Sermons on Knowing The Will Of God:

"Unfolding Deck Chairs" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

Discerning what God’s will and direction is for our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist June 30, 2002 “Unfolding Deck Chairs” Acts 17:22-34 INTRODUCTION: In a “Peanuts” strip, Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing theology. Lucy said, “On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

Choosing The Fire Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

In our culture of non-committal this message encourages us to look trouble, trials, difficulties in the face and not compromise or be moved from the will of God for our lives. Instead of running from trouble, we run to Jesus and find His strength and grac

Determining the will of God (3) (Choosing the Fire) 11/03/2002 I. Review of last 2 messages on determining the will of God A. We saw 3 different things to consider 1. Prov. 11:4 - Multitude of counselors 2. Amos 3:3 -- Power of agreement 3. Heb. 13:17 -- Relating to authority B. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28, Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Wrong Choices

Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002

Making choices without giving consideration to the will of God always has dire consequences

Life is a series of choices Genesis 13: 5 - 13 · The choices you make today will determine where you will find yourself tomorrow. · But most of the choices we are faced with in life are incidental. · But the thought of this message is for the more serious decisions we face in life. Choices ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-13, Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of The Blue! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

Last week we had the word painting of the ’blue and yellow’. So due to popular demand – we will focus some attention on how to differentiate between the two.

OUT OF THE BLUE! Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION Move over ‘Rob Tucker Challenge’ – make room for the ‘Dave Lansdown Off-road Comp’. You see yesterday I had the privilege of not only taking out the coveted prize, but also inaugurating what will be THE annual Off-road comp! Some of you may know the saying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Whaddaya Want?

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 7, 2002

We expect things in life. God expects things of us, too.

Whaddaya Want? Louie Anderson 7-Eleven monologue So let me ask you today, “Whaddaya want?” What do you want out of life? Are you looking for a good deal? Do you want a good job with even better pay? Do you want your children to make the honor roll and get into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing What God Wants Me To Do Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 8, 2002

A biblical plan on figuring out God’s will.

Last week our focus was "Doing what God wants me to do and why I should even care." Our Scripture was Ephesians 5:17 NLT - "Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do." We should care about doing what God wants us to do because it’s good for God, it’s good for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Out God's Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

Do you have a LifePlan? Are you living the life God meant for you to live? This message helps you begin the development of a LifePlan.

Living the Life You Were Meant to Live -God has a plan for your life- Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Do you have a life plan? Do you have a life plan that takes you from where you are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The First European Church Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 16, 2005

Part 1 of a series on Philippians, this message describes Paul’s first visit to Philippi.

The First European Church Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church Today we’re going to start a series on Philippians. We will study Paul’s letter to the Philippian church verse by verse. First, let’s look at where the letter to the Philippians fits in the New Testament. It is easy to divide the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Waiting for Jesus Power

Sermon 2 Peter 3:10-13 Looking for the Blessed hope Introduction: We learn here that this is Peter writing to the church at large and all believers everywhere for the purpose to warn Christians about false teachers and to exhort them to grow in their faith and knowledge of Christ. The president ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

#1are You Leaving More Than A Tombstone? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2006

We need to teach the beauty of God’s blessings. God is a rewarder. God wants to bless His people!

ARE WE LEAVING MORE THAN A TOMBSTONE?... What about the dash? GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU! HE IS A REWARDER --- BE BLESSED!BLESSED By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series. I. WHAT AM I LEAVING OTHERS? A. When I was a boy my Dad would sing an old bluegrass ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fly High - Acts Part 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2006

Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?”

“Fly High” – Acts part 19 On the lighter side of life: Thesis: Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?” Scripture Text: Acts 21 The Holy Bible, New International ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon tackles the tough issue of God’s will in our lives.

Thy Will Be Done! Golfer approaches the first tee An attempt to answer the question: “What is God’s will?” 1. What God’s Will Cannot Be! God’s will cannot contradict itself He can’t say one thing, and do another What about war and murder? What about getting drunk? This is why the Bible is so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Adventure

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 20, 2005

Christ’s faithful disciples learned that a life of adventure and being greatly used by God requires sensitivity to his leading, willingness to take a risk and adjust his life to Christ.

A LIFE OF ADVENTURE Acts 9:19-30; 11:19-30; 13: 1-4 August 2002 INTRODUCTION A. In 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to stand on the "roof of the world." Ten years later, a man named Barry Bishop was among a group that carried the American flag to the summit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Double Blessing

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Nov 18, 2005

When we come to God in our midnight hour, he will set us free! In addition our situation might be for someone else’s benefit as well.

TEXT: ACTS 16:16-26 READ TEXT ACTS 16:16-24 INTRODUCTION Carole and I have a friend that seems to have the Midas touch. You know what I am talking about, everything that he touches seems like it turns into gold. Our friend can go into any situation and come out of it with more money in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Holiness