Sermons on Gods Sovereign Will:

Chosen!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 4, 2009

Predestination vs. Free Will...which is it?

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5He destined us for adoption as his children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Hands Holding Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008

For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 30, 2008

Part II of a Sermon Series on the Lord’s Prayer.

Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. GOOD NEWS - God’s kingdom is coming - every thing’s gonna be alright - heaven on earth - all of life’s burdens are coming to an end: handling workload, keeping the house clean, making ends meet at the end of the month, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Congregational

The School Of Faith Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 13, 2008

God wants to reveal Himself to you so that He can reveal Himself through you.

[Use children’s sermon as introduction for this sermon.] I have a reward for one of you this morning, but you’re going to have to trust me to get it. Here’s the challenge: Somewhere in this room I have hidden a candy bar and you have to find it while blindfolded. I will tell you that it is in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Zephaniah's Message Of 'the Day Of The Lord' Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 17, 2008

Zephaniah tells how ’The Day of the Lord’ affects the nations either for punishment of the non-repentant and blessing for believers in the ’Now’ and ’Not Yet’.

ZEPHANIAH’S MESSAGE OF ‘THE DAY OF THE LORD’ The Old Testament prophets were commissioned by Jehovah, the God of Israel, to ‘hear the Word of the Lord’ and then to speak it out to the people, whether or not they were willing to receive it. Often they were unwilling hearers. In many cases the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

America - Under New Management

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2009

A message about how we are called to react to our new government - whether we agree or disagree with them.

* This message was adapted from, and to a degree copies, Rev. Steve Shepherd’s excellent sermon of January 22, 2009 - "A New Beginning For America". Done with Rev. Shepherd’s permission. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Someone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13

Denomination: *other

Is Life Lived In Hardships A Waste?

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

Do you ever wonder what God is doing in your life?

Is Life Lived in Hardships a Waste? Job 10 PROPOSITION: Because Christ used suffering to bring spiritual victory, rest in Him to properly use suffering in your life for spiritual victory. I. Submit to God’s working in your life. 9:1-13 II. Submit to God’s will for your ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Invisible Hand Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

The "invisible hand" of a sovereign God guides Paul (and us!).

“The Invisible Hand” Acts 22:22-23:11 July 27, 2008 From Wikipedia: “The invisible hand is a metaphor coined by the economist Adam Smith. In The Wealth of Nations and other writings, Smith demonstrated that, in a free market, an individual pursuing his own self-interest tends to also ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

So You’ve Got Plans? Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

One of the defining characteristics of a believer is that we live to fulfill God’s will.

OPEN: So today we are going to be moving forward in our study through the book of James. and we are going to be talking about God's plans and our plans and how they combine with one another. When you think about God's plans for your life what kind of emotion response does it create? Is it ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promised Blessings Of Those In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2011

Paul finished Romans 7 discussing the struggle between the 2 natures we have as Christians. But even in the midst of those struggles, Paul goes on in Romans 8 to tell us of the promised blessings to all who are in Christ!

The Promised Blessings of those in Christ! Romans 8:1-39 Those in Christ will not be Condemned (8:1-17) Those in Christ will not be Forgotten (8:18-34) Those in Christ will not be Separated (8:35-39) Good morning. Slide We are back into our Series, “Summer in Rome” after taking a week off for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Know Where To Go? Series

Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 3, 2009

A message about the Providence of God.

How Do I Know Where To Go? Psalm 23:3-5 Most of us know the story of the first Thanksgiving,at least, we know the Pilgrim version. But how many of us know the Indian viewpoint? No, I’m not talking about some revisionist, p.c. version of history. I’m talking about the amazing story of the way God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Of Life's Perplexities Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 4, 2010

We can't know the mind of God, but we can know the heart of God through the cross.

[To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TWO PERPLEXING QUESTIONS “Perplexing” questions of life: • Why do people say they slept like a baby when babies wake up every two hours? • How do deer know to cross at those yellow deer ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Line Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

The 12th sermon in a series on the Book of Genesis. Again we contrast the line of Cain with the line of Seth, and show God's providence and provision for those who are His

Genesis (12) (The Godly Line) Text: Genesis 5:1-32 By: Ken McKinley Go ahead and open your Bibles to the Book of Genesis, as we’re going to be continuing on with our study of this great book of the Bible. Genesis chapter five; and as you’re turning there I’ll go ahead and recap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Night Nobody Slept. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The night nobody slept. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Exodus Chapter 11-12. Ill: • Some dates are etched into our memories: • January 1st. • February 14th. • November 5th. • December 25th. • July 16th! If you were Jewish one date you would never forget was: • Was the fourteenth day of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Seasons Of Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 25, 2010

Let God be God, and stand in awe of Him.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Let’s begin with a music trivia question. Question: What #1 pop hit has the oldest lyrics? Answer: The Byrds’ version of Turn! Turn! Turn! (released on October 1, 1965). The lyrics are from Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist