Sermons on god sings and laughs:

Finding God

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011

Where is God? This was my first sermon at a new church, and it showed several priorities: worship, ministry, and outreach.

Acts 17:16-28 – Not Far From Each One of Us Today I would like to share with you a fairly simple thought. It’s been debated and dissected over the years. A person may not know what to do with it, but one thing is for sure: you can’t escape it. That truth... is that God is near. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Pleasers

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 30, 2007

WE NEED TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT PLEASES GOD

EPH 5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God In The Garden

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2017

Was Jesus in the Garden at Gethsemane a theophany?

God in the Garden Luke 22:39-53 Today is the day we celebrate Palm Sunday. It is a day which we celebrate with children waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna.” It is a joyful experience. And it should have been when Jesus the Messiah came to Jerusalem. Indeed, there was a lot of joy. But when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God We Worship

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 6, 2010

A sermon to get us thinking about the God we worship, how awesome he is, and why we worship him.

(With thanks to a sermon by Louie Giglio and books by Matt Redman and Matt Hyam) For those of you who knew that today I was going to speak about worship I wonder what your expectations were, if any. When you came to Church today, I wonder what expectations you had of our worship, if any. When I ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Anglican

An Appraisal From God

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 24, 2001

A Realistic Understanding of Who We Are

An Appraisal From God 1 Peter 2:4 - 10 Introduction – You know America is a wonderful place. One of the things I like best is that we are not afraid to laugh at ourselves. And there are plenty of things to laugh at these days.  We are probably the only people on earth who spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Able

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 2, 2009

Looks at God’s ability to accomplish the impossible. - Expanded outline

OUR GOD IS ABLE - Daniel 3:8-29 King Nebuchadnezzar set up a statue and told all the people they had to bow down and worship it whenever the music was played. Everyone in the area obeyed except for these 3 men. Notice, the enemies of God’s people took this opportunity to accuse these 3 men, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon four in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

Paul tells us to “work out our salvation.” Notice that he doesn’t tell us to “work for our salvation.” In other words, he is telling us that we need to allow the salvation that is ours to be lived out in our daily lives. When I was in seminary, I attended a preaching class in which every student ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Undercover God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2018

God may not be prominent in the proceedings but He is present and sovereignly in control. God works out His purpose through people and fulfils His will.

When we read the events of the last few chapters in II Kings, we did not see God appearing or saying much. But we know that He is the primary Actor. • He might not be prominent but He is present, and working behind the scenes even when we don’t see Him much. • We see that again in 2 Kings 11. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Almighty God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 24, 2015

It is not God's nature to be limited or weak. In removing all limitations of power, we arrive at the omnipotence of God, and we have access to that power to live effectively in an unholy world.

In Handel’s Messiah, the famous “Hallelujah Chorus” quotes the Book of Revelation, proclaiming: “For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth!” (19:6). Omnipotence means “able to do all.” God is all-powerful; He is unlimited. He can do all that He wills to do. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-26

Denomination: Congregational

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 8, 2015

God’s the infinite Ruler of all; He is “running the show.” Nothing can prevent His predetermined plan. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Those who see God’s hand in everything can best leave everything in God’s hand.

It’s been said, “How do you make God laugh? Tell Him your plans” (G.K. Chesterton). Our plans aren’t always in line with God’s. We may try to fight God’s will, but someone pointed out, “Your arms are too short to box with God” (J. W. Johnson). The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Zeal Of God

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

Do we have the zeal of God? Does it look like we’re saved, or does it look like we’re on a treadmill? We’re moving a lot, but we’re not going anywhere.

Sermon - The Zeal of God - For me, as a Pastor, I want more than anything to be, as the world says, relevant. - I try to keep in tune with what’s happening in the world, & in the church. - But there’s a very false narrative going on, & has been going for a long time. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Faith or the lack of faith is the difference between heaven and hell. There is no way to over-emphasize the necessity and value of faith. Charles Wesley wrote, "Faith, mighty faith the promise sees, and rests on that alone; Laughs at impossibilities, and says it shall be done."

Not all heroes die a noble death. Jacques de Lalaing, the flower of knighthood, who was considered the pattern of chivalry for all of Europe, and who was called the last hero of romance, died an early death in 1453. It was not of a lover's broken heart, or in a tournament with his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-46

My God's A Big Ol' God!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A sermon describing various implications of God’s power.

My God’s a Big Ol’ God Various Scriptures Aberdeen Area Promise Keepers Fall Rally September 27, 2001 Introduction When I asked Ron what he wanted me to speak on, he said that the theme was basically revival. Well, I thought that’s about as good a theme as we could get, especially in light of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Good

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

God works for good for those who love Him.

GOD IS GOOD We get excited about silly things. A group of multi-million dollar athletes, who don’t know us and could care less about our loyal adoration, win a game and we go crazy. Joe Schmoe invites us to a party where people stand around screaming because the music is ear-piercing and we’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Worship God!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 22, 2020

Looking at our purpose in life, which includes worshiping God. This is part 2 of 3 in a discussion about worship.

First Baptist Church Worship - 2 February 23, 2020 Last week I started my message talking about some of the different reasons we’re come to this building. We come for different reasons. Some are hoping to experience Jesus, some are here for a weekend pick-me-up. Some are here because it’s where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8-11, Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist