Sermons on Know God:

Desperation & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007

We need to be desperate for the will of God or else we will be desperate for the things of this world.

And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Apostolic

The Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 15, 2009

Exposition of Acts 25:1-12 about the providential hand of God upon Paul’s life and journey to Rome

Text: Acts 25:1-12, Title: The Providence of God, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/16/09, AM A. Opening illustration: The story of the guy who wrote “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “The providence of God means the continuing action of God in preserving His creation and guiding it toward his intended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Transcendence Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2013

A sermon on the transcendence of God based on John 4:24. A lot of this is comparing God's spirituality to human spirituality (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 5)

HoHum: "Most middle class Americans tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship. As a result, their meanings and values are distorted. Their relationships disintegrate faster than they can keep them in repair and their lifestyles resemble a cast of characters in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unrelenting God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 23, 2018

God did not give up on Ahaz, despite his idolatry and unbelief. God came to him through prophet Isaiah, assuring him and urging him to trust Him.

We are going to look at our unrelenting God, the One who never give up on us. We looked at the five kings of Israel in chapter 15. It ends with an account on King Jotham of Judah. • Jotham did what was right in the eyes of the Lord but not perfectly because he did not remove the high places of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-20, Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reconciled To God

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 14, 2023

It is amazing that God purposed to reconcile man unto Himself before man or woman was created.

Reconciled to God by Joe Mack Cherry I. Opening A. God’s Word needs no embellishment. 1. As an aspiring songwriter years ago, I used to constantly work on hooks. 2. Hooks are catchy phrases or clever word spins used to get the attention of the listener whether it be a publisher, an artist, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21, 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Fire For God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Aug 10, 2002

What happened to the fire?

ON FIRE FOR GOD Text: Leviticus 6: 12&13 What does the dictionary say about fire? Fire----The active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light of combustion. A. strong feeling; excitement B. to make explode by ingiting C. to become excited or aroused On ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, Leviticus 6:12, Matthew 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Discipline

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Yes God does still discipline us. This sermon talks about the reason and the result of God’s discipline

Hebrews 12:7-13 God’s Discipline Introduction 1. This is one of those subjects none of us like. 2. Even the nerds who would tell you they like school, would say they don’t like discipline. 3. When is the last time you heard someone say, oh that discipline I just received felt so good 4. However we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

No Shortcuts To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 22, 2013

The only way to God is through Jesus Christ.

No Shortcuts to God April 21, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The only way to God is through Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:13-14 Supplemental Passage: "Don't look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2020

The word of God is effectually working in you who believe.

THE GOSPEL OF GOD. 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13. Paul is continuing to speak about the Thessalonian reception of the gospel message from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:9. Now, still addressing them as “brethren” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:1), he reminds them of what they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Wrestles With God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 32 verses 22-32. Ill: • James Whistler, the Victorian artist, • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist sent immediately for the country’s leading ear, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Brethren

God Was With Him Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010

Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Messengers Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 25, 2013

Hosea brings an important message to the people of God through his life and his preaching. God put Hosea in a difficult position where he was living out his message while he was preaching it to God’s people. This was extremely difficult, but also showed

GOD’S MESSENGERS CHAPTER 15, “THE STORY” Hosea 1-14 INTRODUCTION… “The Story” so far by the numbers This morning as we begin to think about this chapter in the story, I want to share some numbers with you: 15 is the number of weeks we have been going through ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disappointed By God?

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

What about when God does disappoint us, at least from our perspective? How do we manage that? How do we deal with that? How do we own up to the reality of our disappointment with God?

DISAPPOINTED BY GOD? JOB 36-40 "You have to be present to win," was a sign at a raffle at a retirement center in Florida. I like that sign because that is how ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Voice For God Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 18, 2022

This sermon focuses on John the Baptist and his unique role as "the one crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord", as well as a four possible applications for Christians today.

Good morning. By a show of hands, how many of you have heard of the biblical character John the Baptist? Most of you have heard of him of course. When you think of John the Baptist, what kind of image comes to mind? A little wild. A guy running around the desert dressed funny and eating bugs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-34, Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Is God Good?

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000

Thanksgiving message dealing with the goodness of God.

IS GOD GOOD? Psalm 100:5 An older gentleman was on the golf green about to putt. A foursome was behind him, waiting for him to finish the hole. About the time he was to ready to putt, on the road beside the golf course, a shiny black hearse pulled into view, followed by an entourage of some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist