Sermons on Generous God:

Episode Iv: A New Hope Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 10, 2005

God teaches us that his way of winning hearts through his Word is the only way.

$20,000. That’s how much our congregation spent last year (not including pastor’s salary) on outreach both here and through our synod. What did that $20,000 accomplish? Well we didn’t grow as a congregation, and our synod’s membership actually declined. Was that $20,000 wasted? Is sharing God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow The Leader: Its More Than A Game Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Sep 10, 2005

God dispenses grace to His people when He delivers strong leaders for tough times

Taking The Highway- Route 66: 1 & 2 Chronicles Follow The Leader: Its more than a game God dispenses grace to His people when He delivers strong leaders for tough times Introduction : What a difference a week makes. Last week we all were still in shock, denial and numb over the Katrina ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating The Plagues Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Jul 23, 2006

God could not have worked through Moses if he didn’t have the right attitude.

DEFEATING THE PLAGUES OF LIFE Moses had before him a daunting task. He was God’s messenger to confront Pharaoh and implore him to release the Children of Israel from slavery. Not an easy task. The Pharaoh was not known for being or benevolent with people who told him how to run Egypt or what to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Things Do Count

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 28, 2004

This is a Sermon that should help others realize that if we do a little, God can make alot.

It’s the “Little Things” that Count 7/26/04 Luke 19:11-27 I heard a Christian talk show this week talking about this subject. The little things your spouse does or the little things that your children do that just get under your skin. One of the pet peeves is the proper way to place a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: *other

Enlarge My Vision

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 25, 2005

A french message for enlarging the vision, who stopping so often our conquest for the glory of God !

¶ ¶"AGRANDIR VOTRE VISION POUR" ¶ OUVERTURE : ¶À l’église de JOIGNY, nous croyons à de nouveaux commencements. C’est une ¶Grande chose de rêver un rêve… ¶Fondé par des hommes qui ont compris la puissance de transformation de l’amour. ¶Joigny Joigny Bethesda est un endroit de possibilités ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Empathy

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Feb 25, 2005

God calls believers to have empathy and act out of that empathy to bring his love to the world.

CALLED TO EMPATHY There is a story I read on the internet some time back about a little girl. In the course of the day, her friend lost her favorite doll which she’d brought over to play with. She was heartbroken, and sat on the steps and began to cry. When the first little girl’s mother came ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18

Denomination: Methodist

Manifestation Of Faith

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

This passage tells us how great people acquired faith to do great things for God.

The Manifestation of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Hebrews 11:1-40 Introduction A. I want to be a man of faith. Jesus said that if I had the faith of a mustard seed I could command a mountain to move. I could drive away the demons that torment people. I could walk on water or calm a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Are The Merciful

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006

People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions.

Title: Happy are the Merciful Text: Matthew 5:7 Truth: People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions. Aim: Encourage others to be merciful. INTRODUCTION There is something enticing about a movie plot dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be A Teacher?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2006

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? The Word of God teaches us how to become a teacher.

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? June 18,2005 I. I have no formal training, so how can I be a teacher? Deuteronomy 6:4-9; - 4, “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. - 5, And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. - 6, And you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Consider It Joy

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Invisible

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004

To receive the impossible we need to believe in the invisible! Our invisible God always works in the visible!

To receive the impossible we need to believe in the invisible! The Invisible World – Much of our world today believes in an invisible realm. One we cannot see or touch in a material sense. Apart from the fact that the majority of the world’s population believes in one form of deity or another we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abba

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 2, 2004

Jesus taught us to call God "Daddy"! - A Sermon for Lent on "The Lord’s Prayer"

"ABBA - FATHER" Before the coming of Jesus the Jews saw God only as a figure of majesty and awe. Their normal reaction towards Him was an attitude of fear and trembling. But, when Jesus came, He brought a totally NEW concept - a QUITE STARTLING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Generosity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

We serve a God who is so generous and always provides more than we deserve.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The story is told that one day a beggar by the roadside asked for alms from Alexander the Great as he passed by. The man was poor and wretched and had no claim upon the ruler, no right even to lift a solicitous hand. Yet the Emperor threw him several gold coins. A ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 34:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Making Courageous Choices Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 2, 2003

In order to take new territory for God you must make some Courageous Choices for Conquest.

22When they left, they went into the hills and stayed there three days, until the pursuers had searched all along the road and returned without finding them. 23Then the two men started back. They went down out of the hills, forded the river and came to Joshua son of Nun and told him everything that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Free From Insecurities Of Becoming A Leader

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jan 10, 2005

How to break the insecurities that stop us from becoming the leader God wants us to be.

Breaking free from insecurities of becoming a leader By Pastor Fernando Cabrera I Samuel 10:20-27 1. Change your identity (10:24) a. Saul was suffering from an identity crisis i. He felt the least, the last , and leftover 1. Saul insecurity stemmed from shame a. Guilt arises from what we do, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational