Sermons on Gods Shaping:

To Live Is...

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010

Truly living is to have Jesus First in order to shape and form our emotional perspective on death, for ourselves, and for those we love.

To Live Is… October 3, 2010 Phil 1:18b-26 Intro: How would you finish this sentence: “to live is…”? Take a few moments to think about that – in your experience and from your perspective, what does it mean to “live”? Our answers might include the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's View

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 19, 2007

how god sees people

GOD’S VIEW INTRO: DEUTERONOMY 8:2 1: KNOW WHAT IS IN THY HEART A) ISRAEL WONDERED IN THE WILDERNESS FORTY YEARS. 1: HOW MANY OF US HAVE HAD TO WONDER IN THE WILDERNESS? B) THEY WONDERED BECAUSE OF THEIR SIN THERE UNBELIEF. C) GOD CHOSE TO HUMBLE THEM 1: A LOT OF TIMES US AS CHRISTIANS NEED A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:31

Denomination: Other

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

This is an introduction to the book of Proverbs.

The Wisdom of God Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Today we are beginning a brand new study of God’s Word. The Book of Proverbs is a gold mine for those who desire to live life to its fullest in the will of God. Proverbs has been studied, memorized, quoted, and applied to life for thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Real? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 2, 2007

This sermon is from week 1 of The God Questions Campaign. Using a Pepsi can, hula hoop, and banana, it answers the question, "Is God Real?"

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus enters our everyday struggles proclaiming God’s good news, inviting us to turn from old ways and embrace new life under His gracious rule.

Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. Bills are due, news feeds are noisy, hearts are heavy, and sleep has been shallow. Others arrived bursting with good news, yet even your celebration carries questions about tomorrow. Life feels like that—full and fragile at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14

Topics: Kingdom Life, God's Kingdom

The Most Important Priority (The First Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 10, 2001

There’s nothing more important in life than having the right God in the right place in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Idle Idols"). Can you feel the barbs of truth as we laugh? Funny, but painfully true of life in the end of the 20th century. Our culture is littered with false gods, whether they be entertainment idols or motor homes, sports memorabilia or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Banking God's Way: Contentment

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 5, 2022

It is important every so often to talk about money in church, not so that offerings will go up (which is what people think), but so that you and I keep a proper perspective on money and our possessions.

BANKING GOD’S WAY: CONTENTMENT HEBREWS 13:5-6 #bankingGodsway INTRODUCTION… Back To the Future 2 Money Lesson Back to the Future II from 1989 is a semi-solid sequel to Back to the Future (1985). Starring Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown, the second movie of three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unknown God

Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005

Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004

God’s soveriegnty in a free will world

God is in Control Psalm 33 Let the godly sing with joy to the LORD, for it is fitting to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with melodies on the lyre; make music for him on the ten-stringed harp. 3 Sing new songs of praise to him; play skillfully on the harp and sing with joy. 4 For the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

4th sermon on the life of Joseph as inspired by the writings of Chuck Swindoll

For the most part our study of Joseph to this point has been rather sobering. Granted he was the favored son, but disappointment, abandonment, mistreatment, false accusations and slavery has since plagued his life. Last week we watched as he interpreted the dream of the cup bearer and knew for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-42

Denomination: Holiness

God's Faithfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

Encourages us to trust in God's unchanging faithfulness, surrendering our need to understand everything, and experiencing peace, joy, and hope in His promises.

Hello friends, Welcome! It's wonderful to see each and every one of you here today. You are not here by accident. God has orchestrated this moment, this gathering, and has a divine purpose for us. We are here to bask in the Word of God, to examine His promises, and to seek His wisdom. Our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Topics: God's Faithfulness

Image Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

This sermon explores our divine design as God's image bearers, encouraging us to understand our inherent dignity and fulfill our God-given duties.

Good Morning, beloved congregation! Isn't it a marvel how each sunrise ushers in a new day, full of promise and potential? It's as if God, in His infinite wisdom, paints the sky with hues of hope and whispers, "This is a new day. Embrace it!" That's the beauty of our God. He is always creating, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Topics: Humans, Image Of God

Trust God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon explores the comfort and courage found in trusting Jesus amid life's burdens, emphasizing the transformative power of faith in God's benevolence.

Welcome, dear family! It's a joy to be with you today, as we turn our hearts and minds to the comforting and life-affirming words of our Savior, found in the Gospel of John. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." -John 14:1 These words, spoken by Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Topics: Belief, God

Listening To God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

This sermon explores how to perceive, understand, and respond to God's voice, using the story of Samuel as a guide for transformative obedience.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as a family, knitted together in the warmth of God's love. Today, we are drawn together once more, not by a mere whim or ...read more

Topics: Hearing, God's Voice

The God Of The House

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2002

It’s time to get beyond our casual visits with God at the church (The House of God) and become the place where God Lives. Is God at Home in Your life?

Go up to Bethel and dwell there. Bethel = House of God Dwell there= The spirit of Bethel must become a part of us, That is to say we must take the lessons of Bethel with us everywhere. (Brokenness, helplessness, humility, distress, necessity) Psalms 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal