Sermons on Favorable Gifts To God:

Fetching The Ark

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 6, 2018

In Eli's day, Israel was in a low spiritual state. When they lost a battle with the Philistines, Instead of repenting and reentering the battle with God's favor, they used the Ark of the Covenant as a magical box to defeat their enemy. Didn't work!!!

Richard Tow 4.21.18 Background: Our story this morning begins with two children who grew up in a pastor’s home. These boys were born into a long line of preachers. They grew up hearing about the Lord every day of their lives. In fact, when they were grown they too went into full-time ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Do You Believe God’s Amazing Grace?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 17, 2007

How much do we appreciate God for His grace? Do we rejoice in it, as John Newton did and he was even inspired to make the song, “Amazing Grace”?

“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God And The Wicked

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2025

God’s judgements compel the inhabitants of the world to learn righteousness! For the redeemed, His judgements encourage us while giving evidence of His love. For the wicked, His judgements cannot be understood, even when seen.

“The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten By God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this week – sold into slavery and falsely accused Today, we observe the second “big dip” in the life of Joseph, forgotten in prison.

The story acts like a mini-novel tucked away at the end of Genesis. With every turn of the page, you find yourself saying, “You’re not going to believe what happens next!” Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 27, 2004

This sermon deals with the results of seeing God more clearly in our lives. It investigates Isaiah’s vision as it relates to our lives today.

Seeing God Isaiah 6:1-8 This last two weeks has been wonderful, exciting and tiring. Rev. Mark Engel challenged our hearts with messages from the life of Jacob – If you missed camp meeting this year you missed one of the great blessings of life. From camp meeting it was off to Yearly meeting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

Addicted To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 9, 2009

So what’s your addiction? We all have one or another. As a pre-Christian you might have several in fact. How’s that working out for you? I know it sounds funny, but trusting in Jesus actually leads to addiction-but a really really good one!

What we have seen in Romans thus far has led us on a real roller coaster. Chapter 1: you can’t escape accountability to God for the evil in endemic in us as fallen humans. Chapter 2: God is right in his condemnation of that evil so that, Chapter 3, whether we choose to ignore God, try to be as good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Addicted To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 9, 2009

So what’s your addiction? We all have one or another. As a pre-Christian you might have several in fact. How’s that working out for you? I know it sounds funny, but trusting in Jesus actually leads to addiction-but a really really good one!

What we have seen in Romans thus far has led us on a real roller coaster. Chapter 1: you can’t escape accountability to God for the evil in endemic in us as fallen humans. Chapter 2: God is right in his condemnation of that evil so that, Chapter 3, whether we choose to ignore God, try to be as good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mighty Is The God Of The One Who Struggles With God. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 16, 2024

Jacob and Esau had been at odds their whole lives. Jacob was living in fear of the brother he had deceived out of his inheritance. He didn't have a deep relationship with the God of is father and grandfather. That was all to change.

Mighty is the God of the one who struggles with God. Last week we looked at Jacob and an encounter that he had with God where he wrestled all night, he received a blessing, a new name and an injured hip. He realised that he had been wrestling with God, had survived and as such named the place ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:14-15, Genesis 32:9-12, Matthew 3:11-12, Genesis 28:14-15, Hebrews 11:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Give More Presence Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 21, 2011

The Christmas Conspiracy is about seeing the deeper significance of Christmas and finding the joy that can be ours. This series is rooted in the desire to experience the true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Conspiracy/“Reclaim Christmas” Series Give More Presence Bruce B. Miller Give More Presence Some of you hate the holidays. You just want to get through them as emotionally unscathed as possible. Others are too busy to slow down and celebrate. We can so easily miss the deep significance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Trust And Live Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Oct 29, 2004

The first sermon in a series of four from a book called "The cycle of victorious giving" by Earl Lee.

Trust To Live Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 3, 2004 Psalm 37:3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness (nkjv). Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Possessor Of Life Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 18, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt3- Possessor of Life Last weeks Challenge -continue- read Acts- turn a verse into a prayer for yourself/church- share verse prayed. Review/Recap Looked at- miracle of Pentecost/birth of- early church. The church had a strong sense of fellowship/unity. The HS unifies people around the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You A Church Builder?

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021

The work in Christ’s church will not get done in a hurry. We don’t even have a target date for completion. But this is what makes the difference for our church building: It’s the work of our Lord! It’s the church that Christ bought with his precious blood.

Are you a church builder? Do you see it as your responsibility to serve the church of Christ? To strengthen it, and to grow it? You should, because that’s the calling given to you by the Lord God! Sometimes we like to leave church-building work to the experts. We leave the physical aspects of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:13-22, Revelation 3:14-22, Haggai 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The End Of The Story?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

What happened next? While some people might view Jesus' ascension as the end of the story, we're not left wondering what happened next. Jesus' ascension assures of him giving powerful gifts to his poeple.

What happened next? You get to the end of the movie or the end of the book, and you might be left wondering, “So what happened after they rode off into the sunset? Where did they go the next day? What did their kids grow up to be?” Some of that anticipation might be intentional as the writer or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ongoing Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Feb 19, 2004

The Holy Spirit works in an orderly manner in our lives.

PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS This letter has so many great truths in it. We are going to spend some time studying it. I trust that as we look at it together, we will learn much. Whenever you read the Word of God you should always try to see to whom it is addressed. Is it to an individual or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Saved?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 3, 2017

Have you ever been asked if you are saved? A Roman jailer asked “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30)

Everyone knows this is an important question-- How to be saved is the most important quest of any human life. This quest begins when a man or woman first realizes their true state before a holy God. The Apostle Paul and Silas had been carrying the Gospel to Europe. In Macedonia they went to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational