Sermons on God Uses Ordinary Things:

Things Outside Of Paradise

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2015

To list the things we don't need: (a) fair sky, (b) perfume (c) precious stones

I. EXORDIUM: Are we clothed in JESUS? Yes. Don't forget to always put on our clothes. Romans 13:14 (Amplified Bible) But clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for [indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Thing Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 31, 2018

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert”.

Isaiah 43:18-21 “New Thing” (43:19) Let us read this verse together: (Putting your name) Andrew, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert”. Now tell your neighbor “Behold, God will do a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

First Things First Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 2, 2012

Understanding how quickly life goes by and how long eternity is should teaches us to have the right priorities. Getting to know God in a personal way should be our greatest priority in life.

FIRST THINGS FIRST [NEW YEAR] MATTHEW 6:33 [25-34] Jesus presented evidence that worry is irreverent, for it fails to believe that God is in control, that the God who gave us life is sustaining it. Worry is irrelevant because it does not change things nor help us cope with problems. And worry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Works Behind Ordinary Events To Fulfill His Purposes Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014

The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes

The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes Luke 2:1-7 We are in the second week of a four week series on the “What the incarnation tells us.” Last week we saw that the incarnation tells us that God is on a mission: God is radically committed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us Brings Hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Hope is based on God's word, work and witness

GOD WITH US BRINGS HOPE Back in 2017, two long time commercial fishermen named John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski, set out to fish from Montauk, Long Island. The boat was on autopilot. As they headed out to sea, about forty miles offshore, Anthony was sleeping below deck while John started to get ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Caution - God At Work

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004

God works in ordinary times, with ordinary people, but when he acts -- it is in extraordinary ways!

Everyday that I drive down Killian Hill Road on my way to work, I have to drive slowly and carefully through some of the construction areas. As you drive in those areas, there are all sorts of signs. "Speeding fines doubled in work zones." “Left lane ends, merge right" “Caution – Men At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ordinary Men For An Extraordinary Task

Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus called 12 men ordinary men to change the world. God still calls ordinary people to do an extraordinary task.

I. Ordinary Men A. These were simple men whom Jesus choose to follow Him B. Some might see them as unfit. - Jesus, Son of Joseph Woodcrafter’s Carpenter Shop Nazareth 25922 From: Jordan Management Consultants Dear Sir: Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Time To Recognize God's Dreams For Us Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 2, 2003

The seventh message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This message looks at what things get us too busy to care for our spiritual life, and how to break the "busy" cycle in our lives

TAKING TIME TO RECOGNIZE GOD’S DREAMS FOR US Mark 1:21-38 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23Just then a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-38, Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Moma’s Prayers

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 11, 2020

Mom's prayers help each of us through life, her prayers changed me, change things, gets us closer to God, help us face the unknowns of life, and keeps us in the will of God.

Moma’s Prayers Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16 1. My Momma’s Prayer’s I certainly believe have got me where I am Mama's prayers by Merle Haggard lyrics go “ Mommas prayers were always with me through the battlefields of life She prayed for me and said amen in the name of Jesus Christ • Mom prayed for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Thing Behind The Things Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 4, 2023

The terrible things of this life will happen. Jesus Christ directs our hearts to repentance in all cases and for that to be our heart’s default setting. Repent.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE The Thing Behind the Things LUKE 13:1-5 #justJesus STORY 1 Mr. Deer was just like all the other deers in the forest. He liked making lots of bucks at his job in the leaf jerky factory. He liked to go stag to the dances in the forest without a date. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Can Use Struggles For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Love Us & Has A Plan For Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 17, 2009

The second in the series of our five core beliefs.

God Loves Us & Has a Plan for Us 1 John 4:7-21 * Let’s begin our time by reminding ourselves of what our Core beliefs are. These are the beliefs on which we can build our lives. Read them with me. 1. The Bible is our Guide Book 2. God loves us and has a plan for us 3. All people matter to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Little Things In The Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 25, 2012

The great, awesome, majestic God has a wonderful way of using little POSSESSIONS, little PLACES and little PEOPLE to accomplish his will.

Little Things in the Christmas Story Chuck Sligh Christmas 2012 TEXT: Luke 2:4-7 – “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Available

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016

The power of your greatest potential hinges on one simple thing. Are you available to God?

INTRO: 1. Few understand the level of the Oppression the children of Israel faced at the hand of the Midianites - Prisoners in the Promised Land. a. Problem was not the Midianites b. Problem was not the world around them. c. The Problem was that the Children of Israel had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things To Cherish This Christmas

Contributed by Scott Cody on Aug 14, 2003

In this special season of giving, it’s important for us to cherish God’s great gift.

It’s that time of year again. . . Christmas. How are you doing on purchasing those Christmas presents? They say that the Saturday before Christmas is the busiest shopping day of the year, but the most grueling shopping day of the year is the day after Christmas. That’s the day when we return all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ