Sermons on Gods Intention:

Praise The Lord All You Nations

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2022

Jesus came with the intention to gather all humanity together into the kingdom of God, to use the members of His Church for that gathering.

Twenty-first Sunday in Course There’s one thing you can count on when you open a news site, and the same thing is true when you open the Scriptures. You will find that human beings are most frequently motivated by what Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas calls passions, and those emotion-driven actions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:18-21, Psalm 117:1-2, Hebrews 12:5-7, Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Marriage: God's Idea PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing God's design for marriage as a sacrificial commitment to the good of one's spouse, and to seek His guidance and blessings for a successful and loving union.

Friends and family, today we gather to celebrate the wonderful gift of marriage, which God has designed, blessed, and promised to help us succeed in. As we dive into Genesis 2:20-25, let's remember the words of Timothy Keller, who wrote, "In sharp contrast with our culture, the Bible teaches that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Topics: Marriage, God's Design, One Man One Woman

Series: Limiting The Holy One Of Israel (Part 1 An Introduction - Can We Limit God's Move In Our Lives?)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

God’s people actually ‘’limited the Holy One of Israel’’ by their sins and foolishness. So, can man or the church limit God's purpose & intention? Yes! Within the context of this psalm, we can, the same as Israel did.

SERIES: LIMITING THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 1 - AN INTRODUCTION - CAN WE LIMIT GOD'S MOVE IN OUR LIVES?) PSALM 78: 19 Yes, they murmured against God: They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, He struck the rock, So that the waters gushed out, And the streams ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:19-43

Denomination: Charismatic

Bad Advice From Good People Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 8, 2017

Well-intentioned people sometimes give bad advice. That’s what happened to Paul on His way to Jerusalem This passage teaches us to listen to advice, but follow God’s will at all costs; and explains why Paul did not fear death.

Bad Advice from Good People Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 8, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentation is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com TEXT: Acts 21:1-16 – “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched [set sail], we came with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 6, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob prepares to leave his parents and is directed to take a wife from the daughters of Laban his uncle. On his journey Jacob has a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 28 Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 20, 2001

Once we receive the Word implanted, we need to be intentional to do three things. We need to look at it intently. We need to abide by it continually. And we need to respond to it effectively.

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2) James 1:22-25 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 21, 2001 Introduction: In our first look at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual condition, we considered how getting control of our anger, getting rid of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: *other

Coming To The Light

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Jesus birth is a turning point in human history for his life and teaching reveals in a person what God’s intention was for our lives/

John 1_1-10 - Come to the Light John 1 The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

You Shall Not Covet Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

In the tenth commandment, God’s searchlight moves from actions to attitudes. The commandment is not against an outward act but it is aimed at a person’s intentions.

Today I want to talk to you about a problem both the rich and the poor have – the problem of coveting. Remember we have divided the Ten Commandments into two categories: The first four are commandments directly related to God Himself – You Shall No Other gods Before Me… You Shall Not Make Any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, Luke 12:15, Psalm 73:25

Denomination: Baptist

Three Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001

Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Neww Age Of Worship

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 2, 2015

This is a good "time" to become intentional about living into a New Age of Praise.

Title: Living In the Cenozoic Age (Part I - A New Age for Worship) Text: Psalm 111 Thesis: This is a good time to live into a New Age of Praise. Introduction Geology, in its simplest form, is the study of the earth… its composition and history When it comes to discussing Geological Eons ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Clean In A Dirty World

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 2, 2018

Becoming holy requires intentional effort; being unholy requires no effort.

Keeping Clean in a Dirty World Haggai 2:10-14 Rev. Brian Bill June 2-3, 2018 Video: A Prayer for Holiness I came across this honest prayer written by Frank Morris... “Dear Lord, so far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Reputation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

A good name is a precious asset that requires intentional effort to build and maintain.

REPUTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 22:1 "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:1, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 3:7, 1 Peter 2:12, Philippians 2:15 INTRODUCTION: Reputation is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pressing On When The Pressure's On Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2025

You will never coast into Christlikeness because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

Pressing on When the Pressure’s On Philippians 3:12-4:1 Rev. Brian Bill March 15-16, 2025 A little over a year ago, I celebrated how God is using Pastor Ed Hedding from Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bettendorf. He’s a man on mission with a genuine love for the lost in our community. One of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Releasing Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 31, 2003

The intention of this message is to get us to forgive as we have been forgiven.

Lesson on Faith from The Lord’s Model Prayer Releasing Faith “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12 November 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Forgiving Your Spouse, Citation: Glenn E. Schaeffer, Christian Reader ("Kids of the Kingdom" September/October 1997)] During a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35, Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Guard Your Spiritual Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

The Christian life is a spiritual journey that requires vigilance, discernment, and intentional effort.

HOW TO GUARD YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 5:8, Jude 1:20-21, Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:41, 1 Corinthians 10:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a spiritual journey that requires vigilance, discernment, and intentional ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God