Sermons on Divine Arrangement:

Knowledge Is Power

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 15, 2020

scientia potentia est is a Latin saying meaning knowledge is power. While this can be true in an academic sense, the idea that knowledge is power is also true in a spiritual sense. Let's get into 2nd Peter and see what having spiritual knowledge enables us to do.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 2nd Peter 1:1-3 When I was preparing the Sunday School lesson for last week, I had 2 Peter 1:3-4 as part of an answer to one of the questions. But as I looked over the whole passage I saw there was a lot there to tap into so I decided to develop it into a sermon series. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-3, Titus 2:13, John 20:29, 1 Peter 1:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Colossians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Some of you grumble about the holidays and you gripe about how people begin preparing for Christmas earlier each year. You fuss about all the activities and the expense this season brings into your lives

CONSIDER CHRISTMAS With Pastor~Timothy G. Porter The Bridge Church Upstate John 1:1-5 Introduction: So, here we are. We are at the beginning of a very special time of the year. The season that began this past Thursday (Thanksgiving) and runs through New Years has come to be known ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Crossroads And God's Roadmap

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 22, 2019

Just because a decisive path seems right doesn't mean it's the right one. But that does not mean it is wrong either. When at a crossroad, we must, therefore, ask and trust God to show us which way to go.

YOUR CROSSROADS AND GOD'S ROADMAP "This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’ Jeremiah 6:16. Just because a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Evil Will Befall Thee Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 28, 2021

Let us study the life of a young man in the bible, who was challenged with such hardships in succession. However as this young man stood firm in his faith in the Lord, he not only overcame these calamities, but also by his faith in God, received the fulfillment of God's promises in his life.

Psalm 91 - No Evil Will Befall You We read in Psalm 91:10, “So nothing bad will happen to you. No diseases will come near your home.” (ERV) We have understood from our previous study that this promise of God as mentioned in the verse above, that ‘no diseases will come near your home,’ holds good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

“be Opened”

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 5, 2016

If you want a message that’s got humor, a good message, and it will “preach,” this one’s for you. It’s an unusual healing by Jesus.

“BE OPENED” Mark 7:31-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GARLIC REMEDY 1. Soon after Bernard reached his 110th birthday, a Houston Chronicle reporter visited him looking for a story. "So, Bernard," asked the reporter, "to what do you think you owe your longevity?" 2. "That’s easy," ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Means What He Says! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2017

God's commands are to be obeyed. We excuse disobedience at the threat of divine judgement.

“An old prophet lived in Bethel. And his sons came and told him all that the man of God had done that day in Bethel. They also told to their father the words that he had spoken to the king. And their father said to them, ‘Which way did he go?’ And his sons showed him the way that the man of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah-Rapha

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 23, 2017

God's nature revealed in Exodus 15:26, Jesus' ministry of healing all, and an abundance of promises in the Word of God combine to convince that it's God's will to heal us physically. He is Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord our Physician!

JEHOVAH-RAPHA Ex. 15:22-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ugly faces, it would freeze and I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Shall I Do?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 5, 2018

God has a purpose for life. What will you do with it?

WHAT SHALL I DO? Scripture: Acts 22:10 “And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.” God has a purpose for life. It is not just whatever. And, weekends are not made ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Of Aeneas

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 6, 2018

In the account of the healing of Aeneas, we see the Mistake of Nature, The Ease of Healing, the Directive, and the Point of Contact of Aeneas.

THE HEALING OF AENEAS Acts 9:32-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We've all heard about Napa Auto Parts, but did you know there is a restaurant called Napa 29? 2. The maître d' answered the phone and said, "How can I help you?... I'm sorry, Sir, this is a restaurant, not an auto parts store... No, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father's Covering

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2018

This is a masterpiece about the FATHER'S CHOICES OF COVERING'S FOR THE FAMILY. We look at Joseph's coat of many colors, Job's hedge, Samuel's mantle and how Saul's choices to force the mantle of God's protection to leave Saul's home. (Illustrated)

THE FATHER’S COVERING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a many colored piece of material to cover my shoulder. Joseph’s covering. I have a purple piece of material to cover my shoulders. Samuel’s mantle. I have a purple piece of material for Saul’s skirt. I have a leather ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:22-23, 1 Samuel 15:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We are all created with a divine purpose. We need to let God show us what that purpose is.

I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen for a Purpose (Luke 5:1-11) ~ Intro: Growing up I used to wonder how people got chosen for different things. Things like sports and other kinds of teams. The choosing I wondered about the most was regarding dating. Why did girls choose guys that they did? And why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 29, 2017

Faith in Jesus Will Answer Your Questions.

Text: Acts 9:5 NKJV “And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”” A. Saul's Searching Question (1) Saul was passionate in persecuting the church. (2) Jesus confronted Saul on the road to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Other

Eusebius Versus Arius: A Critical Defense Of The Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018

The word "consubstantial" is so important that we either bow or kneel when we commemorate the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb during that prayer.

Thursday of 17th Week in Course St. Eusebius of Vercelli Today’s Scripture gives us two parables, one from Jeremiah and the second from Jesus Himself. Jeremiah visited a potter, probably a novice potter, because what he threw on the wheel turned out badly. But one thing every potter learns is that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Matthew 13:47-53

Denomination: Catholic

God Wants To Make A Deal

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Feb 19, 2018

God never becomes weary, never feels faint.

ISAIA 41:10-13AMP “‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ “Indeed, all those who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal