Sermons on God Took The Initiative:

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 23, 2007

God’s clothes never wear out.

Many of us got new clothes for Christmas I love the way I look in new clothes I look good... I look different... I look fresh This morning... I want to give you some clothes SO YOU LOOK GOOD...DIFFERENT...FRESH Ephesians 6:10-17 The armor of God... Looks good on you For every piece of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 1, 2007

 Whereas the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek words in the New Testament always speak of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result.

THE GOD OF HOPE INTRO ----- ILLUSTRATION - "I had something to look forward to." The story is told of a muti-millionaire businessman who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in a poor downtrodden township. This was an area where most of the students would not finish formal schooling. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Charismatic

God The Father

Contributed by Maurizio Cianci on May 1, 2007

Have you ever wondered why God is addressed as ’Father’ in the Bible? I have and I’ve been ’thinking aloud’ with our congregation...

GOD THE FATHER Today we honour fathers. But I contend that I cannot be the father/grandfather my family needs me to be if I don’t let my Creator God be to me the Father He desires to be. Eph 3:7-21 I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Limitations

Contributed by James Lowe on May 3, 2007

There are some things that God limits Himself to.

God’s Limitations To most of you this title may seem a little improper. How could an Almighty God have limitations? Do we not teach that God can do anything? After all, God is omnipresent (everywhere at once), omnipotent (all-powerful), and omniscient (all-knowing). So if God is all of that, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Armour Of God

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Breaking down each of the pieces of the armour fo God; a sermon I wrote and preached with a gr 11 student

The Armor of God Youth Service - June 11, 1995 INTRO: I have a hard time with things that I can’t physically sense. I’m a fairly concrete person - I like the tangible things in life - like a thick piece of chocolate cake, or the solid handshake of a friend. And it is because of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 4, 2007

God is Dad! The Bible declares that the Father’s passionate rejoicing over His children echoes throughout the heavenlies.

How do people imagine God to be when they pray? Is He far from them or is He near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man, or a kindly grandpa-type, or neither? Is He listening? Does He care for them? Can He help them? What a person believes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2007

The Great, Almighty God, the infinite Creator of the universe, takes great delight and unsurpassed joy from our relationship with Him.

How do you think people imagine God to be? Is He far or near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man? Is He a kindly grandpa-type? Is He listening? Does He care for people individually? Can He really help? During the late 1960’s and through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Story Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Stephen’s martyrdom as a Thanksgiving sermon

God’s Story: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 6:8-7:60 Intro: A 4 year old boy was asked to return thanks before Thanksgiving dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking the Lord for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will For You

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 9, 2007

Knowing God’s will for our life can sometimes be very challenging as we wait and pray for specific direction. Yet at the same time, as we read and study God’s Word, certain aspects of His will for our lives become very obvious. There are three aspects o

God’s Will for You By Greg Johnson May 9, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Knowing God’s will for our life can sometimes be very challenging as we wait and pray for specific direction. Yet at the same time, as we read and study God’s Word, certain aspects of His will for our lives become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Woman Of God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 12, 2007

Four things a mom can do to be more effective

“Woman of God ” Today is a special day for special women – the mom’s. The rose that you each received this morning is just a token of our love and honor of you. After church this morning we men are going to serve you a wonderful meal that we have lovingly prepared. We will seat you at a fancy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Holiness

Accomplishing The Will Of God

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Jan 12, 2008

This sermon is about having the determination and information and to take the steps that will result in real success.

We are going to look at a text from Acts 4:23-31 this morning that deals with accomplishing the will of God. Here is a definite fact about God, He wants us to succeed. If our desire is to accomplish the will of God and be a part of building His kingdom He will do all He can to help us. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Invitation Of God Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 17, 2008

The parable of the wedding feast.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Title: “The Invitation of God” I. The Wedding Feast (1-2) • “A certain king which made a marriage (wedding feast) for his son.” o A royal wedding feast was truly a major event. o It was an honor to be invited and would have been considered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 19, 2008

God’s faithfulness to us in Christ Jesus should be center of our desire to be faithful to God.

1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 / God Is Faithful Intro: The formality of letter writing hasn’t changed much since the time of Paul. The Greek format was: salutation, signature, body of the letter, date. Paul, however, added a little something to the beginning of most of his letters. He added a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Children Of God

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

“I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us--yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.”

Children of God Isaiah 63__7-14 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 First Sun. after. Christmas First: Is. 63:7-14 : Gal 4:4-7 Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23 Psalm 111 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. At the beginning of our Old Testament reading for today, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

Lamb Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 19, 2008

What significance does the fact of Jesu being the "Lamb of God have for us today?"

HB/Gt Dalby 20-01-08 “The Lamb of God” Story: A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Anglican