Sermons on God Shows Up:

The Pathway To God's Blessings

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

What makes you happy? is it only when someone is doing or giving you something? As a Christian, another element is does what makes you happy line up with Gos'; Word.

The Pathway to God’s Blessings Psalms 1:1-6 Introduction- Good Morning Church This morning I will begin service by asking you a question- participation What makes you happy? Numerous things for a moment-right? How are you going to get there? If you are there, how are you going to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

God Suffers Too!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 19, 2002

It's easy for some people to have a “pity party” & end up feeling so depressed about themselves & what is happening in their lives. Sometimes they even cry out, “Where is God? Why isn’t He doing something about this?”

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2020) TEXT: Isaiah 63:7-9; Exodus 3:7-8 ILL. The story is told that there were two young Boy Scouts who were twins & did not quite live up to their Scout Oath. They stole things, swore, & ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9, Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Mighty God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 9, 2008

We all are very independent individuals. Some of our first words – perhaps even our first sentence – expressed that self-reliance. "I can do it myself." This is healthy when we’re dressing and cleaning up. It becomes unhealthy when we try to control o

Introduction: The names in this story have been changed out of respect for their privacy. Julie W told her family’s story in a magazine article. [My daughter], Allison, came home for the weekend. She opened the door, didn’t speak, and dropped her duffel bag. Smudges of mascara circled her eyes. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is God Mad At Me?

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 26, 2018

What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers will determine how we worship.

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 103 – Is God Mad at Me? April 29, 2018 What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgetting And Remembering God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 23, 2015

When we intentionally set up a structure to help us remember God, we are more likely to obey Him and trust Him. When we forget God through neglect or unrealized good intentions, we are more likely to disobey Him and trust in our own ability.

Forgetting and Remembering God (Deuteronomy 8:1-20) 1. When it comes to counting our blessings, we need to get them in perspective. We often do not appreciate them until they are taken away. Take this letter from a girl away at college who wrote to her mom: 2. "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Did It My Way: The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

God’s Word spells it out: on our own, we cannot measure up. Theme: The emptiness of riches without Christ.

Someone once said: Fred Allen said, "I don’t have to look up my family tree, because I know that I’m the sap!" He also said, "Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They’re afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs." On the other end of the self-confidence scale, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

The True Meaning Of A Lenten Sacrifice

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 9, 2019

Most people attempt to give something up for Lent. But is what we give up for Lent beneficial to us or to God?

This past Wednesday, the collective whole of the Christendom observed Ash Wednesday. A day in the church year when we are reminded of our mortality, but more importantly, reminded of our reliance on God, both for life in this world and for life in the next. This day is the mark of the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

How Should We Treat Someone Who Messed Up? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010

Everybody needs to be loved, but when someone has failed, they really need to hear that they are loved. But God loves us while we are still sinners and none of us deserves His love. We need to practice restoration because there may be a time when we will

INTRODUCTION We’re on an exciting verse by verse study of the book of 2 Corinthians I’m calling, “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today we’re going to answer a very important question: “How should we treat someone who messed up?” One of the most touching moments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort My People

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

The weeks running up to Christmas can be really stressful. Remember that God comes to comfort his people.

This is the second Sunday now in the church season of Advent, as we celebrate the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The word “Advent” means that someone is coming, or arriving. There are many ideas of what will happen when Jesus comes. I suppose most kids in America identify the coming of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

When The Tables Are Turned Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 7, 2015

This is the 9th sermon in the series "God Is Here". God shows His children favor.

Series: God Is Here [#9] WHEN THE TABLES ARE TURNED Esther 9:1-19 Introduction: There is a word that my generation and younger generations like to use- Karma. Now, I don’t use it because it is a word used in Hinduism and Buddhism, and refers to reincarnation; but its intended meaning for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Amazed By His Glory Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 29, 2005

The one thing that is obvious through a study of the word Amazed in the Bible Is that wherever God turns up so does the word Amazed!

AMAZED BY HIS GLORY IAN JOHNSON Jun 29, 2005 "AMAZED by His Glory Ian Johnson Papatoetoe NZ. MARK 16: 15 And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere. 16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strike Three, Your Out!

Contributed by William Rushing on Jul 29, 2002

This sermon looks at the Law of the Nazarite found in Numbers 6 and compares them to Samson’s life as a Nazarite. God shows his mercy when we fail.

I. Introduction a. Intro to book of Numbers. i. What is a Nazarite b. Intro to book of Judges i. Intro to Samson 1. Son of Manoah 2. Wife was childless 3. Gave birth to Samson after a man of God said they would. 4. Would be a Nararite II. Strike One: Wine (Num. 6:1-4) a. High priest was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Beastly Visions Series

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 10, 2001

How big is your God? Daniel 7 challenges our view of God by showing that he has acted in the past, acts in the present, and has promised to act in the future.

1. UNCERTAINTY IN HUMANITY We live in an uncertain world. People look for security and guidance from our world leaders and governments yet it doesn’t happen. We place our hope in them that they will solve our problems little realising that we ourselves are the problem. The placing of faith by ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gives Us His Plans Not The Enemy's

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that GOD give us His plans to live out for the rest of our lives and He will not allow the enemy to even touch us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your plans good? No. I don't plan but I live out GOD's plan in my life. Jeremiah 29:11 (Amplified Bible) For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. II. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Be God's Friend If I Am Supposed To Fear Him? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

This sermon shows how fear and friendship fit in to our relationship with the Almighty

Great Mysteries of the Faith How can I be God’s friend when I am supposed to fear Him? Colossians 2:1-8 When I was in elementary schools, one of my favorite things to do in class was to solve a mystery. Several of my teachers and the library contained a series of books entitled “2 Minute ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational