Sermons on Little G Gods:

Worshipping An Empty God Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 4 in Elijah series - idolatry, even in the lives of believers, and how to spot it and kill it.

1 Kings 18:16-29,40 – Worshipping an Empty God There is a story about the President of Labatt’s Brewery, who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

"Faithfulness--God's And Yours

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 17, 2004

We are in partnership with God. He is always faithful but the other side of the coin is that we need to be faithfulful to Him as well.

Iliff and Saltillo UM September 19, 2004 Faithfulness --God’s and Yours Joshua 23:1-16 INTRODUCTION: In chapter 23 the great leader of Israel had reached old age and this chapter records some of his last words to the people. To the very end of his life he remained full of faith and full ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

In God We Trust

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

Three Most Important Reasons we must from the heart say In God We Trust and mean it. Source of True Help, Source of True Happiness, Source of our Heavenly Home

"IN GOD WE TRUST" Psalm 121:1-8 Think with me this morning on these four words. In... God... We Trust. It is a phrase that has known an important place in the history of our nation now for many years. It was in November of 1861. A letter was written to the Secretary of the Treasury by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 10, 2003

God wants us to know weakness, so that glory is given to him and not to ourselves because in our weakness God’s grace shines.

Are you satisfied with your life? What I mean is this: Are you content? Are you happy with what you have been given? Or are you the kind of person who is constantly searching – moving from one activity under heaven to another? It is necessary for us to ask such searching questions because, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-120

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 4, 2003

Serving God is a privilege. Bringing Him glory is our total joy and responsibility. Our service is not needed because God is completely complete. We are not saved to serve; yet our service brings him glory. We live for one purpose and one purpose alon

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on September 7, 2003 This is the first in a series of sermons from 1 Thessalonians The series title is -Ready to glorify God It was a home away from home for the first Christ followers. Jesus and the disciples enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Your Daddy

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

Big Idea: If you know God as Daddy, then you aren’t His slave, but His child and His heir

God Your Daddy Romans 8:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Fred Craddock, who while lecturing at Yale University, told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal--just the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Performance Art" Of God

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 28, 2009

A different look at the story of The Flood and Rainbow. How the rainbow reminds us of God’s grace restrains Him from doing what He COULD do, but chooses NOT to do. What we learn from the story about judgment and justice.

Is there anyone here this morning who hasn’t at least heard something about Noah and The Flood? Is there anyone here this morning who hasn’t heard at least something about “Noah’s Ark?” I’m willing to bet that when you think about Noah and the flood, your mind usually goes directly to the “ark” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Methodist

Without The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Without the Hand of God in our lives, we cannot believe God, will hate His Messenger, and will be gullible to any and every opinion.

• Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills." • It sounds exactly like our family vacation. • Family life is difficult for all of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Faithful God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2009

In the midst of hardship, remember to call to mind the goodness and faithfulness of God. Ponder what God has done for you and can do for you. He has not changed. Trust Him.

Jeremiah penned down his grief after his nation and city Jerusalem fell to Babylon in 586 BC. • He expresses his sorrows over 5 laments in this book. The people suffered because they have sinned against God and rejected Him. • God is faithful. If the people would learn their lesson, repent and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Loving Patience Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

God’s patience far surpasses what we call patience

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 2004 Date Preached: January 2004 Church: OZHBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Study in Jonah Title: The Loving Patience of God Text: Jonah 2:10-3:9 Introduction: When you hear the word ‘patience’ what does it mean to you? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God @ The Billboards: Unwritten

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

This evotional concludes the God @ the Billboard series.

God @ the Billboards: Unwritten Pastor Mark Batterson 10.02.06 Highlight Tape When I was in High School I played basketball and I did alright. I wanted to play in college so my dad put together a highlight tape to give to college recruiters. He went through all of my game tapes and spliced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Does Not Change

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

Change can be a force for power and progress … or, if not handled well can also be a force for stagnation and regression.

God Does Not Change TEXTS: Joshua 1:1-18 When changes come in life we often find it disturbing! Change can be a force for power and progress … or, if not handled well can also be a force for stagnation and regression. The Bible is a book about changes, those handled well ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honest Conversations With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 3, 2007

A man comes to Jesus with an open heart and mind. The Lord reveals to him some of the most amazing truths found in the Bible. Is it time you had a good, honest, talk with God?

Do you ever look for something so hard that you can’t find it? Maybe it’s just my age kicking in but sometimes I’ll lose something in the most obvious place possible. I think so hard about where I put it that I forget to look in the most likely place. I figure that I would have remembered easily if ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Immanuel - God With Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas message regarding the fact that God came to earth in Christ.

Immanuel – God with Us Matthew 1:18-23 December 2, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: It’s easy for me to let the significance of Christmas get lost in the hassles of getting ready to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Uses The Ordinary

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008

Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist