Sermons on God Tests Us:

The Body Of Christ: God And Us

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Feb 5, 2004

Epiphany 3C: We fill many roles in the Body of Christ, but God fills the most important parts of brain, heart, and lungs.

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. The carpenter’s tools had a meeting. Brother Hammer was the chair. The members informed him that he must leave, because he was too noisy. But Brother Hammer said, "If I am to leave this carpenter’s shop, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Ordinary People Used By God

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 5, 2004

God is more interested in your availability than your ability. Explore several people in the Bible who, being very ordinary, were used by God to do great things.

Ordinary People Used By God Text: I Corinthians 1:26-31 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Holiness

Why God Used Cornelius?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 28, 2004

There are qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him.

There are some qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him. I. He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) A. He was a strongman - He is soldier B. He was a devout man C. He was a generous man D. He was an influential man (with all his house) II. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Bless Us With Victory

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005

We need victory over the troubles of this life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, "Life is unfair. I lost my car keys at a ball game and never found them. I lost my sunglasses at the beach and never found them. I lost my socks in the washing machine and never found them. I lost three pounds on a diet -- I found them and five more." Life does ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Boy God Could Use

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 11, 2004

How God uses young boys for his service.

A Boy God Could Use Rev. John W. Gerald I. Five Loaves and Two Fishes John 6: 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith unto him, 9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? 10 And Jesus said, Make the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Will God Use Me In 2006?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 12, 2006

God uses those who will to let Him use them.

A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning. "There is a mousetrap in the house! There ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Path To A Useful Life For God

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

Gideon is our example of a useful believer

Judges 6:23,25,26,36;7:9,14 `I. Purge sin from your life. 6-23 II. Revive True Worship. 6-25,26 III. Act on your Faith. 6-367 IV. Yield to the will of God. 7-9,14 PRAY. Prayer is the secret weapon of the Christian. James 5:13–16 1) You must have a personal encounter with God! 2) You will then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Let-Us Garden

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 5, 2005

a garden for spiritual growth

Intro: years ago an older saint told me that if you will go to Hebrews that you will find that God wants all of us to plant a let-us garden. In this garden are the secrets to a victorious life in Christ. Tonight, let’s dig into Hebrews and study God’s let-us garden. God’s Let-Us ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Wants Us To Obey Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 10, 2005

God’s three priorities are love, obedience and trust; and this sermons shows us the areas of obedience.

The ChristianLife Week 2 Bob Marcaurelle A. Goals (Continued) b. Obedience GOD WANTS US TO OBEY “If anyone loves me he will obey my teachings.” (Jesus in John 14:23) “If someone says he knows Him (God) and does not obey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God's Goal For Us Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005

Just what does God want to accomplish with us?

WHAT IS GOD’S GOAL FOR US? Text: Gal. 2:20 Intro: 1. If you had someone close to you who was addicted to something that was literally destroying his/her life which of the two following options would you prefer: a. an immediate “fix” which would bring the person’s conduct ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restore Us, O God!

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

Mistakes can cause feelings of – · Regrets – “Oh I wish I had never done that…” · Embarrassment – “Oops…that was dumb...” · Shame and remorse – “I should’ve known better.” · Guilt – “”It’s all my fault.”

RESTORE US, O GOD! Text: Psalm 51:12 (from Responsive Reading) I want to talk to us about something some of us may never want to talk about. That is, our mistakes. Each of us has made plenty of mistakes with our families, friends and co-workers. This is important because Mistakes can cause ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Calls Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007

There is no blessing in serving God unless it begins with our being personally reconciled to Him. Such peace with God comes with a sacrifice - the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For the fourth time Israel sinned, and God handed them over to their enemies, this time to the Midianites (6:1). God chastens His people’s sins. The familiar pattern of sinfollowed-by-chastening continued in Israel (see 3:7, 12; 4:1). Once again Israel’s predicament was a desperate one. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dad God Used As An Example

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

describes the qualities of a godly Dad, expanded outline.

THE DAD GOD USED AS AN EXAMPLE It’s good to be a man, isn’t it, men? 12 top reasons it’s good to be a man. 1: Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. 2: A 5-day holiday requires only one suitcase. 3: When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stall at every shot of somebody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Awesome Love For Us

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 24, 2006

We stand in awe when we consider the great love God has for us. Surrounded by such love, we can triumph in every trial or crisis we encounter.

GOD’S AWESOME LOVE FOR US “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 NASB It is very difficult to select a text for a sermon that sets forth God’s love for every one of us because there are so many Scriptures from which to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Ordinary People

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Mar 24, 2007

God loves to use all of us plain jane people too

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God