Sermons on God Chose Me:

Getting A Booster Shot Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2006

Some Christians never grow up in their faith. And yet, Galatians 5 tells me that God’s Spirit can help me have more faith in my life. How does He do that?

OPEN: When I listen to Christian radio in the evenings, I’ve often tuned in to a call-in program featuring a wise, grandfatherly gentleman who has that calm reassuring voice capable of melting fear. One night a lady, who was obviously crying, called in and related the following: “I was born blind, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When I Am Afraid?

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

The very first words David writes is prayer for his safety: “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge” (Psalm 16:1). David’s prayer is simple, “Keep Me Safe, God.”

Because of Covid-19, we are feeling vulnerable and fragile. Our stock market is yo-yoing like the days of 9/11 and we are being forced to close schools, universities, city hall, and now our church meetings. A few microbes from China has grounded flights, restaurants, and our collective lives. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Visualize Your Resurrec

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 4, 2014

Sometimes God give me visions --shows me images and speaks at the same time. This one was humorous and self-deprecating --about rising from the death of our failures and sins to the life and calling God has for us.

TITLE: Visualize Your Resurrection 04-28-2014 Read Romans 6:1-11 in in its entirety as the service begins TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:1 1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. Romans 6:1-11 Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pondering God’s Goodness

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 3, 2021

Quality worship experience is dependent upon biblical principles. This message examines some of those principles as stated in Psalm 65.

We take as our text today, Psalm 65. In the Bible God has given us a healthy spiritual balance of truth. Some portions of Scripture warn and correct. In Psalm 19:7-11 David celebrated this. He wrote, “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20, Psalm 135:15-17, Genesis 28:20-22, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, Isaiah 1:12-17, Psalm 103:1, Matthew 15:8-9, John 4:19-23, Matthew 18:20, Hebrews 12:1-23, Psalm 92:1, Psalm 19:7-11, Ephesians 1:3-6, Psalm 65:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

But God...

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2023

Romans 5:8 - “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

BUT GOD... Romans 5:1-8. ROMANS 5:1. The “Therefore” of Romans 5:1 links with the argument in the previous chapter, whereby it is established that ‘to him who does not work (to establish his own salvation) but believes (like Abraham) on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created For God’s Glory Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2022

God forms and fills His creation for His glory and our good.

It was a joy to engage via livestream last weekend while Beth and I were in New York visiting our daughter Megan and her husband Lucas. We were both moved to tears by students leading in musical worship and we nearly wept during the message part of worship as Pastor Chris directed us to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God’s Guidance Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2010

We seek after it... We receive it into our lives... We test it to make sure its from God... but until we fully learn to TRUST God’s guidance, our Christian walk will NEVER be what God wants it to be for the simple reason that we trust ourself MORE than we

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 27, 2010 Date Preached: Aug 1, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: Trusting In God’s Guidance Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 ETS: The writer of Proverbs wanted his readers to rely on Godly wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 2, 2022

As Paul writes to the Thessalonians, he tells them in no uncertain terms exactly how the Lord intends for every child of God to live his life, “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 The Will of God October 2, 2022 As Paul writes to the Thessalonians, he tells them in no uncertain terms exactly how the Lord intends for every child of God to live his life, “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I. The Patient - Be Patient Toward All Men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For An Important Call Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2008

One of the most frustrating things about prayer is that we seem to be doing all the talking. How do I "hear" God’s answers if He’s not "answering" me?

OPEN: The father of a teenage daughter was concerned with the amount of time she spent on the telephone; not so much for the time she wasted (he had given up on that long ago), but because nobody else could use the phone. So, as a happy solution, he had a telephone installed for her with her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Awareness Of God’s Eternal Love” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 25, 2018

In the beginning of all beginnings, God created everything for the object of His love.... MAN. God is Love, infinite Love, and has been Love from all eternity. His love has never changed.

Philippians3:10That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death; 2peter1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3According as His divine power hath given unto ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Picture Perfect Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 29, 2003

Picture Perfect ME OR WE? – (Part 3) THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE IS MORE ABOUT "WE" THAN "ME."

✎ Some day Susie and I hope to build our “dream home,” but before we do we have to overcome some obstacles. First we need to talk together about the house we picture in our minds. We both would like to build a house, but I’m sure that the house I want to build is not the same as the house ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The City Of Pergamum Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

Pergamum was a center of religion. There were many temples to many false Gods, and out of this God chose to establish a true church. However, Satan had ideas of his own. Perhaps he could destroy the church from within.

I. Introduction A. The city of Pergamum was about 70 miles north of Smyrna 1. The name Pergamum means elevated and Marriage a. We shall see how appropreate this is (1) In Pergamum and during the age of the church at Pergamum the church was elevated (2) And there was a marriage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

It’s God’s Choice Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

God only chooses those who choose Him and only rejects those who reject Him

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Well Of Beer-Lahai-Roi

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2015

WHEN WE COME TO THE WELL OF THE VISION OF LIFE... we trust God for His answers. BEER-LAHAI-ROI (Beer-- lay--high--roy) MEANS WELL OF A VISIBLE GOD, THE WELL OF HIM THAT LIVES AND SEES ME AND MY NEED....

COME TO THE WELL BEERLAHAIRROI ( Beer --lay---high---roy) NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Genesis 16:14 Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. (Beer--lay--high--roy) WHEN WE COME TO THE WELL OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Enduring Word Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2011

The message is a study of the permanence of God’s Word.

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Among the many comforting words spoken by the Master for the encouragement of His people, the words of this text must assuredly rank among the most precious. Many Christians consider them seminal assurance. The comfort derived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Baptist