Sermons on Favorable:

Evidence That Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 13, 2004

Does our Christian life present the non Christian community with an example that causes them to decide in favor of becoming a Christian?

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6 Title: “Evidence That Demands A Verdict” Introduction: Have you ever heard the statement, “If you were arrested for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?” That’s a pretty personal question, but one that every one of us ought to answer. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Miracles

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

Many believers do not trust God completely. Many believers are not convinced that God can, and will resolve any situation in their favor.

Last week we studied about the importance of listening to the voice of God, and moving towards His will. We learned that when we are willing to listen and do His will, we will receive the blessings that He has stored for us. We learned that we must trust Him in all things, and that we must not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honoring Others Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

We are called to bless (honor) those who do evil against us. As a result we will get divine favor.

INTRO: Out of the sun, packed in a diamond formation and flying as one that day, the Minute Men dove at nearly the speed of sound toward a tiny emerald patch on Ohio’s unwrinkled crazy quilt below. It was a little after nine on the morning of June 7, 1958, and the destination of the Air National ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12, 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Returning

Contributed by Chad Overton on Aug 24, 2011

A word for the people of God to turn from their selfishness, free themselves from the bondage of sin, and return to God's favor and providence.

The Returning Daniel 1:1-2 1In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Victory Over Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 12, 2022

We are all thankful for every precious verse of scripture in the Word of God, but there are some verses we favor above others.

One such verse is Psalm 56:3, we read, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” WHY IS THIS SUCH A FAVORITE VERSE OF SCRIPTURE FOR SO MANY? Because there are times in ALL OF OUR LIVES when we are AFRAID! Illus: In one movie, John Wayne, who is known for his toughness, was leading a bunch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to cultivate their faith, seek God's favor, and face the future with hope, guided by the wisdom of the Holy Scriptures.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of our faith, and to gather in the warmth of God's abiding love. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the richness of God's word, drawing from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Topics: Faith, Trust

Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Explores Psalm 1, emphasizing the stark choice between paths of righteousness or wickedness, and the resulting destinies of divine favor or destruction.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, this sanctuary where we come to meet with God, to hear His Word, and to be transformed by it. Today, we stand on the threshold of a profound exploration of a text that has been a wellspring of wisdom for countless ...read more

Topics: Following God, Blessings

Grace: It’s So Much More Than God’s Favor

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017

In 2 Corinthians 12:9 the Lord tells Paul "My grace is sufficient." If God's grace is all Paul needed to deal with the messenger from Satan, perhaps there's more about grace that we need to know and understand.

I have been reading 2 Corinthians 12 about the Apostle Paul and his pleading with God three times to handle “a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan” sent to stop him from preaching the gospel. The Lord’s response gives me goosebumps. “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From This Day On: Unlocking The Floodgates Of God's Favor In 2024

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 31, 2023

Forget resolutions! This year, we unleash a spiritual tsunami! Through faith, generosity, and God's will, let's flood 2024 with His abundant blessings! Learn how to unlock God’s favor in 2024 by being generous, seeking His kingdom, and stepping through the open door He has prepared for you.

From This Day On: Unlocking the Floodgates of God's Favor in 2024 (Haggai 2:19, Malachi 3:10) Introduction: Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you are all excited and hopeful for what God has in store for us in 2024. As we enter this new year, I want to share with you a message that God has ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19, Malachi 3:10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Matthew 6:33, Joshua 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther - For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 24, 2008

How God can use us in extraordinary ways even in bad circumstances

Esther - Preparing to be used “For Such a Time as This” Slide Have you ever faced a time in your life where your circumstances just seemed plain awful? Like things could not get any worse, only to get worse. Maybe you are in a marriage where it seems your spouse just doesn’t care about ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Fail Well Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning how to turn failures in to victories....

Series - "Living Life to the Full" How to Fail Well (LTF-05) 2 Timothy 2:13 Have you wondered why we all love stories where, despite insurmountable odds and against unstoppable enemies, the little guy fights his way to the top and the bad guys get their comeuppance? Nearly 35 years ago on October ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: *other

Revive Us Again! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2011

The passage is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God had always provided a plan to bring them back to Himself. And with this thought in mind, his heart cries out to God, “Wilt

REVIVALS OF THE BIBLE SERIES: PSALMS 85: (1-7) REVIVE US AGAIN! [Numbers 16] The passage that we have just read is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is thinking back upon the spiritual history of Israel. He is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Conviction For The Righteous

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 4, 2010

The Power of righteousness will release you from all bondages, there isn't anything greater than growing in the righteousness of Christ Jesus. The Holy Spirit was sent unto believers to convict them into greater righteousness!

The Conviction For the Righteous John 4:39-42NLT 39 Many Samaritans from the village believed in Jesus because the woman had said, “He told me everything I ever did!” 40 When they came out to see him, they begged him to stay in their village. So he stayed for two days, 41 long enough ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

¡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