Sermons on God Made Us:

God Wants Us To Strive Together For Our Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 17, 2022

How can we strive together for Jesus? 1. We need godly desires (vs. 22-24). 2. We need godly dreams (vs. 24). 3. We need godly generosity (vs. 24-28). 4. We need the gospel (vs. 28-29). 5. We need faith in the power of prayer (vs. 30-33).

God Wants Us to Strive Together for Our Savior The Book of Romans Romans 15:17-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 17, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 15. In these last two chapters of Paul's letter, he opened his heart to talk about his future plans and pour out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Moana Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Moana is a story that beautifully captures themes of identity, purpose, and faith. Just as Moana discovers her destiny and the strength within herself, we, too, can learn profound spiritual truths that apply to our walk with God.

What Moana Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, we’re going to embark on a journey through the animated world of "Moana," a story that beautifully captures themes of identity, purpose, and faith. Just as Moana discovers her destiny and the strength within herself, we, too, can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope When Obstacles Discourage Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 15, 2018

Encouragement on how to not lose heart. How does God use struggles to move us forward spiritually?

WHY DO WE GET DISCOURAGED? Obstacles weigh us down. - 2 Corinthians 4:16a. - In one sense, it’s good news that the first part of v. 16 is in there. It’s a reminder to us that God knows that we get discouraged and need a little hope. These verses are in here to give us that hope. Hopefully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: "The God Who Establishes Us” Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 12, 2025

This second sermon explores Paul’s explanation of his integrity, his ministry under accusation, and how God’s faithfulness steadies us when plans change and people misunderstand. It moves from comfort to credibility — from grace received to grace lived out.

Introduction Sometimes the greatest challenge in ministry is not persecution, but misunderstanding. Paul faced criticism from those who thought his change of travel plans meant he was fickle or untrustworthy. Yet, in this passage, Paul reminds us that God is faithful — and it is He who establishes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Gives Us Courage At Just The Right Time

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

How the Lord gives us courage and strength in just the right time and in the right amount

How God Sends Courage to Us In Our Weakest Times (Acts 23:10-12) Illustration:Author Leo Buscaglia tells this story about his mother and their "misery dinner." It was the night after his father came home and said it looked as if he would have to go into bankruptcy because his partner had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Holy Spirit Wants Us To Remember The Limits Of Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001

Why The Holy Spirit Wants Us To Remember That Success in Human Terms is not as Important as Success in the Eyes of God

Why The Holy Spirit Wants Us To Remember That Success in Human Terms is not as Important as Success in the Eyes of God Illustration:The figure of the Crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard. Paul wrote,"My message was not set forth in persuasive (enticing)words of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does The Holy Spirit Give Us Greater Discernment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment (Acts 2:5-13) Illustration: Where Am I Going? It’s comforting to hear that even Albert Einstein had a brain cramp now and then. One time, for instance, he was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13, Acts 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Bible Tells Us Of Is The Natural, Carnal And Spiritual Man.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 29, 2007

In this sermon out line we see that man lives in a natural body but can live as a natural man or live as a carnal man or can be what God wants all of us to be in our Christian walk and that is a spiritual man. In this outline we look at what the Word says

WHAT THE BIBLE TELLS US OF IS THE NATURAL, CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL MAN. 1 Cor 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Cor 2:10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-15

Forgiveness Points In Four Directions

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 23, 2022

Forgiveness points in four directions. God —> Us Us —> Others. Others —> Us. Us —> Ourselves

*********** Forgiveness 1. God forgives us 2. We forgive others 3. Others forgive us 4. We forgive ourselves ************** 1. God forgives us Jesus didn’t avoid people who had done wrong; he said it was them who needed him. Mark 2:13-17 Jesus went out by the sea; and all the crowd came to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, 1 John 1:7-9, Luke 15:11-32, Matthew 18:21, Luke 17:3-4, Matthew 18:22-35, Matthew 6:9-15, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 6:37, 2 Corinthians 2:7-11, Acts 13:4-5, Acts 13:13, Acts 15:36-41, Colossians 4:10, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:23-24, Micah 7:19, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 10:17, Philippians 3:12-13, Matthew 6:25-33, 1 John 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Know The Power Of His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 28, 2009

God’s resurrection power is: 1. available (vs.13-14). 2. invaluable (vs. 15-16). 3. knowable (vs.16-20). 3. unstoppable (vs. 19-21).

God Wants Us to Know the Power of His Resurrection Ephesians 1:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 1, 2009) *I know my wife. Except for the Lord, I know her better than anybody in the world knows her. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Work Bringing Us To Salvation And Spiritual Life.

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 25, 2013

God's Work bringing us to Salvation and Spiritual Life. From the moment of our Salvation God is leading and working in our lives so that we are not only saved but we mature in the Grace and Love of God. Not only does He work but we too need to do our par

God's Work bringing us to Salvation and Spiritual Life. From the moment of our Salvation God is leading and working in our lives so that we are not only saved but we mature in the Grace and Love of God. Not only does He work but we too need to do our part in our salvation and walk with Him. I. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Those Who Oppose Us

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

How mighty is the Army of God. Do we cower at opposition or do we see the salvation of the Lord?

Those who oppose us Acts 13:44 to 14:7 How do we look at opposing forces? There are those who oppose the Christian message of Salvation through Jesus Christ alone. There are those who willfully and some not so willfully subvert the message. How do we stand against them? Do we stand in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Sees The Good In Us

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 5, 2006

God calls us from our sychamore tree and requests residence in our hearts.

Text: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). In my mind, I picture Zacchaeus as being about 5 feet tall with dark hair, a little goatee, average size nose, thick eyebrows, medium to dark brown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

His Name Shall Be...immanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

An examination of the title "Immanuel," geared to help the audience fully understand the wonder that God is with us and to make decisions about their living that will reflect their belief that this is true every day.

Where was God? Where was God when terrorists struck on September 11? Where was God in the theater in Aurora? Where was God when Hurricane Sandy struck? A lot of people are living there. Someone left. Someone has died. Life has changed. Things that once were certain are now shaky. Where is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Use Let Downs For Our Advantage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will.

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will. Paul wrote, "We are assured and know that God being a partner in our labors works together all things to fit into His plans for good to and for those who love God and are ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational