Sermons on God Accomplishing His Purposes:

Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

A man welcomes and embraces self-discipline. He will use self-discipline as a means of accomplishing God’s purposes in his life, understanding that the flesh prefers indifference over discipline.

Well, gentlemen, today we are in attribute number 4 of a Man of God – Strategizing self-discipline. And as promised, I am going to share a verse with you each time – one from something Jesus did, and something that he said that help us to make this attribute real for us. Something that both Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

False Prophet And His Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD will remove all false prophets and false words from people that he never sent to preach the gospel. It will happen in the last days.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in GOD'S WORDS? Yes. Our faith in JESUS brought us salvation. Romans 10:9-10 (Amplified Bible) Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Created Me For A Purpose

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

We have come to a time in history when there is a concerted attempt to exclude the recognition, & even the very mention of God from our schools, our government, & our public consciousness. And as a country we are paying a terrible price as a result.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. From time to time during the next few months I’m going to draw our attention back to the first few chapters of the Book of Genesis. I think there is a need to do so because some people say that these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Presence Of God

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Mar 16, 2013

The “Presence of God” affects every area of life! Personal, Professional, Pastoral, Marital, Familial, Parental, Grand-Parental every area of my life!

“THE PRESENCE OF GOD” INTRODUCTION: A friend of mine stated that “Purpose is one thing, but PRESENCE is quite another.” Intrigued by that statement, I began to reference and research the word “PRESENCE” in my Bible and found 108 references in the King James ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Workmanship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Paul guides us in working to build His church.

HIS WORKMANSHIP 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 INTRO: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works...” (Ephesians 2:10). ILLUS: Three men were pouring concrete on a construction site. “What are you making?” a passerby asked. The first said, “I’m making $300 a week!” The second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

His Words Run Very Swiftly

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 18, 2022

Acting on God’s word, angels bring us the gift from heaven swiftly, delivering the good tidings of great joy unto us. ("He sent His word to heal us.")

HIS WORDS RUN VERY SWIFTLY "He sends forth his commandment upon earth: his word runs very swiftly" (Psalm 147:15). In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God "(John1:1); "every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto those that put their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024

Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

On The Edge Of Prosperity Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Jan 27, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to exhort the church to not be stagnant and satisifed with its accomplishments but to experience all that God has for it.

Antithesis: Every time God speaks to a church family the intent is to provide reproof, revival and motivation. As we seek to affirm the direction in which God is leading we are reminded that we have a responsibility to claim that which God has promised. I hope that you remember that ministry are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Explanation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2018

Paul returns to the charge of vacillation that had been made against him and gives a straightforward explanation of why he did not visit Corinth as planned. If the apostle had visited Corinth at the time planned, he would have had to deal very firmly ....

March 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.1.c: His Explanation. (1:23-2:4) 2nd Corinthians 1:23-2.4 (NKJV) 23 Moreover I call God as witness against my soul, that to spare you I came no more to Corinth. 24 Not that we have dominion over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-4, 2 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Unstoppable Work Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Because God’s purpose is unstoppable, we would do well to cooperate with Him, pursuing His will for our lives.

The Unstoppable Work of God [Give background of passage: Arrested for healing/ freed from jail by an angel who told them to go and tell more people about new life in Jesus/ brought before the Sanhedrin, who confronted them concerning their disobedience/ Peter replied that they should obey God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Family’s Place In The Eternal Purpose Of God

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jan 11, 2023

God loves discipleship small groups. He just calls them families. Thus our #1 Priority in response to the Greatest Commandment is to do everything we can to lead our own children, & the children of the church family, into a personal relationship with Jesus.

Your Family’s Place in the Eternal Purpose of God (If only we knew what the # 1 Purpose of Family is!) “Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, & with all thy soul, & with all thy mind. This is the 1st ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7, Psalm 78:1-7, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Sure You Are Ready To See God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2007

This is the last of this series Part 4 I hope that you will be able to see how easy it is to become reckless in our Worship habits

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship As It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 22, 2003

Jesus addresses the issue of worship in his answer to why his disciples do not fast. Series on the Gospel of Mark.

WORSHIP AS IT IS MEANT TO BE Mark 2:18-22 INTRO: PRESENTS FILL THE TEMPLE A dear elderly lady was teaching the four and five year old Sunday School class at her church. During one of the lessons, they were learning about he buildign of the temple. She explained to the students that when the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Did God Call Them Out

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 17, 2008

WHY WE ARE TO WORSHIP GOD.

WHY DID GOD CALL THEM OUT? Text: Ex. 5:1-10 Intro: When you get serious about serving God Pharaoh always makes it harder on you. Verse 7-10 You want to serve God but now you have to work overtime. SO WHY DID GOD CALL THEM OUT? LET’S LOOK AT WHAT GOD DID NOT CALL THEM TO DO. 1. GOD DID NOT ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

By His Stripes-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2019

6 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-VI—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Spider webs: Spider webs have been studied by scientists for years. “A single spider can produce up to seven different types of silk for different uses.”—‘Spider Silk’ @ en.wikipedia.org “Spider silk stands out for its ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-3

Denomination: Baptist