Sermons on Messy Plan:

Holding On To God's Plan And Persevering In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on perseverance in marriage..

As Christians, we believe that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God. In Genesis 2:24, it is written, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." However, we also know that marriage can be challenging, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Psalm 128:1-4

God's Plan For His Family And Ours Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2024

1. God calls wives and all Christians to have submissive love (vs. 20-24, 33). 2. God calls husbands to the Savior’s love (vs. 25-29). 3. God created marriage with a sacred connection (vs. 29-31). 4. God wants everyone to be in His spiritual family (vs. 31-32).

God's Plan for His Family and Ours Ephesians 5:20-33; Revelation 19:5-9; John 3:5-7; Ephesians 1:3-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared June 19, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Our families are precious to us, but they are infinitely more precious to the Lord. God created ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20-33, Revelation 19:5-9, John 3:5-7, John 14:15-18, Romans 8:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unknown To Us, But Known By God And Part Of His Plan Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024

In the Bible, there are many individuals whose lives and actions, though briefly mentioned, play significant roles in God's unfolding plan. Here, we explore a dozen such figures to shed light on their importance.

Unknown to us, but known by God and part of His Plan In the grand narrative of the Bible, there are individuals whose lives and actions, though briefly mentioned, play significant roles in God's unfolding plan. Here, we explore a dozen such figures, drawing upon the insights of renowned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:34, 2 Chronicles 9:29, Romans 16:7, 1 Chronicles 7:24, Genesis 41:45, Exodus 2:1-3, Acts 18:26, Exodus 4:24-26, Acts 18:2-3, Philemon 1:2, Colossians 4:17, Philemon 1:1-2, Philemon 1:10-16, Colossians 4:15, Colossians 4:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cosmic Reunion: God's Final Plan Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

This sermon unveils God's ultimate plan for history: to, at the perfect time, unite all things in heaven and on earth under the supreme headship of Jesus Christ.

Introduction I want you to think for a moment about the world we live in. Turn on the news, scroll through your social media feed, or just look around at the struggles in our own communities here in Manila. What do you see? Often, it feels like chaos. We see division, conflict, fragmentation, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Nitty Gritty...meet Jesus #1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to cnvince seekers that God wants their Nitty Gritty lives

May 18 and 19, 2002 Romans 3:10 “Nitty Gritty…Meet Jesus” Keith Miller wrote the following, “Our churches are filled with people who outwardly look contented and at peace but inwardly are crying out for someone to love them…just as they are- confused, frustrated, often frightened, guilty and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is An Awesome God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

You can’t separate your body and your soul and your spirit. God knows if you give your body to Him, the soul and the spirit is going to be given to Him.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles to Romans 11. Today I’m going to talk about “Our God is an Awesome God.” When I was in high school, I had a friend named Dottie Pippin and even in the tenth grade, she was a knockout. She was my friend, but of course, I never thought about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Hope: Living In God's Plan Jeremiah 29:11-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 25, 2024

In Jeremiah 29:11, God assures us of His plans for our lives and we discover hope, purpose, and assurance, even amid uncertainty. Let us explore together how we can be transformed by the truth of God's divine plan.

The Promise of Hope: Living in God's Plan Jeremiah 29:11-14 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into the comforting words found in Jeremiah 29:11, where God assures us of His plans for our lives. In this passage, we discover hope, purpose, and assurance, even in the midst of uncertainty. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nitty Gritty...meet Who I Have Become #4 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based on Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty and Gritty lives.

June 8 & 9, 2002 Matthew 10: 18-36 “Nitty Gritty …Meet Who I Have Become!” There is a wonderful story contained in Robert Fulghum’s book entitled “Uh-oh”. The story is about a young elementary school student named Norman. Norman’s teacher announced that the school play for the years was going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Jesus Story

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 16, 2022

The birth of Jesus Christ is multi-layered and filled with mystery. The details are scandalous and messy. The focus of Matthew’s account is on Joseph’s Jesus story.

Joseph’s Jesus Story Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, and children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that? In reality, Christmas - is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Greatest Joy Robbers Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Life gets messy. That’s no surprise. What is surprising is how easily we forget that God wants joy to be our regular experience of life. And it’s the stuff a a messy life where we’ll experience God’s joy. We’re called to live in harmony, peace and of cour

Introduction Over the years I’ve noticed a pattern in how God works in my life. Whenever I’m going to speak about a particular topic God first allows me to personally experience it. I need to tell you…this is not always fun! But God seems to set things up so I have to live out the principles that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness In Every Season: God's Plan For Our Desires

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 28, 2025

God calls us to live with self-control and self-giving love, honoring God’s design, so that our lives reflect Christ’s own love for His church.

INTRODUCTION I am a foodie at heart. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked ribeye steak—those rich, marbled streaks of fat, seared just right, juicy and tender. What is your favorite food? Whatever your favorite food is, we know that food itself is a good gift, isn't it? It sustains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Successful Evangelistic Events-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 1, 2002

1 of 2. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. But how can we ensure that they are successful or undertaken in the proper spirit? Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. 8 means of guaranteeing the success of evangalistic events.

SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISTIC EVENTS-I—Luke 9:1-6 Jesus set the tone for His apostles’ first evangelistic event. the apostle’s first evangelistic event was undertaken in a particular spirit. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that evangelistic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Evangelistic Events-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 1, 2002

2 of 2. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that evangelistic events are successful or undertaken in the proper spirit? Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. 8 means of guaranteeing the success of evangalistic events.

SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISTIC EVENTS-II—Luke 9:1-6 Jesus set the tone for His apostles’ first evangelistic event. The apostle’s first evangelistic event was undertaken in a particular spirit. Successful evangelistic events must be undertaken in a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon - Alzheimers'

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 27, 2001

Funeral sermon for a woman who died having suffered from Alzheimers’ Disease for the last three years of her life.

Funeral for an Altzheimers’ Patient Romans 8:31-39 Rev. Roger Haugen Who shall separate us from the love of God? As Christians we declare that there is nothing in all creation which will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Those hopeful words from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

A Matter Of Success

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009

How do you know if you or your church is successful?

THEME: How do you know if you or your church is successful? When what you have done reflects: Godly vision, Faith, Hardwork and determination, and when it points beyond your needs to the needs of others. READ SCRIPTURE "A preacher and soap maker went for a walk together. The soap maker ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: United Methodist