Sermons on going ahead of god: showing 736-750 of 215,762

Going For 'the Gold'

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 9, 2012

Are you in the fight as a contestant, or are you on the sidelines as an observer? The contestant pursues for the prize (Gold medal) whereas the observer just watches others receiving the prize but himself / herself doesn’t attain anything.

Opening illustration: Show a video of 2 events during the 2012 World Olympic in London. Do you ever consider the Christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb? Maybe you’re doing okay, but does there still seem a long way to go? Perhaps you have even become weary and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

You Are Not Going To Believe This

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 21, 2003

Easter Sunday: You are not going to believe this... The Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ - the ’biggest’ You are not going to believe this event ever!

“You’re not going to believe this.” When you hear those words, stand by - something big is going to follow. We were living in Virginia Beach, VA. I was still in the Navy and we had purchased our very first home. It was small, but it was cozy and it was on a corner lot on Tiffany Lane – even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Everlasting Love

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

The message of Romans 8 however is assurance regardless of the peril, doubt or challenge ahead, we can have assurance in the God who is in control.

Today, more than 200 million Christians in over 60 countries around the word – our brothers and sisters in the faith – face brutal opposition and persecution because of their faith in Jesus. The number one request they have when asked, is always “please pray for us”. So today we bring their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Other

Don't Go There

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 25, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 1: 1 – 46

Deuteronomy 1: 1 – 46 I wouldn’t go there if I were you 1 These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel on this side of the Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain opposite Suph, between Paran, Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. 2 It is eleven days’ journey from Horeb by way of Mount Seir ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Anniversary Sunday

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 18, 2013

Short sermon preached as part of our church's 50th Anniversary celebration

ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY A man was reading his paper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?” He looked at her and said, “Of course I know what day it is!” and went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Giving Up To Go Up

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007

In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

House Of Prayer, Or Den Of Thieves?

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

A challenge to stop and hear what God would want to say in relation to his work. So often we just go ahead with good things, all the while God waits for us to ask about the best things he wants to do.

House of prayer Text: Luke 19:45-46, Opening: 1. As I was contemplating on whether we should mopve our church to a new location, I asked the Lord what he thought we should do. . He answered, I hear men with lots of good ideas, thinking they should do this and thinking they should do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-46

Denomination: Mennonite

No Parking! Keep Moving!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 25, 2014

Where have you parked your life? Illegal parking brings with it certain penalties such as tickets, towing, charges and fines. As disciples of Christ we need to be aware of where we have a tendency to park spiritually

All drivers at some time or other experienced the lovely frustration of driving around trying to find a parking spot. Sometimes you need to park in order to transact whatever business or appointment is pending. Sometimes you just park! Our life as believers and disciples of Christ is viewed as a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

We must always keep pressing on with Jesus.

Keep Pressin' On Text: Gal. 4:8-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Bob Dylan in his song, "Pressing On," said, "Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind. Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign" What kind of sign they need when it all comes from within When what's lost has been found, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Letting Personal Injustice Go

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2019

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21?

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21? What Life is Not Luke 12:13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forward In Faith 1: Do You Have A Confident Faith? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

Our theme is Forward in Faith. Let me ask you right at the start: Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone?

Our theme for 2013 is Forward in Faith. Let me ask you right at the start: Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone in faith? Do you have the confidence in God to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 11, 2004

EASTER 5 (A) - Where are you going? Believers pray -- Lord, show us your way and Lord, You are our Way.

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? John 14:1-12 - May 9, 2004 EASTER 5 JOHN 14:1-12 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Forcing God’s Hand

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

This message looks at the account of someone who was given a promise by God that he would receive a great blessing. But he, along with his wife, took matters into their own hands, and tried to get ahead of God, leading to strife.

In our message this morning we’re going to focus on how we need to have patience when following the Lord. Hebrews is a book of the Bible that frequently talks about following God in faith, and we read that those who are patient will be able to “inherit the promises” (Hebrews 6:12). In Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-5, Genesis 16:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go & Moving Forward

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 31, 2005

This sermon deals with the need to let go of our past and move into what God has for us for the future.

Letting Go And Moving Forward GNLCC 1-2-2005 Joshua 1:1-9 Acts 14:8-20 Now most of us in Cleveland know that Lebron James is our star basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lebron is truly an awesome and incredible athlete. Very few people can make the jump from high school to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Genesis 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed