Sermons on Gods In Control:

Beyond A Comfortable Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

Mature Christian faith moves beyond a Santa Claus God, who lives to serve us, to a God who calls us to discipleship and faith.

Luke 4:21-30 “Beyond a Comfortable Faith” INTRODUCTION After the State of the Union address by President Bush, the pollsters were out trying to get his job approval rating. The latest figures are in and now only 28% approve of the way President Bush is doing his job. Bush low approval rating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding God’s Purpose

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 2, 2018

“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1Co 1:18)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “understanding God’s purpose”. There is always a purpose behind everything that is invented or created. There is a purpose for inventing electricity. There is a purpose for inventing the printing press and there is a purpose for creating the mobile ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

But God... Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2022

We come to the end of our series on the life of Joseph - Joseph gives his brothers, and us, three great truths of God's providence.

No Ordinary Joe: But God Genesis 50 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-13-2022 At the End Back in September, we started this study of the life of Joseph and I couldn’t have imagined the events that would transpire in my life during this series. God knew that I would need ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Faith In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To understand that faith is about trusting and believing in God's promises, even when we cannot see the path ahead.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, our sermon is centered on understanding the meaning of faith, living a life of faith and the rewards of faith. In the words of renowned Christian author, Oswald Chambers, "Faith never knows where it is being led, but it knows and loves the One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Topics: Perseverance

What Does Walking With God Mean? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

Scriptures inspire and encourage you to deepen your walk with God...

Walking with God is a biblical concept that refers to a personal, intimate relationship with God, where an individual seeks to follow God's will, obey His commands, and cultivate a deep sense of trust, faith, and communion with Him. Few Examples of Walking with God: Praying regularly: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, Galatians 5:16-26, John 14:21

Four Simple Steps To Serving God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon simplifies the process of serving God into four easy steps: 1. Cultivating a mindset of service. 2. Being determined to serve. 3. Making a commitment to follow God. 4. Serving in your current circumstances.

If I were to ask you, "What is the simplest definition of a Christian?" what would you say? The answer is being a follower of Christ. In the book of Matthew, Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, and this call extends to all believers. To be a successful follower of Christ means becoming a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Topics: Discipleship

God’s Sustaining Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 4, 2017

This sermon looks at God's grace and how it sustains us through times of temptations, tiredness, and troubles.

God’s Sustaining Grace It seems that many people are going through so much. It’s really unbelievable. It ranges from those with a wide variety of illnesses to those whose stress levels have reached so high they’re one tick away from a heart attack. And let’s not forget about those whose emotions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Foursquare

What Is God's View?

Contributed by David Kellett on Oct 30, 2006

Why did Saul think that God was not a part of the battle?

Review: We are in the book of 1st Samuel, up to chapter 17. What has happened up to this point? The Jewish people demanded a king, a king so that they could be “Just like everyone else”. So God gave them a King, who was like the world, and the world’s view of a great king. Saul was the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Longing Of God

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 29, 2008

God longs for the full devotion of his people.

INTRODUCTION We now return to our study of the book of James entitled: Living the Real Life: Cultivating a Faith that Works. Remember as we were working through the letter we were identifying the different ways James says that true, genuine, saving faith reveals itself. We have seen everything from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's Just The Way I Am Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

People are formed by NATURE and NURTURE, which they cannot control, but also by CHOICES, which they can control. They can choose VALUES, PERSPECTIVE, and ACTIONS. Yet how free to choose are they? Those who receive Christ are "born of God" (John 1:12-13)

“THAT’S JUST THE WAY I AM”—Genesis 25:19-34 (Series on the life of Jacob: “Life is Messy; God Is Faithful”) “That’s just the way I am.” People say that, and maybe we say it about ourselves: “I’m shy…I’m not very tactful…I’m not assertive…I’m not a sensitive guy…My emotions take over…I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A continuing look at the last words of Christ from the cross.

Mt. 27.46 "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" 1. Do you ever feel hypocritical coming to church? You feel awful but you come through the front doors with a smile on your face. You struggled getting up in the morning but here you are now, laughing and joking like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Holiness

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2024

In this message we look at the universal danger of our tongues, why we need to control our words, and how we can turn them into blessings for others.

TAMING THE TONGUE James 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. As Christians, we have a lot to praise the Lord for! When you first find Jesus, it’s hard to keep your mouth closed about how good God is and about how wonderful it feels to have your sins washed away. 2. Charles Wesley reflected this ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jumping In The Midst Of Storms Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 10, 2006

Jesus wants us to cry out to him our deepest thoughts and feelings about what is going on in the world. He will always answer because He is in control.

There are a lot of people in this world who wake up everyday with thoughts of fear in their minds because of the storms that surround us. The more and more news that floods our lives just builds this constant anxiety and stress; another school shooting, another terrorist attack, another threat. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational