Sermons on Gods Sovereign Will:

"I'm A Lemon"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 13, 2011

This lesson shows that nothing happens in life by coincidence. Everything is ordained by the Lord.

Have you had a car that was a ”lemon” or one that turned into a” lemon”? Most of you know there are some cars that just seem to have problems and then there are others that all you have to do is put gas and oil in them and they go for 200,000 miles. But usually when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Because He Wanted To Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2015

God has lavished upon His children wonderful gifts of grace, simply because He wanted to.

Because He Wanted To Ephesians 1:3-12 Based on a fictional story about the former pro golfer Arnold Palmer, Palmer once played a series of exhibition matches in Saudi Arabia. The king was so impressed that he proposed to give Palmer a gift. Palmer demurred; "It really isn't necessary, Your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God’s Guidance Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2010

We seek after it... We receive it into our lives... We test it to make sure its from God... but until we fully learn to TRUST God’s guidance, our Christian walk will NEVER be what God wants it to be for the simple reason that we trust ourself MORE than we

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 27, 2010 Date Preached: Aug 1, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: Trusting In God’s Guidance Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 ETS: The writer of Proverbs wanted his readers to rely on Godly wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Inalienable Rights

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1.

WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1. (:14-18) Is God Unjust? Election Is Consistent With the Divine Character. God is always just, but salvation is mainly an issue of God's right to exercise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Determine God's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO DETERMINE GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE Sunday April 27, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:22-26 Intro. A. [] I know this is kind of a scary thought but if someone were standing before you today with a loaded gun and asked you, “Which do you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:22-26

Denomination: Holiness

When God Opens And Closes Doors

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

How do you know whether it is right or wrong to switch jobs? How do you know if it is right or wrong to move from one place to another? If you’re making major decision, how do you know it is the right or wrong thing to do?

Intro: How do you know whether it is right or wrong to switch jobs? How do you know if it is right or wrong to move from one place to another? If you’re making major decision, how do you know it is the right or wrong thing to do? I think that there are times in our lives that doors seem to open ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:4-15

Denomination: *other

El-Olam "The Everlasting God" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 1, 2011

No doubt, it had been a difficult 25 years, but now the new parents were enjoying their new baby son.Remember though, that God had also promised Abraham that his descendents (through Isaac) would inherit the country they were living in to be their very ow

Purpose: To focus on the eternal nature of God. Aim: I want the listener to marvel at God's greatness because He is eternal. INTRODUCTION: Abraham received two amazing promises from God: he would have a son in his old age and his descendents would inherit a land that would belong to them forever. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Interrupts My Plans Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2011

Joseph and Mary show us how we are to respond to God when He interrupts our plans.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Do For God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 11, 2008

Besure you want to know what God expects before you ask.

Title: What Can We Do For God? Text: Micah 6:6-8 (Psalm 116:12-19) The Big Idea: Be sure you want to know what God expects before you ask. Introduction The clip we are going to see this morning is one of those Art Linkletter, “Kids Say the Darndest Things” skits. There are several children ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Missing Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 19, 2009

A message about the need for the "Fear of God."

THE MISSING INGREDIENT Acts 9:31 * The first time that I grilled hamburgers was a disaster. I took the ground beef and made the patties just like I had seen my dad do it, prepared the fire just like dad had, and watched over the patties until they became light brown through and through. I was SO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

"Ingredients That Make Life Worth Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 27, 2009

Paul shares two ingredients that make life worth living.

(Show video—Life is Temporary) I would imagine that it would be safe to say that a majority of us who are present today desire a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, joy filled, and purposeful - a life worth living. Now, I guess there may be a few of you who take exception to that - you prefer a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Héroes: Eliseo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 12, 2008

Dios está haciendo mucho más de lo que podemos ver

Héroes: Eliseo 2 Reyes 6:8-23 Intro: ¿Han escuchado alguna vez del hombre del tanque de tiananmen? Quizá no, pero tal vez sí han visto esta imagen (poner imagen). Este hombre se interpuso en el camino de los tanques que iban a reprimir una protesta contra un gobierno opresor. Los tanques querían ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Romans, Part 30 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 28, 2011

Even though Israel disbelieved that Jesus was the Messiah, they are still God's chosen people and we must align with them.

Romans, Part 30 Romans 9:30-33 Introduction - V18 – “Therefore (because of all of this), God has mercy on whom he wants” - APP: What’s the primary application? God is faithful to His promises!! -- He is not a God who plays let’s make a deal, nor is it a Burger ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be Thankful” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2010

God calls upon His people to have a thankful heart and an "attitude of gratitude."

Paul mentions three things that are God’s will for each and every one of His children. In this series, we have considered how it is God’s will that we be joyful (v. 16) and prayerful (v. 17). Now, we will turn our attention to verse 18, where we are told that it is God’s will for each of His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Does Everything Happen The Way God Says? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010

God determined the death of Jesus to rescue his people from death and hell.

Scripture Introduction Genesis 3.15 first mentions the sacrificial death of the Messiah: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." The promises continue through the Old Testament, often ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed