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Loving God Is Obeying God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 8. The test for our love of God is our obedience.

As we conclude our series “Knowing and Experiencing God,” it has been my prayer that each and every one of us would experience God and the work of his Holy Spirit in our life in a very real, personal, and powerful way. We would move into a closer relationship with our loving heavenly Father. A ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Child Of God, Family Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

Because we do not know who we are, we don’t know how to live. God desires that we know the incomprehensible truth that we are His family and to learn how we can act like it.

Being the Family of God – Part One (Introduction) Rhetorical questions. How many sinners are there in this room? Can I see your hands? (Some of you know I’ve asked this before so you know better don’t you?) Why do so many of us see ourselves as sinners? Is it because…well, because we sin. For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

To Know God And Be Known By God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon challenges listeners to ask themselves whether they know God and whether they are known by him

Matthew 7:15-23 I wonder if you have ever heard this said: “God is love; and because God is love every single person on this planet will have a resting place in heaven. God will welcome all people into heaven because he is love. God will not turn anyone away from the gates of heaven; because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

God Is A Promise Keeping God Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon shows four promises God has kept and on that He is in the process of keeping.

“God Is A Promise Keeping God” Text: Genesis 3:14-15 14 ¶ And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: 15 And I will put ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: *other

God Is Great God Is Good

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A message about the goodness of God.

23, June 2002 Dakota Community Church God is Great God is Good Introduction: It is possible to know a lot about somebody without actually knowing them! I have read Don Cherry’s autobiography. Kathy has been researching U2. Information is not the same as intimacy. When info is all we have, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

God’s Top Ten Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

An overview of the 10 commandments and specifically their benefits for people today. They help us know God, know ourselves, and know love.

God’s Top Ten Exodus 20:1-20 Since 1997, an anti-lawsuit group from Michigan has held “The Wacky Warning Label Contest” every year. They do it to highlight the absurd effects of lawsuits on warning labels. Last year (2007), Kevin Soave of Farmington Hills, Michigan, submitted the winning label. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God’s Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

A look at the 4th commandment with an encouragement for God’s people to enjoy God’s gift of rest every week, resulting in a better perspective and greater productivity.

God’s Gift of Rest (Exodus 20:8-11) Some time ago, a Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

People Of God As God's Chosen

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 13, 2008

This is part of a 100 year celebration of the Church of the Nazarene. The main part of the message is God’s people as the church.

The church as the chosen people 1 Peter 2:1-11 Intro- 1 Peter 2:1-10 Read Church of the Nazarene in Middletown, Pa. Is one of 63 churches in what’s called the Philadelphia district and one of 428 districts that make up the Church of the Nazarene ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2008

An examination of the 7th commandment against adultery, showing us how to fully enjoy God’s wedding gift of sex in the marriage relationship.

God’s Wedding Gift Exodus 20:14 At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Good God Or A Goods God

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Aug 1, 2007

Sometimes we let goods be our God instead of letting God, who is good, be our God.

A Good God or a Goods God For years there has been a Snoopy poster that shows how he spends his week: On Sunday, he dances, with the caption, "Party-Time!" On Monday, he scowls, with the caption, "Don’t speak to me." On Tuesday, he lies flat on his back as though dead, with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Pleading For God’s Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

With longing in his heart, Isaiah remembers the time in Israel’s history when God dwelt among His people, and expresses his strong desire for its return, as well as the remedy for its absence.

PLEADING FOR GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Isaiah 64 Intro: Isaiah the prophet was a highly esteemed citizen of Jerusalem, who enjoyed access to the royal court; and who later became the trusted advisor to king Hezekiah. His ministry basically involved the preaching of judgment against Judah. This was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wrath Or God's Righteousness? Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2009

The message of God’s wrath is a powerful message, but it is NOT the most powerful message in the Bible. The most powerful message in the Bible is the Gospel.

Revelation 8:6--9:11; 16:1-11 Purpose: To show that God’s awful wrath will not turn sinners to God. Aim: I want the listener to see that grace is the only answer to God’s coming wrath. INTRODUCTION: We have come to the final seal or chapter in the scroll that was opened in heaven by Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Plan For You

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 12, 2009

God is not scrambling about trying to work out His plan or make last minute corrections. When we fumble the ball or tragedy occurs, God’s plan has not slipped a gear. The tragedy is a part of God’s plan for our faith to grow and for His glory.

Opening illustration: Consider Charles Colson, the aide to Richard Nixon who was sent to jail for Watergate. As a result of his experience as a convicted felon, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, now the world’s largest Christian outreach to prisoners and their families. Prison Fellowship has more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is God And Has Not Changed Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 14, 2009

This sermon deals with five areas of God that has never changed. 1. God’s NATURE has not changed 2. God’s CHARACTER has not changed 3. God’s PLANS have not changed 4. God’s PROMISES have not changed 5. God’s LOVE has not changed

God Is God – And Has Not Changed It has been said by some – “that to properly study mankind you must study a man.” I am not really opposed to this idea – yet I would say – to properly study a Christian – “you must study Christ.” I am aware that Christ is much more lofty than most Christians ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 21, 2010

This sermon looks at how God sustains us when we are: 1. Tempted 2. Tired 3. Troubled

God’s Sustaining Grace To be an Olympic athlete you need three things going for you. You need: speed, skill and most important of all, you have to have endurance. If you don’t make it to the end of the race, you’re not going to win a medal. The Bible tells us that God always finishes what He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational