Sermons on Gods Character:

How To Serve God Without Really Trying Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 13, 2008

You must learn to ride the waves that God raises up.

One of my favorite college instructors was a history professor named Dr. Oakley. I loved his Western Civilization classes because of the unique perspective he brought to the subject. He was also one of my favorites because he empathized with his students. On the first day of class I was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Does God Waste Time With Sinners" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 21, 2008

Abram was called to travel with God. It was a step of faith. God wanted to reveal to Abram that he was a God of love. God had a plan to bring about our Salvation through Abram. God still calls us to travel with him because he has a plan to help us expe

In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2008 Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 12:1-4& Joshua 24:2-4 “Why Does God Waste Time with Sinners” Today we have returned to our series of messages: O.T. Challenges. In our text God is inviting Abram on a journey. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

10 Commandments #3: Taking God Seriously Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

God promises blessing when you use His name correctly. "If you honor and reverence My name I will bless you with success, with prosperity, with health, with peace of mind, with good relationships" and on and on. God says take his name seriously.

TAKING GOD SERIOUSLY Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 3 Exodus 20:7 We're in part three on THE Ten Commandments that Build Strong Families. The third commandment can be summarize in one sentence: God says, "Take (ME) and My name seriously". What's in a name? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

After God's Own Heart

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 24, 2020

Let’s think about King David and why he is called ‘a man after God’s own heart”. What qualities of David led to that designation? How can we be more like David when he was at his best - and avoid the dangers of being like him at his worst?

How to Be a Person After God’s Own Heart Introduction The human heart weighs less than a pound. It beats 100,000 times a day. Without your heart your body would quickly cease to work. Jesus spoke a great deal about the heart. The heart is a metaphor for the inner life. It is the seat of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Answers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 22, 2009

Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, & maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth & especially the conduct of His people.

Habakkuk 1:5-11 GOD’S PREPARED AN ANSWER Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, and maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth and especially the conduct of His ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Wisdom

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Oct 5, 2006

Two kinds of wisdom are set before us in the Book of James - a “wisdom” in quote marks that is not wisdom at all but “earthly, unspiritual, and demonic" and true wisdom which comes from God and is first of all peaceable.

16th Sunday after Pentecost 24th September 2006 Text: James 3:14-4:10 TWO KINDS OF WISDOM James defines wisdom in a very down to earth way. When we think of the wise man we may think of the sage who sits on a mountain top meditating on the nature of the universe. His devotees climb the rugged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Dream Catchers

Contributed by James May on Jun 12, 2005

God isn’t looking for someone who believes in fantasies and legendary "Dream Catchers" like those of the American Indians, but He is looking for some Dream Catchers who will catch the vision of a work for the Lord.

DREAM CATCHERS By Pastor Jim May Among the Chippewa and other American Indian tribes there is a legend that goes something like this: A spider was quietly spinning his web in his own space. It was beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pliability

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 5, 2002

Pliability is the quality of being supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking; it is the capacity to yield to others. God wants to create a masterpiece in your life as He seeks to bring you into conformity with the image of Christ.

PLIABILITY JEREMIAH 18:1-6 Pliability is the quality of being supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking; it is the capacity to yield to others. God wants to create a masterpiece of His workmanship in your life as He seeks to bring you into conformity with the image of His Son, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Shrewd!

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Is God's Heart Your Heart?

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2025

God's heart bleeds for the lost. How about yours?

I’m not sure if I have ever had so many things happen in a short time that would point to this being the very passage I need to teach from today. For example, about 10 days ago we received a prayer letter from missionaries we support in the Netherlands, the Van Dillens. They had mentioned in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Bible Church

En Theos [enthusiasm]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A simple formula for a more exciting, energizing existence...In God = En Theos = Enthusiasm. Several Biblical reasons to be enthused about being ’en Theos’. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

En Theos [Enthusiasm] Ps. 122:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Enthusiasm.html Introduction: Webster’s Dictionary says the meaning of enthusiasm / excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Some would say they have enthusiasm at times, it depends on what they are doing...what they are ‘into’ at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Life Series

Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jun 13, 2005

Jesus promised us an abundant, victorious life. This life was intended to be shared with others. In this message we look at Caleb as he shares the blessings of God with others. We also look at how to deal with the ’giants’ in your life.

Fight for Life A study through the book of Joshua SHARING THE LIFE Joshua 15 Sermon given on June 12, 2005 Core Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Service Pastor Rick Lancaster SHARING THE LIFE She answered, “Give me a blessing…” Joshua 15:19a NKJV Introduction Turn in your Bibles to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:1-63

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Juicy Fruit Christians

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

The popular jingle says, "Get your friends fired up, Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit... The taste is gonna move ya when you pop it in your mouth." God wants US to be Juicy Fruit Christians!

BECOMING JUICY FRUIT CHRISTIANS INTRO JUICY FRUIT: Juicy Fruit is the #1 fruit gum brand in the U.S., and is the number one chewing gum with kids. JUICY FRUIT JINGLE: Give a pack of Juicy Fruit gum to whoever can quote it! "Get your friends fired up, Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit, The taste is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Subtle Sin Of Snobbery

Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 10, 2006

Snobbery affects us all but is contrary to - the nature of God, - the law of God, - the grace of God, - and the life of God.

James 2:1 - 17 The Subtle Sin of Snobbery In his book, "Stay of Execution", the late Stewart Alsop, columnist, tells of an embarrassing moment when he was in London, on a reporting trip for his column. He had an introduction to Lord Salisbury - he was a powerful figure in those days - and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Negative Expression Of True Religion

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 23, 2008

Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response to the needs of othe

The Negative Expression of True Religion Titus 2:11-14 Intro Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist