Sermons on Complaints Against God:

Assembly: Sept. 14, 2001 Fernhurst Junior School, Uk

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Sep 14, 2001

We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him. In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, then who can be against us?

Assembly: 14th September 2001 Fernhurst Junior School, UK ===== Introduction ===== The Lord be with you And also with you It has been a difficult week, and many of us, many of you will have been shocked by the pictures on the TV and the news of the terrible things that took place in America, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Malachi – Pursuing The God Who Pursues Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

God loves us so much that He continues to pursue us even when we rebel against Him. So He desires that we pursue Him with that same fervor.

As most of you know, I met Mary the summer after my freshman year at the University of Arizona when we were both working as Student Hosts for the orientation of incoming freshmen. Although I was immediately attracted to her, I was pretty shy around attractive girls back then, so it usually took me ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Bulwark Never Failing Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 24, 2014

Today we will examine the petition for our protection against the flesh, the world and the devil.

The model prayer is broken into two parts; that which is God-ward, and that which is Us-ward. - The God-ward portion is focused on God’s holiness, His kingdom, and His will. - The Us-ward portion can be further subdivided: Daily Bread - Forgiveness - Deliverance We have noted that these deal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remedy For Rebellion Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 25, 2003

The remedy for rebellion against God is found in the one who was lifted up on the cross.

Remedy for Rebellion In the 70s, when I was studying for my Ph.D at the University of Iowa, one of the books I studied was titled Why Men Rebel (Princeton 1970). In it the author, Ted Robert Gurr, tries to explain why riots, rebellions, and civil wars occur. He cites statistics of nations that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:9-14

Denomination: Brethren

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2013

No matter the offense against you, if you are forgiven by God, then you CAN forgive others!

Forgiveness June 2, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the offense against you, if you are forgiven by God, then you CAN forgive others! Focus Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Supplemental Passage: "Therefore if you are presenting your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Every Time The Church Doors Open

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2010

Preached 1985. What merits our coming to church frequently? We need to come with the expectation that God will meet us in the presence of His people. And then we will respond with prayer for the church, not mere criticism or complaint.

They tell the story about the fellow who on one Sunday morning woke up, struggled out of bed, shuffled downstairs for his breakfast, and then announced to his mother, "Mother, I’m not going. I’m just not going to church today. I don’t feel like it, they don’t care for me down there, I don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lord’s Prayer 12: As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 3, 2024

How often do we say this phrase everyday when we say the Lord's Prayer - AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US? Do we stop and think what we are saying and really mean it? Should we expect God our Father to forgive us if we can't forgive those who wrong us?

Lord’s Prayer 12: AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US As a young priest, John Wesley spent a short time in Georgia, USA serving as a missionary in Savannah whilst his brother Charles served as chaplain to the governor. On hearing the general say, 'Sir, I never forgive', John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 Corinthians 13:5

Sword Of The Spirit: The Bible Is Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 15, 2023

We have to be prayerfully persistently in the Word of God so we can stand firm against the schemes of the devil in our faith and withstand the evil around us.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Sword of the Spirit: The Bible is Just Another Book Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION We gather to read this passage for the 11th time in as many weeks. Hear now the Word of God. Hear the Word of God written by the Apostle Paul as he was in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Uses Persecution Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen's message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His church. Israel DID reject the message; in fact, Israel killed Stephen and launched a savage persecution against the c

The last time we were in our series in the Book of Acts, we saw that Stephen died as a martyr for Jesus Christ. Stephen preached a message just before he died. His message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Wrath And The Blood

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

It was a terrible time for the land of Egypt. God had risen up against the land with horrible plagues. Death will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt. Exception? Only those under the blood would be spared!

GOD’S WRATH AND THE BLOOD Ex. 12:3-13; 1 Cor. 5:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “4 worms in Church" 1. A minister decided to add a visual demonstration about the evil habits of modern society. 2. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. a. 1st - put into a container of alcohol. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Makes You A Terror To Your Adversaries Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2026

God empowers His children to become a formidable force against every adversary, ensuring that opposition is rendered powerless and that His people walk in victory and authority.

THE GOD WHO MAKES YOU A TERROR TO YOUR ADVERSARIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 18:40 Key Verse: “Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.” (Psalm 18:40, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 144:1-7; Romans 16:20; Exodus 15:3; Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Rescues The Righteous

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 12, 2006

God does so much for us because He loves us. Not because we deserve His help because we don’t. We deserve His punishment because we all have sinned against Him. But instead of allowing us to drown in our sea of sin and wrong choices, He throws out a li

God Rescues the Righteous by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org The more I read and study the Bible, the more I understand how much God loves us. He does so much for us because He loves us. Not because we deserve His help because we don’t. We deserve His punishment because we all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And Human Conscience! Genesis 42-45 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 24, 2017

Man hardens his conscience and works against God and man. This post says how God works through man’s dead conscience and brings him back to repentance.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Genesis 42-45 Every person has a moral compass of right and wrong within, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Through In The Towel

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 28, 2014

Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? Do you know what it means to throw in the towel? It means to quit or to give up. Have you ever felt like your situation was so hopeless that the only thing you could possibly do was quit and never look back?

(I preached this message with a towel over my shouder) Prayer: Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. EXPL:Job justifies his complaints. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

If It Is Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 11, 2014

Can anyone dance in the midst of rubble and trouble? Yes, when you know and you know that eventually God will help you triumph, then you can break into a jig. Amen. Cheer up!

If it is of God! Acts 5:34”……if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" So they took his advice…” You know what, when ‘God’ is in anything, then no one can stop/sabotage it! Let this sink into you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal