Sermons on God Hears Us:

Mission: Impossible? Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002

God uses our trials to transform us

Introduction: Gordon MacDonald, who is a well-known Christian speaker and writer tells this story from his days running track: When I first ran track in prep school, my coach invited me to his home for dinner one night. After the meal, he pulled out a notebook with my name on the front cover. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Your Freedom Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 3, 2020

God is merciful, compassionate and slow to anger. He is willing to set us free if we are willing to do what it takes to be free.

WHEN IT COMES TO FREEDOM, IT WAS WRITTEN IN THE BOSTON POST-BOY NEWSPAPER, IN 1774, BY AMERICA’S MOST FAMOUS BLACK POET OF THAT DAY, MS. PHILLIS WHEATLY, THE FOLLOWING: “IN EVERY HUMAN BREAST, GOD HAS IMPLANTED A PRINCIPLE, WHICH WE CALL LOVE OF FREEDOM; IT IS IMPATIENT OF OPPRESSION AND PANTS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:9-21, Matthew 11:28-29, Matthew 15:20, 2 Chronicles 20:15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Introduction - God's Heart For You Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 16, 2009

Understanding God’s heart for the world has begin by understanding what God thinks about each of us and how he asks us to live.

I am really excited this year about our theme which is “God’s Heart for the World.” Most everyone knows John 3:16 in that it says, “For God loved the…world…so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that…everyone…who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” As much as so many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Child Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 10, 2016

When the Bible uses a name common in everyday language, like “children,” it’s an object lesson of our relationship to God or something about our nature as believers. This sermon examines how believers of God’s children with practical applications.

Names for the People of God #2—“Child of God” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 10, 2016 BIBLE READING: John 3:1-16 or Romans 8:14-21 TEXT: Turn to Romans 8:16; put a marker there; and then turn to Acts 11:26 – “And when he had found him, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blueprint For Ministry

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 9, 2002

From this passage we will discover God’s blueprint for effective ministry modeled for us by the apostle Paul.

God’s Blueprint For Effective Ministry Paul’s Ministry Manual 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 October 13, 2002 Introduction: (v. 1) Too many churches today are doing ministry their way instead of doing it God’s way. In fact so many of us have been doing ministry our way for so long that we don’t even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

My God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2020

For many people, God is far away and is to be approached only at times of need or danger. However, that is far from the truth. God wants each of us to have a very personal relationship with Him. Here's a study on how we can call God as "My God". Be blessed abundantly.

We read in Psalm 91:1-2, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."” (ESV) The Psalmist had a personal relationship with God, and therefore could say of Him, ‘My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Denomination: Other

Maybe We Need To Listen To Saint Paul Tell Us The Value Of Moaning Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 19, 2020

The Spirit of God will help each of us, if we ask, to pray that the Will of God is always done on earth as it is in heaven, and to work together so that is accomplished in our day.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2020 The Plague Year Homilies I suppose if you walked into our chapel to pray one day, and found somebody kneeling or bowing down and giving off profound and continuous moans, you’d either call the rectory or EMS. But let me just throw a few realities at you: the entire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Catholic

One Big Fish Story

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 25, 2016

There are truths in the Book of Jonah that are worth fishing for. Truths that the whole world needs to hear. Truths that should make us faithful to the call God has on our lives.

One Big Fish Story Isn't That A Whale of A Tell There are many who have called the book of Jonah, nothing but a "Big Fish Story." Others have said that is just a "Whale of a Tell!" Meaning that the Book of Jonah is no more than a fairy tale, causing many, to miss the truths God wants them to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God often speaks to us in a still small voice, especially in our most vulnerable moments. We need to learn to quiet our minds and hearts to hear Him.

Today, we're diving into the story of Elijah, a dude who knew a thing or two about tough times. So, picture this: Elijah, fresh off a major win against the prophets of Baal, is now hiding in a cave. He's scared, feeling alone, and probably wondering what's next. God shows up and asks him, 'What are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Emotional Healing, Faith And Trust

"Hold The Pickles, Hold The Lettuce, Special Orders Don't Upset Us”

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 9, 2006

We want everything our way -- but what about having it God’s way instead?

Do you remember the words, "hold the pickle, hold the lettuce?" What’s the next line? “Special orders don’t upset us – all we ask is that you let us have it your way.” About 25 years ago Burger King came out with their "Have it Your Way" campaign where if you wanted fast food you didn’t have to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is On Whose Side?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2015

A proper understanding of God's character and His grace toward His own people will help preserve us from presumptuous sin.

“Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? Who has measured the Spirit of the LORD, or what man shows him his counsel? Whom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Plugging Into The Power Of God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018

We need to plug into the Power of Prayer, the Power of Passion and the Power of Proclamation. Doing that will allow us to shake our world for Jesus!

PLUGGING INTO THE POWER OF GOD Acts 4:31-33 As Peter and John passed through the Gate Beautiful on their way to the Temple, they saw a man who sat there daily to beg alms. Peter told the man, "Look on us." The beggar looked up, expecting to receive some coins. Peter said, ". . . Silver and gold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Gifts From God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 17, 2016

Each and every one of us is a gift from God. In addition, God has given each of us different gifts. He wants us to use these gifts to do his work in our world. With these gifts we can do mighty things.

You are a gift from God! I’m serious. Each and every one of us is a gift from God. In addition, God has given each of us different gifts. He wants us to use these gifts to do his work in our world. With these gifts we can do mighty things. Many believers seek to be mighty in worldly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

Have Faith In God

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 13, 2002

The call to faith requires us to renew ourselves to God’s concern for the nations, bringing in the fruit of life, not death.

Have faith in God Mark 11:12-25 12The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14Then he said to the tree, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Tension To Certainty - Short

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 20, 2018

The tension Jesus must felt as He approached His passion must of been tremendous but He knew it was His Fathers will. A will of Love.

From Tension to Certainty - short John 12:27-34 IT was Jesus’ claim that when He was lifted up. He would draw everyone to Him. There are some who take this to refer to the Ascension and who think that it means, that when Jesus was exalted in His risen power. He would draw everyone to Him. But ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21-34