Sermons on Gods Radiance:

Let God Be God

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2009

Job’s story is a learning lesson for all of us to not question God, but to trust Him to the end. His love in the midst of trial will build up us, not allow us to be destroyed.

Let God Be God Job Chapter 38-39 By Pastor Jim May Right now there are many of you in the church who are facing some really tough times; some in the area of finances; some in the area of family relationships; some in the area of your relationship with the Lord; some in the area of physical ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-11, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2010

We Christians anticipate the return of Jesus the Christ. We are not always clear on what will occur when He returns. The message is a consideration of His purpose in coming again.

“Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Expect God To Be God Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? [Gaining weight, speeding ticket, pregnancy examples.] Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? Especially when it comes to God-things. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Doing God’s Will Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Jan 25, 2011

This sermon examines the third petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "May Your Will be done on earth as it is in heaven", seeking to explore how God communicates His Will to us.

A PATTERN FOR PRAYER DOING GOD’S WILL "So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Forsaking God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 15, 2009

Exposition of fourth and fifth cries from the cross, second of three in Easter Series 09

Text: John 19:28, Matthew 27:46, Title: God Forsaking God, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: “Now again we approach the cross and hear the cry of Jesus. Here all the forces of the universe converge: Man did his work by killing the Son of God and revealing the evil of his heart; ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Guidance

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 6, 2011

When it seems that our lives are out of control and we don’t know what’s going on, when we follow God, we can know that he is leading us and guiding us...

God’s Guidance June 5, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is in control and is guiding and directing our lives. Focus Passage: I Samuel 16:14-23 Supplemental Passage: ’For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ’plans for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Be God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Let Go and Let God is sage advice for any Christian. Our strength comes not from controlling God, but from allowing God to be who God is, powerful, wise, loving, and forgiving.

Psalm 23 “Let God Be God” INTRODUCTION Role playing—the art of acting out a different player in life than ourselves—has been used for years to enable people to see life from a different perspective. In Psalm 23 the writer takes on a very different perspective. He views the world and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

God Can If God Will

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

God's ability is limitless; and power is only limited to His sovereign prerogative.

Boldness in the Lord Introduction We are going to begin a new series this morning. I have noticed that the world has become more bold in promoting values and ideas that are opposed to christian beliefs. I have also noticed that very few Christians are willing to say or do anything about it. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Servants Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012

Whoever we are, whatever we do, we are all servants of the Lord.

Introduction Have you ever had this situation? You leave a job position and all you hear from your former colleagues is how wonderful your successor is. He is so delightful, so inspiring to be around. He has flair that, well, you have your good qualities of course, but there is just something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Reputation

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2017

God takes great pleasure when people honor His Name. His Name is directly connected to His character and His reputation.

God’s Reputation (topical) 1. There are some pretty funny real names out there! a) Jed I. Knight b) Bud Light c) MacDonald-Berger d) Tahra Dactyl e) Chris P. Bacon f) Dr. Joelle Rollo-Coster g) Alma L. Knack h) Brock Lee i) Marriage announcements: Lonney-Ward, Hardy-Harr 2. While some names make ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Not Dead: God's Will Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

"Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?" That is the question that many ask to prove that God either does not exist, or He doesn't care. It all comes down to what is and what is not God's will.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: GOD’S WILL A. In the movie “God’s Not Dead”, the character Josh Wheaten, the Freshman defending his BELIEF in God in Professor Raddison’s philosophy class in, states “Evil is the atheists most potent weapon against ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reading God’s Will Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011

God’s last will and testament gives us countless unimaginable blessings - but only in Christ, who is their embodiment.

How many of you have a will? Did you put a lot of thought into it? Did you go over the people you love, and the How many of you have a will? Did you put a lot of thought into it? Did you go over the people you love, and the things that matter to you, and try to make the two match? How many times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discovering God’s Will

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2011

Knowing God’s will is sometimes difficult. People want God to tell them specifically what to do - where to work, where to live, whom to marry, etc. God rarely gives people information that direct and specific. God allows us to make choices regarding those

Opening illustration: A young man facing the future and unsure of what the next year would bring, concluded, “Nobody knows what God’s will is.” Is he right? Does a lack of certainty about the future translate into not knowing God’s will? The concept of knowing God’s will is often limited to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Messengers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

God’s Messengers January 23, 2011 As we move into chapter 15 we are going to be looking past the kings who led . . . PHONE RINGS — Oh, hold on a minute, I forgot to turn my phone off. Don’t you like that song. I’ve gotta take it. This is not really a good time to call me. You have a message. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Forsaking God

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012

What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible