Sermons on Initiated By God:

The Truth Of God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 7, 2023

God's Word is truth in a world of contradictions and falsehood. We must, as followers of Jesus Christ, stay firm in what Scripture teaches and demands of us, regardless of what the world, the flesh, and the devil say and do.

The Lord Jesus taught that the end times would be characterized by deceit, hatred of God, lies, malevolence, lack of love, and an intense persecution of believers. False teachers would plague the church (Matthew 24:11-12), and many who claim to be "Christians" will fall away from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Romans 1:16-17, 1 Peter 2:22, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Allen Crosby on Sep 10, 2023

The Kingdom of God Not only did the disciples, Peter, James and John experience the Kingdom of God in part, but we can experience Gods Kingdom through a Relationship with Jesus Christ. On day when Jesus comes back, we will experience the Kingdom of God to the Full.

I. The Disciples saw Jesus Glorified A. Jesus Was Transfigured 1. Peter James and John were with Jesus on the Mountain. 2. These 3 men belonged to his inner circle. 3. Peter was the point man for all the disciples and probably the oldest. 4. They see with their Eyes Jesus transfigured. 5. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1

Playing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2023

There are 1000s of different churches with their various views on baptism. Can they all be right? Probably not, but why aren't they all "right"?

There was an antique collector passing through a small village when he saw an old man chopping wood with an ancient ax. “That’s a mighty old ax you have there,” he remarked. “Yep,” said the villager, “it once belonged to George Washington.” “George Washington??? Not really!" gasped the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lovingkindness Of God Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 20, 2023

Dear friend of God, I am suggesting to you that you do not have any reason to praise and worship God for the rest of your life. Do you or do you not?

*OASIS WORD DIGEST* 20th September 2023 Bible Passage: Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift my hands in thy name. Psalm 63:3-4 (KJV) *Oasis Word For Today* Dear friend of God, I am suggesting to you that you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3-4, 2 Samuel 5:24

Denomination: Charismatic

God Is Able

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 12, 2023

As we have entered a New Year God reminds us through His Word that He is able, He will deliver us and He will lift us up, no matter what the year may hold or what challenges may come our way.

The promise to us from the Lord for the year 2023 is taken from 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) Let us meditate on God’s word to understand that God is able to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Jude 1:24, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Malachi 3:6, Daniel 3:17, Daniel 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Turning To God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 13, 2023

What is conversion?

Conversion is turning to God. It is the action accompanying repentance, the outward result of a changed heart, a changed direction, in biblical Greek (epistrophé) a turning about. It is the fruit that John the Baptist demanded (Matthew 3:7-8). Do repentance and conversion go together? Repent ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 14, 2023

What does it mean to call Jesus the Lamb of God?

Scripture: John 1:29-36 Theme: Lamb of God What does John mean by calling Jesus – THE LAMB OF GOD? INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I hope everyone is enjoying this New Year! And I hope everyone is enjoying reading the Bible this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-36, Isaiah 53:7, Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Able

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2023

With many things in life, we get disappointed because they don't live up to the advertising. But God always exceeds expectations! He does more than you asked. We take a journey of faith to see what God might want to do if He lived among us today!

GOD IS ABLE Eph. 3:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A minister in Texas lamented that it was difficult to get his message across to his congregation. He blamed it on the good weather. 2. He said, “The weather’s so wonderful this winter that heaven doesn’t excite them and it’s so hot here in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Equality With God Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2023

As Christians, we need to face the claim of Jesus that He is equal with God.

As Christians, we need to face the claim of Jesus that He is equal with God. We went into detail about this in chapter 1 but again we are faced with this claim tonight. How could Jesus make such a claim? Because Jesus gave us proof after proof of His claim which clearly verified it. In ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Peace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023

Peace is an elusive thing. You cannot have the peace of God without having God in your life.

The God of Peace Isaiah 9:6-9:7 Good morning to our online friends. We are glad that you are here to join us. Would you turn in your bible or mobile app to Isaiah Chapter 9? We are going to look at a message entitled the God of peace. Peace is an elusive thing- if we find it, we say we are at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2023

It is Jesus Christ in whom we place our faith. This righteousness of God is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

The Righteousness of God Romans 3:20-26 What is your response to “the righteousness of God”. Does it make you excited to know more about God? Are you indifferent about “the righteousness of God”? There was an Augustinian Monk that found the concept of “the righteousness of God” repulsive. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted By God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 1, 2023

Can we be adopted by God? How? What does that even mean?

In ancient times there was often no difference between an adopted child and a natural born one. An adopted child received all the rights and privileges of a biological child. That is the meaning in the Bible. We have a special relationship as an adopted child of God. When the Bible uses the term ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

The word Gospel means the proclamation of salvation available in Christ. It is also the proclamation and inauguration of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:15). Kingdom of God lives in hearts of the believers than the boundaries of the universe.

Mark 1:14-15, 4:26-34 Kingdom of God in Mark Kingdom of God: Kingdom: The word (basileia comes from basileus = a sovereign, king, monarch) denotes sovereignty, royal power, kingship, royal rule, and dominion. Involved in the term is the sovereign authority of a ruler, the activity of ruling, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 6, 2023

We do not deserve any good thing from God, but He is a giver. Indeed, it is “by grace (we) have been saved through faith, and that not of (ourselves); it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."

Alba 2-6-2023 THE GIFT OF GOD Ephesians 2:8-10 A tired stay-at-home mom opened the front door of her home to find the preacher from the church, who said, "I’m collecting donations for the new children’s home we’re building. Just asking you to give what you can." "Absolutely," ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2023

If you want to bring purpose and meaning back into your life this Christmas season, it starts when you reverence Jesus as deity. Then rely on Him as your defender and deliverer from sin, for He, and He alone is the Mighty God.

An elderly man in Phoenix, Arizona, calls his son in New York and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing—45 years of misery is enough.” “Pop, what are you talking about?” the son asks. “We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 10:20-21, Deuteronomy 10:17, Jeremiah 32:18, 1 Chronicles 11:10-47, Isaiah 42:13, Jeremiah 20:11, Hebrews 2:4, Zephaniah 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free