Sermons on Following Gods Leading:

Excellence - God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

God is Holy. Leads to our call to be excellent!

Our Holy God February 28, 2016 We’ve been looking at excellence for about 7 weeks now, and for the past 2-3 weeks we’ve talked about Spiritual Gifts. Please, fill out those Spiritual Gift inventories. I’ve received a few back, and it’s great going through them and seeing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is With Us Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

If God calls you to endure pain, hardship, or uncertainty, find encouragement in knowing you are never alone.

God's grace is with us "It was by faith that Moses' parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king's command. It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29, Hebrews 11:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restored To Lead - (Lesson From Peter On Denying Christ)

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Dec 6, 2024

This is a message for anyone who feels like their failure has disqualified them from God’s plans. Through Peter’s story, we see that failure is not the end; it’s an opportunity for God to show His grace and call us into greater purpose.

Expository Sermon: Restored to Lead Key Text: John 21:17 – “He said to him the third time, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?’ Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, ‘Do you love Me?’ And he said to Him, ‘Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.’ Jesus said to him, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:17, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Are Possible For God

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 7, 2021

The rich young man is told to give all of his riches to the poor and follow Christ. What does this mean?

10.10.21 Mark 10:17–27 17 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, one man ran up to him and knelt in front of him. He asked, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God. 19 You know the commandments. ‘You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Exalts God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

We are selfless followers of a self-centered God

The God Who Exalts God “We are selfless followers of a self-centered God.” Ezekiel 36:22-23 (p. 614) March 18, 2012 Introduction: “Therefore say to the House of Israel, this is what the sovereign Lord says, “It is not for your sake O house of Israel, that I am going ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God & Liars Series

Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 26, 2002

In this lesson we examine the choice to lie, and follow Satan; or the choice to stand in truth and follow God.

God & Liars Text: John 8:44 “Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks …” Theme: We’ll be examining ways lying negatively affects the liar. Introduction: My seventh grade math teach, Miss Patten, had the class exchange homework papers so we could grade each others papers as she read the answers. After ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Real Relationship With Jesus Is Better Than Rules, Regulations.. Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Feb 16, 2017

It's not about religion, it's about a relationship with Jesus Christ!

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 16: "A Real Relationship with Jesus is Better Than Rules, Regulations, and the Tradition of Religion" (Mark 7:1-13) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor There is always a way to do things in life like your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Aim High!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2015

Baby Dedication Sermon to remind parents of the ultimate priority in raising children -- lead them to follow God.

1. Stork A little boy asked his mother where he came from, and also where she had come from as a baby. His mother gave him a tall tale about a beautiful white-feathered bird. The boy asked his grandmother the same question and received a variation on the bird story. Outside to his playmate he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go With God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Christ is still speaking to us and we need to go with Him, as He leads.

Go with God Cornwall August 6, 2005 Six Soviet cosmonauts said they witnessed the most awe-inspiring spectacle ever encountered in space- a band of glowing angels with wings as big as jumbo jets. Cosmonauts Vladimir Solovev, Oleg Atkov, and Leonid Kizim said they first saw the celestial beings ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Don't Like Where God Is Leading You

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 19, 2013

A look at struggles we have with the idea that God gets to shape us rather than us being in charge of our lives ourselves. What does it mean to let Him shape us like a potter shapes the clay?

WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO BRING THAT INTO MY LIFE? We want to be shaped in the way we choose. - It can be painful to be shaped. - Like a potter pressing his fingers into the clay to mold it into a different shape would probably not “feel good” to the clay if it were sentient, so the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah - Rebuilding The Walls Chapters 2:18-4:6 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Walls Chapters 2:18-4:6 Introduction: Illustration of “Not success but faithfulness” I. They discovered God’s will (v. 2:18) - Illustration of “The will of God” A. God’s hand was on them B. How God provided C. They decided to follow ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah Chapter 6:1-16 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah Chapter 6:1-16 Introduction: Satan often will oppose the work of God by attacking His leaders. *Note-Do not forget this wall building was the will of God! I. The Physical Assassination Plot. (vs.1-4) A. They tried to draw him away from his work. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah 7-8 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah 7-8 Introduction: Illustration “Visitation from God” I. Leadership needs to be faithful. (Vs. 1-2) - (1Co_4:2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.) - Jesus said the faithful servant will be blessed (Matthew 25:21; 24:46; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah "Rebuilding The Walls" Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah “Rebuilding the Wall” Chapter 2 I. Nehemiah began preparations. (Vs. 1-16) A. Nehemiah made an appeal to the King B. Nehemiah surveyed the problem II. Nehemiah communicated the why. (v. 17) A. To relieve the distress of the nation B. To remove the reproach of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Excuse Ever Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 14 of "Being the Church," focusing on the importance of following God’s leading when He asks us to make spiritual decisions.

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 9/21/08 Being the Church The Worst Excuse Ever Scriptures: Acts 24:10-27 Intro: The prophet Joel described life as a valley of decision, (Joel 3:14) “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-27

Denomination: Church Of God