Sermons on Gods Plan For Man:

The Man Who Hated Christmas

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Two-Part Plan (Zephaniah 2:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 19, 2022

God will destroy the wicked, and give the world to the humble. The question is, what role will you play in this?

Today, we'll work through Zephaniah 2. This chapter is a "little" difficult. So what I want to do is give you a framework to help you understand what you are reading/hearing. And I'll just say, up front, that there are things in here that are confusing. No one really ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:1-15

A Marriage Made In Heaven - Part 2: God’s Plan For Husbands

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 16, 2013

1. To be unselfish in giving. 2. To be united in grace. 3. To be unhindered in going to God.

A Marriage Made in Heaven - Part 2: God’s Plan for Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 13, 2013 *If you have ever wondered: “What’s wrong with my family?” -- You are not alone. You will never find a perfect family in this world. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Dreams, God's Plan. Genesis 37

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 30, 2024

Joseph was the good son. But to his brothers, he took it too far. So they plotted to end it all, but GOD… But GOD...had other plans as the story of Joseph unfolds. From riches to rags, and rags to riches.

2024.09.29.Sermon Notes. Joseph’s Dreams, GOD’s Plan. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph was the good son. But to his brothers, he took it too far. So they plotted to end it all, but GOD… But GOD had other plans as the story of Joseph unfolds. Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, James 1:14-15, Acts 7:9, 1 Peter 4:12-19, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:31-32, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Disgraces The Enemy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 3, 2025

To disgrace the enemy means to expose and overthrow their plans in such a way that they are publicly humiliated and rendered powerless.

THE GOD WHO DISGRACES THE ENEMY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 118:10-12 Supporting Texts: Colossians 2:15; Exodus 14:24-25; Isaiah 41:11-13; Daniel 6:24; 2 Thessalonians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not indifferent to the oppression, accusations, and threats of our enemies. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story- Chapter 17-The Epic Fall And The Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 30, 2014

The fall of Judah looked like God had failed and would have to come up with plan "B", there is no plan "B", just the plan!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we saw the fall of the Northern kingdom in 722 BC. It seems as though all is lost with God’s grand idea of creating a nation that would be like no other. • Things are not looking good and in South either, it seems to be going from bad to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anchor Of The Soul

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

1. Man will never be able to keep all of his promises. 2. Man is vulnerable and unreliable. 3. No matter who he or she is, and no matter how upstanding of a citizen they are, man will fail himself.

Opening Text: Eph 2:1 thru 7 Introduction: This morning I want to talk about some things that God has promised to His children. But first, I would like to take a few moments to talk about some of the promises man has made to himself and how these promises have miserably failed time and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called . .. Go - 3

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 11, 2020

God calls us to follow Him. He will bless us when we put aside our plans and embrace His plans.

Called . . . GO! James 4:13-17 July 12, 2020 Have you ever been involved in a scavenger hunt? You know, it’s when you have clues, and each clue that you solve, leads you to the next clue and so on. It could be really extravagant or pretty simple. It could take a few minutes to taking hours. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, 1 Chronicles 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Were Under The Cloud"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 29, 2016

Paul says , "the Israelites were under the cloud of Gods leadership, under the cloud of Gods Provisional Plan, Under the cloud of Gods Redemptive Plan, and under the Cloud of Gods Justice". If they are under the cloud then so are we.

“Were Living Under The Cloud” 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 • Cloud refers " to a covering," clouds cover the sky. The word is used as a symbol of the Divine presence, • Jehovah came down upon Sinai in a dense or thick cloud • At the dedication of the temple also the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

God will use you. God has a plan for you, just as He had a plan for Philip, so long ago.

Introduction Take your Bibles, please, and turn, this morning, to the Book of Acts, the eighth chapter. We’re making our way through this book under the title, “That Old-Time Religion.” Now, in order to face the future, we need to understand the past. If we want to understand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of (Un)answered Prayer

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 23, 2021

Two stories from Mark 7 illustrate the mystery of answered prayer: God adapts his glorious plan to the requests of ordinary people, even when granting the requests is greater than people can imagine.

THE MYSTERY OF (UN)ANSWERED PRAYER—Mark 7:24-37 Many people have had the experience of praying—passionately, even desperately—and not receiving the answer they were seeking. That can be confusing, even troubling, and we naturally ask, “Why?” Was God not listening? Is he not able to do what we ask? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God And The Lost

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

Man tends to get lost from time to time. All along the way God wants us saved and continues to search for us.

GOD AND THE LOST Luke 15:1-32 Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Luke 15 is a beautiful chapter, sometimes called the gospel in the gospels. 2. It depicts man’s plight and God’s right in such vivid detail that no one can possibly misunderstand God’s longing for us. 3. The Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 16, 2023

Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

Revelation Study Series 1 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 10.03.21 Message… “In the 1960s, the Russians sent the first cosmonaut into outer space. He circled the earth, and when he came back down, he did a press conference and said, “I searched the heavens, and I looked for God, and I did ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deja De Tratar De Apurar A Dios, Dios Conoce El Plan

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 7, 2023

Este mensaje trata de que realmente esperamos que Dios actúe en lugar de tratar de apresurar a Dios para que maneje nuestra situación. David permitió que Dios manejara a Saúl en su vida

Deja de tratar de apurar a Dios, Dios conoce el plan Por Rick Gillespie-Mobley 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Resumen: Este mensaje trata de que realmente esperamos que Dios actúe en lugar de tratar de apresurar a Dios para que maneje nuestra situación. David permitió que Dios manejara a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Hope Offered By The Man In The Middle”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 26, 2024

Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” Either Jesus actually rose from the grave or he did not. (quotes from He Chose Nails).

In Jesus Holy Name March 31, 2024 Text: Matthew 28:1,5,6b Easter -Redeemer “Hope Offered by The Man in the Middle” Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, John 19:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran