Sermons on God Shows Up:

Holiness, Hypocrisy & Heart-Attacks

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 17, 2009

Good people sometimes mess up - but they don’t cover up when they mess up. Luke puts up a sign saying ’Danger - the Church is holy ground’.

Introduction The last couple of weeks the news has been all about our poor old British politicians! Many of them have been exposed for the expenses they’ve been claiming. Money for council tax, mortgage repayments, home improvements, gardening and chauffer driven cars... Everyone knows they need ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Motives And Your Money Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 21, 2025

Discover Jesus’ teaching on giving, prayer, and fasting in Matthew 6. God cares more about why you give than what you give.

Your Motives and Your Money (Matthew 6) Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. The English language is full of oxymorons — you know, a phrase the sounds self-contradictory. Here are some of my favorites. I hope some of you will add to my collection after the service! • Jumbo ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Undeniable God Centered, God Powered, God Miraculous!

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 23, 2003

How God uses ordinary people to perform miracles.

I admit that more times than not, I have stood in this position confessing my favorite scripture passages, but beyond a shadow of a doubt, this is one of my very favorites. This story is undeniably God centered, God powered, God miraculous! Jesus Christ takes what little we have…a simple lunch ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: *other

God Of The Roller Coasters

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 26, 2006

Uses Elijah’s mountaintop experience on Carmel followed by his pity-fest in the desert to talk about the highs and lows of life. You can’t live on the mountaintop. Fortunately, our God is God of the valleys also. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

[Living in the Valleys] Slide Graphic - photo of tall mountain and deep dark valley Slide Text - Elijah came to a juniper tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, LORD," he said. "Take my life” (1 Kings 19:4) I love mission trips! I had such a good time on this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fourth Day Of The Creation Question: Chicken Or Egg Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 27, 2019

Greetings In the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I pray to the heavens up above for the knowledgeable we seek, in the fourth day of creation

The Fourth Day Of The Creation Question: Chicken Or Egg by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:19-20, Genesis 1:2, Jeremiah 4:23, Acts 21:21, Psalm 33:6, Psalm 33:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

The Man Of God And The Word Of God

Contributed by C Reola on Mar 3, 2006

We are living in a post modern world, a world wherein only change is constant. THerefore, Christians should and must remain steadfast to the Unchanging Word of God in this Changing World

“THE MAN OF GOD AND THE WORD OF GOD” II Timothy 3:14-17 A pleasant morning to everyone! I have great admirations to those who where mightily used of God in His church. Among them are church fathers like- John Chrysostom, Theodore and Jerome. The list goes on with Martin Luther, Zwingli, John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To God’s Promises Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 21, 2022

Think back to the last time you had an “unanswered prayer.” How did you respond before God? Augustine’s mother may have been angry with God that her son went to Rome after she prayed he not go. For us, next time, let us remember David’s response.

Augustine in his confession, writes about as a young man he was intending to travel to Rome. His mother was against it and prayed against it. She prayed earnestly that he might be prevented from going. Her reason being that she feared what effect the temptation of sin in the depravity of that big ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Worship Like The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2020

The Wise Men show us how to be wise in our worship. 1. Go the distance to seek God (vs. 1-2). 2. Follow the guidance of God (vs. 2-12). 3. Come to Jesus with an abundance for God (vs.10-11).

God Wants us to Worship Like the Wise Men The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 31, 2012 (Revised September 8, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we turn our focus to the Wise Men. We sing about three Wise Men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Our Christian Faith

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 10, 2015

When we talk to the genuinely curious, we show God’s love. We show that we want to be with God and want others to be with him. We will love the things and people that he loves. We will hate the things and people that he hates. We will love others.

The reading we heard from John 5:30-47 a few minutes ago takes place during a “trial”, but it was not held in a courtroom. Jesus had just healed the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethsaida, and the healing took place on the Jewish Sabbath. The Jews had strict rules about what could and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Anglican

Saul's Conversion Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 27, 2023

Saul's conversion shows us that God can reach anyone and change anyone. Ananias' acceptance of Saul is a wonderful example. And Paul's reflection on the event reminds us of just how important it is to be baptized.

I don’t often think about Nottingham. I can’t remember ever visiting it. It’s 200 miles away and we haven’t had reason to go there. But Nottingham is an up-and-coming city. A few years ago, The Times newspaper named it as the most improved city in its survey of the best places to live. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Pray And The Red Sea Will Part For You Too" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 31, 2014

We put too much stock in pleasing man instead of God. This lesson will show the benefits and peace that we will receive when our allegiance changes.

The Ultimate Decision July 31, 2014 Years ago I was doing a project with the Beach Boys and Circle K Stores. I was working with a friend and record producer out of Las Vegas. It was fun to meet the Beach Boys and watch from Backstage some of their concerts. That is why when this record producer ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30

Message 9 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:9-11 – Exalted In Christ In Order To Encourage/Comfort One Another Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2022

This is a very important practical message about building others up and walking correctly with the Lord. We look at the tenses of salvation in the exalted position the Lord has raised us to. Let us encourage and comfort and build up, that we might honour God and serve Him with a pure heart.

MESSAGE 9 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:9-11 – EXALTED IN CHRIST IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE/COMFORT ONE ANOTHER [A]. THE CHRISTIAN’S EXALTED POSITION {{1Thessalonians 5:9 “God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ 1Thess. 5:10 who died for us, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Ephesians 2:5, Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:9, Romans 13:11, Revelation 12:10, Philippians 1:21-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:24-25, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Jude 1:20, Acts 20:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Faith

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 28, 2016

We are shown in this passage today that living for God is not impossible. We are not able to just give up and quit (considering all that others have done); rather, we must in today’s day without apology, be willing to live BY FAITH!

By Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 12:3 Intro One of the most common requests preachers get: “How can I know God better?” I firmly believe we know God better through the strengthening of our faith RE: Faith is what we lean on in times of crisis, trauma, or trial This is a very heavy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As God Has Called Us To Live

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 25, 2011

What does it mean to be a Christian? When we accept Jesus as Savior, how are we to live our lives? God desires to totally and completely transform us from our old nature to His new creation... We have to Bond with Christ, Build up our faith in Him thru Hi

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 21, 2007 Date Preached: September 23, 2007 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) in view of a call Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Bond, Build and Blossom! Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV) Introduction: Do you remember those US Army commercials, “Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

When The Waves Are Winning (Matthew 8) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 7, 2022

When Life's troubles are beating us down we need to pray until God reaches out an lifts us up.

WHEN THE WAVES ARE WINNING (Matthew 4:22) Bob Marcaurelle Peter’s walk has little to do with walking on water. It has to do with facing the storms of life, like the disciples who were delivered at the last minute. . It has to do with Simon, trying to obey Jesus, and failing. The Psalms use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22, Genesis 45:7-8

Denomination: Baptist