Sermons on God Directs:

Understanding God’s Will

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2005

SEEK it, SURRENDER to it, and STAND in it. It’s REAL, can be REFUSED, but it’s always RIGHT! Link included to formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint.

Understanding God’s Will Romans 12:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWill.html We usually look at this passage and talk about surrender...but surrender to what? The will of God in the end of v. 2! Or we talk about separation...but separation unto what? The will of God! And that should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 10 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 10 in our series on the essential directives for every believer. This message begins exploration of the third directive (R) namely Restore Righteousness and Resist evil.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk Part Ten – “Resolutely restore Righteousness and resist evil – Purify our heart” I. Continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. II. Persistently Pursue, develop and maintain meaningful community within the body of Christ. Our final section has to do with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:18-23, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 7 in a series exploring the three essential directives for every believer. This message continues exploring the specifics of direct 2 - Persistently pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part Seven REVIEW I. Continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with God. Commit yourself Dedicate your members Renews your perception Draw near Live by the power of the Holy Spirit II. Persistently pursue, develop and maintain meaningful connection with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God’s Best.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 16, 2022

When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession...

God’s Best. Joshua 1:8-9NKJV When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession. However, fighting wasn’t God’s intention for them. God wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9, 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Peace Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006

2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living And Dying For The Lord Romans 14:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2024

Romans 14:8 challenges us to live with a Christ-centred perspective. Whether in life or death, our purpose is to honour the Lord. We belong to Him, and this truth gives our lives meaning, direction, and hope.

Living and Dying for the Lord Introduction: Today, we will explore a profound truth encapsulated in Romans 14:8 (NLT), which states: "If we live, it’s to honour the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honour the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." This verse holds the key ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:8, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Philippians 1:21, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

But God

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 17, 2012

There is a phrase in the Bible that transitions from any given situation to an act of God. It is inspiring to read as a Christian the phrase "But God". I share some that are meaningful to me.

But God Genesis 50:15-21 There are times in our lives when the intentions of some toward us are not good and there are others things concerning us we are so undeserving. There is a phrase that changes the dynamics of all these things that should mean so very much to each of us and that phrase is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Not Dead: God's Will Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

"Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?" That is the question that many ask to prove that God either does not exist, or He doesn't care. It all comes down to what is and what is not God's will.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: GOD’S WILL A. In the movie “God’s Not Dead”, the character Josh Wheaten, the Freshman defending his BELIEF in God in Professor Raddison’s philosophy class in, states “Evil is the atheists most potent weapon against ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Favor Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 3, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of Ruth. It shows how the events that happened in Ruth’s life were a part of God’s favor and not just happen chance.

Gods Favor Ruth 2:1-19 Review- Naomi and Ruth have returned to Bethlehem. Naomi has grown bitter about the events that have happened in her life. She has lost her husband and her two sons, suffered through a famine. Last week we looked at how she blamed God for her situation. She said “The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-19

A God-Led People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 8, 2015

After weeks of study and planning, the leadership of our congregation is launching our Vision and Mission statements to the congregation. This boils down to: Being God-Led; Outreach-Centered; and Church Equipping. This lesson deals with the first aspect.

1. Pioneering Vision About 350 years ago a group of immigrants landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We are admonished against becoming bitter in our walk this side. Let us look into God’s word for greater direction.

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Why do we harbor bitterness in our hearts??? The following may give us an insight. One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Primary Purpose?

Contributed by David Cramer on May 6, 2025

A message for direction on what the Lord is calling you to do.

Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Say, “Lord, you are welcome in this place.” Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking The Right Path

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 12, 2006

The story of Lydia gives us direction for the new believer.

She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stephen The Witness And Martyr Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 21, 2005

Stephen is a model for us of a Holy Spirit directed witness.

Stephen the Witness and Martyr Acts 6:8—8:1 Intro: There is a Conspiracy of Silence in so many churches… Thinking that we can merely live good Christian lives as our witness, without telling people the why: telling about Jesus Christ. God’s acts have always needed explanation to be clear. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

How do we and the church find our direction?

Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 Last week we came to understand that we must understand our purpose if we are to ever be what God wants us to be. We have come to understand that in our lives we must strive to answer the question, Why? No more are we going to walk through life without a clear sense of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Methodist