Sermons on Gods Control:

Missing God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 22, 2007

A wednesday night call to not miss God in our lives and the life of the church

MISSING GOD Numbers 13-14 * Have you ever considered what it is that God wants for this world, this community, this church, or you? Now, not just a passing thought, but have you ever sat and meditated on it. We say that God wants the best for us and yet, do we believe it, do we live like it? * It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reconnecting With God

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Jul 9, 2024

We often move away from God without noticing it. We all need to return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. This needs to be periodic

We often move away from God without noticing it. Let us return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. God always wants us to be in close fellowship with Him, since the days of Adam in the Garden of Eden. Our sins keep moving us from Him. We often withdraw ourselves from Him in our mind (our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10, James 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Prepares PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore how the story of Jonah teaches us that God prepares us for suffering, salvation, and complete dependence on Him, and that our deepest hurts can often lead to God's greatest blessings.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of the Book of Jonah. This isn't just a story about a man being swallowed by a big fish, although that's the part we tend to remember. No, Jonah's story is about so much more. It's about how God prepares us for suffering, for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11-16

Topics: Preparation, God

Waiting On God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

An examination of the importance of and manner in which we are to wait on God in our lives.

The saying goes: “Timing is everything.” That is so true. You see this to be obvious in the trauma operating room. The surgeon knows that to operate too quickly - before the patient’s vital signs are stabilized - will probably kill them on the table. But, he knows that to wait too long will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Prodigies

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

We are all members of the body of Christ. All of us have different gifts, but together we can carry on the ministry of Jesus while He walked on earth. God knew we could not do it on our own strength, so He gave us the Holy Spirit.

Gifted Athlete – Steve Prefontaine Have you ever been around gifted people? Gifted musicians, athletes, or artists are just amazing people. In 1970, I was a senior in high school and I ran a cross country race which was about 3 ½ miles. One of the people I ran against in a little town called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2001

The grace of God can do many things in our lives.

THE GRACE OF GOD John 1:14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH." John 1:16 "From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another." INTRO.- ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2001

What does it mean to come near to God and experiencing a relationship with Him?

Intimacy with God. WORSHIP series. Text- Mark 12:28-34 (NLT) Oct.14, 2001 28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the discussion. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2003

The grace of God saves, sustains and sanctifies us.

THE GRACE OF GOD John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH.” John 1:16 “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” INTRO.- ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Fair Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 9:1-16 Title: Is God Fair? Romans 9:1-16 I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

Knowing and doing the will of God as taught from the Scripture

"Knowing God’s Will" The Lord Jesus Christ came to do the will of God His Father. This fact is recorded in His Words found in both the Old and New Testament: "Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the Book it is written of Me, I delight to do Thy will, O My God, yea, Thy Law is within My ...read more

Scripture: John 7:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thirsting For God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 14, 2016

If you seek God, He will find you!

THIRSTING FOR GOD PSLAMS 63 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Please rate this sermon! In the first few pages of the Biblical narrative we learn that sin separates humanity from God. Even though humanity was created in the image of God, after the Fall, humankind was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Gold Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 22, 2015

How can I tell if money has become my "god?" What is the tell-tale sign of this kind of idolatry, and what can this idolatry do to me that Jesus is warning me against?

(Comments before the scripture reading and prayer): This sermon series has been entitled “The Guardrails of Life” with the intention of exploring the guardrails God has set up for our lives to keep us from going off the road in our faith and crashing our lives and relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 26, 2015

If you want God to use you to build His Kingdom, pray things through; think things through; and then follow through.

In the Christian Reader, Glynn Jensen, from Rome, NY, talks about a cold winter day when his entire family was snug in their warm house. Everyone that is, except for their six-year-old Jonathan, who insisted on playing out in the snow. As Glynn walked by an upstairs window, he noticed Jonathan had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Waiting On God

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 6, 2001

Questions to ask yourself at Christmas.

Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their nine children and themselves to travel to the United States. It had taken years, but they finally saved enough money and obtained passports and reservations for the entire family on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Majesty Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WORSHIP THE LORD FOR HIS MAJESTY

BIG IDEA: WORSHIP THE LORD FOR HIS MAJESTY INTRODUCTION: On March 23, 1743, when "The Messiah" was first performed in London, the king was present in the great audience. When the majesty of the Lord was proclaimed by the words of the Hallelujah Chorus, "For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth", ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible