Sermons on His Plans: showing 1,081-1,095 of 210,812

The Mystery Of (Un)answered Prayer

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 23, 2021

Two stories from Mark 7 illustrate the mystery of answered prayer: God adapts his glorious plan to the requests of ordinary people, even when granting the requests is greater than people can imagine.

THE MYSTERY OF (UN)ANSWERED PRAYER—Mark 7:24-37 Many people have had the experience of praying—passionately, even desperately—and not receiving the answer they were seeking. That can be confusing, even troubling, and we naturally ask, “Why?” Was God not listening? Is he not able to do what we ask? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Mystery Of His Will" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 10, 2002

Revealed to us according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (#6 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

We cannot go farther into this study until I have explained my position concerning the wording and sentence divisions found in the New American Standard Version of the Bible. I should begin by saying that I am not a student of the biblical languages, and I do not presume to be a bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9

Denomination: Orthodox

Proper Timing Is Crucial

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2018

Your confidence, language, tone of voice and body posture speaks a lot of yourself as well!

Proper timing is crucial Judges 3:16”Ehud made himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length, and he bound it on his right thigh under his cloak.” God was not going to allow the enemy that tormented his people for 18 years escape! Are you listening? Be comforted today my friend, your ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Canaanite Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon's main point is to highlight the boundless mercy of Jesus, the faith of a Canaanite woman, and God's plan of salvation for all people, regardless of their status, race, or failures.

Good morning, church family. As we gather today, we are going to explore a passage from the Gospel of Matthew. In this passage, we'll see the boundless mercy of Jesus, the unshaken faith of a Canaanite woman, and most importantly, a glimpse into God's plan of salvation for all people, not just the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Topics: Salvation Plan

The Silver Spooners

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 30, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 24: 1 – 31

1 Chronicles 24: 1 – 31 The silver spooners 24 Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 2 And Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children; therefore, Eleazar and Ithamar ministered as priests. 3 Then David with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 24:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

4 Things About The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018

A look at the life of Caleb and God's plan for our lives.

4 Things God Wants You to Know About the Rest of Your Life Joshua 14:7-12 Introduction At first glance, this story doesn’t seem too remarkable. But when you know the story behind the story, it is incredible. It actually begins 45 years earlier when Moses was still alive and leading the people … ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Church Is First Christian Church? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2016

Today we examine what kind of Church FCC strives to be!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Next week Jerry will conclude our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT? In this series we have been examining some of the things we do as both Christians and as a Church. • Today, I want to bring everything together in our message for today, WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Loss - His Gain

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

I want us all to understand that when the Bible talks about the “last days”, it is not our last days. Rather these are the last days for the devil, and his evil.

OUR LOSS – HIS GAIN In spite of the more recent developments, I am overall encouraged (although not completely satisfied) by how our nation is responding to what it stands for. I know the Bible has warned us that we are living in the “last days”. Nevertheless, those people with any kind of moral ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Final Words From Paul Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 7, 2012

Paul gives his final preparations regarding his planned trip to Corinth. Paul has tried to counsel and encourage the Corinthian church with only limited success. Now he is coming in person to deal with the problems that have continued in spite of h

Paul gives his final preparations regarding his planned trip to Corinth. Sometimes when the medicine is not taken then the surgery has to follow. Paul has tried to counsel and encourage the Corinthian church with only limited success. Now he is coming in person to deal with the problems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

God's Gotta P.l.a.n.

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 17, 2012

Gods plan is providential, loving, it is a plan of action and a Spirit enabled plan.

God’s Got a P.L.A.N. Jeremiah 29:1-11 Introduction: Life does not always turn out as we plan it. Have you ever heard the story of “Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, Not good, Very Bad Day?” Alexander was an 8 year old boy, and he had one of those days when everything went ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Little Flock Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

God's plans are always big, but His means for getting His big plans achieved are always small.

The world is full of interesting stories about numbers. For example, why does the President get a 21 gun salute. It all began in 1776 when Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, noticed that if you add up the numbers in 1776 they come to 21. He said to himself, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Living The A.d. Life Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

God is calling us to leave the B.C. life and live the A.D. life. Life without God is no life at all! His plan for us is to come alive in Christ Jesus and get close to Him.

Living the A.D. Life Ephesians 2:1-10 Intro: In Eph. 1 we talked about the benefits of being in Christ. Today we will see that this theme continues through chapter 2 as well. We weren’t always in Christ. In fact, the only way a person can be in Christ is to call on Him in faith, believing that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoration And Commission

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008

Jesus restores individual lives and them gives them the ministry of restoration. In fact- this is His plan: the restoration of the whole world. Three stories of individual restoration and then a step back to look at the big picture of global restoration

Restoration and commission Luke 7:36-50 1) A sinful woman 1.1 Differences in gospels 1.1.1 all contain conflict 1.1.2 Jn & Mt= over extravagance 1.2 Big problem! "If Jesus knew!" Problem of Roman Occupation Temple/freedom being taken 1.2.1 Sadducees: Problem solved by collaboration! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Flexible (Exodus 4:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 28, 2021

Exodus 4 paints a picture of what a genuine relationship with God should look like. God values us, and our input, and He's flexible in how He carries out his plans.

Today, we continue reading about when God and Moses meet. And, again, this is not simply a meeting. This is a commissioning. A calling. But what we've seen, is that Moses has no interest in being called. He has questions, concerns, and protests. In a perfect world, I would've been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

A Vision Of Our Future Series

Contributed by Michael Hogg on Mar 10, 2015

Jeremiah's prophecy of God's promise to Israel and His church and the conclusion of history.

A Vision of Our Future Text: Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22 Introduction Jeremiah was called by God as a prophet when he was quiet young, possibly around twenty. He was “the son of Hilkiah” who was an unknown country priest that bore little or no significance (Jeremiah 1:1). The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ