Sermons on No God Beside Me:

Intermediary? Why Do I Need A Middle Man Between Me And God?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2023

If I can't fix my own stereo system, how can I build a path for myself to divine union?

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2023 So King David, after surviving his quarrel with King Saul and his thousands of followers, taking Jerusalem, the unconquered city, with the loss of barely any men, and extending his rule pretty much from the “river to the sea,” wakes up one morning in his cedar-lined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

What Have You Done For Me Lately? Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

We are called to walk above the fray in a manner that brings glory and honor to God. Our lesson today asks the question that we must all ask ourselves, What have you done for me(Jesus) lately? Come and lets look into this.

What have You done for ME lately?Are You Devoted? (v.1).Are You a worthy offering? (v.1).Are You not conformed to this world? (v.2).Are You being transformed (v.2). On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a portrait with the following inscription: "James Butler ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Tears In His Bottle

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 16, 2018

Further I understood, the people who left me where ‘chaff’ anyway, if not, they would have not left me in the first place. They will not fit into your life, your commitment and your walk with God. Get the lesson friend.

In His bottle! 2 Samuel 5:1”Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.” Someone needs to hear this word today from the Lord, I was immensely rejuvenated and invigorated, I’m sure you would get the sprinkling of showers too! There was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing The God Who Knows You

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 25, 2016

If God knows me so well, how could he possibly love me? Yet, scripture says he loves us completely, even though he knows our every thought, motive, and word before we do. Not only does he know and love us, he protects and guides us. We have a great God!

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Knowing the God Who Knows You Sometimes we doubt God’s love for us. Sure he loves the whole world, but does he love me? If God is a perfect God (and he is), and if I’m not perfect (and I’m not), how is it that an all-perfect God would even want to know me? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me Overcome My Unbelief (Imperfect Faith)

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Sep 4, 2015

As humans it's natural to with struggle, doubt, question, wonder about God’s presence & promises at various times. It's difficult to maintain faith in a Perfect God when warfare surfaces. Yet, we must have faith in God when imperfection is all around us.

“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.’” Mark 9:24 NIV “No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, ‘Then I believe. Help me with my doubts.’” Mark 9:24 MSG The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Somebody said, "Grandparents are the biggest hypocrites in the world. There is just no way that the grandparents of my children could be the same parents who raised me, because they are so very different."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Unmerciful Servant Is...me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2020

A sermon about learning to forgive as God has forgiven us.

“The Unmerciful Servant is…Me” Matthew 18:21-35 Oh, how I love this parable. If there ever were someone who got what they deserved, it’s the unmerciful servant! He owed a debt of 10,000 talents. A talent was about 130 pounds of silver and was equal to about 15 years of a laborer’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Save Me, I'm Drowning! - Debt

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 8, 2010

God threw His Son into the waters of sin to save us from drowning. Now, what can He do for us who are drowning in debt and financial bondage? Here's the steps to freedom! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Save Me, I'm Drowning! Nehemiah 5:1-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Drowning.html If you saw someone drowning and God said the only way to save them was to throw in your child, would you do it? I wouldn't. But that's exactly what God did in order to save our souls. We were going under, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When God Signs Your Death Warrant

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

JESUS HAD JUST SAID TO THE UNBELIEVING PHARISEES, (V30)“HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME. IF YOU SHOULD CROSS OVER THAT SPIRITUAL DEADLINE AND TAKE “ONE MORE CHANCE” FOR THE LAST TIME AND FIND YOURSELF FACING GOD’S ETERNAL JUDGMENT. YOU WILL HAVE TO F

WHEN GOD SIGNS YOUR DEATH WARRANT TEXT: MATHEW 12: VS. 31,32 INTRODUCTION: JESUS HAD JUST SAID TO THE UNBELIEVING PHARISEES, (V30) “HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME”. 1 John 5:16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2007

A simple but profound little sermon delivered on Family Sunday--gently challenging us to reflect: does giving to God make me smile? Several Object lessons and stories were used, keeping the many children in mind.

(this was preached to the whole congregation, but delivered especially with the many elementary age listeners in mind) God Loves a Cheerful Giver ILLLUS: How are you doing with your Smarties? A preacher named Kevin Harmey tells this story about a little boy he knew: [adapt the story telling part ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Through The Windshield Not The Rear View Mirror Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 6, 2003

Ephesians Series #6 When we evaluate our lives we must ask two questions: First,God show me what you see.And second God show me what I need to do to plan for the future. As we do this we allow God to shape us into what He has.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 6 Looking through the Windshield not the rear view mirror Text : Eph 2:1-7 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on with our series entitled a walk that is worthy. Specifically this morning I would like to bring you a message entitled… "Looking through the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Me Tell You A Story Of Perplexing Generosity

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 20, 2023

Does God's generosity make you angry? How do we live in God's kingdom in comparison with what other people are doing and we are doing?

9.24.23 Matthew 20:1–16 (EHV) 1 “Indeed the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing to pay the workers a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 He also went out about the third hour and saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

God Chose You

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Some of us might have trouble believing that the big, eternal God would ever even notice little old me. But Paul, right from the start of his letter to the Ephesians, emphasized that God had chosen them to be his.

This is our third Sunday now focusing on the book of Ephesians. At last we're getting around to starting at the beginning. We have already peaked at parts of chapter 2 and chapter 3 because of special themes for Epiphany and Human Relations Sunday. But now we get back to a more orderly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

How God Works Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 21, 2023

God doesn't work through the best and the brightest. He doesn't work through human wisdom or ability. instead, he works through a surprisingly unqualified group of people--people like you and me.

If you're like me, a lot of you guys still have some playground memories from when you were on recess in elementary school. Do you remember how you would choose up teams for pick up baseball or basketball games. Generally, two of the "cooler dudes" on the playground would somehow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Are We Ready To Meet God?

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 23, 2001

A lesson on the fragility of life with reference to the attacks of September 11th. Asks how we can be better prepared to meet eternity. Includes lyrics from "Meet Me in the Stairwell."

ARE WE READY TO MEET GOD? ARE WE READY FOR ETERNITY? I. Read lyrics from popular song: Meet Me in the Stairwell You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news, September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ