Sermons on Gods Permissive Will:

God’s Plan For You

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 12, 2009

God is not scrambling about trying to work out His plan or make last minute corrections. When we fumble the ball or tragedy occurs, God’s plan has not slipped a gear. The tragedy is a part of God’s plan for our faith to grow and for His glory.

Opening illustration: Consider Charles Colson, the aide to Richard Nixon who was sent to jail for Watergate. As a result of his experience as a convicted felon, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, now the world’s largest Christian outreach to prisoners and their families. Prison Fellowship has more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Liberating Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 17, 2017

This sermon looks at how God's grace liberates us from the bondage of perfectionism.

God’s Liberating Grace In the desire to be free, the American public is in greater bondage than at any other time. While this is true given the increase of violence and overpopulation of jails, the real bondages are far deadlier. People are in the shackles of alcohol, drugs (both legal and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Roof Problems

Contributed by David Oaks on Aug 31, 2001

Often the church is the greatest hindrance to winning outsiders...

Roof Problems Heritage Church, Sunday, August 19, 2001 (I am using this title and idea that I was challenged to by a really powerful pastor at a conference I attended last year named Heidi Neumark). A few years ago we had a roof problem in our home. We patched. We sealed. We repaired, but we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving A God Of Impact - It's Not Always Easy Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

It's tough sometimes. Serving God doesn't mean that automatically everything in life will go smoothly.

IMPACT SERIES #2 Serving a God of IMPACT It's Not Always Easy It's a tough pill to swallow. We expect that because we have determined to follow and serve God that it's going to mean that life will be easier. It's a lesson that has left us broken, discouraged, and perhaps even driven some from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Amazing Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 19, 2017

In this sermon we look at God's amazing grace and how it upgrades our lives, along with the attitudes that such grace produces in our lives

God’s Amazing Grace There are a lot of words that are misunderstood in today’s culture. Take for instance the word “love.” A lot of people say, “I’m in love,” but in truth it’s more like, “I’m in lust.” But there is one word that we cannot afford to misunderstand, and that’s because it has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Divine Healing Is God’s Will

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2022

We should expect to be healed because God is a healing God, the Garden of Eden shows God's perfect will is no sickness, Christ atoned for our healing, and Jesus regularly healed the sick and called others to do the same.

DIVINE HEALING IS GOD’S WILL Mt. 4:23-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE REAL CHARACTER 1. It’s wild to see the real nature come out. 2. 2 ladies went out to a restaurant to eat lunch They know how big the portions are so they order only one dish of ‘fried fish pieces’ which they intend to share. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God And Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 8, 2017

Often we think of our strength, ability and education. We boast of our heritage and many other things. What about God and His role in our Life. Don't forget the grace of God.

2 Sam. 7:1-4 v.1. Settled-Rest from all his enemies Will Satan leave you to enjoy the life on earth? He got permission to tempt Job(1:7-12). He confessed that I will go through the temptations (23:10). Even if he kills me I will trust him(13:15). Job spoke very kind of God(42:7). Satan asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Measure Of Our Worldwide Evangelism

Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 24, 2024

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. Soul winning is very dear to the heart of God. When Jesus measures our life, one of the great things He will be looking for is what we did to bring people into His kingdom.

THE MEASURE OF OUR WORLDWIDE EVANGELISM Please open your Bible to John 3:16 for today’s message “Worldwide Evangelism.” My hope in presenting this series, is to give you insight on how to prepare for that special day when the Lord measures your life for eternal greatness and rewards. When I picture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Daniel 12:3, Revelation 7:9-10, Matthew 24:14, Luke 6:38, Matthew 13:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing It God’s Way Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

If we want to see God’s will done in our lives, then we must commit ourselves to doing things His way.

Doing It God’s Way Acts 21:27-40 Intro: As we have followed Paul through the past few chapters of Acts, we have witnessed someone who was willing to give up his own way in order to do what God had called him to do. That is not always easy to do because we are too easily convinced that our way is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Great Love

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Let me ask you TWO questions:

(1) WHY DOES GOD LOVE MANKIND? Why? Because the Bible says GOD IS LOVE! He can’t help Himself - GOD IS LOVE! (2) WHY DIDN’T GOD MAKE US AS ROBOTS AND CREATE US WHERE WE ALL WOULD HAVE TO LOVE HIM? Illus: Most of us, have seen some of these little doll babies that the toy companies make. As ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Of God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2020

What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Let's look at John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God in John 1:29-42.

What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Let’s look at John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God in John 1:29-42. The Lamb of God John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 11, 2012

God has no equal, therefore we bow and worship Him. God is our Lord, therefore we surrender and submit to Him. God is in control, therefore we trust and obey.

Isaiah 44:6-8 The Sovereignty of God 15Jan2012 1539 If you ask me what gives me the greatest security in life – I would say the understanding of the sovereignty of God. • That is, that ALL things (not just some things) are under God’s rule and control, and that nothing happens ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Perfect Instructions

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Most of us have had to stop and ask for directions as we traveled from one place to another.

And have you noticed some people are better at giving directions than others? Illus: A helicopter was in a storm flying around above Seattle, when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft's electronic navigation and communications equipment. Due to the clouds and haze, the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024

Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Weapon In The Hand Of God’s Man

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 5, 2021

When God Places the Power in your Hands

In this scripture, we find an inspiring story tucked away in these couple of verses in 2nd Samuel 23. Here we find the story of Eleazar; one of David’s mighty men. In fact, there are a number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David which are recorded for us her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Baptist