Sermons on God Controlled:

God's Revelation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. This evening we begin a journey in the book of revelation. At times, like tonight, my style of presentation will be more like teaching than preaching. 2. The book of Revelation is a book many of us shy away from. It is a very difficult book to understand - especially the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yet God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 1, 2002

YET God. There are many thing in our lives that we cant do. YET God. This sermon takes a look at the Prophet Jeremiah and how God used him

Jeremiah YET God Introduction A. How many of you have watched whose line is it? B. One of my favorite skits that they do is Unlikely Super Hero’s C. The idea is to have the audience think of a unlikely super Heroes and a Crisis that they are facing D. Then as it goes on, another person will enter ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Knowing God's Will Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Sep 29, 2001

Helping people learn to recognize God’s will and direction in life.

Today – We Will Refocus on the Series Derived from the Questions that Were Submitted by YOU Looked at Salvation...Trinity... TODAY – KNOWING GOD (HIs Will & Voice) How He leads...Does he lead... How far is God into that leading? QUESTIONS Scripture Ps. 23 PRAY I. Can I Know God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listening God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on May 25, 2006

The reason why we missed many growth opportunities to kingdom greatness is our failure to listen and obey God. James told us to be doers of God’s Word.

Theme: Listening God Text: Jas.1: 22-25 Introduction: A. Last Sunday we learned that humility is one of the key principles to kingdom greatness. Humility has to do with knowing and doing God’s will. It is responding God’s call, obeying God’s Word, and giving attention to God’s promptings. So in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Will Of God

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 19, 2009

Knowing the will of God is difficult.

Knowing the will of God Topical Sermon Introduction: Eccl. 1:2 – Meaningless Solomon was in sin and out of God’s will. 1. Why do we need to know His will for our lives? a. Frustrations comes being out of His will b. Incompleteness c. Lack of peace 2. God desires and commands us to know the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 17, 2019

What does it mean that God is Creator? What does it mean that we are in the image of God.

Outline: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Then, when everything else was ready, God created humankind. Imagine, if God had done it any other way. Picture the earth as it began, formless, shapeless. Then picture how God created it. As you picture it, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gaslighting God

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 9, 2024

This chapter can be a case of Gaslighting and false repentance by the people in an attempt to change the reality of their situation by minimizing their responsibility and blaming God. Some say it is a “Straw man” set up by the Prophet to be demolished by God’s answer in the next chapter.

Well, it feels good to be back in this particular pulpit after 25 years! I want to thank Pastor Caleb for the opportunity. Please turn to Isaiah 64. Hear now the word of the Lord. May God be blessed with the reading of His word. Please join in prayer. Before I get to looking at the chapter, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 13, 2007

How do we understand a God who is so very different from us and sometimes appears almost evil?

Do you remember your first love? Do you remember the feelings that you had when you entered into their presence? Perhaps struck dumb? Overpowered by emotion? You may on the other hand have gabbled all kinds of nonsense. You changed your daily routine for a glimpse of the one who had you trapped in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Missing God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 22, 2007

A wednesday night call to not miss God in our lives and the life of the church

MISSING GOD Numbers 13-14 * Have you ever considered what it is that God wants for this world, this community, this church, or you? Now, not just a passing thought, but have you ever sat and meditated on it. We say that God wants the best for us and yet, do we believe it, do we live like it? * It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work

Contributed by Jamie Lee on May 31, 2011

Start of Esther, we wonder how God moves and why He moves His people

God At Work Esther This morning I am sure you have wondered or questioned where is God? * Why did God put me in this position? * How did or is God going to do this? * How is this going to work out in the end? We look at the world round about us everyday and we wonder is there any hope? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reconnecting With God

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Jul 9, 2024

We often move away from God without noticing it. We all need to return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. This needs to be periodic

We often move away from God without noticing it. Let us return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. God always wants us to be in close fellowship with Him, since the days of Adam in the Garden of Eden. Our sins keep moving us from Him. We often withdraw ourselves from Him in our mind (our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10, James 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Prepares PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Explore how the story of Jonah teaches us that God prepares us for suffering, salvation, and complete dependence on Him, and that our deepest hurts can often lead to God's greatest blessings.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of the Book of Jonah. This isn't just a story about a man being swallowed by a big fish, although that's the part we tend to remember. No, Jonah's story is about so much more. It's about how God prepares us for suffering, for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11-16

Topics: Preparation, God

Do We Really Trust God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 17, 2017

If we trust God with our eternity, why don't we trust him with our wallets? Giving is an act of Faith.

Malachi 3:8–10 Opening Illustrations: A country pastor was talking to his farmer friend, and he asked the farmer, “If you had one hundred horses, would you give me fifty?” The farmer said, “Certainly.” The pastor asked, “If you had one hundred cows, would you give me fifty?” The farmer said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational