Sermons on God Provides Intercessors:

God Sent Me Here

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 17, 2019

When Joseph finally met his brothers again, he was able to say that, what THEY had meant for evil, God had meant for good.

GOD SENT ME HERE. Genesis 45:1-15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came unto His own, and His own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distancing Ourselves From God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2016

God wants us to be close to Him, not emotionally or spiritually distant from Him.

Distancing Ourselves from God (Psalm 50) 1. Memorial Day is a day to remember our war dead. Over 1.1 million military personnel have died as a result of war in the history of our nation. 2. To give you a sense of proportion, almost 500,000 died in the Civil War, over 400,000 in World War II. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 6, 2021

How can you know God's will? Six principles can be derived from Boaz's decision to marry Ruth, six vital principles for seeking God's blessing.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Do Not Worry About Your Needs Because We Have A God Who Is Our Provider

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 19, 2005

THIS SERMONS IS ABOUT HOW WE NEED NOT WORRY ABOUT OUR NEEDS BECAUSE WE HAVE A GOD WHO IS OUR PROVIDER.

DO NOT WORRY ABOUT YOUR NEEDS BECAUSE WE HAVE A GOD WHO IS OUR PROVIDER ********************************************************************** 1. WE SHOULD NOT WORRY ABOUT OUR NEEDS . INSTEAD WE SHOULD HAVE FAITH IN GOD OUR PROVIDER . IN TIMES OF NEED AND DIFFICULTY WE SHOULD BE STRONG IN FAITH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognising God's Provision Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 12, 2015

God foresees our needs. He provides for our needs, ahead of time, even before we see them. God provides by grace, not merit.

I want to share from both Chapter 20 and 21 today. Both chapters record God’s specific instructions given to Moses, and now for Joshua to follow through. • God made specific provisions for two particular needs. • Josh 20 – to designate 6 cities as cities of refuge, for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-6, Joshua 21:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Decadence Of The King Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 24, 2021

Esther lived within the Persian Empire, an environment hostile to the Hebrew people. Although their situation seemed dire, God had a plan to preserve and prosper His people. The opening passage provides insight to the culture in Persia.

The Decadence of the King Esther 1: 1-9 The opening chapter of Esther reveals the ungodly condition of the society in which God’s people were dwelling. It was a culture that possessed and promoted unbridled lusts and insatiable appetites. The people within Media and Persia had one goal in life: ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"When ‘bad Luck’ Knocks Us Down” Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 4, 2023

The story of Joseph being sold into slavery provides a compelling example of moments when it seems like "bad luck" has come our way when God may be up to something else.

WHY DID THAT HAPPEN? There are moments when we feel like bad luck knocked us down. - We will get into the specifics that this passage details as we go through the sermon, but this is obviously a passage with some “just-so-happened” moments. - To use the common vernacular, someone might say, “Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

You Are God's Treasure

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Mar 26, 2017

The great God who laid down his life for the sake of us will take care of us more than any other men/women. He knows very well what to provide? When to provide? How to provide? Our Owner never fails.

Greetings in the mighty name of Jesus Christ to all the chosen treasured possessions of Lord Our God. Yes! As Ephesians 2:10 says “We are God’s masterpiece”. As a normal human being if we are given a treasure, we tend to place it in the safest place. We will have a look on it whenever possible. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20, Isaiah 55:8-9

Bending God's Ear Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 21, 2007

God provides every encouragement for us to pray fervently.

Scripture Introduction We have elevated (in the last centuries) the democratic ideal as the “desire of all nations.” Unfortunately, insisting on the equality of all people seems to denigrate thoughts of God. Rather than high and holy, he is now low and chummy. Instead of a “consuming fire,” he is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

El Shaddai Pt 2 "The Almighty All-Sufficient God Who Protects And Provides" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 11, 2011

We all have needs, those needs may be physical, financial, or emotional like joy or happiness, but every one of us has needs. How can our needs be met? We are studying what the name El Shaddai means because we need to know that we are protected and pro

Purpose: To magnify God's ability to do everything He promises. Aim: I want the listener to gain great confidence in God's ultimate plan to bless His own. INTRODUCTION: We all have needs, those needs may be physical, financial, or emotional like joy or happiness, but every one of us has needs. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Double Down To Defeat Discouragement

Contributed by Charles Mims on Sep 22, 2012

We have the world figured out, the wind is at our back, and something goes wrong that deflates us. It's an age old problem, with an age old solution. We need to double down on God, and defeat that demon of discouragement.

Doubling Down against Discouragement September 21, 2012 Nehemiah 4:1-23 (Background Passage) Nehemiah 4:10-14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 10 In Judah, it was said: The strength of the laborer fails, since there is so much rubble. We will never be able to rebuild the wall. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Faith In The Lord Who Provides

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 6, 2006

Put Your Faith in the LORD Who Provides 1) With complete obedience to his Word 2) With implicit trust in his promises 3) With absolute assurance of his mercy

Finish this sentence. “The worst part about school is…” How many of you said “taking tests”? Tests aren’t a lot of fun are they? I used to think teachers gave tests just to watch their students squirm. That of course isn’t true. Teachers give tests for the benefit of their students. Tests are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Wherever There Is Darkness We Should Provide The Light Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 30, 2008

Halloween is full of darkness so we must provide light through worshiping Christ.

The Truth Behind Halloween Tonight we have some decisions to make. We have some decisions to make concerning Halloween. Is Halloween harmless or harmful? What is it actually a celebration of? What is wrong with letting children dress up like a ghost, or Dracula, or witches to go from house ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Things The Cross Of Calvary Provided For Us

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 31, 2022

Understand the cross does not refer to an ornament hanging around your neck. It is not an emblem seen on a church steeple. It is not the crucifix with some portrayal of Jesus on it. It doesn’t indicate that you are a Christian nor does it guarantee that you are on your way to heaven.

7 Things the Cross of Calvary provided for us By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I don’t normally wear a cross but several years ago when I was pastoring in Columbus, I had real nice cross that was part of my installation as pastor dress. I wore that cross on one Sunday and I had this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:4, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 3:10, Galatians 4:4-5, Galatians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Died To Provide The Example For Us To Follow

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 15, 2020

His death provides the example for us to follow in four areas.

The Reason Jesus Came to Die To Provide the Example for us to Follow Ephesians 5:25 The way Jesus lived his life is the example of how we are to live our life. The apostles understood this. John wrote, “Whoever claims to believe in him must live as Jesus lived." Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist