Sermons on God Requires:

God's Message From A Ball Of String

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003

This is a visual sermon to illustrate the vastness of God’s eternity and our place in it. The delivery will require movement around the chancel, but the visual impact can make a strong influence on your listeners.

OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Psalm 8 :3-9 (New Living Translation) 3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers--the moon and the stars you have set in place-- 4 what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? 5 For you made us only a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9, Matthew 10:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Will Of God

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023

In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul offers us profound insights into aligning our lives with God's divine purpose. Let us turn our attention to Romans 12:1-2, where we will uncover the significance of surrendering ourselves to God and experiencing His perfect will.

I. A Call to Surrender (Romans 12:1) The passage begins with a powerful call to surrender. Paul urges us, by the mercies of God, to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. This call goes beyond mere outward acts of worship. It encompasses our entire being—our thoughts, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving God's Promised Blessing

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS (The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today) 1.

RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS (The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today) 1. Faith Makes Sense Because of Who God Is (:17b) (the Nature of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Merciful God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been merciful to someone else? Have you received mercy? Mercy or just sympathy? (w/ no action to help) II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's mercy is much better than our mercies.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been merciful to someone else? Have you received mercy? Mercy or just sympathy? (w/ no action to help) II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's mercy is much better than our mercies. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:31 For the Lord your God is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Choose

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 13, 2009

Total surrender to God’s will is required for us to experience the healing touch of Christ and be made spiritually whole.

I Choose / Mark 1: 40 - 45 Intro: When I was in grade school, there was a dreaded disease that pervaded the community. There was no vaccine, no antidote and no known cure. The only way to insure that you would remain disease free was to keep those affected by the disease quarantined. --- ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It All Comes Back To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

This year, the key verse for our Vacation Bible School is 1 John 4:9 and the overall theme is “It All Comes Back to Jesus.” As we look at that text in its context this morning, we see that Jesus is love’s requirement, Jesus is love’s reason, and Jesus is

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Well, here we are—ready to kick off another year of VBS. I don’t know how many children the Lord will bring us this year. I don’t know what their circumstances or backgrounds are going to be. I don’t know how conversations will go between the workers and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

03. Hearing God's Voice (1 Samuel 3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Hearing God’s voice requires the same intentional tuning in. 1 Samuel 3 presents the powerful moment when young Samuel learns to hear the voice of God.

Hearing God’s Voice – The Calling of Samuel March 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 3 Introduction: Learning to Listen in a Noisy World In the early days of radio, the world marveled at the ability to send messages across vast distances. Yet, early broadcasts ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

More… Faith Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 27, 2020

The biblical definition of faith requires intellectual acceptance to the facts and trust in the facts.

MORE… FAITH "What is the definition of faith?" Answer: Thankfully, the Bible contains a clear definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Simply put, the biblical definition of faith is “trusting in something ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer God Will Always Answer

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2021

Praying with confidence requires us to know God and to know what He has promised. Then, when we present the requests prompted by God's promise, we must defer to Him so that He is honoured in us.

“In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, by descent a Mede, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans—in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, must pass before the end of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Junk Food: A Children's Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009

Growing in Christ requires us to feast on the goodness of God.

Junk Food A Children’s Sermon 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. Hello everyone! It is wonderful worshipping with you today! I have some things here in my treasure box to show you today. Oh look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Nazarene

Maturity A Must

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

All believers are required to take responsibility for the work of God.

Maturity is a Must Rev. Sean D. Lester June 15, 2003 Text: Hebrews 6: 1-8 Hebrews 6:1-8 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, [2] instruction about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Konwing And Doing God's Will Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Aiding believers in finding God’s will for theeir lives

Knowing and Doing God’s Will Colossians 1:9-14 Introduction: Isn’t Yahoo maps great? The driving directions tell us exactly where to go, what turns to make, how to get where we are wanting to go. Ever wish God has a website we could log into and find out where he wants our life to go? This sermon ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Merciful

Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 17, 2014

God is merciful. He works with His repentant and obedient servants to bring others into the worship of God.

JONAH 3 (about 755-760) BC Repentance-What is repentance? Many people have a different definition than the Bible definition. Illus: Man felt guilt for cheating on his taxes. He sent a check into the IRS and said “I cheated on my taxes so I am sending this in, if it makes me feel better, I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship With God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 23, 2025

Cultivating a personal relationship with God is a deeply meaningful journey—one that blends intentionality, vulnerability, and spiritual practice. Eventually, this relationship impacts all our other relationships. What is your relationship with Jesus?

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Story.” INTRODUCTION: God desires to build a personal relationship with each of us, cultivating our hearts, character, and purpose to reflect His love and grace in the world. You might wonder, “Why would God want a relationship with me?” Well, He loves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking God

Contributed by Samuel M on Nov 22, 2024

The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God.

The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God. Knowing that we know very little about God and there is still so much to know about God creates a desire to seek God more. This desire or realization or cycle is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9