Sermons on Divine Process:

Questions That Need An Answer (Isaiah 40:12-31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2024

The questions push people to believe what they know: God is great; problems (and human empires like Babylon) are small.

Our passage today is built around a series of questions. You might find these questions comically easy to answer. Parts of this might feel a bit like Sunday school when you were very little. But work with me this morning. Multiple times, I'm going to ask you the question the prophet asks. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

God's Unbreakable Promise

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025

Unpacking one of the Bible's most powerful promises, this sermon on Romans 8:28 reveals how God sovereignly works all things—from our greatest joys to our deepest sorrows—together for the ultimate good of those who love Him.

Title: God's Unbreakable Promise Text: Romans 8:28 Introduction: Life is filled with moments that leave us asking, "Why?" Why did this tragedy happen? Why am I going through this suffering? Why did that relationship fall apart? We look at the circumstances of our lives, and so often ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

How? #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 9, 2007

If our divine purpose is to "change lives", How do we accomplish this?

(For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – How? #3 2 Timothy 4:5 * What do you think when you hear the word, “FEAR”? Fear is the great motivator, or better said, the great De-motivator. * Few things in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Spiritual Incubation

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2019

The process of chick development closely resembles that of believers developing into the nature of Christ. 3 similarities: their beginning, the need for brooding, and their maturity empowering them to break out of their limitations.

THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL INCUBATION Mt. 23:37; Lk. 13:34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was at a large Starbucks in Los Angeles. He reached in his coat pockets and pulled out a tiny piano and a medium-size rat. The rat began to play the piano. A crowd gathered, amazed. 2. “That’s nothing,” the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Uniqueness As A Believer Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 19, 2016

The opening salutation or address in the Letter to the Ephesians reveals the uniqueness of the divine/believer relationship.

Our Uniqueness as a Believer Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2 Theme: Our standing in God. Focus: Our uniqueness as a Believer Point: If we do not see and know who we are as Believer in Christ Jesus, we will not expect anything more than just a church-going-lifestyle. Illustration: We can take an old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Government, One Prayer At A Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2011

We are commanded to pray for all people, even for kings. Were the people of God to obey this command, we could change our world, and in the process, honour God.

“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Victory Is Won

Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 7, 2001

This event in Jesus’ life (Garden of Gethsemene)illustrates the process we should use in order to overcome temptation to sin and choose to do the will of God.

“Where the Victory is Won” Matthew 26:36-56 INTRODUCTION An event in the life of Jesus illustrates for us that victory over sin day by day is not so much accomplished in the moment of action itself, but in the silent moments of inner turmoil and wrestling that occurs prior to the event. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Pulling The Strings?

Contributed by Mike Flack on Mar 5, 2002

What it really means for Jesus Christ to control the life of a believer - the presentation of our bodies, the process of the renewing of our minds, and the performance of the Will Of God.

Who’s Pulling The Strings? (Have ready made a giant marionette frame (4’x6’ or larger) with rope through the control arms. As you begin, start to attach the ropes to your legs and arms making you a human marionette.) I remember that when I was seven, our WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD would all congregate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Friends

Pray!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

Paul gives guidelines for the Colossians in how they can pray for him. In the process, he tells how our prayers can be powerful and effective.

June 22, 2003 Colossians 4:2-6 “Pray!” INTRODUCTION For the last four months, we have been examining the letter that Paul wrote from his prison cell to the church at Colosse. Here at the end of the letter, just as we would when we write letters, he leaves his readers with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

16 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

For life in the church, Jesus gives us a process and promise to help us deal with conflict so that others may see Jesus clearly.

16 Pentecost A Matthew 18:15-20 8 Sept.2002 Rev. Roger Haugen In my final year of university at Camrose Lutheran College, I was in charge of one of the dorms. There was one guy determined to get my goat. He was always at the centre of disturbances, always living just over the edge of the dorm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 30, 2006

This is the second in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the most important issue in the process, getting to know Christ personally.

Going Deeper Pt 2 - Knowing Christ Philippians 3:1-11 I want to start this morning with the same question I started with last week. How many of you want to find a deeper walk with God? Two reminders I would give you from last week. One, is that God wants a deeper walk with you. Two is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

A Walk That Matches The Talk Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 23, 2006

Paul gives us some things that will help us to grow in Christ. This is a process, we do our part, God does His!

INTRODUCTION • Expectations. Life is full of them • As we live our lives, we come to church and when we come to church we hear a lot about walking the walk, or making sure that our walk matches our talk. • What do we mean when we say this? • We are saying that since we who have been immersed into ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Therabbi Says Come Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 11, 2008

A look at the historic process of becoming a disciple using material from Ray Vander Laan and some practical applications into our lives today.

“Breathless” A study of the gospel of Mark “When the Rabbi says Come” March 16, 2008 Me: As a student, I had a seminary professor who saw more in me than I saw in myself. He challenged me to throw myself into ministry and to passionately follow God. To this day, I still talk with him and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctified For Service

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Transition: The process of bringing the anointing of God into reality is called sanctification, the act of separating from the world and being set apart to serve God.

Sanctified for Service What to Expect from the Moment You Accept God’s Call to Enter the Priesthood of Believers. Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 18, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007

John provides a description of an time proven evangelistic process. (I borrowed part of the introduction from a Sermon Central contributer. Thank you.)

Introduction I. In the gospel of John, chapter 3 and verse 30, speaking of Christ, John the Baptist will say, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” A. It seems to be that this statement grew from a pattern of life. B. Even as John the Baptist had developed a following, the desire of his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Methodist