Sermons on Gods Sovereign Will:

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

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

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

The Potter & The Clay Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 21, 2007

To "Discover and Experience God’s Will" we must allow God, the Potter, to work with and fashion us, the clay, as He seems best!

INTRODUCTION SERIES: “Discovering & Experiencing God’s Will” – Part 3 Part 1: Ephesians 2:10 – “He Wants You To Know” - God is a Master Artist and has a Perfect Plan for His Children - As a Believer, the Master Artist wishes to make you into a Masterpiece - To allow the Master Artist to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Testimony Every Given

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

This great king, the greatest and most powerful of all time, gives the most amazing testimony ever given. In it we see the incredible grace of God at work in the life of the most undeserving of people.

Passage: Daniel 4:1-37 Intro: When I was a kid growing up in the church, “testimonies” were a regular part of the activities. 1. it was a story of how God had worked or was working in a person’s life, and it had three parts. 2. first part involved what a person’s life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Really Blind Faith

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 5, 2012

A talk on God's sovereignty, and how He can use any situation to accomplish His will.

Text: Heb 11:20, Gen 27:1-40, Title: Really Blind Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/4/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Last Sun night we looked at Abraham’s life of faith with all its highs and lows, and the encouragement that it gives to the Christian. The next verse ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Who Is In Control? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 28, 2013

When we look around at our nation and our culture it is easy to become discouraged and bummed out. But in these two psalms we see reasons for rejoicing no matter what life throws our way.

Psalm 33 is a “descriptive praise” psalm. These types of psalms have two main elements: a call to worship and a cause for worship. In this case, the psalmist’s cause to worship God is that He is the creator of the earth and is sovereign over it and all of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Putting Away Our Sword Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2011

Even during Jesus' arrest, when God looked completely helpless, He was still in complete control.

Putting Away Our Sword Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – April 3, 2011 Intro – Around our home I begin to see the signs of spider season. Each morning I can begin to see the webs that have been spun. As much as I don‟t care for spiders…. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Time For Everything Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 12, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that the sovereign God set the times forever so that people will stand in awe before him.

Scripture The writer of Ecclesiastes, also known as “Qoheleth” and “the Preacher,” wanted to know how to live a meaningful life. He tried all kinds of ways to live a meaningful life. In today’s text he talks about how there is a time for everything. Listen to how ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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 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

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