Sermons on His People:

What Does God Want?

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon gives three things tha God wants form his people.

I. Introduction a. Who is Micah? i. Micah preached during the eighth century BC. ii. He preached to the Common people of Judah. iii. His name means “who is like Yahweh?” b. The People of Micah’s time were in a formal religion. i. Assyria to the North – Strong Military had already taken Israel ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The success of God’s work depends on the willingness of his people to play their part.

It’s appropriate to ask, on the day of our AGM, how committed are you to the work of God here at St Theodore’s? It’s a question that we all need to consider as we come to look at Haggai ch 1. If you’ve been here over the last month or so, you’ll know that we’ve been working our way through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

Practical Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001

Jesus is calling His people to live a life of practical love for the world to see.

Practical Love Luke 10:29-37 October 21, 2001 Introduction A survivor of a Nazi death camp wrote these words very bitterly: "Here’s to a world that did not care. To those who had eyes but would not see. To those who had ears but would not hear. To those who had voices but would not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Church Of God

How God Guides Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

God uses certain means to guide His people in the decision making process.

Building on Faith: How God Guides Exodus 13:17 – 14:31 The Atlantic salmon leaves the place of its spawning, swims downstream as a silver streak in the sunlit stream, and makes its way 900 miles out into the ocean. By some unknown process, it makes its way back to the exact tributary it ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Glimpse Of The Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2011

God wants His people to get a glimpse of the future so as to live for the future!

Did you know that about 1/3 of the Bible is prophecy, about future events! Why does God give us a glimpse of the future? Last week we noted at least 4 reasons why God gives us a glimpse of the future: 1. God is always in control! 2. It encourages us to be faithful, godly Christians. 3. Future ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does Everything Happen The Way God Says? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010

God determined the death of Jesus to rescue his people from death and hell.

Scripture Introduction Genesis 3.15 first mentions the sacrificial death of the Messiah: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." The promises continue through the Old Testament, often ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Holy

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 9, 2010

God, who is holy, calls His people to consecrate themselves in a lifestyle of holiness.

Be Holy, Leviticus 11:39-47 Introduction “In these days there is a great deal of lowering the standards. Businessmen say that business standards have been lowered, and now a good deal of business runs into [corruption] gambling. In politics the standards have been lowered. There has been a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:39-47

Denomination: Christian Church

"Be Thankful” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2010

God calls upon His people to have a thankful heart and an "attitude of gratitude."

Paul mentions three things that are God’s will for each and every one of His children. In this series, we have considered how it is God’s will that we be joyful (v. 16) and prayerful (v. 17). Now, we will turn our attention to verse 18, where we are told that it is God’s will for each of His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Of Jesus Love Jesus’ Friends Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 7, 2010

God’s love creates a loving community among his people.

Scripture Introduction It is a favorite joke among boy scout dads, so I have heard it 7 or 8 times in the last two years. Two guys camping in Colorado crawl out of their tents one morning only to see a grizzly bear charging. The first man begins frantically to put on his tennis shoes, at which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 7, 2007

The "what, how and why" of the living sacrifice God expects from His people.

A Living Sacrifice Rom. 12:1, 2 INTRO.: God expects sacrifice where sin is involved and men have always felt some price is required when they commit a wrong. So, most religions, even those dreamed up by men require some kind of sacrifice as an expression of sorrow and repentance for sin. The Old ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How And Why Does God Heal? Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 25, 2007

An exploration of how and why God heals based on covenant relationship with his people

I once had a colleague who talked about how she had broken her ankle and asked God for healing and received it, instantaneously and miraculously. Another gentleman was diagnosed with cancer and genuinely believed God would heal him. Several months later I attended his funeral. Healing is another ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

From This Day

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 6, 2008

In spite of today’s economic crisis, God promises to bless his people.

Our nation is facing an economic crisis such as it has not seen in a long time. Gas prices are rising which in turn is causing the price of everything else to rise. However, in spite of all this, God promises to bless his people. Title: ~~~ When the children of Israel returned from 70 years of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tragedy Of The Rich Young Man

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2008

Dump all the stuff that gets in the way of your relationship with Jesus and His people.

The mysteries of life exist on the boundaries between the infinite goodness and power of God and the reality of human weakness of will and intellect. People ask God, “why did you do that to me?” when the real miracles of God involve His preventing bad things from happening to us. Take the lesson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

God Had A Dream Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Sep 11, 2008

Beginning of a five week look at how God works in the lives of His people.

God had a Dream Genesis 1:26 Introduction As parents we all have a dream for our children. We want the best for them. We want them to become all they can be. We dream for their successes, accomplishments, and spiritual development. So God had a dream for the man and woman He created and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Nazarene

Standing In The Judgment Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 23, 2008

God gives Jesus to rescue his people from the judgment due sin.

Scripture Introduction The cross is the crux (the central point) of the Christian faith. At the cross sinners find hope and help; from the cross the hands and side of the Savior bleed; by the cross that God cries out, “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 45.22). ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed