Sermons on Divine Potential:

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 11, 2007

At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ, but why did he come?

WHY DID JESUS COME? Romans 5:12-17; 6:6-22 It is the Christmas season again, and again we tend to forget what it is all about. We get so caught up in the decorations, buying and receiving gifts, and parties that the real reason for the holiday is forgotten. Many people at least in America can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's So Great About The True Grace Of God?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 24, 2005

What is so great about grace?

Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 Title: What’s so great about the true grace of God? Introduction Today we are going to look at two verses, 1 Peter 2:11-12 as we continue in our series on “standing fast in the true grace of God” which is the theme of the book of 1 Peter. (1 Peter 5:12) Let me begin by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pride Makes The Strong Weak Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 5, 2012

Samson was a powerful man, he was physically strong, but morally and spiritually weak without GOD.

Pride makes the Strong Weak. Judges 15:15ff ***We have been looking at the life of Bible Hero Samson. He is known to be physically strong, no one stronger, but morally and spiritually weak. We saw how Lust ( I want it), Entitlement ( I gotta have it), Pride (I can handle it) and Emotions (Anger) ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Makes The Strong Weak

Contributed by Richard White on May 5, 2012

Samson was a powerful man, he was physically strong, but morally and spiritually weak without GOD.

Pride makes the Strong Weak. Judges 15:15ff ***We have been looking at the life of Bible Hero Samson. He is known to be physically strong, no one stronger, but morally and spiritually weak. We saw how Lust ( I want it), Entitlement ( I gotta have it), Pride (I can handle it) and Emotions (Anger) ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will This Child Be? Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

In the two babies of the Christmas story, Jesus and John, we see the limitless potential of every human being for good or evil and the responsibility of parents to build Christian character.

WHAT WILL THIS CHILD BE (The Birth of John the Baptizer) Luke 1:66 “What manner of child shall this be?” A baby can draw a crowd. The one in the cradle gets the attention. Some of the onlookers are prejudiced. They are the grandparents who know why these children are called “grand”. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:66, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Mighty Man Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2008

Moses - The Burning Bush - What ingredients did God stir into the life of Moses? And will this recipe work in our lives as well? A Divine Appointment, the Divine Announcement, the Divine Assignment. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint

The Making of a Mighty Man Exodus 3 & 4:1-5, 29-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MakingMightyMan.html What ingredients did God stir into the life of Moses to make him the mighty man he became? And will this recipe work in our lives as well? It started out as a very normal day. Like most of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe, Help My Unbelief PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to overcome doubts and uncertainties by strengthening their faith, trust, and love in God's everlasting guidance and love.

Good morning, Today, we gather here not as a family united by faith, bound by love, and driven by the shared desire to grow closer to our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 9:24, which reads, 'Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, 'I do believe; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Topics: Confidence, God's Faithfulness

Special Servants

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

A study of Deacons: Definition, Divine Order, and Designation.

Special Servants 1 Timothy 3:8–13 INTRODUCTION • Last week (insert names) was set before you a deacon. • What an exciting time! To see a church grow spiritually. • Elders have asked me to speak on this subject. MAIN BODY I. Definition A. Our English work for Deacon is translated from the Greek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Life In A Nutshell

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A UNIQUE DIVINE-HUMAN ENDEAVOR.

Introductory Paragraph: One of the major news stories of the year...Princess Diana...news magazines reviewing her life...eulogy Almost unnoticed went the death of Mother Teresa...as I listened to the story of her life, I gained an even greater appreciation for who she was & the work God did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Opened Eyes, And Burning Hearts

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 25, 2002

What happens with Divinity,and humanity unite.

Opened Eyes, and Burning Hearts. Unaware of the reality of the resurrection of Christ, two men embarked on a two hour journey, that was interrupted by the son of God himself. They spake as if he were just another prophet, and believed as if he were still dead, all the while, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Chosen & Beloved Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

You’re here by the will of our DIVINE CREATOR!

1. God has built into human beings a desire to belong… to know that we know that we know there is a reason for our lives. AND THE TRUTH is there is a reason for your life. • You’re not here by accident. It wasn’t just the whim of some uncaring, unloving, uninterested God that you’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Extreme Make Over

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

GOD’S DIVINE SPIRITUAL RENEWAL OF MAN.

GOD’S EXTREME MAKEOVER PSALMS 51 1.THE TEXT. DAVID’S DISPOSITION REFLECTED HIS CONDITION. a)HE WAS BURDENED AND BESEIGED BY GUILT THAT RADIATED FROM A SINFUL HEART. b)DAVID WAS GUILTY OF ADULTERY WITH BATHSHEBA AND HAVING HER HUSBAND MURDERED IN ORDER TO CONCEAL HER PREGNACY. c)SIN DRIVES MEN AND ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Long?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 21, 2013

GOD WILL EXECUTE DIVINE JUDGMENT ON THE DAY OF THE LORD.

HOW LONG? INTRODUCTION: THE GENERAL THEME OF JOEL IS HIS DIVINE JUDGMENT OR “THE DAY OF JEHOVAH”. THIS ALLUDES TO A FINAL JUDGMENT OF ALL NATIONS. AT THIS JUDGMENT, THE FAITHFUL OF THE LORD WILL BE REWARDED AND UNBELIEVERS WILL BE PUNISHED. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JOEL 2: 19 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Five Ways To Access His Physical Healing

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

The 5 ways of access to God's divine healing.

Ex 15:26 …For I am the LORD who heals you. Where the sheep enter Jerusalem a healing pool was located, with five points of access John 5:2-9 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda (which means “house of mercy”), having five ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Speaking God

Contributed by Hubert Joseph on Jan 30, 2012

An examination of Genesis 1 in the context of Divine Communication

THE SPEAKING GOD OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS Gen. 1:3 "And God said," 1. This phrase is repeated at least ten times in the first chapter. 2. God is a speaking God -- a communicator 3. God is a creative communicator a. "Let there be - and there was" 4. God is a powerful communicator 5. God is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan