Sermons on God Gives:

Steps To A Growing Church!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2013

Doing things God's way, is the only way it will last!

Verse 42-And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine Step 1.They Were Learners! Psalm 119:73-Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments Matthew 11:29-Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Get This Straight - Am I Robbing God Or Is The Chruch Robbing Me?

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 18, 2014

We are constantly bombarded to give more. What is Gods opinion?

John 6:19-21 & :28-29, :28 When the diciples asked Jesus, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? John 6:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. Am I robbing God or is the church robbing me? This is the first sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To God Be The Glory - Philippians 4:20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2022

God’s glory is that which is spectacular, amazing, & beautiful about God. To glory to be to him means that we give him the credit for his works and nature. We glorify God by making him more glorious in people’s sight.

Imagine the world’s fastest race car. Every component on that car is the best you can buy. The wheels cost $5000 each. The problem is, the car can’t go anywhere because the left rear wheel decided it wanted to be in charge, so it’s in the driver’s seat. So the tire is accomplishing nothing, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20

A Marriage Made In Heaven - Part 2: God’s Plan For Husbands

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 16, 2013

1. To be unselfish in giving. 2. To be united in grace. 3. To be unhindered in going to God.

A Marriage Made in Heaven - Part 2: God’s Plan for Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 13, 2013 *If you have ever wondered: “What’s wrong with my family?” -- You are not alone. You will never find a perfect family in this world. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022

Through the life of Joseph, the Bible gives us an example of how we can move beyond temptation and make the right choice.

Have you ever been tempted? Sure, you have. Things that catch our attention flash before our eyes and we feel the urge to respond. It might be that second helping of chocolate cake. It might be some ad in a commercial that advertises something that we don't need and can't afford. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Family Portrait Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Paul gives some details of how we should conduct ourselves in our roles in the Christian family.

Family Portrait Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro Slide I like pictures. I like to look at pictures from the past. They are great reminders of what we were like and can help to remind us of times we were enjoying life or happy when things are not going as great, so that we can make some changes to help get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord You Have Known Me

Contributed by Charles Scott on Apr 25, 2008

God knows us intimately because He entered our common life in the person of Jesus and gives even those who lives on life’s margins opportunity to mediate God’s love.

Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Page 794, BCP Domine, probasti 1 LORD, you have searched me out and known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 2 You trace my journeys and my resting-places * and are acquainted with all my ways. 3 Indeed, there is not a word ...read more

Scripture: John 14:43-51

Denomination: Anglican

Life’s Major Pursuit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010

Pursuing God ❶. Gives us a Desire to Be Like Him ❷. Reveals the Truth About Ourselves ❸. Enables Us to Interpret Our World ❹. Makes Us Stronger & More Secur

Trivial Pursuit board game - Created 1979 is a game in which progress is determined by a player's ability to answer general knowledge and popular culture questions - The object of the game was to answer a correct question in each of 6 categories such as Geography, Sports and Leisure, History, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Jeremiah 9:1, Jeremiah 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 12 - Sow Generously - Reap Bountifully Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2023

What are we doing with all that God has entrusted to us? Are we keeping them for ourselves or sowing to reap a great harvest? See what happened when men and women of God sowed in spite of all odds and thereby

In Exodus 14:15-16 we read, “The LORD said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to move forward [toward the sea]. As for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the sons of Israel may go through the middle of the sea on dry land.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-16, Genesis 26:1, Genesis 26:12, 2 Corinthians 9:10, 1 Kings 17:7-9, 1 Kings 17:12, 1 Kings 17:13-14, Genesis 22:2, Genesis 22:10-11, Genesis 22:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

If God Gave You A Wish.

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

oday if God asked you this question how would you respond? • Family get saved • More Money • A better Job • Someone that you know could be healed • “"What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you" (I Ki 3:5)

If God gave you a wish, what would it be? This morning we’re gonna be looking at . 1 Kings 2:1-4 3:1-15 • And what we need to understand is that In the Old Testament, • God rarely appeared to people. • However, King Solomon had a number of direct encounters with God and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

9. The God Who Lifts Us Up Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 26, 2025

Life often pushes people into deep emotional and spiritual pits. Many try to climb out alone but fail. This message reveals the God who lifts, restores, and gives a new song.

9. THE GOD WHO LIFTS US UP Psalm 40:2 – “He lifted me out of the pit.” INTRODUCTION: “Everyone Knows the Pit” My brothers and sisters, as we stand on the streets of India—whether in cities, villages, markets, or bus stands—we see one truth: people are struggling. Some smile outside but are crying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2, Psalm 3:3, John 8:34, Ephesians 4:31, Psalm 38:4, Romans 3:23, Jeremiah 17:9, Mark 2:1-12, Genesis 37:24, Psalm 145:14, Psalm 40:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 19:10, Isaiah 61:1, John 10:10, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Where Do We Go From Here?"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 14, 2001

How do we respond to the tragedy that has come upon our nation? God’s call to us in Psalm 37 gives us clear direction about what we must and must not do.

"Where Do We Go From Here?" Our attention has been captured this past week by the attack that has taken place in our own country. The sight of planes flying into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused all of us to stop our normal routines and fix our attention on New York and Washington ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah's Fifth Vision: Empowered For Service Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 19, 2022

How will we finish the assignments God gives us in life? In this vision, God gave Zechariah the timeless principle that answers that question. This vision in Zechariah 4 has a lampstand and two olive trees. What do they represent? What message is God sending His people in this vision?

Intro Zechariah 4 records this prophet’s 5th vision. As in the previous vision (chapter 3), God is addressing the concerns Zechariah and his companions had in their assignment to rebuild the temple and restore worship in Jerusalem. The concern dealt with in the previous visions was how can we be ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:9, Zechariah 2:3, Exodus 25:31-40, Matthew 5:14, John 9:5, Isaiah 60:1-3, John 8:12, Mark 11:22-23, Luke 4:18-19, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 9, 2018

Mary reacted with praise to Elizabeth's welcome of her and the Savior within her womb. In her praise, she teaches us to praise God for: 1. Doing great things for us. 2. Giving mercy to those who fear him, and 3. Keeping his promises.

Christmas Music 1: Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-55 December 9, 2018 What is it like to be a part of God’s over-arching plan? To be used for supernatural purposes? The Christmas story begins with a young peasant girl from a backwards village. Mary was probably a teenager when she found out she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:20

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