Sermons on Plans:

Stick To The Plan Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 10, 2003

how Moses had to stick to the plan of preaching the Word to the Pharaoh even though he wouldn’t listen

July 13, 2003 Exodus 5-6 1 Timothy 2:4 sums up God’s plan for our world. He wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Notice how in this verse God connects being saved with knowing the truth. This truth is not something that man was born with. It was revealed in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Plan For Peace

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 26, 2004

Peace is not merely the absence of activity or hostility, nor is it just getting away from reality. Peace can be described as both the freedom from disturbance as well as an inward sense of well-being.

In the world today people call for peace. They paint signs, write letters, drop bombs, and murder trouble makers, all in the name of peace. As I’m sure you all know the Bible tells us there will be no peace, and here are some stats to prove it. According to the Society of International Law in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Adventist

Part Of The Plan Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2004

This is the second in a series of messages looking at the Advent story. It examines the plan of God for the salvation of His people and our invitation to be a part of that plan.

The Stories of Advent Pt 2 Part of the Plan Matthew 1:18-25 In our celebration of Advent we come now today to the story of the Angels of Advent. Four times during the Advent story Angels play a decisive part in the narrative of Messiah¡¦s coming. First with Zacharias, then Mary, then Joseph, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

God's Plan Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

This is the 3rd study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study looks at how God’s plan is fulfilled.

GOD’S PLAN Ruth 3:1-18 Do you ever get tired of waiting on God to do something? You know, sometimes it just seems like God needs a little “prodding” or a little help from us. In fact if we have good intentions, it is o.k. to jump in and help God, right? Of course we know the answer to that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Plan

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas

A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

A Plan To Fail?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002

Follow these 11 steps and failure is guaranteed.

Here is a Plan to fail or Fail to Plan and Fail anyway? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder today the terrible enemies that we face. Our enemy is out to steal, kill, and/or destroy every church, family and individual he can. Our enemy is not "alive and well," he has a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plan The Job Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Preparations for Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

Introduction: Book of Nehemiah One of my favorite books along with the Book of Acts, Man’s faith and God in action. Resume of Book: Nehemiah’s prayer Neh.1 Artaxexes send Nehemiah to Jerusalem Neh.2 1-10 Nehemiah inspects the walls of Jerusalem Neh.2 11-20 Builders ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Planning The Trip

Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001

The cost of discipleship.

Planning the Trip Luke 9:51-62 July 1, 2001 At one time or another we have all been on a trip. Going on trips is an exciting part of life. As a matter of fact, two of my daughters are on trips this weekend. Ann and I are planning a trip right now. In three weeks we will go to Virginia to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Of Plans Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006

The empty tomb of Jesus radically changed the plans of the women, the disciples, and eventually the word. The empty tomb breaks into our lives also and changes our plans.

Mark 16:1-8 “Change of Plans” INTRODUCTION Little things make a difference in our lives. This truth was aptly demonstrated by the many stories of those who should have been in the World Trade Towers when they were attacked on September 11th. It takes only a few moments for us to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A Plan For Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006

If we want to succeed in life and enjoy the next we must always put God first in all we do.

A Plan For Life Text: James 4:13-17 Introduction 1. Read James 4:13-17 2. Illustration: There was an officer in the navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the newest and proudest ship in the fleet. One stormy night, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Future Plans Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

What we can learn from Paul’s future plans as he lays them out in Romans is what the nature of our focus should be. Our three-fold focus should involve our mission to save the loss, our devoted fellowship with each other, and prayer, which is a reflection

Introduction: Have you every noticed how things get so hectic as we approach the holiday season? You can’t even go to the store to get something simple like a gallon of milk without fighting the crowds. Yet, when we finally do arrive at the holidays, everything slows down. There is a peaceful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planning For The Overflow

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

Many thanks to my good friend, Pastor David Carter of The Rock Falls Church in Boiling Springs, SC for the thoughts in this sermon. When you practice Luke 6:38, go ahead and plan for the overflow!

LUKE 6:38 “PLANNING FOR THE OVERFLOW” A) I think it is time we started emphasizing GIVING, instead of someone’s income! * We live in a world where our social standing is based on our income. * God is not interested in how much you make – He is interested in how much you give. * No one will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Planned Parenthood

Contributed by Lawrence Strahan on May 9, 2001

5 steps in planning parenthood

PLANNED PARENTHOOD 1 SAMUEL 5 STEPS TO PLANNING PARENTHOOD 1. SHE PRAYED FOR CHILDREN! (1 Samuel 1: 10, 12,13,20, 27) 2. SHE PRAYED FOR HER CHILDREN! (1 Samuel 2:21) A. SALVATION! B. SPOUSE! C. SENSITIVITY TO GOD’S ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Plan For Action

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message on growing in the Christian life.

PLAN FOR ACTION Acts 2:42-47 INTRO: “He who fails to plan plans to fail.” God has a plan for us. Once we know God’s plan for us, we are free to pursue His plan of action as we seek to accomplish His purpose. God’s people ought to expect growth as a normal part of the Christian life. We see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Planning For Tomorrow

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 22, 2005

Subject: How should we plan and hope for the future? Complement: By developing sense of peace that comes from a relaxed concern based on God’s sovereignty in our lives. Main Idea: We need to involve God at the center of all we do.

INTRO.: Every year when New Years day comes on January 1st, people commonly reflect over the last year and make resolutions for the new one. Like the artist who takes away an old drawing they had been working on for a long time and then pulls out a virgin white perfectly clean sheet of paper to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist