Sermons on Generosity From God:

Blessed Promises From The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 28, 2002

Blessed Promises From the Good Shepherd - Psa 23:1-6

Blessed Promises from the Good Shepherd - Psa 23 Quote: HUDSON TAYLOR(founder of China Inland Mission) used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH They mean ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and ‘The Lord will see to it or provide’ One looked back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteous Words From Proverbs 10

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 13, 2002

An evangelical call to recognize the worth and value of the gospel proclamation.

RIGHTEOUS WORDS FROM PROVERBS 10 Read Proverbs 10:11 and 20-21 Who is the RIGHTEOUS? Scripture uses “righteous” in more than one way. - Outward righteousness of the Law - The righteousness of God, to which no man attains - Comparative righteousness, recognizing some men more righteous than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Stumbling Stones To Stepping Stones

Contributed by Doyne Cantrell on Sep 16, 2006

This sermon will focus on events in the lives of three people from Scripture that illustrate how God takes the stumbling stones of our lives and turns them into stepping stones to Him.

FROM STUMBLING STONES TO STEPPING STONES Romans 8:28 Introduction Often, events come into our lives that seem to be almost unbearable. Events that we may or may not know are direct attacks against our faith in and walk with God. It is in these times that we are able to see more clearly Gods ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Good Results From Bad Circumstances

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 5, 2006

Not everything that happens to us is always good, but if we love God and are obedient to His purpose for our lives, eventually He works out everything in our lives for His glory and for our good.

GOOD RESULTS FROM BAD CIRCUMSTANCES --Romans 8:28-30 During my quiet time a few days ago God revealed to me that I had never preached on Romans 8:28, my favorite verse of Scripture: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006

What does "American Idol" have in common with the day of Judgment and Matthew 7:21? Both are "reality based"!

Spiritual Insights from "American Idol" The show, "American Idol" is in it’s fifth season on FOX and is watched by millions of people worldwide. Every year thousands of hopeful contestants between the ages of 16 and 29 audition for the chance to become the next "American Idol". Immediate fame ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights From Abraham Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

some of the character and Kingdom of God as revealed in the Old Testament.

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights from Abraham Gen 12:1-3 Intro: When we talk about the Kingdom of God, it is easy to focus only on the words of Jesus and what He taught about the Kingdom of God. There is certainly enough there to talk about and try to understand! But we can also learn a lot about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Profit From Your Problems Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 4, 2008

James tells us that God does good things for the Christian during the bad times of life.

HOW TO PROFIT FROM YOUR PROBLEMS JAMES 1: 2- 11 1. Illus. of Patricia Christy. •Probably never heard of Patricia Christy, but she is a woman who found out the hard way that you can’t run away from the problems of life. After Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida in 1992, this South Florida resident ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Prayer From The Early Church Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

The Focus of Prayer

A. WHAT WAS THE FOCUS OF PRAYER? 1. We should pray for leadership. “O Lord . . . You know every heart. Show us which . . . You have chosen to replace Judas” (Acts 1:24, NLT). 2. That the Holy Spirit will minister among us. “They prayed for the new Christians to receive the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

From Slavery To The Slammer!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Feb 10, 2014

Is when we are thrown into the pit, sold as a slave and shoved in the slammer that you not only must digger deeper but look higher On occasion the world bottoms out. In Genesis 39 - we find Joseph is led down to Egypt. lets learn and grow from his life.

FROM SLAVERY TO THE SLAMMER! INTRO When we are looking at someone who has everything going for them, our first general assumption is we are looking at someone who has every received all the breaks in life and was born with a silver spoon in their mouth. • From the distance, they’ve got ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Words From Father

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 12, 2014

Three things a child needs to hear from his dad and his Heavenly Father

“Words from Father” June 15, 2014 1 John 3:1-2 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

"Voices From The Past"

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 30, 2014

It is that time of the year when we take time to celebrate our nation's independence. For those who have ears to hear, there is a patriotic whisper in the air, speaking the heartbeat of our founding fathers, which reflect their revenant fear of the Lord.

Title: "Voices From the Past" Theme: America's Foundational Truths Series: Patriotic Introduction: It is that time of the year when we take time to celebrate our nation's independence. For those who have ears to hear, there is a patriotic whisper in the air, speaking the heartbeat of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Afflictions

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 6, 2012

AFFLICTIONS CAN COME TO A MAN FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND FOR VARIOUS REASONS, BUT GODIS WILLING TO GIVE FREEDOM TO EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES AND CALL UPONHIM FOR LIBERTY.

FREEDOM FROM AFFLICTIONS STUDY TEXT: Exodus 3:7-10 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; 8 And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rest From The Struggle Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2019

If you want to find rest from the struggle in your own life, trust the Lord, obey the Lord, and wait on the Lord.

A man was standing in the water when he asked a friend on the shore, “Are there any alligators in this river?” The man on shore said, “No, not a single one,” but his friend in the water was not convinced. So the man in the water asked again, “Are you sure there are no alligators? Because if there ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

They Get It From Their Father

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 14, 2025

Happy Father’s Day and Blessed Trinity Sunday, church! Today, we stand at a sacred intersection—celebrating both our earthly fathers and our heavenly One, as well as recognizing the mystery of God revealed as Father, Son, and Spirit.

They Get It from Their Father ““I am telling you these things to keep you from stumbling away from the path. The tribal leaders will force you out of their gathering houses. The time will come when they will put you to death, thinking they are doing what the Great Spirit wants, all because they ...read more

Scripture: John 16:2-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons Learned From God's People - God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 17, 2009

If there’s one thing we can learn from God’s dealings with the Israelites, it’s that God is FAITHFUL.

TEXT: Various TITLE: TOPIC: God’s faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 17, 2009 PROP.: God is faithful to His promises and his people and he shows his faithfulness through his power, his plans and his purposes! INTRODUCTION: Our sermon series is called: “Lessons learned ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ