Sermons on God Directs:

The God Who Is Constant Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 18, 2003

Part one in a series examining the different OT names of God which reveals reasons to trust in Him. "I am that I am."

Who is God? The God who is Constant. (“I am who I am”) Genesis 2:23- 3:14 “Trust in God because of His consistency toward us.” I. He is the God who always is. (Ex. 3:14) A. Why did God use this phrase? 1. “Yahweh” was His name and was well known. a. It was His personal name for His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God-Enhanced Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

We receive from the Lord a God-enhanced heart. God takes what we are like and enhances it - some to destruction, like Pharoah, some to incredible compassion and mercy, like Moses. What kind of heart do you have?

Remember Steve Austin – the Six Million Dollar Man? “We have the technology; we can rebuild him – faster, stronger, and a better actor!” Well maybe that last part was beyond the technology of the time – but that fictional story involved giving a man enhanced body parts to make him better than he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A God Who Gives Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

The Christmas narrative is in danger of being relegated to a sweet story that is just read once a year. Some of us have heard it so much that we’re no longer moved by the magnitude of the Majesty becoming a man. We must never forget that this is holy hi

A God Who Gives As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. We’ve sterilized the spiritual and been inoculated by the familiarity of the nativity. “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” Have you noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:26-38, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is the first message in a series on the Apostles' Creed. The theme is that what we believe affects our mind which is to renew us to a pattern of living which is not of this world but of God.

Introductory Considerations 1. What is it that you believe? If someone you work with or live near was to ask this, how would you respond. If I to ask you to come forward and share with church, what would you say. 2. One of hardest things is to explain what we believe as Christians. Somehow many ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing The Work Of God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today is a special day - as we have received Tom and Jonathan Olsen as members of First Reformed Church. We celebrate the grace of God that He calls us into fellowship with one another. We celebrate the participation of the Olsen family in our fellowship over the past few ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Presence Of God Is Sufficient

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I.

THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I. THE PAIN OF LONELINESS -- OF DESERTION AND ISOLATION EXTREME EXAMPLES A. The Example of Christ -- John 16:31 not just deserted by a bunch of casual acquaintenances; these were his hand-picked disciples in whom ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience.

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience. (Jer. 29:11) Our example for following 100% of thc will of God is found in Jesus Christ in whom arc hidden all thc treasures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Dennis Volz on Oct 18, 2000

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A.

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A. KURIAKON meaning "that which belongs to the Lord." Illustrations: I Corinthians. 11:20, "The Lord's Supper." Romans. 14:8, "We are the Lord's." B. Most common: EKKLESIA (used 111 times in the New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

At Home With Man And God

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Were you to be asked to list all the benefits you derive from your Christian faith, the following items would no doubt be included: a. f __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ of sins b. freedom from the old sin n __ __ __ __ __ c. escape from h __ __ __ ( Is this first on your list? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Building A Relationship With God

Contributed by Pastor Barnes on Oct 18, 2000

Intro:All christains, young and old must learn the absolute necessity of fellowship with jesus each day.

Intro:All christains, young and old must learn the absolute necessity of fellowship with jesus each day. Conversion should bring one into daily fellowship with the Father in heaven for the believer. Taking time each day with God's word and prayer is indispensable. One must be renewed daily by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16

Fulfilling God's Calling

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FULFILLING GOD'S CALLING COMPELS US TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS TO PRODUCE ABUNDANT GOSPEL FRUIT 1.

FULFILLING GOD'S CALLING COMPELS US TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS TO PRODUCE ABUNDANT GOSPEL FRUIT 1. The Evidence of Gospel Fruit Evokes Thanksgiving (:8) 2. The Prospect of Abundant Gospel Fruit Motivates Us to Reach Out to others (:9-13) a. Reaching out in Concerned Prayer (:9-10) b. Reaching out in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live For God, Not For Sin

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1.

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1. (:12-13) The Exhortation that we are to carry out a. Resist fulfilling the desires of sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Sovereign Grace

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THERE IS NO ROOM FOR BOASTING BECAUSE GOD'S GREAT PLAN OF SALVATION UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT THE AGES DISPLAYS HIS SOVEREIGN GRACE AND JUDGEMENT TO BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES.

THERE IS NO ROOM FOR BOASTING BECAUSE GOD'S GREAT PLAN OF SALVATION UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT THE AGES DISPLAYS HIS SOVEREIGN GRACE AND JUDGEMENT TO BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES. A. (9:1-13) THE SAD FAILURE OF THE NATION ISRAEL DOES NOT CONTRADICT THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD IN CHOOSING THE RECIPIENTS OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Inalienable Rights

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1.

WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1. (:14-18) Is God Unjust? Election Is Consistent With the Divine Character. God is always just, but salvation is mainly an issue of God's right to exercise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Glorious Grace

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Oct 18, 2000

I.The Conviction of Grace- v.

I.The Conviction of Grace- v.11- John 6:44 John 12:32 II. The Continuance of Grace-v.12- Acts 13:43 III. The Courage of Grace-v.12- Romans 12:1,2 Proverbs 28:1 IV.The Consummation of Grace v.13- 1 Thess.4:16,17 Hebrews 9:28 V. The Cost of Grace-v.14- Col.1:14 1 Peter 1:18,19 VI. The Cleansing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14