Sermons on Obeying God Rather Than Men:

The Mighty Hands Of God Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 14, 2016

In this message, we will learn about how to remain in the safe place always, by being engraved in the palm of His hands enjoying His care and protection rather than to fall into the hands of the living God receiving His wrath and judgment.

Today, we are going to talk about the mighty hands of God. In fact, there are approx. 122 Bible references concerning His hands. Most of these passages talk about the hand of God involved in the creation of the world. But one of my favorite verses that talks about His hand is found in Isaiah 49:16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Searching

Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 8, 2012

Searching for things of the world rather than Christ

Searching Luke 19:10 10. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Story: A short story about a tax collector. Climb a tree to see Jesus: Jesus abides at his house: The Pharisees said He has gone to be a guest off a man who is a sinner. Luke 15:2 2. And the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 30, 2008

If you feel overwhelmed, if you feel like there is too much going on, if you feel like you are at the tipping point, where just one more thing could put you in the crazy bin, then perhaps today’s message will speak to you.

Urban Legends #3 [Video] Well, welcome today to all of our campuses. We are in the third week of our study called “Urban Legends.” If I could get a little help from you, my wife, Amy, ready this book, you see. All of her friends read this book, and this book says that eating meat is bad, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:13-14

Denomination: *other

More Than Conquers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

In Christ are more than Conquers. Jesus Convicts and The Enemy condemns.

More than conquers Romans 8 Introduction- We are glad that you have joined us this morning. Every message as we gather, my prayer is that the Lord would touch a heart and meet a need and we would draw close to Him. We have just come out of Holy Week. Easter Sunday is behind us. The resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

"Parable Of The Toy Story(Much More Than A Toy)” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 26, 2018

In Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear is given to a boy named Andy Davis from his mother as a birthday present. He also believes that he is a real space ranger,rather than a toy. Buzz Lightyear quickly becomes Andy's favorite toy. There is a great similarity to us

Introduction: Inspiration and Similarity: In Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear is given to a boy named Andy Davis from his mother as a birthday present. He also believes that he is a real space ranger, rather than a toy. Buzz Lightyear quickly becomes Andy's favorite toy, making Andy's original favorite ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Oct 11, 2025

We all receive God's love and grace, but what you do with it is your choice.

“Where Are the Nine?” Introduction – A Lesson in Gratitude Let me start with a little story. A farmer once found an injured eagle lying in one of his fields. Its wing was broken, and it could no longer fly. The farmer gently took it home, wrapped its wing, and nursed it back to health. For several ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Better Late Than Never Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

Jacob: Wrestling with God and Man, Pt. 3

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER (GENESIS 28:10-29:13) A Chinese fable tells of the owl’s flight to the east to escape its neighbors, who were increasingly tired and vocal of the bird’s incessant noise in the night. As it was packing, the owl met a pigeon, which asked: “Where are you going? Why are you in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Righteousness Better Than Wealth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show what's better to GOD is better for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have wealth and righteousness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what's better to GOD is better for us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 37:16 (Amplified Bible) Better is the little that the [uncompromisingly] righteous have than the abundance [of possessions] of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worse Than Hell

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 20, 2001

The doctrin of hell is not a popular one, in fact you don’t hear much preaching on hell anymore, and if their is ever a time that this world needs it, it is now.

The doctrine of Hell is not a popular one, In fact you seldom ever hear any preaching on Hell anymore, But Hell is real, Listen my friend if their is a Heaven for the saved then in order for God to be a Holy and Just God there must be a Hell for the lostand if you are any kind of a Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stick To The Formula Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2017

God wants His people to follow His rules exactly. The Pharisees expanded the list to 613, Jesus brought it back to two. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, about following God without adding or subtracting from His commands.

I have always enjoyed math, in fact, I’d say it was my favorite subject all the way up through high school. There was just always something about the simplicity of figuring out the correct steps that no matter how complex the problem, you’d always come to the same conclusion. There is an innate ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than A Book

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

You may not have valuable antiques in your living room or masterpieces hanging on your walls, but each of you has an invaluable ancient treasure. It’s on your book shelves, or lying on your bedside table. It’s probably lying beside you right now. Go ahead

More Than A Book 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Brigham Bryant was just a ten year old school boy, but in 2002, he discovered an ancient treasure. He had long admired the dusty painting hanging behind the librarian’s desk at his Connecticut school. It had hung there for seventy years without much notice, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the things that we are victorious and the Love of CHRIST for us. IV. TEXT: Romans 8:37 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) No, despite a

I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the things that we are victorious and the Love of CHRIST for us. IV. TEXT: Romans 8:37 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the things that we are victorious and the Love of CHRIST for us. IV. TEXT: Romans 8:37 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) No, despite a

I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the things that we are victorious and the Love of CHRIST for us. IV. TEXT: Romans 8:37 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Better Than You?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 19, 2009

Ordinary Proper 20: The disciples argued about who was the greatest. Jesus told them that He - the Creator - would be betrayed and be killed. Jesus showed greatness through humility.

What a ride! Can you imagine – I mean can you even begin to imagine – hanging out with the Creator of the universe!?! To see Him smile; to hear Him teach; to watch Jesus as He lived life with the zest and with the love that our Creator intended from the beginning – what a rush! But I wonder if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Water In The Desert

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 30, 2004

Are we thirsty for God ? Are we seeking after him ? This message covers David’s thirst for the Lord in the wilderness !

Finding Water In The Desert Psa 63:1-11, 2 Sam 15:13-30, 16:1-2 Joke: It seems there was a certain man stranded and lost in the desert of Death Valley. He was crawling across the burning sand, dying of thirst, when he happened upon a necktie salesman. “Can I interest you, sir, in a nice, new, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-30, Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist