk 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Will Not Be Managed Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 9, 2022

Inductive sermon looking at Uzzah's fatal touch of the Ark of the Covenant and the issues that led to it.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID GOD WILL NOT BE MANAGED 2 SAMUEL 6:1-15 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION We are going to read and think about a passage of Scripture that leaves us scratching our heads many times and even after we dig a little and understand a little more, we still don’t like what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counterfeit Gods

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 16, 2025

A message from Acts 17 regarding Paul's ministry in Athens exposing the false gods of then and now.

Acts 17:16-31 – Paul in Athens Move #1 – What idols do you see in Canada? (Hockey?… a minor god at best… Success? Money & greed? – yes - the bible told us this truth 2000 years ago. A relatively new god is the Self! …and its attractive, but misleading nickname - “Happiness.” This is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31, Romans 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message From A Frustrated Writer Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 20, 2006

First in a series of sermons on Revelation. This is a first person sermon in which I portrayed John, the writer of Revelation, complaining that (1) nobody was reading my book, and (2) nobody who read it understood it.

I Am John – Frustrated Writer (This is a first person sermon. The more participation from the congregation, the better. I did this in period costume and remained outside the sanctuary until it was time for the sermon. After the other minister read the scripture, I allowed for a long, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:8-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Malachi Wholly Committed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Malachi’s record of God’s oracles was from the heart of God, brutally honest, and full of hope.

The Oracle of God An oracle is a prophetic pronouncement. Malachi is a record of the oracle of God to the people of Judah. It was given about 400 years before the coming of Jesus at a time of rebuilding the nation. It was at a time when things were not going well for the people of Judah and they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voice Of God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

God is graciously speaking (if we will only listen).

THE VOICE OF GOD Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 S: Revelation Th: Grace-Full Living (the grace of God communicating) Pr: GOD IS GRACIOUSLY SPEAKING (IF WE WILL ONLY LISTEN). ?: How? How will we respond? KW: Responses. TS: We will find in “The Parable of the Sower” four responses we can have to His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dramedy Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2004

In strife or in humorous situations, God is still in control.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 12:1-25 TITLE: “GOD’S DRAMEDY” INTRODUCTION: A. Are you confused by the title of this message? 1. It’s probably because you’ve never heard the term dramedy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God And Country

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 29, 2002

A message describing how we can be a good Christian and a good citizen.

God and Country Various Scriptures June 30, 2002 Introduction Let me guess: I’m not the only one here who heard about the Federal Circuit in California declaring the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because of the phrase, “one nation under God.” Let me also guess that I’m not the only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5, 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan