Sermons on God Talks:

What Do I Say When I Pray

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

Jesus gave His disciples and us a model prayer to help us figure out how you talk to the God of the universe.

September 2, 2001 Mat. 6:9-13 “What do I say when I pray? INTRODUCTION I am not a talker by nature. Some people just bubble over with things to say. They find it easy to start up conversations, and before you know it, they have established a new friendship. That’s not me. I struggle to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Significance At Work/School Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 12, 2002

I talk about how God wants us to see our places of employment (or school) as opportunities to make a difference.

Search for Significance at Work/School Intro: Did you know that in a recent survey it was found that 65% of American workers are unhappy with their jobs? There are a lot of factors leading to unsatisfaction with their jobs. But if you are looking for a little excitement in a new career how many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Living A Life Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2001

In this message we will talk about the reasons we should be tahnkful to God and then give 9 ways we can express that gratitude.

“Living A Life Of Gratitude” Building A Great Life – part 6 TEXT: PSALM 18 In his book – “In The Eye Of The Storm” author Max Lucado describes the following scene.. An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun sets like an orange ball on the horizon. The waves slap the sand. The smell of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Pride

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 17, 2002

I talk about what pride is, how God feels about it, and what to do about it in our lives.

Dealing With Pride Intro: A minister received a Christmas card with a note in it from a lady in his congregation. He said she was very complimentary about his preaching, & compared him with Billy Graham. She finished by writing, "I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Key Words In The Christian Life - Imputation

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Imputation: God credits our account (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Imputation: God credits our account Reading: Romans chapter 4 verses 1-8: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. • If all of our words were put into print, • The result would be this: • A single day’s words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

14 Lucky Lepers

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Nov 20, 2009

This message talks about how that we are NOT LUCKY but we are BLESSED by the hand of a LOVING & POWERFUL GOD. This would be a good Thanksgiving message.

Sermon: 14 Lucky Lepers November 22, 2009 Scripture Ref: II Kings 7:1-11 & Luke 17:11-19 & James 1:17 & I Corinthians 4:7 This morning I want us to look at 2 PASSAGES of SCRIPTURE as we TAKE NOTE to the TRUTH that the LORD is the SOURCE of ALL GOOD THINGS in OUR LIVES. II Kings 7:1-11 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-11

#6: Decently And In Order Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

This is #6 of 7 on Worship. This talks about not letting fear of doing something wrong keep us from really worshiping God.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #6: Decently and In Order We’re continuing our series on worship. This is the sixth in a series of seven lessons on worship. Since I am purposely teaching these lessons as a group, I want to review a bit for those who haven’t heard the other lessons. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting In Deep

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself into a deep relationship with God.

Intro: Today I want to talk to you about “Getting in Deep”! From these 7 verses I can hear a prophetic utterance from the Lord that He is looking for some deep water believers. There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 16, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023 Note: These notes represent more than what could be fully spoken or covered due to time. In particular, the many points about how people dismiss “religion” that are a part of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strait And Narrow Sermon Iii: Christians Deal With Depression Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, Christians deal with depression by talking to oneself while seeking God Himself.

CHRISTIANS DEAL WITH DEPRESSION BY TALKING TO ONESELF WHILE SEEKING GOD HIMSELF Charlie Brown attempted to kick a football with Lucy holding it. As he goes through the motions, and as his foot approaches the ball, mischievous Lucy moves the ball out of his reach. Charlie winds ...read more

We Need To Make Time For What Should Be First In Our Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2021

God ought to have preeminence in my life. And I can check to see if that is the case by what I talk about with others.

INTRODUCTION We only have one life to live, and we can either waste it or we can invest it. You cannot do both; you are either going to waste your life or invest your life, but you cannot do a little of each. Jesus tells us that in His Sermon on the Mount. He says: you cannot serve two masters. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

See The Hidden Glory Of God’s Son

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 25, 2023

Let’s leave behind our pride and our thoughts about ourselves and witness the glory of the One and Only—God’s Son—who became human to give us life, and light, and hope. The baby in the manger wants us to have these blessings. May we see the hidden glory of God's Son!

You can still go to Bethlehem. Even though it has been over 2000 years since the first Christmas we could get on an airplane and fly to Israel and travel to the town where Jesus was born. And we can even go to the place that for centuries has been considered the actual location where Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Hebrews 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Thank God, I Am A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 2, 2021

John’s letter contains instructions, warnings, assurances and promises; however, the greatest thing he does is to affirm Christians’ uniqueness in Jesus. John writes in such a way that the confidence of God’s children is affirmed. John has highlighted several confidence builders in his letter:

We are a miracle of love! There are many things in life that cannot be explained apart from a loving creative God. One day, while walking around your beautiful, landscaped yard you observe something. First, you discover that something has been eating on some of your plants. Then you stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Promises For Every Need: Anger Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 14, 2020

God promises that in our need to be angry, He will bless us if we follow Him on the narrow road instead of doing what we want on the wide road.

God’s Promises for Every Need: Anger Proverbs 25:21-22 #EveryNeed ANGER NARRATIVE 1 Your grandchild has been working really hard at learning soccer and playing soccer. They aren’t all that good in all honesty… they just started playing and learning about the sport. No one is good when they start ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"From Sorrow To Celebration: God’s Power

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 27, 2024

God is working behind the scenes to turn our sorrow into joy, and our mourning into celebration.

9:20 Mordecai recorded these things and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, 9:21 enjoining them that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same month, year by year, 9:22 as the days on ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22

Denomination: United Methodist