Sermons on Favorable Report:

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition Of Luke 13:1-9

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 21, 2019

Trying to compare yourself favorably to those who sin more than you is a dangerous endeavor.

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition of Luke 13:1-9 The natural tendency of human beings is to justify one’s self by finding someone who sins worse then himself/herself. Psychologists call this “projection.” It is a survival reflex in which one wishes to place their justly deserved punishment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebuilding For His Presence

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 6, 2001

Nehemiah’s Prayer of favor, and to God to help him rebuild the walls.

“Rebuilding For His Presence” "O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands, 6let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refusing To Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 30, 2012

If you want God's favor, don't treat people with favoritism.

Something very interesting happened on Monday night when people who normally hate on the Packers were suddenly on their side when a blown call by the replacement officials gave the win to the Seahawks. Even Bear fans expressed sympathy to me all week. Well, except for one guy who called me a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Boy Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Eugene Turner on Jun 14, 2010

This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as boy growing in favor with God and man.

Luke 2:43-2:43 Intro. This was not just another child of the Bible. He was Mary’s baby, but He was God’s Son. We use the term God in the flesh. The writer said, after they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth (a city in Galilee). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:23-43

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do You Please

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 9, 2021

Be careful of who is applauding your efforts. If it is not God the final review will not be favorable.

Gal 1:9-10 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men ? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. KJV I am a people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Obedient Faith In The Storm Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series, "Finding Favor With God".

Series: Finding Favor With God [#2] OBEDIENT FAITH IN THE STORM Genesis 7:1-24 Introduction: Tonight, is a great teaching about trusting God and obeying Him, even when life is hard and stormy. Imagine being told to build an ark, even though there is no sign of rain or flood anywhere. That is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Grace

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on May 4, 2025

GRACE is the free and unmerited love, mercy and favor given to man by God.

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. SUPERNATURAL GRACE! The first 4 months of 2025 is over! A third of the year is done, BUT God is not done with you yet! Turn to your neighbor and say: BE JOYFUL IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desatando Las Bendiciones De Dios/ Moviendo La Mano De Dios A Nuestro Favor

Contributed by Rodrigo Azofeifa on Jul 16, 2009

Dios a través del profeta Hageo nos da las directrices de como recibir las bendiciones totales e incondicionales de parte de Dios. Hoy en día en que las finazas mundiales están en decadencia la economía de Dios está en plena prosperidad

Moviendo La Mano De Dios A Tu Favor Hageo 1-2 Introducción: Se nos dice que cuando recibimos a Cristo como Señor y Salvador nos convertimos en sus hijos y no solo eso sino que herederos y coherederos con Cristo. Si esto es real porque no ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From Haiti (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2012

This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights.

Lessons from Haiti {Part 1} Acts 15:4 Big Idea: This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons From Haiti (Part 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2012

This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights.

Lessons from Haiti {Part 2} Acts 15:4 Big Idea: This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Respecting Authority, Honoring Conscience: A Christian Response To Lawlessness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 21, 2026

Many of you have seen the news reports from Minnesota, where protesters have disrupted peaceful church services...

Respecting Authority, Honoring Conscience: A Christian Response to Lawlessness Romans 13:1-7 Intro: The Confusion We Face Brothers and sisters, we gather this morning in troubling times. Many of you have seen the news reports from Minnesota, where protesters have disrupted peaceful church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

When God Gets In Your Shoes Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014

There are many believers who want the blessing, favor, greater anointing, 60-fold/100-fold blessing but their not willing to do what it takes to move up into greater blessing and move in into greater favor.

When God Gets In Your Shoes Ruth Series (7 of 7) (Inspired by Perry Stone’s, Lay It On Me) 8/24/14 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In the ANE, if a husband died and there were no men in the family to inherit his land, the widow was to marry the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos: Galatians 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

The power of grace can be taken for granted but it can never be replaced as an agent of God’s love

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“saved, Delivered And Healed” I Believe, I Receive, I Am!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 7, 2012

Thousands upon thousands came to Him and received their healing and had their needs met. It didn’t matter, *where you were from,  *who you were,  *or who you knew. *there was no preferential treatment given, He treated everyone the same!

“Saved, Delivered and Healed” I believe, I receive, I am! Have you ever seen a child in a store that wanted a certain item or toy? Maybe some of you can even relate to this situation and have been the victim, or the recipient before of it. Anyways, we’ve all seen it a hundred ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¡el Año Agradable Del Señor!

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Aug 2, 2005

Empecemos este año en el poder que Dios nos ha dado a través de Su Espíritu.

EL AÑO AGRADABLE DEL SEÑOR Lucas 4:14-19 Introducción: Hemos llegado a otro año más. Me emociono mucho al saber que una vez más Dios nos está dando una gran oportunidad, no solo de vivir sino también para hacer la diferencia. Hoy me siento muy optimista y enfoco mi atención en la esperanza que ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:14-19

Denomination: Baptist