Sermons on God Preserves Us:

Christ Lives In Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 9 (C) - Christ lives in us which is both a divine mystery and also our glorious hope.

CHRIST LIVES IN US (Outline) August 2, 2009 -- PENTECOST 9 -- Colossians 1:21-28 INTRO: Everyone loves a mystery. The more that we hear, read, and study God’s word the more we begin to understand the mystery of Scripture revealed. Scripture holds many mysteries that are not always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Satan Uses Pain

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 20, 2022

Start with Job and then talk about how Satan wants to use pain from John 11 with the account of the raising of Lazarus (Adapted from a book by Joe Beam called "Seeing the Unseen")

HoHum: When speaking about Job, one time I said, “Satan can do nothing without God’s permission.” This opened up a whole can of worms. If God is good and all powerful, then how do we explain the existence of pain, suffering, and evil in our world? There are no easy answers. WBTU: Take for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Freedom Of Choice Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Have you ever thought about how through the centuries God has preserved the Jewish people and they have maintained their identity even though they have been scattered all over the planet Earth? Why? Because God preserved them.

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to be talking about the sovereign selection of God, the Grace of God, the gracious character of God. You know there is so much in the Bible I do not understand, but I just accept it and believe it. I don’t have to understand it for me to believe it. I heard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

Please Help Us In New York

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Sep 15, 2001

Churches in New York City need desperately other churches in America to help us. We cannot do this job alone.

PLEASE HELP US IN NEW YORK CITY By Pastor Fernando Cabrera New Life Outreach International Church 2757 Morris Ave. Bronx. NY. 10468 (718) 562-2230 How can I even begin to describe to you the tragedy of the World Trade Center as a pastor who has found himself in the middle of the biggest tragedy ...read more

His Love Sets Us Free

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's hearts desire is that you and I would come to experience the depth, breadth, and wide open spaces of His love for us.

His Love Sets Us Free 1 John 4:13-5:2 It was Tuesday, June 6th, 1944: What is known as "D-day" when the initial assault wave hit the shore at Omaha Beach. The men stormed the beach at 6:30 am and immediately lives began to be lost for the sake of their country. It was a bloody battle and the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by David Cambridge on Feb 2, 2002

What is the hope and joy set before us? How does this affect us now?

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us The Present Effects Of A Future Prospect Introduction A. As Christians, what is the one hope we have? There are actually several aspects of this hope: 1. Jesus’ second coming (John 14:1-3): a. He shall descend from heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16a), ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Came To Set Us Free

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002

This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Abba Daddy Loves Us Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Go wants us to know without any doubts that we are His children and that He loves us.

1. REMEMBER the contrast in this wonderful GOSPEL OF GRACE is between the LAW & FAITH. • How do I relate to God? By faith or fear? RULES, REGULATIONS… RELIGION & RITUALS. • Don’t touch this. Don’t wear that. Don’t, Can’t, Shouldn’t! • It’s the spirit of bondage again to fear. • Think about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sovereign Lord Who Knows Us

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 2, 2006

Will the All-Knowing King of kings recognize you at His return? How can you be sure that He would acknowledge you in His Glorious Presence?

"Not everyone who says to me, `Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, `Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Savior, Like A Shepherd, Lead Us Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 30, 2007

God, the Sovereign rules over earth and sky and universe, but does He rule your life? This Psalm teaches us not only about the King of Glory but also the four necessary elements needed to dwell in His eternal presence.

Savior, Like a Shepherd, Lead Us Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 24 Introduction Nikita Khrushchev once boasted that he would exhibit the last Soviet Christian on television by 1965. Khrushchev has since gone to give account of himself to the Judge of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Us, Shine Forth, Save Us.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2021

God is unchangeable, but our experience of His Providence may vary from time to time.

TURN US, SHINE FORTH, SAVE US. Psalm 80:1-7. Belief in the God of Israel is not blind faith, but an informed trust. One expression of our confidence that the LORD is in control of all things is to make our complaints known to Him. In Psalm 80 the writer bemoans the plight of the divided tribes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ehud

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at the story of Ehud.

-before I begin today I have to make a disclaimer. Lorie has asked that it be known that she holds no responsibility for me picking this story. This was not her choice, this was all me, just so you all know, don’t blame her if you don’t like the story. -but today it’s my turn to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Methodist

Before You Say "I Do" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 2, 2016

God's Plan for Us, Purpose, Marriage

Love Like You Mean It – Before You Say “I Do” Genesis 2:18-25 (pg. 2) February 7, 2016 Introduction: God has some very strange arithmetic...You must become empty to be filled...you must become the least to be great...you must die to live. And when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cast Your Anxieties On Jesus!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 17, 2014

Friend, when a mother can care so much, how much MORE would your Heavenly Dad care for you – think for a moment!!!!

Pepper! 1 Peter 5:7”….casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” After I returned from seeing my mom, I had not unpacked the suitcase immediately, after a couple of days I sat leisurely to unpack the suitcase and also reminisce on the things that my family had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 9, 2018

Philip, just an ordinary guy - called to ministry and in turn brings along a friend, Nathanael. This reading shows how Jesus uses ordinary people, doing ordinary things.

Mid-Week Message/Devotion January 10, 2018 Reading: John 1:43-51 Did Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth? If we read this passage with an element of curiosity and desire to dig into the nuances a little bit, it becomes not only informative but also entertaining. It’s a short reading and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, John 12:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational