Sermons on Happenstance:

Asking According To His Will (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

We can pray with confidence when we know we’re praying “according to His will”? How do we know we're doing that? This message proposes four questions for processing that issue.

12/6/15 Our text today is 1 John 5:14-15, . “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.”i Our goal is to enjoy this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-29, Matthew 6:33, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 11:13, 1 John 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Great Satan Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 18, 2002

We, as Christians, need to remember that we are in a war, and we need to know who our true enemy is and how we can overcome him.

September 15, 2002 Ephesians 6:10-19 ¡§The Great Satan¡¨ INTRODUCTION A little girl had misbehaved, and as a punishment, at supper time, her parents sat her down at a small table by herself in the corner of the dining room. The rest of the family paid no notice to her, until suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Messiah Was Presented, But Few Were Ready Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2009

It is startling that so few people anticipated the Advent of God’s Messiah. However, few look for His presence today; and few will be anticipating His return.

LUKE 2:22-38 MESSIAH WAS PRESENTED, BUT FEW WERE PREPARED “When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

Detrimental Competition-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017

3 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-III—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. A person who undoes their own success thru their prideful attitude! A little ‘healthy’ competition is always welcome! Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Positioned For Purpose”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Is there anybody ready to be “Positioned for Purpose”; Ready to go into the unknown…your destiny… into a deeper level of God’s presence/anointing/blessings.

Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

"Positioned For Purpose”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

s there anybody ready to be “Positioned for Purpose”; Ready to go into the unknown…your destiny… into a deeper level of God’s presence/anointing/blessings. Ready to walk away from distractions and hindrances, ready to leave your comfort zone and people that have been weighing you down.

Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

2) Seeking Grace

Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 9, 2023

Part II

2) Seeking Grace, Ruth 1:18-2:4 We left off last week listening to Ruth’s interchange with her disheartened mother-in-law, Naomi. And we saw in Ruth 1:16-17 her incredible statement of faith. Let’s look at it again. 16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22, Ruth 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Traveling! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 25, 2017

1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking In Christ through His Holy Spirit

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Theme: Let's Go Traveling! 1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking in Christ through His Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, from Jesus Christ our Savior and from the Holy Spirit who cleanses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

20th Sunday After Pentecost. October 15th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 2, 2023

Year A, Proper 23.

Exodus 32:1-14, Psalm 106:1-6, Psalm 106:19-23, Isaiah 25:1-9, Psalm 23:1-6, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14 A). WHO BROUGHT ISRAEL OUT OF EGYPT. Exodus 32:1-14. The people began by saying, “Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt” (Exodus 32:1). Then they changed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Psalm 106:1-6, Psalm 106:19-23, Isaiah 25:1-9, Psalm 23:1-6, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's In The Potter's Hands

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

God calls Jeremiah to speak his word to Israel & the nations.

As I prepared this message, the Spirit of God revealed to me and said to me help the people understand that ‘there is no such thing as happenstance. Nothing just happens. That I designed every individual who is connected to Me, their destiny and deliverance is in My hand. I’m sovereign. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

What’s In A Name Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2010

How will the child of God be known throughout eternity? The Word of God hints at the transformation and testifies to the importance of God’s knowledge of who we are.

Your name is important. Perhaps your name reveals the aspirations your parents had for you; perhaps it speaks of their honour for some other person who bore the name before you. Whatever their intention may have been in naming you as they did, your name has come to reflect your character, for ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:15, 3 John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God And The Wicked

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2025

God’s judgements compel the inhabitants of the world to learn righteousness! For the redeemed, His judgements encourage us while giving evidence of His love. For the wicked, His judgements cannot be understood, even when seen.

“The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Understanding God’s Guidance Series: Letting God Guide You April 10, 2005 A few months ago, I decided to read and study the book of Esther. If you’ve never read this book of the bible, Esther is the story of how God used one woman to change the fate of an entire nation. However, as I read, I ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

More Powerful Than Prison Bars

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 26, 2014

Prayer is the divine means to access the power of God.

“I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Luck, Favor, And God’s Providence Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of series on Ruth How does our concept of luck relate to God's favor and providence?

Luck, Favor, and God’s Providence Ruth Part 2 Would you consider yourself a lucky person? I’m not very lucky, if my wife and I are in some kind of raffle, or door prize drawing, I never win, if we win anything its almost always her ticket. Some of you would say, Yeah, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational