Sermons on God Is A Father:

Caution - God At Work

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004

God works in ordinary times, with ordinary people, but when he acts -- it is in extraordinary ways!

Everyday that I drive down Killian Hill Road on my way to work, I have to drive slowly and carefully through some of the construction areas. As you drive in those areas, there are all sorts of signs. "Speeding fines doubled in work zones." “Left lane ends, merge right" “Caution – Men At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Great Big God

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 14, 2004

This sermon explores the greatness of God and the hazards of seeing God too small.

A Great Big God I Kings 17:8-16 My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there¡¦s nothing my God cannot do! Those are the words to a children¡¦s song but words that you and I should pay heed to. Let me ask you a question this morning ¡V How big is God? Have you ever given that any thought? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: *other

Being A Man Of God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

A description of a man of God drawn from the life of Caleb.

FATHERS DAY 2004 Being a Man of God A tramp one day stopped a man walking down the street. “Excuse me, sir,” said the tramp. “I know I’ve no business to stop you, and if I’m caught begging I’ll be the guest of the county for a bit: and I guess I’m not much to look at, but poverty don’t help a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33, Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Recipe For Revival

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

The LORD speaks to Solomon and to us in this matter that He will truly hear us when we turn to Him in brokenness.

“GOD’S RECIPE FOR REVIVAL” 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 1. God’s REQUIREMENTS. (v. 14a) Genesis 17:1; Deuteronomy 10:12-13; 28:10; Jeremiah 7:22-23; 9:23-24; Micah 6:8; Matthew 23:23 a. A Call to PREPARE. (v. 14a-i) If My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves Leviticus 26:40-41; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jun 28, 2005

Understanding that Grace is a Gift granted by God

Grace defined: getting what we do not deserve. An unmerited or undeserved favor from God. Grace is a gift. A gift is not something given to somewhat because they are deserving. That would be considered a wage. A gift is something given by someone who loves the recipient. Understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Our Outrageous God

Contributed by Reenie Sherriffs on Oct 8, 2004

The story of Hosea is a love story and a picture of the grace of God. But it’s also a bit of a shocker. It was the talk of the town back in Hosea’s day and that’s what God intended. He wanted people to take notice.

Our Outrageous God Hosea 3 Matt 20 vv 1-16 Have you ever noticed that people get to look like their pets? It is said that a vet can tell a lot about a dog owner he has never met just by observing the dog. What, I wonder, does the world learn about God by watching us his followers here on earth? If ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Presence In The Silence

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 31, 2002

We often times interpret God’s silence to mean he is absent, but the truth is that God’s silence is an opportunity for Him to draw us closer and prepare us for an even greater revelation

Silence is something most of us aren’t comfortable with. The brief 20 seconds I stood before you, looking at you in silence may have seemed liked an eternity. What were you thinking as we looked at each other in silence? We will many times equate silence with something being wrong and will rush to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:5-6, John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Name Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

Names are important to us because they often do more than just identify an individual; they can actually reveal who a person is, and what he or she is like.

During a job interview, a woman was asked to give her name. She replied, “My name is Lilly.” When the boss wanted to know why she was named after a flower, she told him, “My parents gave me that name because when I was born a lily fell on me from the sky.” A couple days later, the boss interviewed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1

Denomination: Baptist

It's About God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 14, 2005

The answer to life’s meaning is not within us; it can be found only in a relationship with God. This sermon parallels & compliments Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" (ch.1-7) but is not a rehash. It takes the theme and looks at it from a different an

It’s About God (topical) 1. “It’s not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or evne your happiness.” Rick Warren 2. Yet, at the same time, there is no life more fulfilling or deeper than a God-centered life. 3. Life with ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Unpredictable God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Should we look at our relationship with God as a way to avoid life’s miseries, or as a way to get to know Him and find strength to endure the curves life sends our way?

1. My wife makes a mean Broccoli soup; never turns out at mo-in-laws 2. The newspaper is always there--except the one time in your life in which your photo is included... 3. The truth of the matter is that life is unpredictable. And so is God. 4. Don’t get me wrong: I believe God is faithful. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God In Three Persons Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 18, 2000

Trinity

This morning I have to confess right up front that I feel like I am engaging in an impossible task. When we talk about the doctrine of the Trinity we are really talking about that which we find impossible to fully comprehend. It's not that I don't think the doctrine of the Trinity is true. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Fingers Of God

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

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“The Three Fingers of God” In 1989, a Philadelphia financial analyst purchased an old, torn picture of a country scene for $4 at a flea market in Adamstown, PA because he liked the frame. Later, when he attempted to detach the frame from the painting, the frame fell apart in his hands and he found ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law And The Judgments Of God

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

The Law and the Judgments of God

The Law and the Judgments of God Introduction Since the rebellion in the garden, all mankind have been born with a rebellious nature which is inclined to reject what is good and wise and choose what is evil and foolish. "There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Taking Refuge In God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 5, 2000

An exposition of Psalm 16

Islington Baptist Church December 3, 2000 Psalm 16 Scriptures: Acts 2, Psalm 73 READ PSALM 16 I. THERE IS ONE TO WHOM WE CAN CALL FOR HELP v.1 It is with great joy that I say to you that there is one to whom we can go to for help, strength, comfort, courage, wisdom, and guidance. No ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Miss God

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

The ways that Christian miss God’s will

How To Miss God Proverbs 19:2 In the sport of archery the objective is to score as many points as you possibly can, and you do that by hitting rings on a target a distance away. Now the target that is used in archery of course has rings that get smaller as the point totals get higher. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2

Denomination: Pentecostal