Sermons on Messy Plan:

Daniel 7: Taming The Monsters Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

God has a plan for taking the monsters we face in the world and our personal lives. The SON OF MAN finds fulfillment in Jesus, who overcomes by the cross, resurrection, ascension, and return.

TAMING THE MONSTERS—Daniel 7 ***When our son was about six, we asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. His answer surprised us: He wanted to be monster-handler. I can only imagine the monsters he imagined in his room or under his bed, but he thought grownups would have use for a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fearing Fear

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 14, 2013

If we are so afraid of people that we stop following the Lord, we do not trust Him. It shows that we have doubted His plan, His power, and His promises.

Opening illustration: Mrs. Ima Terror chased her husband through the crowds at the zoo, waving her umbrella and unleashing insults like invisible missiles. Her perspiring and winded husband, seeing that the lock on the lion’s cage had not quite closed, yanked it open, jumped into the cage, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called & Planted By God

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Dec 2, 2013

We are called and planted by God , in the ministry and church we are in, for His plan and purpose to use the gifts He has given us in blessing the Body of Christ and to grow spiritually

Called and Planted by God Text *Gen 2:8 Amplified Bible (AMP) And the Lord God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden [delight]; and there He put H7760 the man whom He had formed (framed, constituted). H7760 (Strong's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where On Earth Does God Live? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014

There have been at least six houses across the years, four of them were patterned after the plans God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai, where God has lived.

Where On Earth Does God Live? Hebrew Series * Hebrews 3.1-6 March 2, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There have been at least six houses across the years, four of them were patterned after the plans God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai. 1 The two most ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment, Who And What Are You Commeitted Too?

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Oct 13, 2014

Beginning in 2015 a theme of commitment for the new fiscal year. Commitment to God, church and Community. Power comes by the Holy spirit to carry out God's plan and purpose in our commitment.

Title: Theme for 2015 Commitment SDBC 9-28-14 A.M. Subject: Who and What are you committed too? Introduction: These past few Sundays the messages have been on our Walk, that is on the way we live our lives as Christians. There was the Walk in Christ, The walk worthy of our Vocation, a walk that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Baptist

Lenten Season Message-The "centrality" Of The Cross!!!-Part 1

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 28, 2019

Focusing in this Lenten Season on how the "Tree" is central to God's redemption plan as originally yet another "Tree" was instrumental in the fall of Man!!!

CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS!!!-Part 1 “Jab tak rahega , Samosae mein Allu, tab thak rahega Bihar mein Lallu” (till potato remains in the Samosa, till then Lallu will remain in Bihar…an apt rustic translation befitting the person eh…) shouted the angry ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: *other

Lenten Season Message-The "centrality" Of The Cross!!!-Part 2

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 28, 2019

Focusing in this Lenten Season on how the "Tree" is central to God's redemption plan as originally yet another "Tree" was instrumental in the fall of Man!!!

CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS!!!-Part 2 Continuing to focus on the subject “Centrality of the Cross” in the 2 Part series, now let’s cast the spotlight on other related subjects… Of Cloth and Cleric… Now our Saviour is a Glorified High Priest that at His matchless Royal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: *other

Rekindle Your Valentine Love

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 4, 2018

Marriage is God's plan of which couples who seek, embrace and envision their relationship under His guidance, will enjoy His directions, His protection and His blessings.

Rekindle Your Valentine Love Your Marriage Should Be A Joyful Witness In taking a Biblical look at marriage there are three truths that must be the foundation of our examination. 1.) Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and do not be harsh with them. (Colossians 3:19; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Shall Call His Name Emmanuel

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN. IT IS ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF OUR HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. HE CAME INTO THIS WORLD TO FULFILL THE PLAN OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO WILL PUT THEIR FAITH AND TRUST IN HIM.

THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME EMMANUEL MATTHEW 1:18-25 THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN, AND WHAT BLESSED CHANGES IT HAS BROUGHT INTO OUR LIVES BOTH GOOD AND CHALLENGING SINCE LAST YEAR. OUR CHURCH FAMILY HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SOME VERY WONDERFUL PEOPLE, AND NEWLY WEDS. ON THE MORE SENSITIVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Chastisement Of God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 4, 2015

Disobedience to the Word of God could seriously jeopardize your astute financial planning, business, career and destroy your peace of mind. Caveat! The churning would do good for us!

The churning would do good! Isaiah 30:13”therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach in a high wall, bulging out, and about to collapse, whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant..” I have watched the best flavor come out of any kind of fruit juice and sorbet from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lovest Thou Me? Do You Really Love Me?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 30, 2013

When face to face with our life's ambition, dreams, pursuits and plans, a question that will always present itself for comparison is, "How much do I really love Jesus?"

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Powerful People Worship, Serve And Please God With All Of Their Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 24, 2020

We assume there is a great distance between the sacred and the secular. The problem is when we assume that we separate a huge part of our lives from God’s plan for us.

I am often surprised by the contents of some of the emails I receive. This week I had an email from one of the websites I follow that contained a report about oligochaetologists. Does anyone know what an oligochaetologist is? They are scientists who spend their lives studying, identifying, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-5, 2 Chronicles 26:6-10, 2 Chronicles 26:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call Of Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 22, 2023

Jeremiah’s call was not as outwardly manifested. It was simply the Word of the Lord came to him. For Jeremiah was his destiny that was emphasized. Before he was formed in the womb the Lord had this plan for him

In history we find those prominent figures who are considered men and women of destiny. In the Bible we find those who are men and women of destiny. We will look at one such man of destiny, the prophet Jeremiah. He was called in a day of crises. The call to serve God is different in many cases, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

I've Come To Interrupt The Process Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Oct 14, 2021

And this is what they have decided to do. Have you ever tried to do things the way you want to do them and you happen to leave God out of your plans?

Oprah Winfrey owns a television station called OWN and there was a popular show on this network called Iyanla Fix my life, and the whole purpose of the show was Iyanla being a family therapist would go to the homes of these troubled families who was having problems in their families or in their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Enemy Tackling Skills

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 21, 2021

Who else can I quote as an example other than Nehemiah who was attacked on all sides, yet he planned strategies to be alert, vigilant, cautious, proactive and smart.

When the enemy targets: Nehemiah 4:22 “At that time I also said to the people, "Let each man with his servant spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day." Did you know the enemy targets to remove help, support, assistance, comfort, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal