Sermons about Initiated By God

The God Who Opens The Book Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

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God holds the book of every man’s destiny, and only He has the authority to open it and bring its purpose to fulfilment.

THE GOD WHO OPENS THE BOOK OF DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 5:1-10 Key Verse: “And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals.” — Revelation 5:1 (NKJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:16; Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"When Abram Heard From God" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

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God initiates the call and it can be any time and any place.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches May 7, 2000 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Enough?

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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God is and always has been the initiator of our contact with Him.

Theme: Priority One in our worship Thesis: Are we seeking first things first? Title: What is Enough? Text: Luke 24: 13-35 Intro illus. Hot Wheels super charger energizes, zips them around the circle again. Twice / yr Christmas, Easter Once / mo Communion Once / wk Church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"When Abram Heard From God"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 3, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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God initiates His contact with us. How do we repond?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches June 5, 2005 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Call For New Missional Initiatives -- Acts 11: 19-26

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 7, 2011

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Do you long to be able to share your faith with others but have great difficulty doing so? It might surprise you that even Apostles such as Peter, James and John had some difficulties with cross-cultural communication. What is the way forward for a Chu

A CALL FOR NEW MISSIONAL INITIATIVES -- Acts 11: 19-26 INTRO Yesterday -- the first Saturday in August -- is reckoned to be the happiest day of the year. To be even more specific: 7pm is the happiest moment of the happiest day of the year. The statistics are based on a study of more than 9,000 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of God's Glory: Exuberant Worship (2) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 24, 2016

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Worship Invites the Glory of God; Introduces Salvation; and Initiates Victory.

1. Secret to Soul Winning One of the most zealous soul-winners of yesteryear was Colonel George Clarke, who established the Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago, but he wasn't a polished speaker. Dr. R. A. Torrey once wrote, "I used to go and hear Col. Clarke talk and he seemed to me to be one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Attitude Adjustment About Giving

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 14, 2006

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This sermon was presented to teach the blessings of being a generous giver.

An Attitude Adjustment About Giving January 15, 2006 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Intro: How do you view giving? Some view it as an obstacle, burden, punishment. (this is seen in how some get uncomfortable even when a preacher mentions it) Some of us need simply to change our attitude about giving. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Reaches Out To The Outcast Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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As Jacob flees from home, GOd takes the initiative to reach out to Jacob and to bless him.

Genesis 28:10-22 September 14, 2003 Do you remember the first time that you were away from home? Maybe it was staying with grandma or grandpa. Maybe it was your first sleep-away camp. Maybe it wasn’t till you went away to university or got your first job. Do you remember what was going through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Antidote To The Deadly Sin Of Pride

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2025

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Countering the deadly habit of thinking of ourselves as a "god."

Friday of the Twenty-Third Week in Course 2025 Take a look at the opening prayer for our worship today. We implore God, by whom we are redeemed and receive adoption, to look graciously on your beloved sons and daughters. We are redeemed by God through the free and meritorious ace of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-42, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022

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Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Reconciled To God Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

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Man is out of fellowship with God. He is separated and rebellious. God took the initiative to bring man and God together again. He did so at the cross.

BE RECONCILED TO GOD II CORINTHIANS 5:18-21 INTRODUCTION: Man is out of fellowship with God. He is separated and rebellious. God took the initiative to bring man and God together again. He did so at the cross. Note “All this is from God.” Reconciliation is not achieved by man but by God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You And Wants You To Love Him Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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God has initiated a loving relationship with you and wants you respond in love and obedience.

God Loves You and Wants You to Love Him Matt. 22:37, 38 INTRO.: Moses was a very special person in the sight of God, Who revealed Himself to Moses as to no one else. When the children of Israel sinned against God by worshiping a golden calf, God threatened to remove Himself from them and send ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beauty Of Grace Verses The Beast Of Sin Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 22, 2005

based on 13 ratings

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After all that’s happened so far – Jonah’s initial disobedience; God’s humbling of Jonah; Jonah’s going to Nineveh at the second time of asking; the Ninevites’ believing the message and being spared – surely you’d expect there to be a happy ending!

JONAH CHAPTER FOUR INTRODUCTION Most of us love happy endings! My girls when they were little loved Disney’s, ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ In the closing scenes the beast lies dying from a wound inflicted during combat with Gaston his enemy. Belle the beauty finally confesses her love for the beast ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Work Of God

Contributed by Victor Haynes on Jul 12, 2011

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We gain great assurance as believers knowing that God will finish His good work of grace which He initiated in us.

The Good Work God Started in You as a Believer Philippians 1: 6 Many people start projects and never finish them. There are many reasons projects are not finished: poor planning, lack of money, lack of management and organization, not enough help or lack of interest. Some people may be like me. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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