Sermons on God Is In Control:

Losing God In The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2021

We Christians must not allow ourselves to begin to worship our worship. We must always ensure that we worship the Risen Saviour, the True and Living God.

“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Invest In God's Promises

Contributed by James May on Jun 15, 2001

God has promised a return on your investment in His work.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:6-17, Joel 2:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Family: God's Workshop

Contributed by David Swensen on May 27, 2002

Today, Learn how God can use our families to help shape us into the people He desires us to become.

Nancy Ortberg tells about an incident with which we can all relate. “I had been, what I thought, was a good mom for the day. I rode bikes, read stories and fixed meals. I patted myself on the back and thought, Okay, I’m done. It’s six o’clock. It’s my time. Just then this little voice from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Man Without God

Contributed by Derek Adamsbaum on Oct 18, 2000

17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

It's Not Okay God!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002

If you have had a "bad day", what do you do...rather, what should we do in the middle of it. We must praise the Lord!

Stand & Read - Job 1:20-22 “Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. [21] And he said ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." [22] ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Other

God Intended It For Good

Contributed by Michael Elmore on Nov 2, 2001

Post September 11th attack

"GOD INTENDED IT FOR GOOD" Genesis 50:15-21 "But Joseph said to them, don’t be afraid, Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended for good, to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." INTRODUCTION: 1. What is suffering? Suffering covers a broad ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

God's Only Son Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 4, 2004

In the Apostles’ Creed we say that we believe that Jesus is God’s only Son. When we recite that statement we affirm that Jesus is God’s Son, that he is the only begotten of the Father, and that he is divine.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in Jesus Christ as God’s only Son. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Foolish Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 21, 2003

At first blush, God’s wisdom seems so elementary, so foolish even. We as humans love to debate and create big complicated philosophies. Instead, the Apostle Paul shows us how to simplify our understanding to know the REAL wisdom of God.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: LivingWatersWeb.com If I asked you to name some great speakers – who comes to mind? Oddly, when I thought about it, the first person who came to my mind was Oliver North. Remember Ollie North? He was the guy who helped mastermind the sale Iran/contra ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Knowing God's Power Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 16, 2004

We can access God’s power in order to bring him glory in our own lives and in our world (Part 1 "Fresh Lessons From Former Leaders").

24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny got 6 years in the clink for stealing $6,000. But the gun he used in the robbery ended up in a museum. The .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic turned out to be an antique made in 1918 by the Ross Rifle Company. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: *other

What Belongs To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

As Jesus addresses the attacks of the religious leaders, He teaches us how to be good stewards, good citizens, and good students of the Word.

For more Bible studies visit: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org At the end of the previous chapter Jesus has just had encounter with the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law who demanded to know His authority. Jesus would not tell them unless they expressed an opinion about John the Baptist’s authority - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2004

God wants us to understand: 1. Failure is not final. 2. Bad results can be redeemed. 3. The future is open. True change comes when: 1. You have a new occupant 2. You seek truth 3. You change your actions

A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, “I’m the greatest batter in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

"Let God Be First"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003

Seek ye first the kingdom of God.

“Let God be First” Matt. 6:33 & Col. 3:24 Matthew 6:33 says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Let God be First. We as a people have not taken this statement to heart. We have pushed God so far back in the operating ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:24, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Apostolic

Our God Reigns

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 20, 2007

We can praise God because He reigns over all

Psalm 97:1-12 Our God Reigns Woodlawn Baptist Church August 19, 2007 Psalm 7:17 tells us “I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.” Psalm 9:2 says, “I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12, Psalm 97:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Grace Of God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

It is GRACE that seperates Christianity from the rest of the world’s religions!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 12, 2007 Date Preached: April 15, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: What is the Grace of God? Sermon Text: Eph 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Not Forgotten

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2006

Never give up hope... God is at work, often doing the extraordinary in the course of the very ordinariness of our lives.

Title: God Has Not Forgotten! Text: Luke 1:5-25 Thesis: Never give up hope… God is at work in your life. Introduction The story is told of an elderly couple who lived together in a nursing home. Though they had been married for 60 years, their relationship was filled with constant arguments, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational