Sermons on divine design:

To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Pride and dishonesty are the main obstacles to forgiveness. But you will never be free if you refuse to forgive. You really don’t have a choice.

“To Forgive is Divine” (Matthew 18:21-35) Pastor Sean Harder April 26, 2009 As we look at Scripture today, the themes of humility and honesty are at the forefront of the first half of Matthew 18, and forgiveness in the second half appears to be a product of these virtues. Therefore pride and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An unfolding of God’s working through His directing in Divine Appointments

‘Divine Appointments’ Throughout our days of service to the Lord, He desires for us to comprehend and be aware of His ‘Divine Appointments’. If we are led by His Spirit and prepare our hearts to recognize His working in the events He has predestined to occur in our lives, we truly can see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Reversals

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009

Jairus and his spouse had one daughter, the age of twelve. Their whole life centered around her. She was precious; she had her parents in her pocket. Understandably, they would do anything for her.

Divine Reversals Text: Luke 8:40-42 40.So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Equation

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 19, 2007

Faith is basedon trust. When we trust we obey. When we obey there are blessings promised.

Crime story at Riversong – Armed robbery 3 ½ minutes - burglary = 8h15 arrive 16h35 RESPONSE TIME Response time from time God gives you instruction to time you get going = OBEDIENCE Delay response to God = delay in the blessings / promises He has for you! # 1 Hindrance to living the life you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Divine Intersections Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the sixth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Divine Intersections” Acts 3:1-10 5.27.07 There’s a running joke in the Harvey family. When we moved here, somebody told me that the intersection of Austell and the East-West Connector was the most dangerous one in Atlanta metro. After that, two or three times running, I made the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Divine Order

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 4, 2007

What evidence should be found in our lives to give indication that we are walking in divine order?

DIVINE ORDER I Corinthians 14:33 Anyone who truly knows me well is aware that I am not the most mechanically gifted person on this earth. I have learned the hard way that it is best not even pretend that I am. It often takes me hours to fix something that most people could fix in only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Creation

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 6, 2007

One of the most astonishing things that God has done is – He has created the universe! And there are two questions that I want to try to answer: 1. Does God take pleasure in his creation? 2. If so, “why?

THE MAGNIFICENCE OF DIVINE CREATION Psalm 104:31 “The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.” One of the lessons to be learned from true theology is that God is complete in himself. He has no deficiencies. He can not be bribed with something he craves or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

That Divine Light Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 2, 2008

John the Baptist came to herald the light of the world that brought salvation to those who believe, receive, and become.

John 1:6-13 “That Divine Light” I. The Witness (6-8) • Vs. 6 • Background -- *Luke 1:5-17; 36-41; Matthew 11:7-11 • Jesus called him the greatest of all God’s prophets o John was both a prophet and a priest; a prophet represented God to the people, while a priest represented the people to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Treasure

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 19, 2007

Do we know what should be our real treasure? When the Word tells us “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” -- should we send our valuables in heaven for safekeeping?

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Christ Series

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 9, 2007

Through His death Jesus finished allthings by His resurrection. Through His resurrection He gave us power over death, hell, and the grave.

I. He Created All Things (1.2c). -Christ was not created in Bethleham at His birth. John tells us that He was in the beginning with God and in fact that He was God. a. Jesus Has Always been and will always be. b. Nothing was created without Him. -Jesus is not only equal with God, He is God! II. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Directions Series

Contributed by Ron Baker on Dec 14, 2006

This sermon should motivate people to see that God was directing the events at the incarnation and He has given us directions as well.

Divine Directions (4 of 4 in the series “Jesus our Messiah” – Matthew 1-2) Text: Matthew 2:12-23 - Date: December 17, 2006 INTRODUCTION We see here in this narrative section of Scripture that there was a lot of Divine Directions taking place. God seemed to be directing all these events ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Discipline

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007

Discipline is not a horrible concept, It is a Holy Concept from a Holy God

DIVINE DISCIPLINE HEBREWS 12:4-11 1. THE PURPOSE OF DIVINE DISCIPLINE A. The Punishment of Sin B. The Prevention of Sin C. The Promotion of Self *** Divine Discipline Helps You and I Understand the Plan Of God and to Better Know His: 1. His Sufficiency 2. His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Assurance

Contributed by James Powell on Jan 21, 2007

Progressive people have the assurance that God will protect them.

January 7, 2007 Jenny Thornton -Have you noticed the moral landslide? Is lust sweeping over the nations, and nudity, perversion and filthy speaking? The world is facing a dirt bath so intense that it is vexing the minds and souls of some of the most devout Christians alive today. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Divine Emancipation

Contributed by Nicholas Nettles on Aug 10, 2006

The BAttle between LAw and Grace and how we as believers dont have to stay in Bondage to Sin!!

“Divine Emancipation” Galatians 5:1 The English Language is full of Words that have been Put in Certain Categories called Parts of Speech. We have Certain Words in our Language that are known as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Wind

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

The book of Acts opens with a dramatic presentation of three symbols that would characterize the ministry of the Holy Spirit throughout the age of the church. These three symbols are very prominent all through the book of Acts. Mighty rushing wind Tong

The Divine Wind Acts 8:25-26 Acts 8:25-26… After testifying and preaching the word of the Lord in Samaria, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem. And they stopped in many Samaritan villages along the way to preach the Good News to them, too. As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, "Go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God