Sermons on Make Today Count:

Frustrated By God: What To Do When God Makes You Angry Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 5, 2007

When God frustrates us, He asks us to trust Him.

The book of Habakkuk is described as an “oracle.” “Oracle” literally means “burden.” A burden is something that has been lifted up and is being carried. It is used by several OT prophets to describe the message which God had laid upon their hearts. Habakkuk’s message was a heavy burden. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choice Of The Spouse/Engagement/To Make A Success Of His Couple. (2)

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

The choice is for the life... then! One cannot be mistaken by seeking what God provided for us! It has a destiny for our marriage?!

Choix du conjoint/Fiançailles/Réussir son couple. (2) I Le temps des fiançailles : (1) Un modèle  suivre : Joseph et Marie Mathieu 1/18-24 AVoici de quelle manière arriva la naissance de Jésus-Christ. Marie, sa mère, ayant été fiancée  Joseph, se trouva enceinte, par la vertu du ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Can't Make Them Drink, Leave Them Thirsty!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 12, 2013

Her faith had moved Jesus to heal her, her hunger and thirst for Jesus....not her condition and certainly not her pleas, brought about the miracle she was so desperately seeking! Amen?

If you can't make them drink, leave them thirsty! Matthew 5:6 NKJ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled! The MSG bible says it this way....You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love Makes Us Victorious - Romans 8:37-39

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011

Rom 8:37 No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us! Rom 8:38 For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present

God's Love Makes Us Victorious - Romans 8:37-39 Rom 8:37 No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us! Rom 8:38 For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes A Church Bad? Frog In The Kettle Sardis Pt3 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

If we continue to OVERCOME and stay out of the Devil’s POTS and KETTLES we will be rewarded BIG TIME! And even if we die at Satan’s hands, Jesus’ hands will not only welcome us, but give us a crown to wear for eternity.

“What Makes a Church Bad? Rev 3:1-6 FROG IN A KETTLE SARDIS This method is SLOW “Often, good works is the bridge over which good news runs.” Here are five commitments that make not just a good church, but moves it to being great for God: before I do, why don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Obeys Even When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 23, 2007

Message on the example of faith seen in Joshua at the battle of Jericho.

There are times when what God tells us to do just doesn’t make sense. It has been this way ever since man first walked on the face of the earth. For example, Adam and Eve were told not to eat the fruit from the tree in the center of the garden. This just seemed unreasonable to them. Not only did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Doesn't Kill You Will Only Make You Stronger Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Momma Says...".

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#1] WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER James 1:1-8 Introduction: For those of you who know my mother, you know where I get my “gift for gab”. My mom loves to talk and she always has a saying for everything. You have probably heard and said many of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Financial Storms That Make Us Want To Quit Giving To God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2005

This message unpacks 8 things we can do to help God to bring the "miracle of the loaves" into our financial lives.

The Problem: “God is asking something from us financially that we don’t have the ability to fulfill.” - v. 37. - The disciples are asked to fulfill a request that requires financial resources they do not seem to have available. - Often, “not enough money” is the end of the story, whether it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Demand Integrity Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to speak the truth in love and to act with integrity even though to do so may be costly in terms of likeability, yet rewarding in terms of glorifying God.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON V: MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS DEMAND INTEGRITY “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Making An Impact For God Sermon Vii: Advancing With Confidence Through It All Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

Mature Christians prepare themselves as did Joshua to go forward in confidence when the Lord signals us that it is time to move on from where we are and to proceed toward that which is far better.

ADVANCING WITH CONFIDENCE TO THAT PROMISED INHERITANCE “Attention!” “Right Face!” “Company!” “Forward March!” A familiar command to veteran soldiers! How we hated to get up in the morning, but once we assembled and our company commander shouted those ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:2-17

Divine Mission: Making The Gospel Of Jesus A Virus In Every Nation & Campus

Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Dec 9, 2014

God has given us 3 divine missions.

After Jesus resurrected from the dead, God gave us a proof that He is alive physically. Since Jesus commissioned His disciples to make disciples, the gospel has been preached all around the world. There is a tremendous urgency when it comes to carry out the Great Commission. One of the reasons our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Isaiah 53: One Thing About Jesus That Makes Me Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2024

I am comfortable with Jesus being God, the Messiah, the Rabbi, and dying for me, but His humanity makes me uncomfortable even though it is His very humanity that saved us.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: ONE THING ABOUT JESUS THAT MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE ISAIAH 53:10-12 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes You Say The Things You Say? Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

For your character, change your words, and your heart will change.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. For your destiny, change your heart, and your words will change. 2. For your character, change your words, and your heart will change. The Five Most Five Powerful Words ? I love you. ? You are forgiven. ? I pronounce you husband and wife. ? You are hired. ? Yes. B. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:37, James 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Double Life Of King Asa

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 5, 2025

Many make the mistake of thinking that all the things in the Old Testament no longer apply to our modern age. Even some preachers in their sermon preparation choose to preach out of the New Testament, because they feel that the New Testament is more applicable to today’s congregations.

While much of the Old Testament did deal with Israel and the ceremonial laws that were given to them, a great deal of it is for us today. For example, we are to learn from the examples of the lives of the characters in the Old Testament. Paul said in Romans 15:4, “For whatsoever things were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hedge/Protection Of God

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Apr 5, 2003

A sermon answering the question of why bad things happens to good people. Why we’ve got to count it joy when we’re tested.

Job 1:6-12 James 1:2-3 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. ·We must count it joy when we are tested. ·Why are there tests? ·Who test us? ·Find answers here in Job. ·Here we find the curtain lifted up ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational