Sermons on Know Your Role:

Mission: Possible

Contributed by Traci Loewe on Jul 30, 2007

Being open to God’s calling

Sermon Body Outline Opening Illustration: [use natural gestures] Last night I took a journey to a land far ’cross the seas; I didn’t go by boat or plane, I trusted on my knees. I saw so many people there in deepest depths of sin, and Jesus told me I should go that there were souls to win. But I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

"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

Jiminy Cricket Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos.

Jiminy Cricket part 3 Thesis: We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos. Review Last two weeks messages- Power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-23, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Prescription

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

God gives us the prescription for a better life here and now.

THE DIVINE PRESCRIPTION Ps. 37:1-7 INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Speaks Through Circumstances Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon ten in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

The Father loved the Son and showed Him everything He was doing. Jesus did not have to guess what to do. He did not have to dream up what He could do for the Father. He watched to see what the Father was doing around Him and Jesus put His life there. The Father could then accomplish His purposes ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-20, John 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God: The Counsel Of Others Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Importance of godly counsel and hearing God in context of wholesome community is discussed. Criteria for when to seek counsel and from whom is also considered.

Hearing God: The Counsel of Others Series: Hearing God # 3 1 Kings 12:1-14[1] 9-11-05 Intro We have been talking the last few weeks about how to hear God. In the next message on this we will focus on our personal communion with God. But it is important to embrace the broad biblical principles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

What Does God Require Of Me?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Five things God requires of me.

INTRO: A question that has often made me stop and ponder is “What am I going to do?” As a little boy I thought, “What am I going to do when I grow up?” : I initially wanted to a policeman, a fireman, teacher, professional baseball player, then a banker, and so on. -But as I have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Calls

Contributed by Chris Summers on Jun 29, 2004

How do we hear when God calls us.

When God Calls Good morning everyone . Today I want to talk about when God calls on you. Question ,how do we know when God calls us? ...(ask around the room and let them reply if God has ever called them). I remember back when I was about 13-14 my mom had an 8-track tape (that’s a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Have In Store For You Series

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 28, 2008

This is a two part sermon on the life of Joseph and how God directed his life from a 17 year old adolescent to a 30 year old king

WHAT DOES GOD HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU? Genesis 37: 1-33 (23-33 for the sake of time) Intro: The more I read the Bible the more I believe and the more I can see that God has got something good in store for those who would be saved, stay saved and live in the faith. Of course, sometimes getting to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 23, 2004

1- Fear not 2- Withhold not

INTRO.- More American proverbs, sayings, or quips and quotes. - Honeymoon: the period between “I do” and “you’d better.” - Marriage begins when you sink in his arms and ends with your arms in the sink. - It takes two to make a marriage – a single girl and an anxious mother. - The greatest ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Direction

Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 3, 2005

A look at how our relationship shapes our direction.

God’s direction A study by F. Martin To all my brethren, who share in this study and look to stand in the presence of Christ, through the word of God. We hope to share a moment in His presence which equals 100 years in the world. We hope to stand in agreement while opening our hearts to the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Invitation Leads To A Crisis Of Belief Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 6. When we hear from God we are at a crisis of belief where we will have to choose whether we will step out in faith or not.

We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Look To Jesus Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon one in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

"Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” - John 17:3 Jesus defined eternal life in terms of knowing Him. "Eternal" not only describes life in terms of quantity, but in terms of quality; not just in terms of length, but in terms ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Wisdom And Avoid Destructive Waywardness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004

The Spirit of God teaches us how to gain a healthy fear, awe and worship of the Lord so we gain a spiritual wisdom that gives us the perspective on truth, love and the realities of people, problems and situations.

Choose Wisdom and Avoid Destructive Waywardness How the Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom - (Isa 11:2) "The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord." Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Johnny Rickman on Oct 14, 2005

God’s desire is to have intimacy with His children

Intimacy John 11 INTIMACY: Innermost. Marked by very close association, contact, or familiarity. Marked by warm friendship. Suggesting informal warmth or privacy. Of a very personal or private nature. The greatest underlying truth in the Bible is that God did not create us, nor does ...read more

Denomination: Baptist