Sermons on Gods Desire:

Desperation & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007

We need to be desperate for the will of God or else we will be desperate for the things of this world.

And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Chosen Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 19, 2007

As Christians, we are God’s chosen people.

God’s Chosen Text: 1 Pet. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finally gets an opportunity to speak at a large community association gathering. He feels rather proud that he was asked, so he refuses the check saying that "he felt special enough by being chosen" and that the check ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Hand Of God

Contributed by Naas Tredoux on May 22, 2007

Trusting God is rarely easy but always worthwhile

The Hand of God (Share my story bout contracting Malaria in Malawi.) Couldn’t see what was going on inside my body Even though I was unaware of the virus that was attacking my vital organs, destruction was occurring. So much in life is like that. Often so blind to what is really going on. Just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Denomination: Holiness

A Wise God Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 8 in a series from Proverbs dealing with the character of God

Wise God I. Introduction A. Thus far in our study of Proverbs have studied. 1. Answered who is a wise man? 2. Seen how to use the tongue wisely. 3. Examined a wise family. 4. Making wise plans. 5. How to be a wise friend. 6. How to use our money wisely. 7. Guarding our hearts wisely. B. Tonight we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hedge Of God

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on May 26, 2007

This message shows the gaps that are in the hedge or defense around the nation, based upon the gaps in the defenses around Jerusalem. This message shows the need for men and women of God to take a stand and call sin, sin.

The Hedge of God Ezekiel 22.23-31 (text—30) The main aspect of the ministry of Ezekiel was that of exposing the sins, the immorality, and the injustice of the people where he lived. This is not a very enviable assignment for a servant of God. We need Ezekiel’s today! We need men and women of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

This message attempts to identify who man tries to please, God or man.

PLEASING GOD 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Man is always striving to please someone. The Christian will either please God or he will please man. There are certain things that man must do if he is going to please God. Likewise, there are certain things he must not do in order to please God. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning God ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is revealed in Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is not a table-talk discussion. The Trinity is not a concept. The Trinity is missional.

(Additional passage: John 16:5-15) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 4, 2007

A sermon that begins a series on the character of God This sermon focuses on god’s sovereignty using a passage from joshua chapter 7 and a Demos Shakarian illustration.

The character of God. Sermon number 1. I want to begin this series on the Character of God with a statement on just who God is. God is independent, unchangeable, eternal and omnipresent. He exists as a spiritual being, having no form or dimensions, and is omniscient (all-knowing), wise, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Passion

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

Message created for Missions Conference, expanding on the call to be a blessing to all peoples.

GOD’S PASSION WELCOME: Martin Luther once spent three days in a black depression over something that had gone wrong. On the third day his wife came downstairs dressed in mourning clothes. "Who’s dead?" he asked her. "God," she replied. Luther rebuked her, saying, "What do you mean, God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Malachi Series - 1 of 6.

THE LOVE OF GOD Malachi 1:1-5 INTRO: One of the men who most influenced D. L. Moody was a young preacher named Henry Moorehouse. He once preached for Moody for an entire week using the same text every night—John 3:16. The preaching of Moorehouse, according to Moody, was much different from his ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Weariness Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Malachi Series - 4 of 6.

THE WEARINESS OF GOD Malachi 2:17-3:8 INTRO: It is easy to forget but worth remembering that few things are forever. Fads and fashion, notions and nations, passions and possessions, even life on this planet — all come and go. But God remains constant. He is enduring and unchanging. His promises ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Storm

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

We have the hardest time finding God in the middle of the storms, but that is when He is most evidently at work in our lives.

Passage: Acts 27:1-44 Intro: When we are in the middle of trouble, it is hard to see the hand of God. 1. this is when we tend to say, “what is God doing? Where is He?” 2. a great sign of maturity in a believer is when we can experience trouble and continue to trust God. 3. as we have gone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Followers Of God

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

In our scripture, we have the command given, but also the example of the Lord. Before we step out the cost is made clear.

FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 I. THE COMMAND II. THE COMPARISON III. THE COST FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God The Father

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

A message on the existence of God.

GOD THE FATHER Psalm 145 INTRO: In Hanover County, Virginia, about 20 miles north of Richmond, there is a theme amusement park known as King’s Dominion. This sermon deals with God’s dominion over the earth. The Baptist Faith and Message states: “There is one and only one living and true God. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spent For God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Coins are made from precious metals and bare the image of authority. We are precious creations of God that bare His image. How should we be spent as Gods currency?

Spent for God This passage remains one of my all time favorites. I love it because Jesus took a simple thing like a coin and crushed his enemies who were trying to trap him. It is just beautiful in its power and simplicity. It is pure Jesus. Interesting Things about Coins. Coins represent a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed