Sermons on God Made Us:

Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016

Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Fidelity Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 12, 2002

“And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle and said to them, ‘why have you been standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘because no one hired us.’ He said to them, ‘you also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right y

Theme: The fidelity of God Text: Is. 55:6-9; Phil. 1:20-24, 27; Matt. 20:1-16 In every human being, in each one of us, lies a potential just waiting to be discovered. But many people never discover what that potential is either because they never get the opportunity to use and develop it or more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Able

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2023

With many things in life, we get disappointed because they don't live up to the advertising. But God always exceeds expectations! He does more than you asked. We take a journey of faith to see what God might want to do if He lived among us today!

GOD IS ABLE Eph. 3:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A minister in Texas lamented that it was difficult to get his message across to his congregation. He blamed it on the good weather. 2. He said, “The weather’s so wonderful this winter that heaven doesn’t excite them and it’s so hot here in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Positive Mind Towards God’s Work

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 6, 2020

We are all created into this world for a definite purpose, we are not just here on earth to fulfill our personal interest and purpose as this has become the attitude and character of us all.

We are all created into this world for a definite purpose, we are not just here on earth to fulfil our personal interest and purpose as this has become the attitude and character of us all. Although, there are some people that are still committed to the work of God today, but with what mind are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Potter

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

A sermon in story form that uses a made up fairy tale to lay the platform for discussing the Potter and the clay.

JER 18:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 "Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message." 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. 4 But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helping The People Around You To Accomplish Great Things With Their Lives Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Jesus used his leadership to change nonentities into leaders who have changed and made a mark in history.

And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: And Simon he surnamed Peter; And James ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remaining Faithful To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 17, 2013

One of the hardest things for us to do is once we have a relationship with God to keep that relationship going and to remain faithful. Israel faced this same problem over and over and in the psalms we look at today, we find some ways to help us stay loyal

Psalm 78 looks at the past to draw lessons for the present. Specifically in Israel’s life, God wants them to avoid the mistakes of the past. In here are important lessons for us for, as the old saying goes, those that do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. 1 – 8 Asaph ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seven Steps Of Bargaining With God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 8, 2005

This message looks at some of the excuses that Pharaoh used to justify not obeying God. How many of these do we use?

Seven Steps Of Bargaining With God: - these are the true and only 7 steps, but they are instructive. 1. “Absolutely not.” - Exodus 5:2, 4, 6-9. - don’t even want to think about or talk about God. 2. “I can make it without God.” - Exodus 7:11, 22, 24. - thinking some of God, but convinced ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Family In God's Redemptive Plan

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus is the REDEEMER! But God used the family in bringing redemption to the lost. Your family can be used by God, too.

INTRODUCTION: Today, in this family retreat we will be discussing from the word of God, how we (our families) can be useful in bringing holiness in our community. I. THE RISE, THE FALL AND THE REDEMPTION OF FAMILY, Gen. 1:28, Gen. 3 A. THE FAMILY IS ORDAINED TO POPULATE THE WORLD WITH GODLY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

(It Does`nt Matter What I Used To Be)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017

MY BROTHERS SOME OF US WERE ONCE DRUG ADDICTS -ALCOHOLICS SOME OF US WERE PIMPS-PLAY BOYS BUT NOW WE ARE BORN AGAIN CHILDREN OF GOD AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN A SAINT ALL YOUR LIFE DON`T LOOK DOWN ON US WHO HAVE FALLEN SHORT

1 Tim. 1:12-17 (KJV) And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; [13] Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. [14] And the grace of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 5, 2007

God’s goodness toward us is more than we can comprehend! In-fact, because of God’s goodness we are alive today. No one is just saved or healed; it’s because of God’s goodness. When deliverance comes it’s because of God’s goodness.

The Goodness of God P1 Text: Psalm 145: 8-9 8 The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy.9 The LORD is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. God’s goodness toward us is more than we can comprehend! In-fact, because of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-9, Psalm 145:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread - The Lord's Prayer - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 22, 2020

Looking at the Lord's Prayer on a phrase by phrase basis. (Shorter sermon for use in live streaming during the COVID-9 pandemic shutdown)

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today is the sixth time we have gathered together to worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ via the internet. Aren’t you thankful that we have this technology ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:31-33, John 6:35, Deuteronomy 8:3, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 6:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Discovering God's Will Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 5, 2020

In Ephesians 5:15-17, God shows us through the Apostle Paul shows us how to use biblical wisdom to discover the will of God. He shows us how to discover this through: 1) Understanding (Ephesians 5:15), 2) Occasion (Ephesians 5:16), 3) Action (Ephesians 5:17).

Ephesians 5:15-17 [15] Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. [17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. (ESV) Most of us acknowledge that God has a plan for the life of every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Other

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's New Project Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Dec 19, 2005

When God takes us off of the trash heap and makes something new, he has promises and expectations.

Christmas is one time of the year when many people get creative. Some people make new things. Others take old things and make them like new. I remember reading about prisoners who took on the project of refurbishing old toys so some kids could have something special for Christmas. And Kay has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-12

Denomination: Brethren