Sermons on Discerning The Will Of God:

Discovering God’s Will

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2011

Knowing God’s will is sometimes difficult. People want God to tell them specifically what to do - where to work, where to live, whom to marry, etc. God rarely gives people information that direct and specific. God allows us to make choices regarding those

Opening illustration: A young man facing the future and unsure of what the next year would bring, concluded, “Nobody knows what God’s will is.” Is he right? Does a lack of certainty about the future translate into not knowing God’s will? The concept of knowing God’s will is often limited to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study Of Eli Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Eli was a man who started well but ended poorly due to his failure to discipline his children and uphold God’s holiness. His story is a warning to leaders and parents to take their responsibilities seriously.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ELI – HIGH PRIEST AND JUDGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 1 Samuel 3:2-3 "And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; and ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord, where the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18, 1 Samuel 2:12-36, 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon encourages genuine, heartfelt worship and devotion to God, beyond mere lip service or adherence to human rules.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family bound by faith and love. In this sacred space, we unite our hearts and spirits in a symphony of praise for our Lord. Today, we are here to contemplate, to understand, and to honor God in the truest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-14

Topics: Heart Of God, Worship

God Is There Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A reminder that the basic truth of God's existence is the foundation of our worldview

Mark Scott told the story of a student in Bible College who was running late for his 7AM class. The class had started and was in the middle of morning prayer when he stumbled in, panting, arm loaded with books. The prayer just continued. As he attempted to sit down, his books all dropped out all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With Wisdom Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Do you wish to be wise? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you.

Introduction Do you wish to be wise? Do you wish to make wise decisions? Would you like to give wise counsel? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you. Let’s see what wisdom we can gain from it. Text We are about to close out this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sober Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

This sermon explores discerning right from almost right, listening to God's voice over others, and making decisions based on truth in a world full of misinformation.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you again, in this sacred space where we gather, united in our love for God and our desire to know Him more. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of His Word, to seek His guidance, and to grow in our understanding of His will for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:24

Topics: Power, Influence

Are You Ready? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Encourages Christians to discern God's signs, commit to discipleship, and patiently await His divine return, while constantly reforming their lives in response to His Word.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in spirit and in purpose, bound by the shared desire to understand more deeply the divine mysteries that our Lord has laid out before us in His holy Word. We are here to listen, to learn, and to love - to love the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Disciple, Christ

We Have Not Been This Way Before PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of seeking God's guidance, dedicating ourselves to devotion, and exercising discernment in our daily decisions, as illustrated in Joshua 3:1-5.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the spirit of worship and discipleship. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Lord has ordained this moment for us to come together, to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the renewing of our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Topics: New Year

Dull Listener Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 16, 2018

If you want to grow in these tough times, practice God’s Word; then persist in the practice of God’s Word, and don’t be pig-headed in your ways.

Dana Van Scoy, of Oxnard, CA, talks about the time when her son had graduated from the 8th grade and was getting ready to enter high school. He was the first of their children to reach this point in life, and she wasn’t real sure about how to prepare him for the pitfalls lurking in the halls of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Beyond Fasting

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 7, 2001

The goal of fasting is to learn God’s will in our lives.

BEYOND FASTING Isaiah 58:6-12 Introduction: The focus of the passage we will read this morning is fasting, but as we read it I want you to look beyond the idea of fasting and see what the real goal of fasting is. It is a mechanism by which we can discern God’s will. God’s will is for us to enter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Immaturity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

Spiritual maturity is not an option but a necessity for every believer who desires to fulfil God's purpose. Immaturity keeps believers weak and vulnerable, but growth brings strength, wisdom, and divine authority.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 5:12-14 "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Ephesians 4:13-15, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:2, Philippians 3:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Darren Woods on Feb 25, 2012

A Sermon about doing God's will - based around Luke 22:39-46 & a scene from "The Sound Of Music" (Maria's interview with the Reverend Mother, when she is told that she is leaving the convent)

The Will Of God Luke 22:39-46 Sound of Music Video Clip 14:30-17:28 “...yet not my will, but yours be done” (v 42) “To find out what is the will of God and to do it whole-heartedly” (Maria: Sound of Music) Intro “How do you solve a problem like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s Favor Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 3, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of Ruth. It shows how the events that happened in Ruth’s life were a part of God’s favor and not just happen chance.

Gods Favor Ruth 2:1-19 Review- Naomi and Ruth have returned to Bethlehem. Naomi has grown bitter about the events that have happened in her life. She has lost her husband and her two sons, suffered through a famine. Last week we looked at how she blamed God for her situation. She said “The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-19

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message urges the believer to refrain from running from God and accept his will for your life.

Acts 3:19 Come with me on a journey. Today we meet the man they call Jonah. Jonah was one of God's prophets during the period of the Divided Kingdom. He was God's instrument to carry out God's Will on earth. He had the great privilege to have been chosen to be God's servant, in bringing God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What To Do When The Light Goes Out

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

When the lights go out, reflect on our faith’s devotion, development, discernment, danger, and daybreak.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT By Dr. James O. Davis INTRODUCTION: There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:3-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God