Sermons on Gods Longing:

An Encounter With God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2009

A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany Calling the disciples

3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Mark 1:14-20 An Encounter with Jesus 14* Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15* and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” 16* And passing along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Beautiful! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 18, 2020

The Bible says "God made everything beautiful in His own time" (Ecc.3:11) and that means HE IS BEAUTIFUL and we can live everyday experiencing His Beauty.

David speaks of the Beauty of the Lord in the Psalms (27:4; 48:2; 90:17) and it exists in the mountains, his nature, in heaven and in His Temple. But greater still in His Son coming to earth as Jesus explains to us what "beauty' means in act of serving Him. (Mark 14:6) Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, Is It Possible? Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Sep 2, 2014

Let's stop asking God "Is it possible?" and start believe "it is possible!"

Dangerous Prayers Part 9, by Pastor Rob Ketterling All right. We are finishing up our series on dangerous prayers, and I've got to say that I think this has been a great series. We always go into the summer series not knowing exactly how it will turn out. We're kind of, all right, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coming To God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2024

If you want to get near to a holy God, approach Him through sacrifice with friends in the power of His Spirit.

In his book The Porn Problem, Vaughan Roberts talks about Bobby Moore. He was captain of the English soccer team that won the World Cup in 1966. After Queen Elizabeth handed him the trophy, an interviewer asked him to describe how he felt. He talked about how terrified he was as he approached Her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-21, Hebrews 10:1-14, Hebrews 10:24-25, Isaiah 64:6, Zechariah 4:1-6, John 4:23, Leviticus 4:27-35, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Leviticus 7:11-15, Psalm 100:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Nobodies

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2011

We as the church, facing today's challenges, think of ourselves as nobodies. But we are God's kind of nobodies, those in whom He has been at work to make changes, and we are needed by the world around us.

(Originally preached at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Aug. 12, 1973; subsequently, with variations, at Woodbrook Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD, Aug. 19, 1973; Viers Mill Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, Sept. 9, 1973; Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, Oct. 14, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 27, 2009

The current church seems so obsessed with the power of God. What kind of power is it? Is it after all a power that comes from weakness?

It has been my habit for many years to read through the Bible each year. As I continue this practice I am increasingly amazed at how absurd God’s plan for the world and his kingdom is — that is, in human terms. God seems to delight in abuse and rejection, for he receives plenty of it. He seems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Methodist

Loving God

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2014

True love for God demonstrates itself when we exalt the savior (not ourselves) and give everything we have.

In the Broadway play My Fair Lady, Eliza is courted by a man named Freddy, who writes her love letters every day. But that’s not enough for Eliza. Take a look (show video clip from My Fair Lady, “Show Me” song). Eliza's cries out in frustration: “Words! Words! I'm so sick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016

Advent message looking at the hope that we have in Christ. it is part 1 of an Advent series called God of...

The God of Hope Romans 15:1-13 Introduction- Prayer- This morning we begin the Advent season. Hard to believe that another Christmas is upon us. We are faced with preparing ourselves for the Christmas season. We have two options, (1) We can let it seek up and overtake us or (2) We can get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Remembering God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 20, 2021

Just like the Hebrew people in Exodus, God wants us to remember who he is, what he has done, and what he will do.

INTRODUCTION • Today we will wrap up our Exodus series; I pray that God touched and spoke to you somehow during this series. • I want you to think about something for a moment. • We all understand that this life is not eternal; in other words, there will come a time when we die and go on to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:24, Exodus 13:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002

Hezekiah was blessed for his pursuit of God. We too can be blessed if we follow the example of Hezekiah.

THE PURSUIT OF GOD II KINGS 18:1-7A INTRODUCTION: One of the worst kings of Judah, Asa, was succeeded by one of the best. Of no other king of Israel or Judah, other than David, is it said that the Lord was with him. God blessed and prospered Hezekiah. II Chronicles 32, tells us that God gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Where God Is

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

When, in hope, we choose to endure suffering with the people of God over the fleeting pleasures of sin, we choose well, because God is with those who suffer.

Title: Where is God? Invocation: Psalm 13 Responsive Reading: Romans 8:12-25 Text: Hebrews 11:23-28 3By faith Moses was hidden by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that the child was beautiful; and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24By faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Love” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 17, 2018

The greatest display of God's love for us is the cross of Christ.

John 3:16 is, perhaps, the most familiar verse in the Bible. Many people, here in the U.S., at least, if they cannot quote the verse, are at least familiar with the reference, if only because they have seen it displayed so often in the end zone of football stadiums. Yet, I am afraid that maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2018

God is faithful, not only in providing and protecting, but to reveal Himself, to keep His promises, to forgive, to establish us, and to keep us during trials and temptations.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Dead Church 1. A new pastor in a small Midwestern town spent the first four days making personal visits to each of the members, inviting them to come to his first service. The following Sunday, the church was all but empty. 2. Accordingly, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

To believe that God is in control is huge (especially for us 'control freaks'). It takes a lot of faith and even more surrender, but when taken by faith it opens up a world of peace and hope.

I must admit that at the moment I write this, my faith in God's sovereignty is being tested so severely, I struggle to finish the first paragraph.* I wish I could say the great truth of God's sovereignty was a bedrock of my life - but I confess to have great trouble accepting it - much less ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Be God In Death #3 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the third in the series of God’s awesome activity in our Death Experiences. It takes a look at the life and legacy of Miriam.

For the past several Sundays, I have been pushing the premise that At Times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Leadership. That stubbornness is manifested in our Opting For Kadesh (Sacrilegious Sanctuary of Satan) rather than Canaan (Sacred ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1, Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist