Sermons on Know Thyself:

Getting Into Shape

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How much do you want to know God’s will?

In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My mother - a small woman with auburn hair and a sense of optimism that ran as deep as the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

"Why Am I Here" Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Mar 13, 2002

"What is my Purpose in Life?" is a question of the ages. We all ask it at some time or another. We will look at 2 passages in Genesis and one in Luke to find what GOD purposes for our lives.

The Search of a Lifetime Text: Gen 1:1 Last week – Where do I come from? This week – Why am I here? What is the purpose of Life? Many people try to answer the question Purpose of life is to get more money? Go to school so they can get a good job so they can sent their kids to school so they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Luke 19:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Seeing Is Believing? Series

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Oct 24, 2003

continueing study from the Book of John part 3

Questions from The Book of John Part 3 Mount Vernon Church 03/31/03 Is Seeing Is Believing? (John 1:43-51) 43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, follow me. 44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip findeth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

So You've Got Plans?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 7, 2003

How to plan prayerfully and have an attitude that still leaves room for God to do the unexpected

So you¡¦ve got plans?! Jas 4:13-17, WBC 9/11/03pm In Ills to keep folder- Professions_1.pps [PowerPoint of ’what should I be when I grow up?’ (babies all dressed up in adult clothes relating to certain professions)] Great, eh? But as David Simpkin says ¡¥If you want to make God laugh, tell Him ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Great Losses

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2001

There are many great losses in life. Three are considered here: the lost book, the look opportunity and the lost soul.

GREAT LOSSES INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told about a police car that pulled up in front of grandma’s house and grandpa got out. The police officer explained that he found this elderly gentleman wandering around the park. He said he was lost and couldn’t find his way home. Grandma said, “Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Progressive Guidance Of God

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 26, 2001

One of the wonderful things about the Christian life is that it is ever-changing. There are no boring days when we can wake up each day to serve a God whose mercies are “new every morning”.

One of the wonderful things about the Christian life is that it is ever-changing. There are no boring days when we can wake up each day to serve a God whose mercies are “new every morning”. His guidance is constant and consistent…he’s the tour guide that never gets out ahead of you….the tour guide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Your Life

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

What is your purpose in life? The same as that of the Lord Jesus Christ! Glorifying God! But we all do that in our own God-given unique way.

“THE PURPOSE OF YOUR LIFE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 17:1-5 As a man was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. When he answered, he heard his wife warn him urgently, "George, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280. Please ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Believers often ask, "What is God’s will for me?"

“HEARING GOD’S VOICE ” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 10:1-27 Believers often ask, "What is God’s will for me?" What do we actually mean when we say we want to know the will of God? It means we want to know His plan for our lives. We want His guidance in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-27

Our God-Given Assignment

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Wouldn’t you agree that the most important goal or thing in life that you can accomplish is the goal God has given us?

"OUR GOD-GIVEN ASSIGNMENT" By Dr. Dennis Deese – www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 11:1-15 Given the opportunity to get a direct and clear response from God, what one question would you ask him? A survey in USA Today posed that thought to Americans and the top five questions were ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

A Destiny For Good Things

Contributed by Jason Love on Aug 27, 2003

This sermon gives a demonstration of destiny by looking at the life of Joseph.

1. Josephs childhood A. He was special to his dad Jacob 1. He was the eldest child of Rachel 2. He stayed close to the home -We are also special to God B. Joseph has revelation of his destiny 1. The dream of the sheaves 2. The dream of the moon, sun, and eleven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:18-21, Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Praise God For Being The Great Planner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 1, 2003

It is a great relief to know that we are on course when the winds of circumstances press against us. The Lord’s plans are perfect and all of His ways are peaceful. However, too many people are trying to plan their own lives without constantly relying on t

Praise God for Being the Great Planner (Jer 29:11) It is a great relief to know that we are on course when the winds of circumstances press against us. The Lord’s plans are perfect and all of His ways are peaceful. However, too many people are trying to plan their own lives without constantly ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be On Mission With God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 10, 2003

Too many people are trying to do a mission for God instead of participating in God’s mission. Only when we allow the power of His word and His Holy Spirit to work in us and through us will we truly be on mission with God.

How to Be On Mission With God (Phil. 2:13,14) "For God is at work in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure." Too many people are trying to do a mission for God instead of participating in God’s mission. Only when we allow the power of His word and His Holy Spirit to work in us and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose For Us

Contributed by John Howard on Dec 29, 2002

What purpose is there for me here? What does God want from me?

Ephesians 5:1-21 The Purpose of God I was asked recently the question we all ask ourselves at one time or another - Why am I here? - What purpose is there for me here? - Now the person who asked me this is a Christian - And after confirming the importance of his decision to accept Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Listen! God Is Speaking"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2003

God spoke to Samuel and God is speaking to us...are we listening?

1 Samuel 3:1-20 “Listen! God is Speaking” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us can probably relate to how the people felt in Samuel’s time: “In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions.” This was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Will For Your Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

There are some things that the Bible state is God’s will for every person.

God’s Will Jeremiah 29:11 1. It is God’s will for you to be saved. -Acts 17:30 -2 Peter 3:9 2. It is God’s will for you to be baptized. -Matthew 28:19-20 -Proper candidate -Proper mode -Proper authority 3. It is God’s will for you to grow. -2 Peter 3:18 -Malachi 4:2 -Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist