Sermons on Highly Favored:

Amazing Grace: God's Unmerited Love Proclaimed Through Holy Communion

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 5, 2003

None of us deserves this great kindness from God. We can only accept it as His unmerited favor and mercy.

1) Lon Bonsberry is a native Texan, Vietnam Veteran, and legal editor. He has a website called “Writers on the Loose” and on his homepage he recounts a story of “The Time I Received Holy Communion” 2) He writes of how when he was just 12 years old, he and his ten-year-old brother boarded a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 11:17

Denomination: United Methodist

How Then Shall We Live

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002

A commited christian who lives a commited christian life will find favor with God who will then be fully commited to your life.

Living holy is not easy. How do we live Godly? According to Mathew 5:20, to live Godly is to exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees. When we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior, we are His servants and representatives in this world. Not only are we obligated, but we are commanded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evidence That Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 13, 2004

Does our Christian life present the non Christian community with an example that causes them to decide in favor of becoming a Christian?

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6 Title: “Evidence That Demands A Verdict” Introduction: Have you ever heard the statement, “If you were arrested for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?” That’s a pretty personal question, but one that every one of us ought to answer. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's First Name

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

God favored His people by revealing Himself by several names which offered special insight into His love and righteousness.

God’s First Name Exodus 3:7-15 Names are often meant to be descriptive or hopeful. Stanley Yelnats was sentenced to 18 months at a camp for a crime he did nto commit. He and all the other boys are forced to dig 5 foot wide by 4 foot deep holes in the desert every day. They are told this builds ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15

Denomination: Holiness

Faith And Miracles

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

Many believers do not trust God completely. Many believers are not convinced that God can, and will resolve any situation in their favor.

Last week we studied about the importance of listening to the voice of God, and moving towards His will. We learned that when we are willing to listen and do His will, we will receive the blessings that He has stored for us. We learned that we must trust Him in all things, and that we must not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honoring Others Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

We are called to bless (honor) those who do evil against us. As a result we will get divine favor.

INTRO: Out of the sun, packed in a diamond formation and flying as one that day, the Minute Men dove at nearly the speed of sound toward a tiny emerald patch on Ohio’s unwrinkled crazy quilt below. It was a little after nine on the morning of June 7, 1958, and the destination of the Air National ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12, 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Returning

Contributed by Chad Overton on Aug 24, 2011

A word for the people of God to turn from their selfishness, free themselves from the bondage of sin, and return to God's favor and providence.

The Returning Daniel 1:1-2 1In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to cultivate their faith, seek God's favor, and face the future with hope, guided by the wisdom of the Holy Scriptures.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of our faith, and to gather in the warmth of God's abiding love. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the richness of God's word, drawing from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Topics: Faith, Trust

Victory Over Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 12, 2022

We are all thankful for every precious verse of scripture in the Word of God, but there are some verses we favor above others.

One such verse is Psalm 56:3, we read, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” WHY IS THIS SUCH A FAVORITE VERSE OF SCRIPTURE FOR SO MANY? Because there are times in ALL OF OUR LIVES when we are AFRAID! Illus: In one movie, John Wayne, who is known for his toughness, was leading a bunch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Baptist

Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Explores Psalm 1, emphasizing the stark choice between paths of righteousness or wickedness, and the resulting destinies of divine favor or destruction.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, this sanctuary where we come to meet with God, to hear His Word, and to be transformed by it. Today, we stand on the threshold of a profound exploration of a text that has been a wellspring of wisdom for countless ...read more

Topics: Following God, Blessings

Mary-Did You Know? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary.

MARY-DID YOU KNOW? Part 2 Luke 1:26-38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Child Is Born

Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 2, 2002

It is that time of year again that we celebrate the birth of the Son of God. If we are really celebrating Christ, why are we so stressed out this time of the year?

A Child is Born It is that time of the year again. We have just finished the last of the left over Thanksgiving turkey and have recovered from all of the early morning sales from the day after. Most of us probably have our Christmas trees up and many have lighted up the outside of our houses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2003

As we Celebrate Christmas... Let’s not go through the season without celebrating Christ and all He has done for us

Text: Luke 1:26-37 This morning We will begin a four week Christmas Journey as we unwrap some Truths about Why Did Jesus Come? Why Did Jesus Come, and I will unwrap four different reasons that Jesus came to us and what that means for us as we prepare to celebrate His coming. Are you getting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Meditations On The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 2, 2007

1. NAMES OF CHRIST 2. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD 3. SPIRITUAL STATURE OF MARY 4. DELIVERANCE FROM OUR ENEMIES 5. THE FAVOUR OF GOD 6. FULFILLING OUR PURPOSE ON EARTH 7. LIVING LIKE CHRIST

MEDITATIONS ON THE BIRTH OF CHRIST ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. NAMES OF CHRIST 2. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD 3. SPIRITUAL STATURE OF MARY 4. DELIVERANCE FROM OUR ENEMIES 5. THE FAVOUR OF GOD 6. FULFILLING OUR PURPOSE ON EARTH 7. LIVING LIKE CHRIST THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal