Sermons on God Accomplishing His Purposes:

"Wilt Thou"

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 27, 2011

In this outline we list a few of wonderful things God can do for us when our will becomes God's Will for our lives. Once again we point out the God's Will is God's Word and that God's Word is God's Will. If we want the perfect Will of God for our lives we

"WILT THOU" John 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 5:3. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. John 5:4 For an angel went down at a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1

He Leadeth Me Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Psalm 23 uses the powerful image of a shepherd and his sheep. Sheep are helpless creature. They need a shepherd—just like we need the Lord. But just as a shepherd leads his sheep, so too does the Lord guide us.

He Leadeth Me! Psalm 23:3b Introduction: Cf. Psalm uses the imagery of a Shepherd and his sheep to describe relationship of the Lord to those who belong to Him. Lord = Shepherd Saved = Sheep Oh, sheep are such cute, fluffy little creatures… well when God compared us to sheep; He wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Strike At His Identity Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2003

1st in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

THREE STRIKES AND HE’S OUT! A STRIKE AT HIS IDENTITY EASTER SERIES – 2003 Luke 9:18-27,Matt 16:21-23 INTRODUCTION: Baseball games are wonderful pass-time events. The excitement is sudden, the hot dogs tastes better (even at prices that stop your heart), and there is probably no other sport which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27, Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't I See Miracles" Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

God does not do miracles because we ask for them, but for His purpose.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE A MIRACLE 1. They want everything God has for them. 2. They are emotionally based: excitable, enthusiastic. 3. Fanaticism, not rationally based. 4. Running on empty and need reassurance. 5. Untaught in the Word. 6. Wrong relationship to Christ, i.e., ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Manifestation Of God's Power Gifts Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2009

Today, the power gifts remain available as a part of God’s plan for His church, and are increasingly being manifested within the ’Body of Christ’ around the world. They are given to the body of Christ as valuable helps to accomplish works of ministry.

Opening illustration: Reflect on my first experience at Nizwa of how hesitantly I discovered and used the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit in faith. It just blew me away. The secret was praying without ceasing, fasting, practicing holiness and being sensitive to heed and obey the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Worship, A Call To Worship

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 25, 2013

In Nehemiah 8, we see true worship by the people. We see a longing for God's word; Listening to God's word and we see that we must let God speak to us through His word.

True Worship A call to worship Nehemiah 8:1-12 Intro: A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” .“Recently,” paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on 11th and Walnut. A frantic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

16 Things Every Leader Should Know About Concentration Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Everyone accomplishes things for God by concentrating. The lack of focus and divided attention also leads to divided accomplishments and incomplete projects. Like a magnifying glass concentration allows you to take all of your resources and create the max

…but this one thing I do… Philippians 3:13 1. Every great human achievement is the result of concentration. 2. Every great military battle is won by bringing all forces to concentrate on a single objective. 3. Every great ministry accomplishes things for God by concentrating on a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Light Of His Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2015

When we grow we give glory to God.

Living In Light of His Return 2 Peter 3:14-18 Rev. Brian Bill June 13-14, 2015 Video: If Jesus Returned Today It’s good to be back from a two-week vacation. Actually, we didn’t really go anywhere. I know it’s hard to believe but we didn’t head to Wisconsin but instead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Get Started - The Beginning Of Jesus’ Ministry Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2012

Jesus spent 40 days in the desert fasting before He actually began HIs earthly ministry. How important is fasting in the church today?

January 15, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: The Temptation of Jesus Title: Let’s Get Started – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Last week I shared with you about John the Baptist and how he came to prepare us for the coming ministry of Jesus. My focus was not just the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Targeting God's Will

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 30, 2010

People often ask the question - "How can I know God's will for my life?" This message addresses the key elements to understanding and discovering God's will.

Targeting God’s Will October 10, 2010 Romans 12:1-2 Sunday AM Intro: Good AM. Well here we are. It’s hard to believe this day has arrived, and my family is thrilled to be here to meet you. I want to talk to you this AM about an appropriate topic in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Attributes Of God's Will

Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Dec 8, 2014

This talks about the characteristics of God's Will that helps us to understand who He truly is.

Attributes of God's Will Read Proverbs 19:21 Because God is a Sovereign God, His plan will come to pass. He has the authority to do what He wanted to do. We are just a man and we cannot do what God can do. We are to be used by God as a vessel or an instrument in order to fulfill what God had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Submitting To God's Will Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 31, 2015

Paul’s shows us how to submit to God's will by understanding the 1) Purpose (Romans 15:30a) , 2) Prayer (Romans 15:30b-32), and 3) Peace (Romans 15:33) in the will of God.

To one who asked him the secret of his service, George Mueller said: “There was a day when I died, utterly died;”—“died to George Muller, his opinions, preferences, tastes, and will—died to the world, its approval or censure—died to the approval or blame even of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Other

God Is Just

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jun 23, 2012

What if it’s not enough to be a church member or attender? What if it’s not enough to raise our kids to be Christians? What if it’s not enough to simply study the Bible or belong to a small group?

Read Psalm 146 One of the things that church does really well is help people. My family and I have been helped by the church many times over the years. When Kristi gave birth to our still born son in 1994, the Boulevard Church of Christ in Lake Charles Louisiana where I was the youth minister ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Bids Us Shine

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

God has a great plan, and He uses Satan to accomplish it. Amazing!

Passage: Acts 8:1-8 Intro: The Word of God never ceases to amaze me. 1. come to this little “housekeeping” passage, a summary of what went on. 2. and yet in it we find the fingerprints of God, the events that reveal the plan and purpose of God. 3. and because we discover them here, we can also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Redemption -- His Twice

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 11, 2021

Beloved you are God's. Twice His. First, you are His because He created you. He made you. And second, you are His because He bought you.

Read Ephesians 1:3-14 (Text of the day). This story is reported as true ... though true or a parable ... it speaks to the importance ... of the One ... of one who can save. It was almost 1:00 in the morning... when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, ...a highly acclaimed surgeon... was abruptly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 27:46, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 1:18, Ephesians 1:7, Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 43:25, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 26:28, Matthew 20:28, John 8:36, Hebrews 9:22, John 8:34, Matthew 1:21, Matthew 27:48, Ephesians 1:3-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican