Sermons on Know:

Decisions & God's Will Pt 2

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

Practical help from God’s Word concerning decision making and the will of God.

Decision Making and the Will of God part 2 Life is the sum total of my choices. PRELIMINARY THOUGHTS… from “Decision Making and the Will of God” part 1 • I must be aware that the most attractive choices may have unattractive ends. • I must remember that right choices are not always easy to make. • ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Above The Law

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

We live in a time when people think they can beat the system of God’s way of doing things. Sin enters their life and then they can’t understand why things start going wrong.

Scripture: Joshua 7:1 – Title: “Above The Law” Introduction: Joshua and the people of God were experiencing victory. They had come out of the wilderness, crossed the flooded Jordan River on dry ground. They had seen the walls of Jericho fall down after they had walked around them for seven days. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liberty As Virtue Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

The Christian, unlike the world, should use his liberty to demonstrate his virtue, not to justify his vices.

I Peter 2:13-17 “Liberty as Virtue” Intro—Last week, we looked at Peter’s discussion of the church as “sojourners and pilgrims” in the world—Peter calls on the church in 2:11 to “abstain from fleshly lusts,” and we talked about how we need to abstain from those fleshly lusts for two reasons—first, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Lost His Voice? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

How do we hear from the Lord?

Has God lost His voice? I called Ruth Rupprecht on Thursday afternoon. “I hear Dave’s heart is OK.” “That’s right,” she replied, “There were no obvious blockages discovered during the angioplasty. God healed him.” You might have thought my immediate thought would have been, “Praise God.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Speaks - Are You Listening? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

Ears to hear the voice of the Spirit

God Speaks - Are you listening? Intro. – ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder (AD/HD) is mostly an organic problem which tends to run in families. It is characterized by the inability to sustain focused attention. This checklist rates the following behaviors which are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Faith Or Magical Thinking? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

What are you trusting, why?

Christian Faith or Magical Thinking? For a couple of Sundays, we’ve been considering the importance of a contemporary experience of hearing God’s voice. A fresh relationship with the Lord prevents us from following a sterile set of rules that have little true power to shape our values and daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Can Hear God's Voice? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

Is there a spiritual elite that hear from God?

I am indebted tremendously to Jack Deere for bringing clarity to these ideas. His book is entitled, Surprised By the Voice of God. It is available from local bookstores or online at www.Christianbook.com if you would like to read more about this subject. This morning I bring you the last ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Consejo De Dios Para El Hombre

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

El comprender y conocer a Dios y en qué es lo que se deleita es uno de los privilegios más grandes que el hombre tiene.

El consejo de Dios para el hombre Jeremías 9:23, 24 Introducción: Dios le aconseja al hombre que no haga alarde de sus habilidades temporales sino de hablar de cosas espirituales. El comprender y conocer a Dios y en qué es lo que se deleita es uno de los privilegios más grandes que el hombre ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revival

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 23, 2002

David was a man who walked with God for many, many ,many years. David was a man who had been in trouble many different times. And David when he was in trouble, When he was at a spiritual low, Looked up and prayed and ask God to revive him. And every tim

Revival Psalm 138:7 Matt. 18:19 Pro. 13:12 David was a man who walked with God for many, many ,many years. David was a man who had been in trouble many different times. And David when he was in trouble, When he was at a spiritual low, Looked up and prayed and ask God to revive him. And every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7, Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Deliberate Intention

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

The purpose of God revealed

INTRO: Romans 8:28 Purpose in the greek. Prothesis: From pro, "before," and thesis, "a place." thus "a setting forth." The word here suggests a deliberate plan, a proposition, and advance plan, an intention, a design. I. WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF GOD? a. Ephesians 1:5,9,11 v.5 -An assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

How To Get The Most Out Of Life

Contributed by Randall Terrill on Nov 17, 2000

How to honor Christ in difficult circumstances

How To Get The Most Out Of Life I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction: 1. The Rule of St. Benedict (The Love of Christ must come before all else) 2. Three admonitions to help us I. Be Joyful Always 1. Things that steal our joy 2. Things that bring us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

For Granted Or Gratitude?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Do we take our blessings for granted or with gratitude?

FOR GRANTED OR GRATITUDE? I Thess. 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of God

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Dec 15, 2000

God has one primary purpose, to save mankind--giving the Church the direction for all its endeavors.

THE COMPELLING PURPOSE OF GOD by Dr. Larry Bergeron INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON The Sure Purpose of God Today I want us to look at the way in which God’s Purpose Is Always Achieved. Because what God Purposes to do will happen. Because God is good, we know that His Purposes are Good. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God