Sermons on Favor:

Initiating The Turn-12(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2024

12 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-XII—Luke 1:24b-25(:5-25) Attention: Whenever it becomes obvious that Fall is near, I will end-up baking a few Pumpkin Pies. We begin stockpiling the ingredients for multiple pies. I will bake two pies at a time. I use the recipe printed on the Libby’s brand canned pumpkin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 26, 2024

If you’re looking for the perfect pastor, look to Jesus your beautiful Savior, your intercessor, your counselor, your protector, your Savior from sin, and your purifier.

On June 16, 1875, the Milwaukee Sentinel published this want ad for a new pastor: Wanted—A rector for St. James' Church. He must possess all Christian graces and a few worldly ones; must have such tact and disposition as will enable him to side with all parties in the parish an all points, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-43, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 7:25, Deuteronomy 17:8-13, Hebrews 2:17-18, Hebrews 7:23-25, 1 John 2:1, Hebrews 9:23-26, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 John 1:7, Hebrews 9:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How The Sovereign God Conveys Grace

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 20, 2006

I could really jump with joy and fall in love again with God to know the fascinating aspect of His grace. Never I thought that as I become more acquainted with it, I could even jump higher with GREATER joy!

If we really know how the Sovereign God exercises grace, we will truly be amazed! After our denomination changed many of its teachings and began to recommend other Christian books, the first one I read was Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges. Grace is defined in that book as “God’s free and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Things God Hates

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

There are things God Hates.

The Things God Hates / things god loves Proverbs 6:16-6:19 “The Things That God Hates” Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that devises ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unveiling The Power Of Divine Timing SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of divine timing, focusing on how scriptural prayer can trigger God's intervention in our lives. It is part of a series on understanding times and seasons from a biblical perspective.

In this revelational series on times and seasons, we will explore the power of scriptural prayer points and how they can draw the sudden intervention of God in our lives. Our anchor scripture is Matthew 20:16, which speaks of the reversal of positions, where the last shall be first and the first ...read more

Topics: God's Sovereign Will, Power Of Prayer

Lucky Charms

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn the truth about luck in this St. Patrick’s Day message.

Lucky Charms The Truth About Luck 3/17/04 I. Introduction Lucky Charms Not So Lucky New Study Casts Doubt On Cereal Claim A controversial new report released last week has thrown the breakfast community into chaos. Last Thursday in Waterloo, the Foundation For Money-Wasting Studies unveiled the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For Your Accelerated Promotion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores the three anointings of David as a roadmap for understanding how God brings about accelerated promotion in the lives of believers. Through a process of testing and graduation, from little to much, we can reach a place of Divine Trust.

In this sermon, we will explore the three anointings of David, which illustrate how God brings about divine acceleration and promotion in the life of a believer. These anointings serve as tests and steps towards gaining God's divine trust. Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:12-13 God chose David, who was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:3

Topics: Anointing, Divine Acceleration, Promotion

Feeling Lucky Today?

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on Oct 21, 2007

Does luck really have anything to do with anything? Or does everything that happens is controlled by God.

Feeling lucky today? James 1:17 INTRO:A man walks along a lonely beach. Suddenly he hears a deep voice: "DIG!" He looks around: nobody’s there. I am having hallucinations, he thinks. Then he hears the voice again: "I SAID, DIG !" So he starts to dig in the sand with his bare hands, and after ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Consider The Interest Of Others

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 26, 2024

God’s Big Idea: Put aside jealousy and pride and humble yourself before God and each other; we are all God’s creation.

Message: There are many and varied reasons to consider the interests of others ahead of our own. If you are a child of God, the main reason is your belief in an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-seeing God who loves all His creation. Secondly, we must be obedient to His word. The God we serve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3, Job 34:19, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Other

The Real Iron Man

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 15, 2024

This sermon relies heavily on the sermon "Kissed By The King", originally preached by Ken Gurley and published in his book "Preaching for a New Millenium: Hell's Midnight Train" (2007).

The Real Iron Man I. Introduction: When I was a child, my dad took me to a barbershop run by two great women, Linda and Sammy Jo. Grandpa went to them too. It smelled of cigarette smoke, barbicide, shaving cream, and brill cream. On the walls were placks with practical wisdom like: "Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:27-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part I - Mary – The Voice Of Servanthood Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

This is partone in a series looking at some of the characters in the Christmas narrative and what they can teach us. Mary’s humble response to the Angel of the Lord is a powerful example of a young woman with the heart of a servant.

The Voices of Christmas Part I Mary – the Voice of Servanthood Mary may be the most controversial figure in the scriptures because of the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church regarding Mary. They teach that she is the co-redemptrix with Christ. They also teach that she was without sin and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You See What Gabriel Saw? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 19, 2003

This sermon emphasizes that God still does the impossible!

Do You See What I See? Do You See What Gabriel Saw? Luke 1:26-38 December 21, 2003 Intro: A. [The Bike Before Christmas, unknown] ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through our house Not a creature was sleeping, not even my spouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with screws. (If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Time Is Now: From Labour To Favour SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

When God remembers us, He changes our status from labour to favour. Everyone has a time and season for their reign - it's just a matter of time. Declare that 'My time is now', in Jesus' name.

When God remembers a person, He brings about a settlement in their life. He transforms their toil into favor and blesses them abundantly. Divine settlement occurs when God intervenes in our lives, and it is always a matter of time. Let us declare with faith that our time for divine remembrance is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22

Topics: Divine Remembrance, Divine Settlement

Question About The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

Series answering questions from the congregation

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #7 “Question about the Virgin Mary” Text: Luke 1:26-30 OPENING JOKE: “King James Virgin” A ten-year old, who was becoming quite knowledgeable about the Bible because of her grandmother’s teaching, asked her grandmother: "Which Virgin was the mother of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Need Of A Redeemer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon is about Ruth and Naomi's wilderness experience through death and loss

In Need of a Redeemer Ruth 4:13-15 When you hear the word wilderness, some of your may think about the barren landscape of the desert, others the swamp or the jungle far removed from any human being. For the Israelites, they thought of the Judean wilderness, a barren place of very little water or ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-15

Denomination: Methodist