Sermons on Limiting God:

Bring Me Another Vessel

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 24, 2024

God's oil was overflowing, but her expectations or limitations stopped the flow of oil. She did not prepare for a great miracle by gathering many vessels. She prepared by gathering vessels based on her expectation (or limitation) just expecting a (small) miracle.

So Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” And she said, “Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels from everywhere, from all your neighbors—empty vessels; do not gather just a few. And when you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:2-7

The Limitations Of The Natural Person And Essential Presence Of The Spirit Of Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 5, 2024

The Bible teaches that there are two types of people: the natural person and the spiritual person.

The Bible teaches that there are two types of people: the natural person and the spiritual person. In 1 Corinthians 2:14, the apostle Paul writes, "The natural person does not accept the things of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14, John 6:63, Acts 1:8

Should Your Hang-Ups Limit My Freedom? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul teaches us how to keep from causing others to stumble by limiting the use of our freedoms and rights.

Introduction: A. All my life I’ve been told how dangerous tripping is. 1. As a child my parents taught me to never trip my sisters and brothers. 2. It was certainly a lesson I had to be taught, because I had a fun-loving, devious side. 3. All organized sports have rules against tripping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Limites La SabidurÍa A Ti Mismo

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 23, 2020

No te guardes la sabiduría para ti mismo. Dios puede recuperar la sabiduría de los sabios, si se niega a difundirla a los demás. Cuando recibes los secretos de Dios, debe ser comunicada a los demás. No te los guardes para ti mismo.

NO LIMITES LA SABIDURÍA A TI MISMO JOB 15:8, "¿Has oído el consejo de Dios? ¿Limitas la sabiduría a ti mismo?" No te guardes la sabiduría para ti mismo. ¿Crees que no hay más sabiduría que la tuya? ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:8, James 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is More Than Enough

Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 11, 2009

Jesus, the Disciples and the 5000 to be fed.

I invite your attention today to Mark’s Gospel chapter 6: 30-44. Mark’s Gospel Chapter 6: 30-44. When you have found it, let me hear you say amen. Let us stand for the reading of the Word of God. While we are standing, let us repeat the affirmation after me: I believe that God is who God’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, John 6:4-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Postcard Epistle Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 5, 2015

Your love has limits.

INTRODUCTION If you do not want something read, do not write it on a postcard. Several years back a friend of mine pastored in a small, rural town in Oklahoma. Because he did not have a church secretary, he personally went to the Post Office to get his mail where Post master was not a member ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 4, 2003

We tend to put limitations on the kind of God we serve. This sermon is an exhortation to "Let God be God."

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor August 3, 2003 1And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Dangers Of Mediocrity In Serving God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

Mediocrity in serving God dishonours Him, limits spiritual impact, and brings divine displeasure instead of blessing.

THE DANGERS OF MEDIOCRITY IN SERVING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 1:6-8 Key Verse: “But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the Lord of hosts, and my name is dreadful ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power To Meet Needs

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

People may genuinely want to help others and because God is left out, they set out to do it in their own strength. It doesn’t take long when dealing with material wealth and/or material resources that limitations are soon reached.

THE POWER TO MEET NEEDS John 6:5-11, 26-31, 47-51 You’ve heard of having too much month at the end of the money. Our resources can run out before all the needs are met. For a lot of people this is an ongoing experience. They are like the person described in the song Sixteen Tons – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-51

Denomination: Baptist

Man’s Reality Is Restricted To A Dot In The Universe

Contributed by James Linders on Sep 15, 2015

From the beginning of time man wanted to know where he came from and WHO he was. He refused to accept God's way because HIS reality differred from his creator's. Through the ages he was like a blind man, who was struggling to find the light switch.

Over millennium man has asked the question: “WHO am I. WHERE did I come from?” Man’s perception of reality as HE knows it, is restricted to a dotted space in the VAST universe. It starts with a beginning (The present) and has an end (The future). He is conceived as a biological ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meeting God When Running Scared

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

When a person is limited . . . threatened . . . and scared, he/she will listen to God and respond positively.

“Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed and saw a ladder set on earth with its top reaching to heaven. There were angels ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Spiritual Dimension

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

We are used to the physical world with all of its limitations. But Jesus calls us to go beyond those limited dimensions, and faith is the key.

Passage: Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Have you got your 3D TV yet? 1. have to wear those glasses, but we are moving into the 3rd dimension. Il) when one kid was asked what the 4th dimension of the physical universe was, he answered, “Weight?” 2. we are used to height, width, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Breakable God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In this message, part 3 in the series Love Without Limits, Dave deals with the earthquake in Haiti and the eternal question, "How can a God who loves us allow us to suffer?"

Breakable God Love Without Limits, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 17, 2010 It feels like we're sitting in a different world today than the world we sat in last Sunday at this time. Many of us are deeply affected by the news of what has happened this week in Haiti. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Is The Baptism In The Holy Spirit So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2011

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is God's promise of His empowering presence.

Why Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit So Important? Texts: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31; Acts 2:14-21. Introduction 1. Illustration: Since the days of Pentecost, has the whole church ever put aside every other work and waited upon Him for ten days, that the Spirit's power might be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49, Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Methodist

God The Moral Law-Giver, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

Limited objects fulfill their purpose by following absolute rules provided to them by their designer.

Let’s turn to Genesis 2, Genesis 2, Genesis 2. Yes we’re gonna continue from last week. Too bad for our, too bad for our San Diego State basketball team. They lost. They had a great run but they lost. I still love em. Yep-yep-yep-yes. Let’s pray. Chargers lost too. Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational