Sermons on Making God Proud:

Is Free Will Compatible With God’s Decreed Divine Appointments?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 4, 2022

Do people freely make the choices that lead them to Jesus, or does He predetermine them according to His providential will and lead them to make the choices?

I grew up in the occult. My adoptive Mom was the practitioner and a raging blackout alcoholic. It was not the dark satanic sacrificial worship type. Unlike people I have known, I never killed anything, nor was I sexually abused. It was more along the lines of Wiccan witchcraft, occultism, voodoo, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 8:28, Matthew 11:21-24, John 15:19, Romans 8:29, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4, Colossians 3:12, 1 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hostile Or Pleasing To God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 10, 2019

Anything we do either makes us hostile or pleasing to God, so we have to check before we make any step

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *HOSTILE TO GOD OR PLEASING TO HIM?* Romans 8:7-8 King James Version (KJV) 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7-8

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Make Friends And Influence People Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2019

"How To Make Friends And Influence People" has been in print for over 70 yrs. It's popular because it addresses how to make friends. But Colossians tells us God's fool-proof way to make friends

OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to the child off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around, ohhhing and ahhhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime, her 7-yr. old son had gotten bored and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 11, 2014

After accepting Jesus Christ, your duty does not stop there, you got to make every effort to grow, know about God and His ways, make every effort to read the Bible and fellowship with good believers.

I want to know more of you Lord! Colossians 1:10”That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God..” I would like to borrow the words of Journalist Shankkar Aiyar from his recent book ‘Accidental ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes A Man Look Good?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2018

Father's Day Message on What Makes A Man Look Good To A Woman And To Godl

What Makes A Man Look Good Psalm 1:1-6 2 Timothy 3:1-5 6/17/2018 What makes a man look good? Although we like to talk about how women are always looking in the mirror to make sure they look good, the truth is that men have the same desire within them. Some of us have been known to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Arrogance. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

The words arrogance, arrogant, proud, and haughty are mentioned over 200 times in the Bible and it is a behavior or attitude detested by God.

Verse: Proverbs 16:18, Luke 14:11, Romans 12:10 Arrogance is not just a behavioral issue but a character deficit, a heart issue. It's an attitude that elevates self above others and above God. In Proverbs 16:18, we're warned that "pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 16:18

Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

Essentially, the questioner is asking, “Is there any way that the God who can make all things can make a rock so big that the God who can lift all things cannot lift it?” Worded this way, the inconsistency and meaningless nature of the question is reveale

Can God Make a Rock So Big He Can’t Lift It? by Alex McFarland I had just finished speaking at the Spirit West Coast festival and was enjoying the sunny California weather when I noticed a group of teens huddled together, whispering to one another. Curious, I watched while a boy of about 16 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Something Good Out Of Something Bad

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 10, 2016

God is never responsible for evil acts, but he is so wise that he uses evil acts to accomplish his good purposes. God oversees our wicked actions. No sin happens that God does not deliberately allow.

God can take something evil and use it for his glory. Does that seem strange to you? Well, it is strange, but we must remember that God works in ways that may seem to be strange to us. In the reading we heard from the Book of Judges a few minutes ago, we heard an example of how God takes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

12) God's Word Perfects Us! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

God's Word helps to Perfect the Man of God for all good works. It is an essential part of every Child of God's life.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US 12) We Believe The Word Perfects TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Alright brethren what are – “Those things which are most surely believed among us.” (Lk 1:1) Well let’s all now turn to 2 Timothy chapter 3 - and let’s find out. Remember in our study so far we have seen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Play God Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2016

Play God Day is "celebrated" on January 9th and encourages people to do something nice for others. That's good. But "playing God" also has a negative side. What's wrong with "playing God" and how do I recognize if I'm falling into that trap?

This is the 2nd in our series of “holidays” in January you probably haven’t heard of. This one is called the “Play God Day” and its “observed” on January 9th each year. According to www.cute_calendar.com: “The day encourages you to do something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Give "It" Up Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 7, 2014

Too many things vie of four attention with God. What do we need to get rid of today?

The Ultimate Decision I used to think I lacked a lot of things. It started in Kindergarden when I wanted to go to first grade and be in the big school. Then from there it was just another want after another that NEVER fulfilled. Over the years I have found that there is a supernatural hole in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

How Long? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

Elijah asked the question which needs to be asked of God's people today..."How long will you sit on the fence?"

HOW LONG 1 Kings 18:21 • The first message today is the first message of the church. “Jesus saves.” The second is likened unto the first, “Jesus and Jesus ONLY – SAVES.” The Bible records the very words of our Lord Jesus (John 3:16 & John 14:6). What does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Making Your Life Fertile For The Seeds Of Miracles

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 26, 2025

Miracles are seeds before they are manifestations. Every prayer spoken over your life carries potential. The tragedy is not unanswered prayer. The tragedy is unfertile hearts. God is asking not whether you desire miracles, but whether you are ready to carry them.

MAKING YOUR LIFE FERTILE FOR THE SEEDS OF MIRACLES INTRODUCTION God works by principles, and one of the most powerful principles in Scripture is the principle of the seed and the soil. Miracles do not grow in barren ground. Divine intervention responds to divine order. Many people desire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Traditions Make The Gospel Of No Effect

Contributed by Wayne Barnes on Nov 27, 2016

Condemnation through traditions of men stifles the true gospel and destroys the Christian Life

If a billionaire was to enter almost any church he would be especially honored, same way a swashbuckling movie star hunk. But when a LGBT or prostitute walks in, suddenly a crisis has arisen, even if both sets have truly turned their hearts to God through Christ. In other churches, it would be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:13

Denomination: Charismatic

What It Takes To Be Heard By God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 5, 2009

If you want to be heard by God, make sure God and not others are your audience, make sure that it is really you who is speaking, and make sure to forgive and to receive forgiveness.

The morning worship service had reached an emotional climax during the pastor’s fervent prayer. He had carefully crafted it with fine liturgical phrases, hallowed by centuries of use. It was backed up by a throbbing organ, playing a hymn that gently drew worshipers back to thoughts of that amazing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist