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God's Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

David GOD'S MAN

1 Samuel 16 v. 1 - 16 v 7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." 1. THE SEARCH FOR GOD'S MAN - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2017

We please God when we make pleasing Him a priority.

Title: Pleasing God Text: I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction The Apostle Paul was a gutsy guy. He did not hesitate to encourage people to imitate his life. He often said, “follow my example” or “imitate me.” • Therefore I urge you to imitate me. II Corinthians 4:16 • Dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is The Creator Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2012

Why are words of Genesis 1:1 the first verse in our Bible? And what can these words mean to us who trust in God for our hope and our salvation?

(We opened with a youtube video featuring David Attenborough reciting the words to the famous Louis Armstrong song: “It’s a Wonderful World” for a BBC nature program commercial. It beautifully illustrates the splendor of God’s creation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIEA5sX7W9Q). We do indeed live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confrontation With God

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 1, 2002

Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace. Thomas a Kampis.

Confrontation With God Exodus 3:1-12 Introduction: In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Prayer

Isaiah 40 v 27 - 31 1. THE WEARINESS REVEALED. (a) The Signs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

God's Crucial Help For Christians Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2018

Christians: God will help us... 1. walk in good works (vs. 19-20). 2. make it through our trials (vs. 21). 3. take a stand for our Savior (vs. 22-23). 4. love the unlovely (vs. 24-26).

God's Crucial Help for Christians The Book of Acts - Part 86 Acts 26:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 7, 2015 *If anybody ever needed help, it was Paul in Acts 26. After he got to Jerusalem, Paul was almost murdered three times. He had also been held as a prisoner for at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

How do we conquer each day we live with the help of God?

Title: God’s Power Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: Tell the story of the little boy and the sand box. As he was digging, he discovered a huge rock in the middle of the sand. He dug till he loosened the stone. Once loosened, he pushed and shoved, even using his feet to the edge of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yielding To God's Will Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 1, 2007

This message deals with us as believers running away from God instead of yielding to His will.

JONAH SERIES “Yielding to God’s Will” Jonah 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION: This morning, I am going to start a series of messages from the book of Jonah. When you think about the book of Jonah, the first thing that usually enters your mind is the great fish or whale swallowing Jonah. But there is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Choosen By God Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on May 29, 2006

Everyone wants to feel welcomed, but our society makes people feel unappreciated. Fortunately, the cross declares that this is not the way God deals with us. We are choosen by God.

We live in a cutthroat society. Our schools and our culture are designed for competition. And we live our lives with an “I’m better than you” mentality. Many of us were taught to go to school, get good grades, and get a good job. And once you graduate, send out as many resumes as possible because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2003

God is Holy - Wholly other and wholly pure.

God Stories – Attributes of God The Holiness of God April 27, 2003 The Moving of the Ark Back, before Saul was king in Israel, Israel is defeated in battle by the Philistines. The Israelites had carried the Ark of the covenant into battle with them, and the Ark of the Covenant is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: *other

God's Knowledge Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2001

God is the one who possesses all knowledge. God knows you like no one else

INTRODUCTION  Last week we started looking at the attributes of God so that we could better know and understand God. As we get to know God, we can then better love and understand Him.  It is obvious today that many people suffer from a lack of intimate relationships. Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubting God Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

This message looks at five things that cause people to become disillusioned with God. Part 3 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

Is God real? Does He care? Is He even there? Is He there for me? All questions sincere people ask all the time. Why? Because they’ve experienced heartache. They’ve been disappointed. They’ve been disillusioned. What do I mean when I say disillusioned? I’m talking about you having certain negative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Experience God

Contributed by David Cook on Jul 27, 2010

Everyone wants to experience God...here's how!

Series: Possess the Promised Land! Intro: Experiencing God study at LA Tech; 5 guys from the LA Tech football team, the Offensive Head Coach, and I went through the “EG” study by Henry Blackaby on Sunday nights. We were getting so much from the study we even missed a quarter of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Caesar Or God? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2015

Leadership, Connection, Priorities

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Caesar or God? 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (pg. 824) August 2, 2015 Introduction: Let me tell you that King Herod was not a very nice man, and about as ungodly and ruthless leader as this world has ever known. He murdered his own family and many Rabbis. He was both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 13, 2007

This is a sermon that I delivered at a Church Picnic. It is about finding God in the love of a friend and letting others find God in you.

Finding God, Isaiah 55:6 Introduction I heard a story recently about a man who was playing hide and seek with his two year old daughter. They were upstairs in his house and the little girl had decided to hide into one of those closets with the folding doors. When he called, “Where’s Shelley?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Christian Church