Sermons on Gods Permissive Will:

Living In God's Presence Following God's Guidance

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2010

There is a promised provided in this proverb. If we take God at HIs word and live in HIs presence, we can take advantage of His promises, and take serious HIs direction.

Intro: What is the greatest promise in the entire Bible? The greatest promise in all the Bible is the one that we take the most for granted. It is the promise God’s presence. Many read the Bible but not to hear God’s voice. Many pray but not to bathe in God’s presence. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where God Is

Contributed by David Mize on Apr 24, 2001

This is how things will be, where God is.

A young couple was on the way to their wedding ceremony and they were tragically killed in an automobile accident and they went to heaven. They were standing before the Pearly Gates and St. Peter was there. And they were kind of disappointed they never got married. And so, they asked St. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Talking To God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002

Uses someone to act for God (on a microphone interacting with the speaker) for good effect.

(Preacher) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (voice off stage with booming bass and reverb) "(pause)Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES? WHAT DO YOU WANT JEFF?" "Who is this?" "WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS? "Well, not too many people I know sound like this!" "I SHOULD HOPE NOT" "Come on now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 2, 2004

We must realize that we are saved by grace and not by performance?

TEXT: Ephesians 2:8, 9 TITLE: THE GRACE OF GOD (A God Who Is Always Gracious) As kids, we are taught that if you want something, you have to earn it. As adults, we know that if we want a sales award, we’ve got to go out and sell. If we want a promotion, we have to put in the long hours. If we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Part I of 2 about being prepared for spiritual battle

Over the years, I have talked to many Christians that are down and out, or perhaps better put, down for the count. In other words, I have met many defeated Christians. Hey, let's be honest; we all have our "down moments", our "weak times", those times when we struggle in the faith. I guess the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Bible Church

God Destinations Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jan 7, 2024

Have you ever considered the destinations that God has designed for your life?

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. May all who read it and hear be blessed. GOD’S DESTINATION For the past several weeks we have looked at what it means to run the great race of eternity and to finish strong by keeping the faith. Today, and next ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Colossians 2:13, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33, Ephesians 2:4-7, Revelation 3:21, 2 Timothy 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Peace That Keeps

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 25, 2005

Learning to walk in the peace of God.

Philippians 4:6. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Have you ever stopped to consider ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon: God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 4, 2025

Haggai calls God’s people to consider their priorities. Secondly, consider the Lord's Pleasure and finnaly, the leadership must consider Our Lord's Purpose.

Sermon: God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23, Zechariah 4:6-10, Zephaniah 3:9, Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Methodist

God Will Judge!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

In our western culture we have developed an attitude of uneasiness whenever the conversation gets around to the subject of death.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE ILL. An ancient story is told about a slave who traveled with his master to Baghdad. As he walked the busy streets he found himself in the market place where he saw Death in human form. Death looked at him with such ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God And The Homosexual

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 9, 2004

A Bible study of what the Bible actually has to say about homosexuality.

Homosexuality is being looked at as a so-called “alternate lifestyle” these days. Your children and grandchildren are being taught this in school every day. The worldly society that we live in preaches that there is nothing wrong with homosexuals and lesbians, and that there is nothing wrong with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Genesis 18:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

A description of how Abram walked with God and God’s response back to Him.

The Joys Of Walking With God Genesis 17 Today’s society thrives on big events, speed, noise, movement, and drama. But it is not hyperactivity that troubles us - it’s quietness. Solitude is often considered boring, a waste of time. Mistakenly, we suppose that walking with God is a quick, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Why God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 5, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent About Suffering

Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 "Why God?" "There were some present at that very time who told him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ordinary God

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

No one wants to be “average”, or “ordinary”. No one, except, strangely enough, God.

The Ordinary God Luke 2:41-51; Phil 2:1-8 Dec 28, 2008 Intro: What did Jesus do for the first 30 years of His life on earth? We’ve just come through the season of Advent, the waiting and preparing, and then celebrating the birth of Jesus, the arrival of God in human flesh, the “incarnation” (to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Dec 15, 2020

Our Actions matter---when God leads the way and we follow

Esther 8-10 15th Nov 2020 Welcome back to the final teaching on the Book of Estherfrom Calvary Reformed Church…I'm Pastor Greg and we've spent about five weeks on the Book of Esther. It's been a wonderful study if you've watched them all with us. I trust you've learned a lot; I ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 15, 2024

In times of weakness, fear, and desperation, the story of Gideon and the promises of Isaiah 9:1-7 remind us that our Mighty God—born in a manger and reigning in power—invites us to experience His strength, provision, and deliverance, transforming our struggles into testimonies of His glorious might.

Mighty God Isaiah 9:1-7 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ When you face an enemy that depletes your strength, resources, and abilities, where do you turn? The story of Gideon in the book of Judges provides a profound answer for those moments of despair. After Israel's repeated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 14:1-21, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist