Sermons on Leaving God:

The God Of The Box - "More Than Enough” God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2005

Pagans doubt God because they try to put Him in a box. But Christians sometimes doubt because they forget that He was in the box to begin with.

OPEN: (I had brought a large cardboard box on stage that my children had turned into a house) I suppose some of you have wondered what this is. Does anybody know what I have on stage with me? That’s right - it’s a box. But, it’s not just any box. This is a marvelous box. This is the creation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David – A Man After God’s Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2021

Today we’ll see the greatness of David’s faith through his heart. And what we will discover are four heart characteristics David possessed that revealed this faith.

David – A Man After God’s Heart Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8QCJZmfvM Today, we’re continuing in our series on faith by looking at the faith of our forefathers. And, if you haven’t noticed by now, I am usually in the Psalms and quoting from King David a lot, and so I thought that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

God’s Wisdom Is Health For The Whole Body

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 21, 2021

Either our heart is slowly being filled with evil things, or gradually being filled with good. One heart condition ends in death, the other leads to life. So guard your heart! Then God will bless your life, from the inside out.

Some of us are involved in health care. In our church, we have nurses and others who work at nearby hospitals or nursing homes. Health and wellness are their daily focus. But health is vital for everyone, of course. We should all give it attention. How do you care for the body God has given you? Do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 6: The Immensity Of God’s Resources Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2018

This is a psalm of ascension. We can almost follow His tracks, as all the evil powers which rule the darkness of this world drop far beneath Him. The ascending Lord is high over all,

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/5/17 Lesson 6: The Immensity of God’s Resources (1:20-23) Ephesians 1:20-23 (NIV) 20 HE EXERTED WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Fear God? Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 2, 2008

Pointing out that most Christians do not fear God.

PP0854 DATE DO WE FEAR GOD? CHRIST FIRST AND FOREMOST PSALM 51 Ps 51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said The Holy Spirit’s Job Was Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 23, 2022

In this passage Jesus teaches us several key truths about what the Holy Spirit will do for us after Jesus leaves.

- While this is not an exhaustive study of the role of the Holy Spirit, this is a key moment. Jesus will soon be leaving, as He reminds His disciples within the passage. In this larger passage, He has several big subjects He wants to cover with His disciples before He leaves. One of those is who He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is True Prayer?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 1, 2013

As believers we go to God in prayer all the time, but is our prayer what it should be? Do we pray like we should? Jesus taught His disciples how to pray so that they would please God! Let's look at what He taught them...

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 27, 2013 Date Preached: June 30, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Miscellaneous Sermon Title: What Is True Prayer? Sermon Text: Matt 6:9-15 [NLT] Introduction: Over the past several weeks we have studied stewardship & learned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Of Prayers And Trumpets And Prophetic Proclamation

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 18, 2010

Revelation leaves us gasping for breath when we see God’s response to the saints prayers. When God sends even his limited judgments against his enemies... "Woe, woe, woe! is about all that can describe it.

Take the book of Revelation and remove it from its historical foundation and give it to scholars with a fertile imagination and let them consider their present situation and they will surely make a new application or see it as a biblical alegorization. Revelation 8-11 shows us how the saints’ ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ways Of All The Earth”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 15, 2018

David live a life of a man,standing to the principle of God, the ways of God,walking in accordance to the Word of God.That is what David is telling his son,Solomon. “Let my life be an example to you as I will leave according to the ways of all the Earth”

1- Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2- I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man; 3- And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exercise Faith - Experience God’s Power

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 29, 2010

Have you ever wanted to experience God’s power in your life? I am not talking about magical powers, but the power to accomplish things that without God would be impossible for you. Often we have the opportunity to experience that power during the times

Exercising Faith, Experiencing God’s Power Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:1-50 We are never too young to experience God’s Power To Experience God’s Power… …We must exercise faith with humility …We must exercise faith with courage …We must exercise faith with the gifts we already have …We must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Faithfulness Offers A New Beginning

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 3, 2010

How does God’s faithfulness offer us a new beginning no matter where we find ourselves

God’s Faithfulness offers a New Beginning Lamentations 3:22-23 1/3/2010 God’s faithfulness offers new beginnings no matter where we are in life He is faithful to Pursue us when we are lost (John 4) He is faithful to restore us when we repent(John 21) He is faithful to strengthen us when we are ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Removal Strategy-4(2017) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2017

4 of 4. Genesis records God’s strategy for Removing the Legacy of Wickedness. But what does His strategy address? God’s strategy for removal(the legacy of wickedness) addresses/engages...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY-IV—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—REMOVAL—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION—Genesis 8:1-19 D—RESPONSE—Genesis 8:20-22 E—POTENTIAL For RESTORATION—Genesis 9:1-19 F—SAME Ol’ SAME Ol’—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of All Possibilities (Distinct Names Of God)

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on May 9, 2025

Names signify identity and often tell a story.

Names signify identity and often tell a story. In the sacred pages of the Bible, names echo the character and nature of their bearers. Jehovah God has many beautiful names. Some of these names were revealed in moments of great triumph, while others were given in times of deep sorrow and need. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

God’s Got A Way Of Surprising The Room PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God chooses and equips the overlooked, valuing the heart over appearance, and invites us to trust His presence and purpose in our ordinary lives.

Have you ever felt unseen? Like the world is busy measuring muscles and metrics while your quiet faithfulness hums in the background? Perhaps you walked in carrying a silent ache: overlooked at work, underestimated at home, uncertain about tomorrow. If that’s you, take heart. The God who counts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Topics: Divine Equipping, Calling

Behold Your God – The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Behold Your God – The Unchanging God (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Readings: Hebrews chapter 6 verses 13-20 Most people don’t like change in their lives; • Ill: One man once observed that the only people who DO like change; • Are "wet babies" … and even they aren’t too excited about it. • But one of the certainties of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Brethren