Sermons on It Was Meant To Be:

God's Life Giving, Life Changing Word

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

I preached this sermon to promote our read the Bible through campaign. If we can influence our congregation to become students of the Word of God it WILL change their life and their home.

God’s “Life Changing” “Life Giving” Word! Heb 3:6-4:16(NKJ), “but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy, Happy, Happy & Humble Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

The Beatitudes give us the keys to living a "happy, happy, happy" life. The first beatitude deals with humility.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Humble Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, “I just want to be happy.¨ Ask that same 100 people what it means to be happy, and ninety will say something about people, places or things. The answers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 29, 2021

Paul says that the fifth commandment is the first commandment which brings a promise.

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother Exodus 20:12 Today is Father’s Day, a day in which we honor our earthly fathers. By doing so, we are keeping the fifth commandment just as we do on Mother’s Day. Our parents are worthy of honor and respect. In honoring our parents, we are honoring God as well who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

29 The Divine Withdrawal Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Feb 4, 2021

This is the 29th of 31 devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah, which is based on the book of Jonah.

THE DIVINE WITHDRAWAL Jonah 4:7-8: “But as morning dawned the next day God prepared a worm, and it so damaged the plant that it withered. 8 And it happened, when the sun arose, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat on Jonah’s head so that he grew faint.” But as morning dawned ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Understand It? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

The Bible is intended to be easily understood by the reader.

Story about understanding the Bible Turn to 2 Timothy 2:15 This morning we continue our series on the Bible. We used the term text (ICON/VIDEO) because it speaks of the ancient text while at the same time speaking of our contemporary times. In week 1, we discussed the Why? (ICON/3 IMAGES). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Not Enough

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Nov 20, 2017

Encouragement to be thankful, even when it seems it is not enough

“When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that ...read more

Scripture: John 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Your Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

This sermon explores embracing life's seasons, appreciating the beauty of change, and trusting in God's divine timing and purpose for each phase of our lives.

Hey there, family! So glad you're joining us today. We're about to get into a topic that touches everyone, no matter who you are or where you're at in life. We're talking about seasons that not only bring us snow or sunshine, but the seasons in our own lives. Max Lucado Quote – There's a quote from ...read more

Topics: New Season, Appointed Time

Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Explores God's profound love and grace, as demonstrated through the sacrifice of His Son, and encourages reflection on personal experiences of this grace.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in His name, under His roof. We're here to share in His word. We're here to find comfort in His teachings. We're here to learn. To grow. To love. Today, we turn to a well-known verse. A verse many of us learned in Sunday School. A verse that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Memories

Being Full Of Joy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores how joy, a gift from the Holy Spirit, strengthens believers and remains constant even amidst life's most challenging seasons.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to gather here in His house, to lift our voices in praise, to find comfort in the fellowship of believers, and to be nourished by the Word of God? Indeed, it is a privilege we should never take for granted. In the spirit of gratitude, let us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Topics: Joy

Baggage Claims PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to shed their burdens, resist sin, and persevere in their Christian journey, relying on Christ's strength and grace.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by a love that transcends all earthly understanding. As we prepare to open God's Word together, let us be reminded of the profound truth that we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Topics: Baggage

Walking In A New Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

Encourages embracing new seasons in life with faith, trusting in God's guidance, and actively participating in His divine plan.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this gathering of hearts, a gathering where we come together in unity and love to seek the wisdom and guidance of our Heavenly Father. We stand on the precipice of a new season, a season that is ripe with potential, pregnant with promise, and teeming with the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Topics: New Season, Confidence

Teachable Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the sower, urging us to examine how we receive God's word and its fruitfulness in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of faith. How wonderful it is to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to worship, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of His word. Today, we are about to enter into the rich tapestry of Mark's gospel, specifically Mark 4:1-9, 13-20. This passage, my friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9, Mark 4:13-20

Topics: Kingdom, Soil

The Ultimate Easter Egg

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

The empty tomb of Jesus is God’s ultimate Easter egg!

The Ultimate Easter Egg Luke 24:1-12 March 31, 2002: Easter morning Introduction Recently, an article was published that revealed the secrets of hidden “surprises” in computer software and video games. Programmers add these surprises to give the programs an added appeal. Some of the examples were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Providence Of God

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 18, 2002

When the circumstances of life knock us down, the only sure footing we have is the Word of God and confidence in the providence of God.

The Providence Of God Rom. 8:28 Introduction Have you ever been swimming at the seashore and found yourself knocked down by the waves and suddenly you’re in trouble. You remember how that can happen if a big wave comes and knocks you down and you go in over your head. You begin to thrash around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Change In The Air

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 25, 2003

Jesus is searching the world for those who will follow Him and become change agents in this world!

Change in the Air Ecclessiates 3:1-8 October 26, 2003 Morning Service Introduction When I took chemistry in high school my teacher, Mr. Carter, did an experiment with a piece of ice and a simple beaker. The ice was placed inside the beaker and the beaker was placed over heat. We watched as that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God