Sermons on Divine Election:

Chosen In Him Before Time With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 8, 2025

This sermon explains that believers were chosen by God not based on human merit but "in Christ" and has a specific, life-altering purpose.

Introduction Verse 3 told us that God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings. Now, in verse 4, Paul explains the very first and most foundational blessing from which all others flow: we were chosen by God. Everyone longs to be chosen—for a team, for a promotion, for a relationship. It gives us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Calling Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2015

Examining God's purpose and work in redeeming a people for His glory.

“Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Your Calling

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 25, 2010

This morning I want to talk about the calling of God on our lives.

Our Calling 2 Peter 1:3-11 Story: The St. Bernard Dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down in a corner, and acted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Should Christians Vote?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

Written just prior to the last presidential election, this topical sermon encourages Christians to prepare for upcoming elections by praying, thinking biblically about tough issues, and getting involved in a variety of ways. PowerPoint available.

How Should Christians Vote? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/4/2012 With the Presidential election just a couple of days away I’m guessing most of you are pretty tired of all the political ads and campaign coverage flooding your television sets. I heard a good story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Soulically Satisfied - Divinely Dissastisfied

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Dec 8, 2001

As Christians, should we be satisfied or dissatisfied? The answer is both. This sounds like a bit of a paradox – and it is

Soulically Satisfied & Divinely Dissastisfied  As Christians, should we be satisfied or dissatisfied?  The answer is both  This sounds like a bit of a paradox – and it is  We are to be soulically satisfied yet divinely dissatisfied Phil 4:11-14 11 Not that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-14, Luke 12:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Determinations For Divine Worship

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 23, 2002

Rethinking what is required from Ps. 9 when I come to worship.

Title: ?4 Determinations for Divine Worship? Script: Ps. 9: 1-2 (read entire verse) Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 1-16-02 Intro: I recently read an article in a journal that quoted Dr. John Piper of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN. In this article on worship, Piper was quoted as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4 Determinations For Divine Worship

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 23, 2002

Rethinking what is required from Ps. 9 when I come to worship.

Title: ?4 Determinations for Divine Worship? Script: Ps. 9: 1-2 (read entire verse) Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 1-16-02 Intro: I recently read an article in a journal that quoted Dr. John Piper of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN. In this article on worship, Piper was quoted as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter, Isaiah Encounter The Divine

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 29, 2001

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany

  A small boy thought his pocket knife was primarily something to be stuck into the ground or flicked into the side of thick barked trees. Then one day his grandfather said, "Hey, let me show you what you can do with that." The boy handed over the knife and watched intently as the older man took a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Divine Pattern For Marriage

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000

Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated Christmas.

Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated Christmas. With four young children, a regular part of my Christmas experience is putting together new toys. It is my opinion that the toymakers and the makers of Tylenol must have some kind of arrangement. The toys get harder and harder to put together with more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Quality Of Our Divine Call

Contributed by Billy Weems on Oct 18, 2000

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously.

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously. Our Scripture provides the outline for this expositional sermon from the Word of God. I Peter 5:10 "But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Donkeys, Detours & Divine Direction

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

Most of us have good intentions about serving God. But when it comes to sin and the subject of obedience, good intentions don’t cut it.

TEXT: Numbers 22:1-38 (READ) INTRO: How many of you would agree with me that God’s ways are best? OK…How many of you that agree God’s ways are best can also say with me that knowing God’s ways are best hasn’t always meant you chose God’s way over your own way? (Even tho you would admit God’s way ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-38, 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love: God's Divine Initiative

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

What does it really mean to love? Jesus’ own incarnation gives us the answer.

BEING IN LOVE I had been dating Tara (now my wife) for some time before I finally got the nerve to say it – you know – those big three words that mark the point of no return in a relationship. We had been out on a date, and I had pulled up to her dorm and was about to let her out when I said to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Healing And Church Growth

Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001

A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Divine Cement For The Marriage Contract

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

Love is not an emotion, it is an holy commitment that trancends emotions.

Divine Cement for the Marriage Contract I Corinthians 13:1-8 Introduction: Many poems are written about it… many songs drone on and on… psychologists spout about it… liberals misrepresent it… The subject is true love. As the last part of our special Valentine’s Day celebration, we will spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 And Divine Providence

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

4. Providence is the doctrine that God provides for the needs of his people. 5. The most definitive verse on this subject is (Romans 8:28). 6. But, perhaps the best chapter of the Bible dealing with this subject is also the most memorized chapter in the

PSALMS 23 AND DIVINE PROVIDENCE INTRODUCTION: 1. The doctrine of fatalism posits that all events are determined by fate instead of natural causes, and nothing than man can will or do affects the course of events. The concept of fate underlying all theories of fatalism is: 1) destiny is a dead, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ