Sermons on Mother Like Qualities Of God:

Why Are We Praying For God’s Will If It Always Happens Anyway? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2025

Many presume that everything that happens is God's will. That's not true. What does it look like to pray that God's will would start to be done here on earth as it is done in heaven?

WHY PRAY THIS? This is a prayer because it isn’t happening much now. - Matthew 6:10. - So in this fourth part of the sermon, Jesus calls us to pray for God’s will to be done. - But, wait, isn’t that already happening all the time? We hear people constantly speak that whatever happened was God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

David Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 19, 2009

We begin a series looking at some heroes of the Old Testament. We begin with a great hero who was called a man after God’s own heart: David. We’ll uncover one of David’s most important qualities and contributions to us in our day and age.

Heroes of the OT David 1 Chronicles 12:16-18 February 1, 2008 We are starting a new series called Heroes of the OT. I think this series is going to have a powerful impact and could really affect some change in our live—if we can really buy into what God is saying and apply it. I believe this is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Only God: Breakthrough Faith

Contributed by John Bishop on Mar 25, 2009

Sometimes telling people about Christ seems like the most dangerous risk we can take. Pastor John Bishop challenges you to allow God to interrupt your life for the cause of Christ.

You know, when I see statistics about the number of people that die everyday; when I see those numbers I just wonder; what would God do if we would just see the reality of people that we know right now, that maybe next week, or maybe next month, or maybe next year, that we may not ever have the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Mileage Verse When You Feel Like A Low Mileage Christian

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

When we need a Christian pep talk, God is the best motivational speaker in the world!

“The High Mileage Verse for the Low Mileage Christian” Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Intro: I can do <Greek phrase meaning “to be able”> all things through Christ which strengtheneth <Greek word meaning “to empower”> me. In other words, the apostle was simply ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue God For Your Breakthrough

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 6, 2003

Have you ever been in a situation that seemed totally barren or hopeless? Have you ever felt like giving up on yourself, your family or your impossible situation?

By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you ever been in a situation that seemed totally barren or hopeless? Have you ever felt like giving up on yourself, your family or your impossible situation? Let’s take a look at the life of Hannah and find out what she did in the midst of her adverse circumstances. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Thanking God In Midst Of A Pandemic

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 15, 2020

When the Bible says in every thing give thanks, it means whether in good times or in bad times. But why should we give thanks to God in times like this?

TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. When the Bible says in every thing give thanks to God, it means we should be thankful to him in the good times as well as the bad times. It is not easy to thank God in midst of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 119:62

Denomination: Pentecostal

#20: Kingdom Parables Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 14, 2020

In one parable, Jesus says the kingdom of God is like a seed that grows and in another parable, like the tiny mustard seed. This sermon examines two Kingdom Parables.

#20: Kingdom Parables Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 14, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 4:26-32 – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

You Matter To God (Ruth) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 6, 2002

We often wonder what our life value will be, or better yet will we have any life value. If we serve God faithfully, like Ruth did, I gurentee you will find out that you matter to God

Ruth You Do Matter to God! Introduction A. No one can say that life is easy B. Every honest person would admit it is a challenge C. We often get so discouraged that we want to quit D. We do not know how to handle everything, the trials the tribulation E. Ruth had every reason imaginable to give ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"No Place Like Home” Subtitled: "Party All The Time”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Oct 10, 2017

This the story of the prodigal son and how went from be a lie of the party and seeing the light.

“No Place Like Home” SUBTITLED: “Party All The Time” Luke 15: 11-32 INTRODUCTION I would like to leave with you this thought, “No Place Like Home” or if there was a subtitle to this message it would be, “Party All the Time”. We see here in our scripture that Jesus is telling a parable of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah’s Tests God’s Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2024

Do we rejoice at God’s provision even in when we don’t feel like it? Do we seek to know Jesus and share Him with those around us? John prepared the way for Jesus, who came to redeem all of creation - what will we do to show Him to others? This is our mission during Advent!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 2 Sermon 2 – Zechariah’s tests God’s promises Luke 1:5-25, 57-66, and 67-80 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- Might ask, “What is Advent?” Comes from Latin word, “Adventus” -- In its original form it means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Hot And What's Not

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 24, 2004

John develops his desire of for our continued commitment by reminding us of the high quality of God’s love for us, and the recklessness of a sinful life.

What’s Hot and What’s Not? 1 John 2:28-3:10 INTRODUCTION: the Apostle John continues his general theme in these verses. He is encouraging those who are listening to his words (or in our case reading them), to continue in our relationship with Christ – to maintain a high level or commitment. John ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Winner In Others

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 25, 2008

In this sermon you will see the qualities that Jesus exhibited in order to bring out the winner in others.

Today we have conducted a baby dedication. Parents bubble with anticipation for their children. Each of them expect their child to be the next president. One of the jobs of a parent is to bring out the winner in their child. That requires work, sometimes this job is more difficult than others. Paul ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Look Like Your Picture!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2022

The first church was powerful for the cause of Christ. When we match the present churches to that earliest congregation, we are often compelled to confess that we don't look like we are their descendants. It is past time for us to take steps to correct this situation.

“In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Our Pain Points Series

Contributed by Neal Nybo on Mar 21, 2022

Nehemiah’s experience is really intense and few people are ever called to be leaders like Nehemiah but his experience speaks to our experiences and our desire to make our mark.

Feb 22, 23, 2020 Sermon God uses our pain points. Nehemiah 1:1-10 What does surfing champion Bethany Hamilton have in common with Nehemiah who rebuilt the wall around Jerusalem 2500 years ago? Both of them have left their mark on the world. We are going to work our way through the book of Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Grieving Of The Lord

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 9, 2018

The grieving of the Lord has its serious consequences. Christians who have a reverent fear of the Lord do not fall under God’s judgement, like the people we read about in the Genesis flood account or like Eli and King Saul did.

The Grieving of the Lord Consequences to Breaking God’s Heart The world view of God is a somewhere out there Deity, Whom has no feelings toward our lifestyles down here. There is a One true God, there is no other. (Deuteronomy 4:35) He cannot be over thrown, He cannot be bribed, He cannot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational