Sermons on Eternal Plans Of God:

Detrimental Competition-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2017

4 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-IV—John 3:22-36 Attention: Another Pizza Please: Deciding to have pizza for dinner, Mr. Collins called one of the pizza houses in the neighborhood & ordered a jumbo deluxe. He told the person on the other end of the line that He’d pick it up in 30 minutes. When Mr. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Salvation

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

The plan of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ can never be preached too often. This is another glorious passage on the grace of God.

THE WAY OF SALVATION I Jn. 1:9 INTRO. (illus.) -- Dad driving the family to a speaking engagement one night and got lost. Mom kept saying, "Stop and ask somebody where the church is." But He was sure it was just around the next corner or the next or the next. So he just kept driving and time ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Hope - Christmas Eve 2009

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 26, 2009

We have hope for life now and for life eternal because of God sending His Son and working out His plan.

A Time for Hope Advent Conspiracy – Christmas Eve 12/24/2009 Introduction It’s a Wonderful Life – No hope Video (Scene beginning at Martini’s Bar to the point right before Clarence jumps in water off the bridge) Slide after video Have you ever felt hopeless like George Bailey? What should be an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did You Say? Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 3, 2017

Peter fails to see Jesus's supremecy and plan for the coming kingdom and tries to push his plan instead. We often do the same in telling God how things are going to work instead of looking at his plan

Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Have you ever had a time where you thought you knew what you were talking about but it turns out that you didn’t quite have all the facts straight. It can be a little embarrassing. [Like the stock boy at the grocery store. A lady asked him, "Can I buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Friends

"What Goes Around Comes Around.”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 16, 2018

Haman received the punishment he planned for Mordecai.

“What Goes Around Comes Around.” Esther 7:1-8:17 Haman, second in authority only to the Xerxes in the kingdom of Persia, is angry that Mordecai, a Jew will not show him proper respect and so he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Tonight we are going to see how we can find that faithfulness in the Eternal One and then because of that faithfulness we should be able to trust God more and more.

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 29, 2002 Date Preached: October 30, 2002 Church: Barataria BC [AM] FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS: Series: 1st Corinthian Study Title: God is Faithful Text: 1 Cor 1:1-9 (v.9) INTRODUCTION: Read the words from “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Hymn #54. Tonight we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"i Know The Plans I Have For You!" Does This Apply To Us?

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 10, 2025

God guides His people as they serve Him. The means of His guidance may vary, but it will never contradict what is given in His holy Word.

“I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” [1] Years ago, I read Herbert Lockyer’s delightful tome, “All the Promises of the Bible.” [2] In that book, Dr. Lockyer discussed what a promise is, cautioning that the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Glory On Display

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 12, 2021

Both the powerful and the powerless were wrong in their expectation, yet God had a plan and Jesus knew His agenda. In this text, Jesus sets the record straight. His only desire what that God might be glorified.

Now in the Gospel of St. John, the signs are over, the parables are finish and Jesus begins speaking in plain language. The shouts of the Triumph entry are quiet, and a banquet has been prepared. The setting of the text is a beautiful banquet prepared in Jesus’ honor. We are back in Bethany, just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Methodist

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed By Truth Psalm 90:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2024

Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the eternal perspective of our lives.

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In Psalm 90:12 (NLT), the psalmist implores, "Teach us to realise the brevity of life so that we may grow in wisdom." Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Proverbs 2:6, Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Steps For Bringing About Eternal Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2003

Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. When they heard this, they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19-21)

HOW TO USE THE SIX STEPS OF INNOVATION IN EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. When they heard this, they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19-21) RELATIONSHIPS, DIAGNOSIS, ACQUIRE RESOURCES, SOLUTIONS, ACCEPTANCE, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of Time? How Much Time Is Left?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 13, 2021

We study where are we investing our time? Time is God's gift to us. What we do with the time could be our gift to God. Do we know our purpose?

END OF TIME? HOW MUCH TIME DO WE HAVE LEFT? WHAT IS TIME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As the sand in an hour glass so are the days of our life. Time is divided into 3 categories… Past, Present and Future. THERE IS A MEASURE OF TIME: seconds, 60 minutes, 1440 minutes make a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Mark 8:36, 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Things Don't Go According To Plan

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001

We get mad at God...when things get fouled up.. how can we then overcome it and be changed and challenged.

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan By Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 4 May 27, 2001 When Things Don’t Go According to Plan there is trouble. Talk to the business man who blows up because the plane he is supposed to be on is canceled or overbooked. Talk to the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Are Not God! Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

1. When speaking of fellow believers, seek to edify and not to judge. 2. When making plans acknowledge that God alone is in control.

James 4:11–17 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, He who is able to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rewards Of An Overcomer – Part I Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Aug 14, 2023

I give permission for this sermon to be used in full form for the glory of God. Jesus has made seven great promises of rewards to those who overcome.

THE REWARDS OF AN OVERCOMER – PART I Let’s stand together and open your Bible to Revelation 22:12 as we continue our series on the eternal rewards of heaven with today’s message, “The Rewards of an Overcomer.” Revelation 22:12 "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 John 2:15-17, Colossians 1:10, Philippians 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Missionary And The Tuna Fish Sandwich

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Nov 17, 2020

How are the dead in Christ raised? Especially those who have suffered great trauma in death.

The Missionary and the Tuna Fish Sandwich Back in the mid 1800’s there was this missionary serving in the darkest of Africa. One day he was out on his circuit going from village to village preaching the Gospel. In one place he had to travel through this very dangerous and heavily wooded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Anglican