Sermons on If God Wills:

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2001

A message on settling the issue of an authentic relationship with God.

"Wrestling With God" Genesis 32.27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, trying to grow physically. We all struggled as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:27, Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Time To Make A Choice SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023

Help the congregation to focus on choosing God and His will and ways.

Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing at the crossroads of decision, much like our forefathers in faith did thousands of years ago. The title of our sermon today is "It's Time To Make a Choice," a call to action that echoes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Topics: Choosing God, God's Will & Ways

Listening To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2013

God speaks to us; we must be able to listen.

Listening to God November 3, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God speaks to us; we must be able to listen. Focus Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living According To God’s Purposes

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2017

This sermon is part of our "Living as a Christian" series as it looks at living life on purpose for God.It deals with how we are to live our lives according to God's purposes, and the tragic consequences when we don't. (This sermon has recently been updated)

Living Purposely (Turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-15) Last week in our “Living as a Christian” series, we looked at “Living Opportunistically” as we seize the opportunities God places in our lives. To follow up on that teaching, today I’d like to look at “Living Purposely,” or better yet, living our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-15, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

Why God’s Word Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011

Because God’s Word mattered to Jesus, it should matter to us and we should do everything we can to live according to the principles we find there.

Over the years, I’ve found that one of the issues that Christ followers struggle with the most is how we are to apply the Old Testament in our lives. In fact, five years ago when I preached a series of messages based on questions submitted to me by all of you, that was the most common question that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Favor With God

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009

NEED TO REWORK – not the best

It is not easy to be politically correct during the Christmas season. I mean just listen to this new version of “The Night before Christmas.” Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck. How to live in a world that’s politically correct? His workers no longer would answer to Elves, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Manipulating God

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 17, 2007

Opening people’s eyes to the true intentions of their heart in terms of why they profess to worship, encouraging them to surrender completely to God.

Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/09/07 FOCUS: • Manipulating God • Surrendering to God FUNCTION: • To open people’s eyes to the true intentions of their heart in terms of why they worship God A. Pleasantries B. This is a sermon that we all should have heard a dozen times already, and I dare say ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Elijah

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006

If God could use such a man then He should be able to use men the same way today.

What a great man of God Elijah was. Here is a man that God used mightily. Here is a man of the OT who had great miracles manifested through him. Listen to the great miracles that happened in this mans life: *Increases the oil of the widow of Zarephath: 1 Kings 17:17-24. *Raises the son of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Holiness

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

God is a Holy God. Understanding His holiness should not bring only bring us experience but action as well.

TOPIC: GOD’S HOLINESS Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 vv. 3, “…they were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.’” Introduction: Yesterday I was in San Pablo to facilitate the 2nd Bayanihan Church Planting Network; part of the lesson ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Complaint To God

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Nov 19, 2006

A sermon on communicating vision. This sermon was designed to reinforce the vision of the ministry of Grace at a time when we were contemplating moving to a larger facility.

Introduction: I remember quite vividly the early days of this ministry (Grace Evangelistic Ministries, Qns NY). Some of you who have been with us over the years, no doubt remember how it used to be. I have always maintained, and I guess I always will, that this ministry was birthed as an act of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sovereingty Of God

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010

God is a Rock, and sometimes He cannot be moved.

The Sovereignty of God Sept. 1, 2010 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Young girl in Springfield 1 Entire city, region is in prayer a Billboards, yard signs, prayer meetings b With all the attention...what if she doesn’t get any better? 2 We’ve travailed in prayer for ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 11, 2012

God has no equal, therefore we bow and worship Him. God is our Lord, therefore we surrender and submit to Him. God is in control, therefore we trust and obey.

Isaiah 44:6-8 The Sovereignty of God 15Jan2012 1539 If you ask me what gives me the greatest security in life – I would say the understanding of the sovereignty of God. • That is, that ALL things (not just some things) are under God’s rule and control, and that nothing happens ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

God's will is easy to find, learn how to discover it for yourself.

Hearing God’s Voice – 3 “Discerning God’s Will” Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” You are going to get to know your Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the importance, benefits, and wisdom of trusting in God's plans for us, rather than leaning on our own understanding.

Good morning, church family. We've got a powerful message lined up for you today that's all about trust – specifically, the benefits, results, and wisdom of trusting in God. It's a topic that's close to my heart and I believe it will speak to each one of you in a special way too. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Topics: Benefits, Trusting, God