Sermons on favorable report:

God's Unmerited Favor

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 11, 2019

What role did you play in God’s plan last year? Is Christ happy with your commitment to his church; did you strive to reach your potential in him or did you coast along doing as little as possible, hoping something good will happen?

One of the three ships that bring the colonists to Jamestown is Godspeed, a three-mast square-rigger that sails the Atlantic nearly five months to get to Virginia. The ship is just 88 feet long—about the length of a double tractor-trailer—and has a top speed of +/- 4 miles per hour. Colonists ...read more

Denomination: Other

A Friendly Reminder - You're Favored

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Jan 8, 2018

Favor

A Friendly Reminder: You're Favored...! Ever got an email, or a letter.. "this is just a friendly reminder" regarding your payment, if you already sent it.. Disregard .......…….................... Much has transpired since the beginning of this year A journey has begun... Many testimonies.. OF ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

When The Grinch Did Whoville A Favor Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2018

When the Grinch stole Christmas, it was one of the best things he could have done, because, it not only reminded the citizens of Whoville of the real meaning of Christmas, but it also brought a revelation to the Grinch himself that Christmas was, perhaps, something much more!

WHEN THE GRINCH DID WHOVILLE A FAVOR Lk. 2:6-14 INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS QUIZ See how well we know the facts about the first Christmas: 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. Joseph walked; Mary rode a donkey c. They took a chariot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 23 - Finding Favor With God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 20, 2023

Do we want the favor of God on our lives? As we study the life of Gideon, and others from the bible we will understand what those pre-requisites are for God’s favor to rest on us, and all we do.

We read in Judges 6:17-19, So Gideon said to Him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. Please do not depart from here, until I come back to you, and bring out my offering and lay it before you.” And He said, “I will remain until you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-19, Psalm 23:1, Judges 8:22-23, Psalm 8:3-4, John 3:26-27, John 3:30, Judges 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

You Have Found Favor With God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. Looks at Mary as a proper response to what would ordinarily terrify us.

Mary didn’t just suddenly appear on the earth. She was born, just like any other baby girl. She wasn’t from a thriving center of commerce and wealth. She was from a little town in the region of Galilee - a town where someone asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” We know something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recipient Of God's Favor

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 6, 2021

If you are recipient of God’s favor, you could further expect at least two things. What are those?

“Now Cain said to his brother Abel, ‘Let’s go out to the field.’ While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the LORD said to Cain, ‘Where is your brother Abel?’ ‘I don’t know,’ he replied. ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’ The LORD said, ‘What have you done? Listen! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy The Lord's Favor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021

We enjoy the Lord's favor when the Good News is proclaimed. God's Good News is our comfort.

ENJOY THE LORD’S FAVOR (Outline) January 17, 2021 - Epiphany 2 - ISAIAH 61:1-3 INTRO.: The favor of the Lord God of Armies shines on his people. Every day the love of our heavenly Father sustains us. As God’s children we enjoy these divine gifts. God’s gifts to us and for us are physical. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Looked With Favor On You

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 16, 2021

When God looked with favor on you, what do you think you would experience?

“Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, ‘With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.’ Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grace - The Unmerited Favor That Redefines Existence

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Nov 19, 2023

Ever wondered why the Gospel emphasizes salvation as a gift? Why is it unearned and freely bestowed? As we explore the truths of God's grace, anchored in Ephesians 2:8-9, we discover a profound answer.

In the next moments, we'll explore the vastness of God's grace as revealed to us in Ephesians 2-8-9. This scripture reminds us that our salvation isn't a trophy of our deeds, but a testament to God's deep and philosophical love and mercy. It challenges our understanding of merit and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 45 - Favor With God And Men Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2023

Want to find favor with God and men? God’s word teaches us how this can be possible. Also, we can learn some practical principles from the lives of those in the bible who did find favor with God and men.

The words of Solomon as found in Proverbs 21:1, “The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.” (ESV) All through this year we have studied the various aspects of the hand of God, as is made evident in our lives as His children. The above ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1, Luke 2:52, Acts 2:47, Genesis 21:22-23, Genesis 21:25, Proverbs 16:7, Genesis 30:27-28, Genesis 39:3-4, Exodus 3:21-22, 1 Samuel 16:22, Nehemiah 2:8, Daniel 1:9, Psalm 91:7, Proverbs 3:3-4, Psalm 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Coated - Pt. 1 - Favorites Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated 
Pt. 1 - Favorites Introduction 
We have spent 4 weeks trying to expose the dangers of hopelessness (see series titled "Heart Attacks" while hoping that some of us who have given up would identify hidden hopelessness in your own life. Some of us have walked around for a long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Under The Shadow Of Satan's Throne

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 14, 2019

The big Idea: Where you live impacts your life in very significant ways, but that doesn't mean it has to control your life.

Living Under The Shadow of satan's Throne PPT 1 Series Title "Shadows" Shadows for this series simply means a sphere of influence. We can live under the shadow of our past, the shadow of the Most High, shadow of fear, the shadow of satan's throne, and all these things will create ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-13, 1 Peter 5:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Twelve Spies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 4, 2022

The Twelve Spies were a group of Israelite chieftains, one from each of the Twelve Tribes, who were dispatched by Moses to scout out the Land of Canaan for 40 days as a future home for the Israelite people, when the Israelites were in the wilderness.

The Twelve Spies The Grapes of Canaan Although the spies brought back a cluster of grapes so large that it took two men to carry it (Numbers 13:23), only two of the twelve brought back a good report of the land. The Twelve Spies, as recorded in the Book of Numbers, were a group of Israelite ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:23

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom, Prosperity, Or Foolishness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 27, 2010

Teaching the book of Proverbs verse by verse. Wonderful teach that will produce fruitful living.

Wisdom, Prosperity, or Foolishness Text: Proverbs 16:1-33 The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits. 3 Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Year For Increase

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010

God desires increase within and without, allow this text to help.

A Year of Increase! Matthew 6:31-34 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal