Sermons on Gods Expectations:

Laughing With God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fifth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Cross a pessimist with a comedian and you get Woody Allen. His brand of off-beat, self-deprecating, hang-dog humor can be sometimes insightful, sometimes depressing, but usually, pretty funny. A sampling of his best one-liners: “I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam: I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The God Of Truth

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004

Christians must fight a battle for truth - not just for "truths" but for the very idea and possibility of truth.

The God of Truth Ps. 31:1-5 As a campus minister, it is easy enough for me to see problems in our world today -- from individuals who are just not sure if there is any way to make sense of life to the "Gay and Lesbian Alliance." There is an almost endless list of people and groups without an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5, John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Absence Of God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2010

January 1985: The psalmist experiences the absence of God, even to the point of denigrating himself as a "worm." But when he takes inventory, he does see evidence of God's presence, opens up his heart, and dares to hope.

Today I am going to take a somewhat different approach to the reading of the Scripture and the way I will be preaching on it. And in fact I hope this will make it come alive for you and will enable you to follow the thought of the Scripture writer as well as my own thought. What I plan to do today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Representatives Of God” Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 19, 2017

We are the Lord's both by creation and redemption. Here, Paul is speaking of redemption. His ownership of us dates back to Calvary. We were bought at a price. At the cross, we see the price tag which the Lord Jesus put on us. He thought that we . . .

6/18/2006 Series: "The Kingdom of Heaven " Message #3: “Representatives of God” Text: John 4 "Jesus said..., 'My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.'" (v. 34) "To finish his work." There's one word that's in that short sentence that's so important to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 25, 2021

First John 2:28-3:3 teaches us about the hope of the children of God.

Scripture The Apostle John wrote his first letter to correct the false teaching that was being taught by false teachers. He set out three tests to evaluate whether one has a relationship with God: the test of obedience (in 1 John 2:3-6), the test of love (in 1 John 2:7-11), and the test of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Seen In Action Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

The first son who "refused" to work, eventually did. The second son who "agreed" to work, later decided not to. Those expected to do great things for God can sometimes fail; whereas, those least expected can be used in a mighty way.

Have you ever felt God asking you to do some type of ministry that you believed was beyond your capabilities, and then you became reluctant? Did you say to yourself, “I’m never going to do that?” This is the way many people respond to the Lord’s call on their life. I’ve heard it said you should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why God? Series

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002

Why does God permit such tragedy to happen to a believer?

Tragedies smack us in the face too quickly and unexpectedly, even when we are trying our best to serve God. It just doesn’t seem fair! At some point we all find ourselves asking life’s most troubling questions, “Why?” and “Why would God permit this to happen to me?” We believe that not only did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11, Ecclesiastes 11:5, 1 Corinthians 2:11-12

Denomination: Catholic

Is God Into Prosperity?

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

a God who blesses

Intro: over the years there are many ministers who have been labeled prosperity preachers. Their main message has been that God desires to prosper the lives of those who serve Him. Even though I do not agree with every aspect of some of their teachings, I am in full agreement with the concept of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Missing God's Will Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

Can a believer really miss God’s will for their life?

SBC Philippi 5/19/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Missing God’s Will 1 Samuel 28:1-11 Primary Purpose: To understand why God doesn’t answer us at times. Can we really miss God’s will? We have been talking about knowing God’s will. So, an obvious question comes up, “Can a believer miss God’s will for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 7, 2007

FIRE OF GOD is a sermon dealing with the fire of the Holy Spirit working in our lives. The change it can make, for example, Moses was 80 years old and a shepherd on the backside of the desert. He failed at age 40 to deliver the people of God out of bond

FIRE OF GOD (Exo 3:1) "Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb." (Exo 3:2) "And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-8

God's Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

Highlights the sovereignty of God as seen in Romans

GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY Romans 9-11 "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?” For from him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dedication Of God

Contributed by Sam Dilbeck on Nov 13, 2006

A loving Creator dedicated to our salvation is sometimes left with no choice but punishment.

Have you ever wondered what God "has done for you lately?" Many have. In fact a lot of people struggle to see the hand of God in their lives. Unfortunately, they only look for good things--things that make their lives easier. However, Paul reminds us that God’s impact on our lives comes as both ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lamb Of God

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Apr 10, 2009

Holy Thursday sermon connecting Passover with the Jesus, the Lamb of God.

The Lamb of God Exodus 12:1-14 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 I. Stonecutter Illustration A. Tourist – German Church – surprised to see a carving of a lamb near top of church tower B. Why? 1. When built, workman fell from high scaffold 2. co-workers rushed down, expecting him dead ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

God Of Abundance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

God desires His children to live in abundance—not just materially, but spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and physically. This abundance is not about greed or materialism; it’s about walking in the fullness of God’s plan, provision, and purpose.

GOD OF ABUNDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Joel 2:24-26, Malachi 3:10-12 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not a God of lack or scarcity—He is the God of abundance. From the first page of Scripture, where He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Providence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025

The word "Providence" comes from the Latin "providere", meaning “to foresee” or “to provide.” It refers to God's sovereign ability to foresee, provide, and orchestrate events for the good of His children.

GOD OF PROVIDENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 22:13-14 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 37:25, 1 Kings 17:2-16, Matthew 6:25-33 INTRODUCTION: The word "Providence" comes from the Latin "providere", meaning “to foresee” or “to provide.” It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God