Sermons on How God:

But God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2020

New Sermon Series, "But God ..." on how God intervenes in human history. Today's message is how God uses adversity and suffering for our good and His glory.

Ever since the Garden of Eden, there have been those that question the existence of God. Many who acknowledge that God exist, will say that God is distant. He set the universe in motion and then stepped back to see what happens. A few years ago (1990) there was a popular song sung by Bette Midler ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Spiritual Hearing?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 6, 2002

I talk about factors that keep us from hearing the voice of God and then ways we can improve our spiritual hearing.

“How’s Your Spiritual Hearing?” Intro: Imagine what it will be like if you never spoke to your spouse but he/she spoke to you. How would your home be? Imagine what it would be like if your children never spoke to you but you spoke to them. What kind of relationship would that be? A very hard one. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose, God's Plan And God's Promise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand Jeremiah 29:11, focusing on how God's promise in this verse applies to and shapes His purpose and plan for our family units.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to take a closer look at Jeremiah 29:11 and what it tells us about God's purpose, plan, and promise for the family unit. You know, there's a beautiful quote from Billy Graham that says, "A Christian has tremendous responsibilities to his own family. He or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: God's Family Unit

How's Your Love Life?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 7, 2012

3 qualities of a healthy love life w/ the Lord.

How's Your Love Life? Romans 12:9-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html v. 9 conviction v. 10 affection v. 11 enthusiasm Allow me to introduce to you two imaginary Christians: Both are saved, but each is living the Christian life entirely differently from one another...they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded By God’s Hedge Of Protection Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

How God utilizes a variety of ways to teach us—and adversity is one of His most effective teachers.

INTRODUCTION School has started back and most folks are settling in to the school year routine. I have the utmost respect for schoolteachers. It’s tough being a schoolteacher, especially an elementary school teacher. Recently someone sent me a humorous list of seven ways to know if you’re an ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sow Your Seed, Cast Your Net, And Let God Handle The Harvest

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Feb 10, 2007

WE DO NOT DECIDE WERE TO PLANT THE GOSPEL SEED BUT WE ARE CALLED TO SOW IT .

SOW YOUR SEED, CAST YOUR NET, AND LET GOD HANDLE THE HARVEST By Rev. Scott Epperson 2/2/07 (Mat 13:31) Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: (Mat 13:32) Which indeed is the least of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 31, 2008

This shows how God gives Grace and More Grace in our times of need...

GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul greatly illustrates the wonderful, sufficient grace of God. God has the help that we need in times of our need. What makes it so great is that it is sufficient grace. The Lord certainly knows what we need, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

God's School For Greatness

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This is a message that speaks of how God uses obscurity to create His greatest men.

1 Kings 17:1 KJV And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. I. INTRODUCTION -- SCHOOL ADMISSIONS -It is May and school is almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Grace Is For Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Joseph to illustrate how God's grace is always present in our lives, working for our good and His glory.

Welcome back, church, for another fantastic Sunday! We are continuing the series we started last week, Grace Under Fire. Ours is a series all about the grace of God, and how He forms us through the struggles, trials, and all life brings our way. If you were with us last week, we discussed how God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-20, Joshua 1:9

Topics: God's Grace, Faithfulness, Unexpected Journey

Sermon Series: Grace Under Fire

Going God's Way?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 10, 2001

Using the story of the Exodus I talk about how God guided his people and how that applies to us today.

“Going God’s Way?” Intro: We have been talking about things that rob your joy these past few weeks. I was thinking this week about what robs my joy and that is getting lost. Especially when you have been given directions. ILLUSTRATION: on not knowing where to go. For the past few weeks I have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Spark Plug Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 3, 2006

Learn how God used Nehemiah to spark a renewal in Israel and how he can use you to spark renewal.

I want to look at a man I call God’s spark plug. You know the purpose of a spark plug. A spark plug is the little device that sends a spark into the engine of a car, lawn mower or similar device to ignite the engine. Even so, God wants to use you to serve as a spark plug in His service: at church, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 12, 2023

What has driven the Psalmist to seek the Lord? It has been a brokenness that has them crying day and night. Something has happened in the life that has caused intense weeping. Our hope is in God.

My friend in college had a spiritual roller coaster journey. We were friends before I came to Christ. He was backsliding and left our college when he was kicked out of our fraternity. He went to another college to play college baseball. During that time, he became close to the Lord and appealed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Mess Up, God Embraces

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

We will see how God cares for us

We will see how God cares for us 1: Choices and Their Ripples Exodus 11:4-5 The story of Egypt in the Bible paints a vivid picture of how crucial our choices can be. Whenever Pharaoh ignored God's instructions, life became harder for the people of Egypt. This teaches us that our decisions ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Strike Of The Sword Of The Lord Turns Sinful Sheep Into Silver Saints

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 5, 2001

how God uses the sword for good purposes

July 8, 2001 Zechariah 13:7-9 7 “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. 8 In the whole land,” declares the LORD, “two-thirds ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran