Sermons on Planning:

Man's Plans Vs. God's Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 30, 2003

This outline illustrates through scripture how God sees us and how He expects to see us as well as how we should look at ourselves.

Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org Man’s Plans vs. God’s Purpose 12-28-2003 Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Who are we? How does God see ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21-22, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Bible Church

"Consider God's Plan For Your Giving " Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

How does God want me to grow in my giving to support His work?

God’s plan is for you to give your tithe to the support of His work through your local church. But we need to understand that giving a tithe is only the beginning. God’s plan is for us to grow in our giving. In Malachi 3:8, we are exhorted to give both "tithes" and "offerings." God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discover God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006

It is challenging for the Christian to see God’s hand in the everyday events of life and to discern God’s will, but there are steps that we can take to help us understand God’s will.

Psalm 139:1-16 “Discover God’s Plan for Your Life” INTRODUCTION Discovering God in the middle of life’s trials, or perilous times, is difficult. These are often times when God appears to be distant, inattentive and silent. Though our senses are wrong and none of these adjectives accurately ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do Some Plans Fail?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2005

The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (27 principles)

Why Some Plans Fail "The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (Prov. 21:5) "The prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan's Plan To Destroy (Name Of Church)

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

Satan does not want our church to exist!

1 PETER 5:8 “SATAN’S PLAN TO DESTROY RAINBOW LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH” A) Satan has a plan to destroy Rainbow Lake Community Church! * He does not like this Church! * This plan has not changed since the fall of mankind! * What is this plan? * Let me give you about 5 things that is in Satan’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Interrupts My Plans Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2011

Joseph and Mary show us how we are to respond to God when He interrupts our plans.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For My Life

Contributed by Dwight Hord on Nov 21, 2012

As Christians, we are designed by God to not only to serve Him, but to fulfill His perfect will and plan He has designed specifically for each of us. This simple formula will help if you are searching for God

God’s Plan For Me - Discover How to Find God’s Purpose For Your Life. Text: Philippians 2:13 …for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. The best place for any Christian to be is in the middle of God’s plan for his or her life. That is when you are in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gods Plan For Marriage (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 10, 2009

A sermon looking at the teachings on marriage give to us in the book of Ephesians

God’s Plan for Marriage (Pt. 1) Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A man and woman, both 60 years old, had just spent the day celebrating 40 years of marriage. They got home and were examining their gifts when all of a sudden an angel appeared and said, “Because you two have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan For Marriage (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 10, 2009

The second of two sermons preached on the topic of marriage and God’s ideal for it.

God’s Plan for Marriage (Pt. 2) Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Marriage was instituted by God in the Garden of Eden, it’s not the invention of man. In-fact; I think we could make the argument from Scripture that marriage is the basic institution from which all other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Healing Is Still God's Plan.

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 22, 2010

A powerful and anointed message for a faith lift. Will encourage anyone with an infirm or going through a deep valley.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” Over the years, I have had numerous opportunities to pray for the sick and I am a firm believer in divine healing Exodus 23:25 ...I will TAKE AWAY SICKNESS from among you. Psalms 103:2-3 Praise the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

It’s All Part Of The Plan Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 22, 2010

God’s plan for redemptive history is shown in the promises of the New Covenant promises of 1) Reconciliation, 2) Regeneration, 3) Possession, 4) Evangelization & 5) Satisfaction for Sin

In Canada, this is the Victoria Day weekend. In many ways its the strangest day on our holiday calendar. Some have said that it’s a Canadian holiday with no Canadian to cheer for -- sort of like watching an all-American Stanley Cup final. Queen Victoria was British. She never set foot in this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Other

God's Plan Is Not For Me To Be Happy, But Holy Series

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 12, 2010

God's ultimate plan for me is to develop my character and make me holy, not to make my life easy so I am always happy.

Let's review what we have already discovered... A Myth – is a commonly held belief that is not true. Jesus Himself had to debunk spiritual myths as he challenged commonly held beliefs. Look at his repetition in the Sermon on the Mount: “You have heard that it was said…but I tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan Of Salvation For Jews And Gentiles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 26, 2009

In today’s lesson, Paul helps us understand God’s plan of salvation for Jews and Gentiles.

Scripture Romans 11 has been the occasion of many disputes and interpretations over the matter of God’s dealing with Israel and the end times. Some come to Romans 11 and say that this chapter predicts that Israel will come together as a nation before the return of Christ, and that there will be an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Plan And Design For Your Life.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 24, 2012

Many times people ask the question, "Why am I here, what is the purpose of my life, what is the meaning of life or what has God done for me personally"? Well in this sermon outline we point out 10 provisions God has provided to give you real purpose and m

God's plan and design for your life. Many times people ask the question, "Why am I here, what is the purpose of my life, what is the meaning of life or what has God done for me personally"? Well in this sermon outline we point out 10 provisions God has provided to give you real purpose and meaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-37

God’s One Another Plan

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

The Christian life is a life that should be characterized by constant consideration of fellow believers for one another. Their priorities and concerns should not always be for themselves alone, but also for the greater good of each member of the body of C

Intro: The Christian life is a life that should be characterized by constant consideration of fellow believers for one another. Their priorities and concerns should not always be for themselves alone, but also for the greater good of each member of the body of Christ. It is no secret that God calls ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14

Denomination: *other