Sermons on God Owns Us:

When God Doesn’t Make Sense PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To teach us about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying Him despite our doubts, and relying on His wisdom over our own.

Good morning, family! We're going to dive deep into Mark's Gospel today, specifically Mark 1:40-45, where we'll learn about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying God despite our doubts, and relying on God's wisdom over our own. This isn't easy, but as one Christian speaker, Francis Chan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Topics: Trusting God

Being Properly Dressed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Relying on God’s strength and prayer, not our own efforts, equips us to stand firm and face life’s battles with confidence and peace.

Friends, you made it here today—some with a spring in your step, some with a sigh in your chest, and some just barely holding it together. That’s okay. God loves honest hearts. Maybe you’ve been standing in a storm: the phone call you didn’t expect, the bill you can’t pay, the diagnosis you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Topics: Armor, God

One Way To God

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 18, 2020

Can a person choose his/her own way to come to God? Many say, “Yes, they can,” but God gives us a different answer to this question in the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-5.

Cain and Abel were sinners, like all of us. They couldn’t give anything to God to pay for their sins. God had already planned a way for them to come to Him. because He loved them, just like He loves us. When Cain and Abel came to God, they knew to bring a lamb as an offering to Him. The lamb had ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11, John 14:6, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Genesis 4:1-5, Ephesians 5:2, Hebrews 9:28, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 10:14, Hebrews 11:4, Revelation 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Repay God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2019

In our text this morning we find the psalmist’s answer to his own question – Thank goodness the writer did not leave it up to us to answer. I wonder how would we respond to this question?

TITLE: HOW TO REPAY GOD SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 116:12-14 As we continue to march through the month of November, our thoughts usually turn to a time of Thanksgiving and the month we celebrate the CHURCH ANNIVERSARY/HOMECOMING. It is a time of reflection on the past and evaluation of the present. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Mulligans

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 9, 2017

This promise was made to the Jewish nation when they were reeling from judgment and the consequences of their own actions. Have you ever had to face the consequences of your own actions? Wouldn't it be nice if, at that time, you got handed a mulligan?

God Gives a Mulligans PPT 1 Title First I want to discuss when we give a mulligan. For those who don't know let me explain mulligans. Mulligans are do-overs for bad shots in golf. I am not a very good golfer so I have become a connoisseur of mulligans out of necessity. The guys I play with have 3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-18, Isaiah 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Satan Uses Sex?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 2, 2014

Satan uses sex for on simple reason…IT WORKS! In the beginning God created man (Adam) and declared, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” God created a woman FOR the man. Man was built to desire a woman.

Why Satan Uses Sex 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 7 And the eyes of them both were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trying To Escape God’s Judgment Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2020

We don't like to think about the Day of Judgment. And when we do, we like to impose our own thoughts on how it will go. What does this passage tell us about our ability to get away from God's judgment?

- There are additional things going on in this passage, but I want to focus on the overarching idea: trying to escape the judgment of God. UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: 1. GOD IS THE JUDGE. - Genesis 18:25. - God plays many roles – Creator, Sustainer, Father. He also plays the role of Judge. 2. HE ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants Us To Be Around Him

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 3, 2015

Jesus turned to his friends and kindly said, "No, don't send them away. Let the children come to me." "Whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God as a child does, will not be able to enter into it." Loving God is easy enough for a child to do.

Good morning boys and girls! Has anyone ever told you to get lost or go away? |Has anyone ever told you that they didn’t want you around? How did that make you feel? There is one person who will never tell us to go away. In fact, he wants all of us to come close to him. His name is Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

"Come Let Us Rebuild"

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 20, 2002

The ABC of rebuilding. A) Assess the situation. Admit there’s a problem B) Be Bold. God is with you C) Commit to change

“Come let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem” Neh 2:11-20 WGBC 22/9/02 Joke: your dog can’t swim! - God is at work here. There are good things happening in the church. Alpha. (one church had 90 visitors) Christmas. Unity. o Seems strange to me that EVERYONE doesn’t want it! - Can’t stop myself ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unto Us A Child Is Born PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' birth as the fulfillment of God's prophetic promise and its transformative power in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of God. There is a warmth in the air, not just from the heat of the summer sun, but from the love that permeates this gathering, a love that is not of our own creation but a gift from our Heavenly Father. This sacred fellowship, this communion of saints, is a testament to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Topics: Luke, Christmas

Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Joel Santos on May 1, 2005

The best investment we can make with our life is to use what God has given us to bring honor and glory to the Father.

USING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS Luke 19:11-27 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is sovereign over all things, from the fates of nations to the details of our own lives. Therefore, He is worthy of our trust and confidence.

For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been looking at some of the attributes of God; trying to better understand what God is like. So far, we’ve considered God’s goodness and His wisdom. This morning we’re going to look at what the Bible has to say about His power. After all, what good would it do us ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Armor Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

Rely on God’s strength, not your own, by putting on His spiritual armor to stand firm against life’s battles and spiritual opposition.

Some of us came today weary, worried, and worn thin. You packed lunches and carried burdens. You tied shoes and untied knots in your soul. You answered emails while questions went unanswered in your heart. You smiled at the cashier while a thousand thoughts buzzed like bees behind your eyes. You’re ...read more

Topics: Armor, Protection

No Trust, No Covenant Or You Can Use "without Faithfulness, The Covenant Crumbles" Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

This sermon highlights the importance of faithfulness in relationships, particularly in marriage, as a reflection of our covenant with God. Through Malachi’s message, we are called to recommit to faithfulness in all aspects of life, mirroring God’s own unwavering loyalty to us.

1. Introduction: Recap and Covenant Overview Background: In the previous messages, we examined God’s unconditional love and our sincere worship. Now, we look at how these truths influence our relationships. Malachi emphasizes that Israel’s unfaithfulness in marriage reflects their broader ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Use The Wisdom Of God To Overcome The World's Wisdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throug

1. Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throughout all dimensions of life we come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational