Sermons on Miraculous Provision:

Smeared With The Presence Of God

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jun 30, 2006

God’s presence in our lives is a vital necessity for living according to God’s standard.

Smeared With the Presence of God Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: I want us to focus in on that phrase: "I am with you always" for a time today. The promise of God to all who follow after Him is "His presence." More than anything else in this world, we need God’s presence surrounding us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The King Who Saves Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 3, 2006

The God who delivers from enemies and from death The God who creates the incredible forces of nature. The God who cares for you. Deserves your most intimate and joyful and powerful expressions of praise.

Praise the King who saves Psalm 95 Unlike some of the psalms, we know almost nothing about the author or the background of this one. It is in Book 4 of the Psalms, so it was probably not written by David. Perhaps it was written a few centuries later, during the time of Hezekiah, who made a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Reaching Out To Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 5, 2006

Jairus reached out on behalf of his daughter, the woman in the crowd reached out to Jesus for herself, and the crowd just wanted to be near to Jesus. How about us?

(This is a short Homily given at a midweek Communion Service) The wonderful news about Jesus was spreading fast (Mark 5:20), and a large crowd has gathered around Jesus by the side of the Lake (Mark 5:21). As the events unfold, I wonder which character you most relate to. Which character is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Security Screens

Contributed by W F on Jul 9, 2006

In a world of affluence, crime, war and terrorism, where can we find real and lasting security?

INTRODUCTION Security. Everyone naturally wants to be safe and secure. We want to be protected from home invaders, hunger, financial loss, spiraling medical costs, fraudsters and suspect businesses etc. According to a recent poll of 997 adults (for Britain’s Woolwich building society), 34 per ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: *other

We Harvest God's Blessings

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 14, 2006

Pentecost 5 [Harvest Festival (C)] Believers harvest God’s blessing because our God is our generous giver so that we can also live as thankful givers.

WE HARVEST GOD’S BLESSINGS July 9, 2006 - PENTECOST 5 / HARVEST FESTIVAL - 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Suddenly we realize that in our blessed nation of the United States, we live, as it seems, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Forever

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 19, 2006

Part one of looking at Psalm 136 and the Forever love of God.

“Forever” July 23, 2006 Today we are going to look at the eternal nature and character of God. It is so easy for us to view God and his work in the life of individuals as long ago events that hold no significance for us today. It is difficult at times to understand that not only is God the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How I Know God Is Good

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jul 21, 2006

TO SHOW GOD IS GOOD REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES

HOW I KNOW GOD IS GOOD 1 Chronicles 16:34 (1 Chr 16:34 KJV) "O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever." (Ezra 3:11 KJV) "And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good…” (Psa 100:5 KJV) "For the LORD is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Baptist

"What To Do When God Does Not Make Sense"

Contributed by John Reynolds on Jul 22, 2006

A biblical, yet practical response when challenged with life’s circumstances not making sense.

WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD DOES NOT MAKE SENSE Text: Job 1:1-2:13 Introduction: WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT SEEM FAIR? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN FEELINGS OF ABANDONMENT ARE EXPERIENCED? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHAT DO YOU ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Need A Hero?

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

This sermon takes a look at the David & Goliath narrative with a contemporary eye to the Zorro and Superman movies.

It’s funny that as we grow up we sometimes develop tastes that we never had as a child. For instance, I never liked salad as a child, but developed a taste for Caesar Salad as an adult. While I still don’t like broccoli, somewhere along the way I developed a deep enjoyment of good coffee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Nazarene

When God Restores The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 27, 2006

We all made promises to God. I will do this or that. We have boasted and bragged and let the Lord down. Jesus is forgiving to our failings and restores us to the work of the church.

WHEN GOD RESTORES THE BROKEN HEART The highly watched television show “Lost” is presented in the same manner as the character Peter in the Gospel of John. The show “Lost” portrays a story surrounding the events of the island that the people are lost on. As the show unfolds, there are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 2, 2006

Excused we make to deny our calling from God!!!

EXCUSES Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rod Of God

Contributed by Rick Hope on Aug 6, 2006

Through the story of the Exodus, we see God as producer, protector, provider, and problem-solver.

The story of the Children of Israel and their exodus from Egypt is amazing. I remember when I was in college and watching from my dorm room the breaking down of the Berlin Wall. For years, since 1961 actually, the German people had lived in bondage to communism. That was symbolized by that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Good News! Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 13, 2006

In the letter to Romans, Paul is writing about the good news of God. When the problems of this world get you down, meditate on the good news of God. When life’s problems get you down, meditate on the good news of God.

Good News By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You will be hard pressed today to pick up a newspaper, turn on a newscast or surf the news feeds on the Internet and find any good news. The world is in turmoil. Local news is not any better. In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love You Th I I I S Much

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

God demonstrates his love for us by sending Jesus to die for us, the helpless, ungodly, sinners and enemies of God.

I Love You Thiiis Much Rom. 5:6-11 Introduction: Child to parent or grandparent, “I love you.” “How much?” Holding his arms wide, “I love you thiiis much.” Nothing is more precious to the ears of a parent or grandparent than a child’s declaration of love. But how do we know if that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is With Me Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Aug 15, 2006

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers that He is always w/them; that He’ll never abandon them or leave them alone.

“God Is with Me” John 14: 15-18 July 16, 2006 Intro: Bob and Lynne weren’t what they would consider good neighbors, but when they saw a moving van in front of the house across the street, they decided to change their ways. Lynn prepared some homemade bread and together they approached the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Baptist