Sermons on Leaning On God:

God's Friend Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2012

Sinners can get get close to a holy God only if they we appeal to His grace. Pray that God in His grace would show us His path, grant us His presence, and reveal to us His person, which He has already done in His Son. Get close to Jesus and you will get

On one occasion, Dr. Mortimer Adler suddenly left a discussion group at a tea quite disgusted, slamming the door after him. Someone in the group, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” To which the hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Battle Of The Gods Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

God’s display of love and power demands a response.

- Everybody loves a good showdown. A tough battle... mano e mano, one on one. And since it’s the beginning of the new year which means there are hundreds of lists out there. I though I would take us down memory lane and come up with what I think are the top ten showdowns, or battles in American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following God

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on May 13, 2007

Journey with the Nation of Israel to see how God taught His beloved people to follow Him in obedience.

FOLLOWING GOD Joshua 3:1-6 Today we are celebrating several departures – we have a number of people finishing their educations and moving on to other fields where they will be able to pursue other ministry opportunities: not to mention, this will be our last week in this building – next week we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listening For God

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 23, 2003

How do we hear the voice of God, Samuel’s life emualtes 4 traits we should have in order to listen to the call of God

Sermon Title: Listening for God Text: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Introduction: The following are actual bloopers found in church bulletins. · The scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items for recycling. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. · Next Sunday’s Message – WHAT IS HELL, come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Man But God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

Comparing God’s power with man’s weakness

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-16 TITLE: “NOT MAN BUT GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years back, Paul Harvey told about Duane Cowgill, a barber in Marshall, Michigan. Duane had an overabundance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unkown God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003

A Sermon for Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15 "The Unknown God"   26 ¶ But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me; 27 and you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

God Can And Will

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jul 11, 2009

There’s a moment in the history of Israel where they felt they had no hope. They believed in God, but they didn’t believe God could fix their situation. Have you ever been there? Have you been in those moments? You believe in GOD, YOU BELIEVE IN THE BIBLE

“GOD CAN and Will!” INTRODUCTION: There’s a moment in the history of Israel where they felt they had no hope. They believed in God, but they didn’t believe God could fix their situation. Have you ever been there? Have you been in those moments? You believe in GOD, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Seminary Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 10, 2007

Modern seminaries may be helpful, but the Lord’s seminary training is much different. Here Paul reviews the training Timothy received--and it is much different than what we often see today.

God’s Seminary II Timothy 3:10-13 Purpose: To describe the ingredients that make up a successful servant of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to accept the challenge to serve Christ without reservation. INTRODUCTION: I am constantly amazed by the difference between the Bible’s formula for success ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 25, 2010

A sermon that encourages us to trust in God and how we can tell if we are trusting God.

Text: Daniel Chapter 6 Title: Trusting God Introduction From beginning to end Daniel Chapter 6 is all about trust. (v1-2) It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable to the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 8, 2018

Grace in simple terms is God's unmerited favor and supernatural enablement and empowerment for salvation and for daily sanctification. Grace is everything for nothing to those who don't deserve anything. Grace is what every man needs, what none can earn

Every believer, by definition, is familiar with the concept and reality of God's grace. When we speak of God's grace, we mean all the good gifts we enjoy freely in life. As humans, we are given a unique place in the created order. In the creation stories, God pronounces all creation, including ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 15, 2013

Everywhere we turn we see people faced with fear, every road we take we meet the dreaded monster - fear. What is fear? What is the source of fear? And how can we be delivered fr0m fear?

Trusting God 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God

Contributed by Johnny Boatfield on Apr 13, 2017

When we have doubts we should be reminded about how powerful our Heavenly Father truly is!!!!

04/12/17 Trust… April 12, 2017 ~ jboatfield ~ Edit "04/12/17 Trust…" Has anyone ever let someone borrow something? Maybe you let a friend borrow a basketball because they didn’t have one and they wanted to shoot around outside. Or how about letting someone borrow a pair of pajama pants ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 91:1

Communicating With God Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

God wants a relationship with us and wants to communicate with us.

Hearing God’s Voice – 5 “Communicating with God” Luke 8:5-8 One of the major differences between Christianity and other religions is that God is alive and He wants to have a relationship with us. In fact our salvation is based on the relationship we have with God. But you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

Understanding and looking at the character of God and what we can expect from God as well as what He expects out of us.

Understanding God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I want to look at trying to understand God. Looking at understanding the character of God What God wants from us and what we can expect from God. One of the early church leaders Augustine was once accosted by a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Nazarene

High On God Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 16, 2018

God wants us to live deliberately and to yield all control to God. Anything else is a cheap substitute. Nothing else fulfills us. When we are "high on God" (filled with the Spirit), all kinds of special things happen.

High on God Ephesians 5:15-20 We just came from a state that has legalized marijuana use. And you see it everywhere, particularly on the only road to the beach where we used to live. Cannabis Center. The Weed Shack. It’s there for the buying. (Sorry, I didn’t bring home any souvenirs!) Why do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Romans 8:28, John 5:19

Denomination: Baptist