Sermons on god's essence: showing 466-480 of 214,439

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Grace loves us even though we are undeserving of love.

As most of you know, my fiancée Melissa is an art major at Gordon College. Part of being an art major, each art student has to complete a senior thesis which is a major final project that takes three months to complete. When they are finished, the outcome is beautiful art work and a gallery ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitation Of God Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011

It grieves the Holy Spirit when our broken, crazy, noisy world has more effect on our actions than does our experience and knowledge of the love of God.

A couple of weeks ago I flew out to Minneapolis for just 36 hours to see my godson Ted in The Music Man. If he hadn’t skipped the cast party and come home early Thursday night I wouldn’t have gotten to see him off stage at all. But there we were, at 10:30 at night, both exhausted and happy, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Exclusiveness Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2011

Ephesians 4 tells us that Christianity is exclusive in that it worships an exclusive God. Understand that there is only one true God, Who wrote only one book, has only one begotten Son, and only one plan of salvation.

The Exclusiveness of God Ephesians 4:1-6 There has been a trend in America today to have churches become all-inclusive and embrace or incorporate the teachings of other faiths into Christianity. One such movement is Chrislam which seeks to build on a statement of Malcolm X when he said, "We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by Jeremy Lane on May 15, 2010

A message addressing the challenge of determining, accepting, and enjoying the impact of being within God's Will for our lives.

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL BACKGROUND Though John’s writings are typically referred to as letters, or epistles, they lack many characteristics of other letters found in the Bible. (Paul, for example) John does not designate certain recipients, nor does he express any personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obscuring God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 19, 2016

We need to see the Lord clearly. We need to see the Lord always before our faces. The only problem is that many of us are spiritually ADD and we allow the things of this world to obscure the face of the Lord. May the Lord help us to clear those away!

Acts 2:22-25 (Let people find this while you say the following) In these verses Peter is in the middle of the recorded part of his sermon to those who were attracted to the sound of the might, rushing wind and to those proclaiming the wonders of God in foreign languages even though they were all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-25

Denomination: Nazarene

God And Community

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2016

God's case has 3 basic ideas (Outline and material adapted from Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson's book, Building a Church of Small Groups, Chapter 1, In the Beginning, God: The Theological Evidence)

HoHum: In his book, “Imagine Your Life Without Fear” Max Lucado gives some significant insight when he says,"Questions can make hermits out of us, driving us into hiding. Yet the cave has no answers. Christ distributes courage through community; he dissipates doubts through fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 18, 2015

Knowing God loves us changes everything. We are secure in His love and able to love others. God's love is infinite, individual, initiative, and involved. The Cross is the proof of God's love.

Esteemed theologian Karl Barth was asked by a student at the University of Chicago, “What is the essence of the biblical message?” Everyone breathlessly awaited a profound, scholarly answer. Barth replied: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” The love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Congregational

Armor Of God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 24, 2021

We live our lives on a battlefield. We are constantly in battle against the devil and his fallen angels. But God had equipped us with the armor to protect ourselves and defend His name.

Armor of God “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11) In this passage of Scripture, which we are going to study today, Paul tells us what we must wear to the war that we fight every day. You will notice there are six pieces ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023

This sermon explores the profound, active nature of God's love, demonstrated through His sacrifice of His only Son for the salvation of believers.

Good morning, dear church family. We gather here today, not as strangers or as mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our heavenly Father. A love so profound, so unending, that it surpasses our understanding. I stand here today, not to preach my own words, but to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Advent, Sunday, 4th

Praising God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of praise in our relationship with God, emphasizing it as a passionate, perpetual, and powerful practice in our spiritual journey.

Good morning! It's indeed a joy to gather here today, in the house of the Lord, to share in the wisdom of His word. Every moment we spend in His presence is a treasure, a gift of grace that we should never take for granted. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that resonates deeply within the ...read more

Topics: Praise

God Is In Control PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores God's glory, guidance, and guarantee of victory in challenging circumstances, urging believers to trust in His deliverance and remain steadfast in faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing at the cusp of a message that promises to be a beacon of hope and a wellspring of encouragement. As we gather in the house of our Lord, let's prepare our hearts to receive from His Word, to glean from the rich tapestry of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:4-15

Topics: God's Control

God's Plan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon encourages understanding God's purpose for us, persevering through hardships, and standing on His promises for a hopeful and prosperous future.

Welcome, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you again, in this sacred space where we come together to seek the face of our Lord and Savior. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, an understanding of the profound purpose, the perseverance, and the promises fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: God's Plan

God Of The Impossible PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the theme of God's unfailing promises, His faithfulness, and the limitless possibilities that come with faith in Him.

Good morning, Church! Isn't it an amazing blessing to be here today, gathered as God's family, ready to dive deep into His Word? Today, we're going to explore one of the most powerful themes that run through the Bible - God's Unfailing Promises, the Power of His Faithfulness, and the Limitlessness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2

Topics: God's Possibilities

God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To encourage the church family to live in constant joy, gratitude, and trust in God, even amidst the chaos of the world.

Good morning, Church Family! I'm glad we're all here today to dive into God's Word together. We're going to unpack a passage that's all about joy, gratitude, and trust - all things we could use a little more of in our lives. You know, the great theologian Karl Barth once said, "To clasp the hands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Topics: Trusting God

Without God's Fire, It's Only A Bush

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 24, 2015

Using Exodus three we see that his blackberry bush - 1. Becomes God's Dwelling Place. 2. Becomes God's mouthpiece 3. Becomes God's place of purity and transformation and 4. Becomes God's Everlasting Witness

Without the Fire it is just a bush Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12 Title Without God's Fire, It's only a Bush INTRO: Good morning and welcome in the name of Jesus, Our Savior and LORD. This morning, I would like for us to ponder on a very simple, yet very powerful thought that has to do with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene