Sermons on Do Your Best For God:

Fundamental Conditions Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on May 8, 2001

Certain conditions that must be fulfilled by God’s people if they are to experience blessing

Joshua 2 Study 2 Chapter 1 – Fundamental Conditions Of Blessing Introduction Last week as we began our studies of the book of Joshua we focused our thoughts particularly upon the way in which God for many years had been preparing Joshua for the work to which He was to call him, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Obey?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Two biblical reasons for Christians to obey God.

Two weeks ago, we looked at the solutions for dealing with our own sin. This morning, we will look at the opposite of our sin against God, which is our obedience to God. If we have tried to be obedient to God, and we are honest, we would agree that obedience is not easy. In fact, some of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Pathway Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

The paths that we choose today, will determine our final destination.

The Pathway 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; the pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Player In The Game

Contributed by Jason Winters on Sep 15, 2007

Talk about best atheletes. They fail forward until they succeed. God wants us to go forward through our failures to be all He would have us to be.

The Best Player In The Game being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (NIV) So What does God expect from Me? I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God: Your Best Possible Friend And Ally (Nahum 1:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

God lets Israel know judgment is coming against Assyria, as an encouragement to them. God is good, and help is coming.

This week we start what's probably a three week series on the book of Nahum. Let's read the book's title, 1:1, to start: (1) An oracle concerning Ninevah. The book/scroll of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. There's a lot that verse 1 doesn't tell us. We don't know ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Prepare To Follow

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

How well do we follow when Jesus calls us to follow? Oftentimes it requires an abrupt stop, an about face, and then a totally new direction.

Sermon Title: Prepare to follow Sermon Text: John 1:43 Sunday, June 25th, 2000 – Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Scripture introduction: I think most young Christians are told when they ask what they should read first in the Bible, is to read the book of John. It tells quite clearly that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43

Denomination: *other

Please, Please God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

As Christians, we have many responsibilities. Some are to God, some to ourselves, and some to others. A mature child of God realizes all three responsibilities.

Text: Romans 15:1-4 (NIV) Prayer: As Christians, we have many responsibilities. Some are to God, some to ourselves, and some to others. A mature child of God realizes all three responsibilities. The question is – Are you weak, or are you strong? For the sake of the discussion, lets say you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aftermath Of The Storm

Contributed by James May on Sep 4, 2005

After the storm has passed, What then? It’s the best time ever to let our light shine for the Lord.

AFTERMATH OF THE STORM By Pastor Jim May This is the first Sunday after the passing of Hurricane Katrina and this has been one of the most trying weeks that we have ever experienced in South Louisiana, and indeed, across the nation. As I speak the evacuation of the city of New Orleans continues. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 21, 2023

Graduation sermon that emphasizes the importance of forgetting the past because what God has ahead for us is greater than all the good things He has given us thus far.

The Best Is Yet To Come Introduction Well, Caitlyn, here we are. It is May 21, 2023. I have recently begun thinking about the space race and the moon landing and wanting to read about it and understand it. On the evening of May 21, 1969, the crew of Apollo 10 went to sleep. Theirs was the mission ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submission To Authority

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 12, 2004

This is a message given for Wed. Night Prayer Meeting, and deals with our responsibility to Authority, and how we handle non-Biblical authority

SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITIES A Biblical Perspective Romans 13:1-7 I THE UNIVERSAL SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITY A The unbeliever has an obligation to submit to authority. B The believer has an obligation to submit to authority. C The authority we are obligated to submit to is BIBLICAL AUTHORITY II THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Reasonable Rebellion

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Do we let fear and our own "realities" get in the way of God’s desire for our obedience and faith?

A Reasonable Rebellion Deuteronomy 1:19-2:14, Numbers 13 & 14 1. God said, “Go!” His People said, “No.” Deuteronomy 1:19-28 2. His People have their Reasons—a Human View of Reality. Numbers 13:26-14:4 • The Real Realities: the facts; it is the truth (v28). • The Apparent Realities: believed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah: The Man Who Responded To Light

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

If we begin to follow what we know to be God’s will, that will create an appetite for more knowledge and more service

Intro 1. Fear is a powerful motivator... 2. Jr. High Girls...kissing mirror...work for custodian...Woman’s dean brought all girls into restroom with custodian...see how much work it takes him to clean mirrors....custodian dips brush in toilet stool first...cures girls of kissing mirrors! 3. Fear ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beware

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

Beware of the doctrines of man.

Beware Last week we spoke about the church, the power that Christ gave to the church and the foundation of a true Christian church. Today I want us to examine this topic a little further. Today we will not be talking about the church itself, but we will be talking about the different doctrines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Self-Determined Life

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

The self-determined life is the life lived with one goal in mind--to please self. God has a better way for His people.

Self-determination: n. 1. freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting others. I. It is a life of fleeing God’s will (Jonah) A. Jonah’s call—Jonah 1:1-2 Jonah was a well-known prophet at Gath-hepher (II Kings 14:25). Like many of the Jews, he felt that God was only the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Grace

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jun 22, 2001

THE GRACE OF GOD SAVES US,SEALS US AND SHOWS US HOW TO LIVE.

TITUS 2:11 GRACE HAS APPEARED, JOHN 1:14 AND THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH AND DWELT AMONG US AND WE BEHELD HIS GLORY, THE GLORY AS OF THE ONLY BEGOTTEN OF THE FATHER, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH. WHAT IS GRACE? UNDESERVED FAVOR. THE SCRIPTURES SAY THAT ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist