Sermons on Knowing God Better:

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How God guides people who trust and obey His will

God Chose and Guided Abraham (Genesis 11:27-12:20) Illustration:Peter T. Forsythe was right when he said, "The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master". Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, p. 22. 1. Aim: To lead the people to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power A Burden Brings

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 6, 2001

God gives us a burden before we can do anything great for Him

The Power a Burden Brings Selected Passages February 25, 2001 Introduction I. What is a burden? A. Webster 1. Something that is carried, a duty or responsibility 2. Something oppressive or worrisome 3. The bearing of a load or the capacity for cargo B. Our Christian Understanding 1. A burden is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

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 Best Laid Plans Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The importance of allowing God to direct your day to day plans.

The Best Laid Plans James 4:13-17 I. There are no guarantees A. We all make plans 1. day timers 2. pocket organizers 3. wall calendars 4. appointments B. The way we make plans should reflect our relationship with God 1. Only He knows the future 2. Only He can shape the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plans

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

God has a plan for each and every one of us.

Plans Jeremiah 29:11-13 1. God has made plans for each and every one of us. - Before you were born - Plans for your appearance your direction, your gifts, etc... 2. God’s plans for us are always in our best interest. - God never seeks to harm us - Satan harms and we harm ourselves - ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Promotion Time

Contributed by James Turner on Mar 12, 2001

Three areas God has impressed on my church in which hwe is ready to cause a promotion - Finances, Revival, Salvation of Souls.

It’s Promotion Time Psalm 75:6- For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another. I. It’s promotion time! A. Promotion does not come from the north, the south, the east or the west. 1. Promotion does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin = Suffering No!!!

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 13, 2001

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent Lectionary Series C

Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 Sin=Suffering, No !!   The hardest question a pastor might face is:" Why did God let this happen". "This" may be the death of a loved one, child, spouse, or friend. " This" maybe the lingering agony of a cancer patient, the total destruction of all property by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

A Place Of Escape

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

By using David’s experience, we can learn how to trust God as we abide under His almighty hand!

I. The Cave of Adullam (Justice of the People) A. Text: I Samuel 22:1-2 (Verse 2) Every one that was 1) In Distress 2) In Debt 3) Discontented Adullam means ‘refuge.’ This was a city conquered by Joshua in Joshua chapter 12. It was fortified by Rehoboam in II Chronicles 11. It is referred to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Great Sermons From Strange Preachers

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

Throughout the years, God has used unique ways to teach His people some very important truths. This outline selects four "strange preachers" whose messages we would be wise to heed.

GREAT SERMONS FROM STRANGE PREACHERS "And the Lord said to Cain, ’Where is Abel your brother?’ He said, ’I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?’ And the Lord said, ’What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground." Genesis 4:9-10. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-10, Luke 22:34

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Dream

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

How to have God’s will in our dreams for the church.

Title: Daring to Dream Text: Multi-texed Topical Introduction: What is it that you dream about? Notice that I didn’t ask you if you dream. Everyone dreams. I am not talking about the dreams at night that wake you up and make you cry as a child. I am talking about the future and what we dream ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have A Plan

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

What is our destiny? What is God’s plan for my life? Can I fulfill it? Questions every student asks.

I have a Plan, Don’t Get Sidetracked Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God has a plan for your life. His plan for you is 1. Good 2. A Future 3. Has Hope Nothing mentioned about sadness, depression. Also there is nothing in there about the past SO, the question of the day is...how do I know that I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-12, 2 Timothy 2:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Dream – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

We are going to look at what is holding you back from your dreams (purpose).

INTRO: When he was eighty-eight years old, the late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once found himself on a train. When the conductor came by, Justice Holmes couldn’t find his ticket, and he seemed terribly upset. He searched all of his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Dream – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Have you ever run out of time? Have you ever run out of options? Have you ever run out of resources? Here is your answer.

INTRO: Call up volunteer and ask him or her to unfold the rose without ruining it. It is only a tiny rosebud, A flower of God’s design; But I cannot unfold the petals With these clumsy hands of mine. The secret of unfolding flowers Is not known to such as I. God opens this flower so sweetly, When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God