Sermons on Knowing God For Who He Is:

Examining Our Roots

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2008

Being tooted in God’s Word and Will results in a blessed life.

Title: Examining Our Roots Text: Psalm 1 The Big Idea: Being rooted in God results in a blessed life. Introduction Roots… in 1977 we were introduced to the Roots made for TV Mini-Series based on the book written by Alex Haley. It is the story of an American family that began in the year ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

The Gospel is a gift from God.

1. The Gospel is a gift from God. a. SALVATION… to be saved from the Penalty of Sin (justification), the Power of sin (Sanctification), and the Presence of Sin (Future Glorification). b. And as with ANY gift, it’s simply to be ACCEPTED. God says, “I know sin has damaged and destroyed you, but I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Of Heights

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 20, 2008

Our text identifies that not only did the people of Israel have some fears in the Old Testament, we find some of the same fears in the New Testament. Let’s not stop there, but we can trace some of the same fears in our day and age. We are reminded in ou

TITLE: FEAR OF HEIGHTS SCRIPTURE: NUMBER 13:30-31 / II TIMOTHY 1:7 These are interesting texts found in the Old Testament as well as the New Testament. Granted, it is also a unique blend of scriptures for examination this morning. I want to share with you this morning through the mingling ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - Part 3 - Ruth 3 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Mar 16, 2022

Ruth chapter 3 shows us how to know God better and how to hear from Him better.

Do you know who this is? It's the Queen of England. Does anybody here know her personally? Bruce, you know everybody. Do you have her cell #? I'd like to give her a call. I have some questions. No? Well, let me ask you this. If you wanted to know the queen, what would you do? Let's say ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That We May Flourish

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2006

God wants us to flourish. We plead dryness, incompleteness, or sin, but in the tiny infant of Bethlehem strengthening is coming. Hillandale Baptist Church, Adelphi, MD

I am persuaded that we are intended by our Creator to flourish. He created us to blossom and to grow. God wants our lives to be colorful, joyful, full. I am convinced that God does not intend for us to live like miserable little mice, afraid of our own shadows, scurrying for cover every time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who You Are In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2020

God, through the Apostle Peter, gives us several images of what it means to be a Christian rightly connected to Christ and to each other. Holding onto these images can help us weather the storms of life.

1 Peter 2:2-10 Who You Are in God’s Eyes Happy Mother’s Day, church! If you are able to join us for our 11:00 Zoom call today (that is, Sunday), mothers, we’d like you to show us a picture of you and your kids, maybe when they were young, if you have one handy. Mothers often are the glue that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Really Get To Know God? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 16, 2008

Whether you made a commitment years ago or have yet to accept Him into your life, there always remains much more to learn about His nature and ways.

How Can I Really Get to Know God? : Hosea 6:6 Introduction: Did you know that God wants to show you more of Himself everyday? Are you seeking after God with all your strength? Does your time with the Lord reenergize you or does it feel more like a ritualistic experience? Repeatedly in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

I Wanted To Be The King Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 20, 2008

There was a need of leadership and many trees desired and boast that they are the candidate. But God has a better plan about the leadership

One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be our king.’ 9 “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and men are honored, to hold sway over the trees?’ 10 “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Do When God Is Wrong?

Contributed by Al Hood on Jan 23, 2001

Helping to understand the providence of God in our human experience.

WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD IS WRONG? SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:28 INTRODUCTION: * What do you do when God is wrong and you know it? * You may say that you would never think like that BUT people do. * Paul tells us here that the Christian can rest assured that every thing in this world will work out for good to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

God Made Him Walk But He Leaped On His On! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 2, 2011

There are a lot of people in this world who want a hand out, but there is just as many people in this world who want a hand up!!!!

Acts 3:1-10-Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; who, seeing Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Watching Over You

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 30, 2014

He’s following our every step through life to make sure we arrive home safely. He’s watching over our lives so that we will reach our final destination.

He is watching over you… Psalm 121:7-8 says that “The LORD will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” I was reading a story about a little boy who was looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Know You By Your Character Series

Contributed by Joel Curry on Nov 4, 2001

When some people in the church at Corinth accused Paul, he built his defense on the Christlike character by which they knew him. The people who know us best know our character.

<b><center>Introduction & Background</b></center> In our studies in 1 Corinthians, we saw that Paul had been pretty tough on the Christians in Corinth about their need to correct a lot that was wrong in the church. This included theological error, selfishness, their relationships with God and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels Of God Met Him Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2013

There is something beautiful which happens when we follow the road that God shows us, watch what the scripture says, “…and the angels of God met him.”

Angels of God met him….. Life of Jacob – Part 2 Genesis 32:1 “….and the angels of God met him. “ There is something beautiful which happens when we follow the road that God shows us, watch what the scripture says, “…and the angels of God met him.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 17, 2013

Father's Day Sermon that points our attention to the importance of being a daddy to our children and ultimately we are all children of the Heavenly Father

TITLE: WHO’S YOUR DADDY SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:41-52 I thought it important that we spend a few minutes this morning to recognize what our society has dubbed this Third Sunday of June each year to be “FATHER’S DAY.” We are beginning to see more men return to the Universal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Our Relationship With God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 6, 2023

The ultimate goal of a true Christian is to understand and know God. This desire surpasses all others in importance.

What is the greatest desire of a Christian? Throughout the Bible, we see that the great men and women of God express their passion for truly knowing Him. Moses asks God to reveal His glory (Exodus 33:18). David compares his longing for God to a deer panting for water (Psalm 42:1). And Paul declares ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Topics: Knowing God, Christian Life