Sermons on Held By God:

Letting God Be God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008

To pray as Jesus prayed is to have the same understanding of God as He did: a firm but compassionate father, a giver who expects us to learn appreciation, and an empowering forgiver.

Introduction to Series Praying As Jesus Prayed Every fall I like to take at least two Sundays to focus on some aspect of that most basic of all the disciplines of the Christian life, the discipline of prayer. I do this for several reasons. First, building in a specific emphasis on prayer in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s List Of Do’s And Don’ts (1-3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 15, 2022

Often, when God’s man has the courage to stand before the people of God, and declare the whole counsel of God’s Word, it does not earn him any favorable treatment.

Why? Because he tells them things they do not want to hear. For example, how many would turn to the astrology section of the newspaper, if it told them something like this, “You are a very dumb person, and because of that, some very bad things are going to happen to you today!” They turn to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Favor Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 3, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of Ruth. It shows how the events that happened in Ruth’s life were a part of God’s favor and not just happen chance.

Gods Favor Ruth 2:1-19 Review- Naomi and Ruth have returned to Bethlehem. Naomi has grown bitter about the events that have happened in her life. She has lost her husband and her two sons, suffered through a famine. Last week we looked at how she blamed God for her situation. She said “The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-19

But God... PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores the transformative power of trust in God's resurrection, turning trials into triumphs and fostering a deeper understanding of divine love.

Good morning, beloved family, and welcome to the sanctuary where heaven meets earth, where our hearts meet His grace. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by a love that surpasses understanding. As we come together, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:30

Topics: God's Possibility

Love That Conquered A Hardened Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 5, 2021

The absentee prodigal father had a son who was becoming a prodigal son. ... the lack of a stable father figure in his life was having a negative impact on G (George Foreman... withheld and told later in the Paul Harvey style). It was G’s mother who held the family together.

LOVE THAT CONQUERED A HARDENED HEART Text: I John 5:1 -6 1 John 5:1-6  Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child.  (2)  By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Re-Calibrating Our Values Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message concludes our exploration of the three deadly viruses that plague the church. This message continues the discussion of the virus of temporal values such as Esau held.

“Recalibrating Our Values 2” Review The Bible warns against three deadly viruses that threaten the effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ. ? Guard against failing to appropriate God’s amazing enabling grace; available and sufficient. ? Guard against bitter roots; pervasive and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-17, Philippians 3:7-11, Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Vanishing Values

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

William Bennett, author of “Vanishing Values,” dealt with how the American values our forefathers held dear are rapidly vanishing in our age.

It has proven to be true that history repeats itself. When God established Israel as a nation He gave them very strict laws, but by the time we reach the book of Judges we find those values, that God had tried to instill in that nation, HAD VANISHED. Look at Judges 17:6. We read, “In those days ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Saviour Of The World Lay In A Manger Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

What is a manger? A manger is not a cattle-shed, as is often mistakenly held. The manger refers to a feeding box for animals. So, Jesus was NOT born in a manger!

Born in a manger? Many Christians feel that the Christmas season has arrived when they hear traditional songs—such as ‘Away in a manger’. There are songs in hundreds of languages that mention the manger—as in the words of a well-known Hindi song, ‘Charni mein tune janam liya, Yeshu’ (Jesus, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Mark 14:14, Acts 28:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Calling Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of God's call to every individual for salvation and service, emphasizing the need to discern this call amidst life's distractions.

Welcome church family! I’m very excited today as we begin a powerful 3-week series together. Called & Anointed draws upon the testimonies of Samuel the prophet and David, the king of Israel. A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: God's Calling, Salvation, Apostolic Power

Sermon Series: Called & Anointed

If God Is Not In It

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jan 31, 2003

What ever you do, or are a part of, If God is not at the center of it, then it is destined to fail.

Title: If God’s Not In It Text: Exodus 33:11/I Sam. 9:27-10:1 Intro: God’s anointing is the most important part of our life. Why? Because If God is not in everything we do in life then it is destined for failure. Joshua and Saul both experienced the powerful anointing of God in their lives as young ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ruined Loincloth Series

Contributed by Roy Hagemyer on Jun 30, 2022

God wants to demonstrate a very important point to him and the nation of Judah. God wanted the people of Judah to understand a critical point, they were in trouble and it was not going to turn out well for them, they were going to be held in judgment by God Himself

Jeremiah 13:1-11 The Ruined Loincloth Verse 1 Thus says the LORD to me, “Go and buy a linen loincloth and put it around your waist, and do not dip it in water.” The Lord, Jehovah, said to Jeremiah, go and buy a linen loincloth. In the Hebrew, the word is Peshtae, meaning linen of flax garment. ...read more

Why Would Anyone Want To Back T O Egypt When The Promis Land Is Yours!

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 16, 2012

For the Children of Israel Egypt was their place of bandage, held in captivity for hundreds of years they suffered a cruel and inhumane lifestyle. They began to worship idols and assume all characteristics of their captors. However, God heard their desp

“Why would anyone want to go back to Egypt - When the Promise Land is yours!” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Numbers play a very important role in the Bible. Not every number represents something but the numbers 1-12 have a very specific meaning to them. We are all aware that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

The God Of The Do Over

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 24, 2002

NOW – I don’t know where you are right now in your life. BUT – maybe you need a do over, maybe you need a fresh start. If so I want you to know that God can handle that…(he’s been doing it for 1,000 of years).

The God Of The Do Over… This morning what I want to talk how we serve a God who is the God of the do over… NOW - THIS truth that our God, is the God of the do over; is the God of the fresh start – is important in understanding what Central Christian Church is all about. YOU SEE – our motto ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the sovereignty, creative power, and worthiness of God's worship as presented in the first verse of the Bible, Genesis 1:1.

Good morning, Church! Today, we are diving deep into the very first verse of the Bible, Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." There it is, right at the start - God is the Creator, God is sovereign, and God is worthy of worship. As Daniel Fuller once said, "Just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Topics: Existence Of God

God's Not Dead: God's Will Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

"Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?" That is the question that many ask to prove that God either does not exist, or He doesn't care. It all comes down to what is and what is not God's will.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: GOD’S WILL A. In the movie “God’s Not Dead”, the character Josh Wheaten, the Freshman defending his BELIEF in God in Professor Raddison’s philosophy class in, states “Evil is the atheists most potent weapon against ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ