Sermons on God Shows Up:

Give It Up - Love Made Me Do It Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 12, 2008

A look at how the love of God affects every area of our lives, including how we give of our time and our money. What does love do? Love by nature gives freely. (Thoughts taken from a sermon series entitled Give It Up by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurc

Introduction This week- 2nd and final part of a series on money. As w/last week- talking about money within bigger context-making God first in every area of our lives Review from last week Last week looked at principle- First Things First. First things are important to God. Looked at what can we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Charismatic

We Fall Down And We Get Up

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 25, 2023

This message looks at the Believer's walk as we navigate a world of sinful humanity. We suffer from sin and we perpetrate sin. How then shall we live? How can we have a pure heart or like David become a person after God's own heart?

f I had to give this sermon a title- It would be: WE FALL DOWN AND WE GET UP Today’s Scriptures 2 Sam 11 & 12, ps 51, 1 Jn 1: 8-9 Before I preach this message today-I want you to know I am NOT sinless NOR are you-But as we mature “in Christ”- We will sin less and less 2 Sam 11 In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2024

Who you FOLLOW, and who LISTEN TO, will determine where you go… and where you end up. Psalm 1 is telling us to listen to God and trust Him... because the alternative is listening to the wicked, sinful and scoffers of this world.

In the book of Numbers (13th chapter) we’re told that Moses - after leading Israel out of captivity in Egypt - had finally brought the people to edge of the Promised Land. And before they go it, God tells Moses to send 12 spies into the promised land. So they select 12 men to slip into Canaan, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Kind

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 2, 2015

David went further than only fulfilling his promise, between himself and the Late-Jonathan, in delivering Mephiboseth from Lodebar; he showed God's kindness by allowing Mephiboseth to sit and eat at the king's table for the rest of his life.

God is Kind II Samuel 9:1-12 David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Grace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 6, 2001

If grace is unconditional and unlimitd, then why be good? Why not just sin up a storm?

This morning, we conclude our series of messages on the topic of "grace". And just to be clear what it is we’re discussing: When we refer to "grace", it doesn’t have the same meaning as when we speak of another person as being "gracious." It doesn’t signify being courteous, or having good manners. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Follows Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 8, 2025

Faith That Follows reminds us that real faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. Like John the Baptist, we’re called to embrace our role in God’s mission. When we follow where the Holy Spirit leads, even ordinary moments can become divine appointments that change lives.

Live Volume 3: Get Going — Week 2: Faith That Follows Text: John 1:19–34 (NLT) Theme: Faith That Follows reminds us that real faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. Like John the Baptist, we’re called to embrace our role in God’s mission: to prepare the way, stay the course, and point people to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Controlling The Tiny Terror

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 12, 2015

This sermon makes us aware that our words do harm others and offers insight on how to change our thinking so the things we say will bring up-building to others

Just so you know the title of this sermon isn’t about how to discipline my 2 year old grandson Kaden. Even though it’s pretty hard to get a handle on a 2 year old strong willed little boy , it’s even harder to get a handle on something each of us possess that is much, much ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vindicating God (Part 4) Gods Plan, Our Pursuit Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 23, 2008

This is the 4th in vidicating God. Paul again shows Gods electing love through the prophets, and closes the chapter with the human response required.

ROMANS 9:25- 33. VINDICATING GOD (PART 4) GOD’S PLAN OUR PURSUIT... HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THROWN INTO THE DEEP END OF THE SWIMMING BATHS AS A CHILD, WHEN YOU COULDN’T SWIM? I’VE EXPERIENCED IT......FOR ALL YOUR WORTH YOU TRY AND KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER BUT TO NOW AVAIL YOU BEGIN SINKING, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

The world can put up with many church members with no problem at all. If you don’t make waves with your faith the world will tolerate you. You can go to church once in a while. That doesn’t bother anybody. But ...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. There is a familiar passage of scripture that I want us to consider this morning. It is found in 1 Corinthians 1:25. "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, & the weakness of God is stronger than man’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-25, 1 Corinthians 1:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Serve God Without Really Trying Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 13, 2008

You must learn to ride the waves that God raises up.

One of my favorite college instructors was a history professor named Dr. Oakley. I loved his Western Civilization classes because of the unique perspective he brought to the subject. He was also one of my favorites because he empathized with his students. On the first day of class I was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is With David

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD with you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is with and in us. IV. TEXT: 2 Samuel 5:10 (Amplified Bible) David became greater and greater, for the Lord God of hosts was with him.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD with you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is with and in us. IV. TEXT: 2 Samuel 5:10 (Amplified Bible) David became greater and greater, for the Lord God of hosts was with him. V. THESIS: GOD is with and in us. VI. TITLE: GOD is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Chance (Jonah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 29, 2025

When you’re down, look up in prayer, speak up in repentance, and listen up to the lessons God is teaching you.

Jack Eppolito from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was hurrying his 11-year-old daughter to school. He turned right on red where it was prohibited. “Oh, oh,” he said, realizing his mistake. “I just made an illegal turn.” “It's all right,” his daughter replied. “The police car behind us did the same thing” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 4:1-11, Romans 10:11-13, Genesis 12:1-3, Ephesians 1:11-12, Colossians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Best Word To Man Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018

It shows us how God reveals himself through creation, conscience, the chosen people and their Bible, Christ and conversion

Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com GOD’S BEST WORD TO MAN John 1:1,14,18 “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God / “The “Word became flesh and lived awhile among us / No man has seen God. The uniquely begotten Son has brought Him out into the open.” If I pass your house ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God For The Lost Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 6, 2012

Should we say "lost" is it another one of those words that are archaic and out of date? No the parable ofthe lost sheep, coin, and son show that God's heart is in seeking, desiring to find the lost. God's will for the lost is clear. His will for the c

Intro: God’s will for the lost is that none should perish that all should come to repentance. This is 2 Peter 3.9. God’s Word translation gives a wonderfully clear picture of God’s will for people that are separated from Him by sin. “The Lord isn't slow to do what he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea: God's Scandalous Love

Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 11, 2006

Jerry Springer would love to get Hosea on his show to talk about his scandalous relationship with Gomer.

HOSEA: THE SCANDAL OF GOD’S LOVE Introduction: You came to church to get challenged, didn’t you? 1. I’M ABOUT TO LOSE SOME CREDIBILITY HERE, I hope by the end of the sermon I can get it back: I logged onto the Jerry Springer web site to check out the kind of SCANDALOUS topics he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ