Sermons on Pleasing God:

God-Fighter Or God-Obeyer?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2008

Though Israel disobeyed and broke the covenant with God, God did not give up, and formed a new people in a New Covenant that fulfilled the Old in the crucified Christ

Monday of First Week in Advent 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis The words of Jesus today stand alongside those of Isaiah: two prophets saying the same thing. In these latter days, the true Israel of God is the people who understand how to obey the authoritative word. In Jesus’s case, it was a pagan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

God Is Right, God Is Just Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

1- God’s judgment is right 2- God’s vengeance is just

INTRO.- ILL.- The divinity student talked to a boy on the street. The little boy was holding his Sunday School papers. The student said, "Did you go to Sunday School ?" "Yes," he replied. Thinking he would have some fun with the little boy, he said, "Tell me where God is, and I’ll give you an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of The Mountain And God Of The Valley

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 6, 2006

No matter where we are, He is God. He is faithful in the mountain and the valley!

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The God of the Mountain & The God of the Valley I Kings 20:22-29 Intro: This is a time in Israel when Ahab king of Israel in Samaria had just experienced a great victory in battle against Ben Hadad king of the Syrians. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Pleading For God’s Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

With longing in his heart, Isaiah remembers the time in Israel’s history when God dwelt among His people, and expresses his strong desire for its return, as well as the remedy for its absence.

PLEADING FOR GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Isaiah 64 Intro: Isaiah the prophet was a highly esteemed citizen of Jerusalem, who enjoyed access to the royal court; and who later became the trusted advisor to king Hezekiah. His ministry basically involved the preaching of judgment against Judah. This was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wrath Or God's Righteousness? Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2009

The message of God’s wrath is a powerful message, but it is NOT the most powerful message in the Bible. The most powerful message in the Bible is the Gospel.

Revelation 8:6--9:11; 16:1-11 Purpose: To show that God’s awful wrath will not turn sinners to God. Aim: I want the listener to see that grace is the only answer to God’s coming wrath. INTRODUCTION: We have come to the final seal or chapter in the scroll that was opened in heaven by Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Plan For You

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 12, 2009

God is not scrambling about trying to work out His plan or make last minute corrections. When we fumble the ball or tragedy occurs, God’s plan has not slipped a gear. The tragedy is a part of God’s plan for our faith to grow and for His glory.

Opening illustration: Consider Charles Colson, the aide to Richard Nixon who was sent to jail for Watergate. As a result of his experience as a convicted felon, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, now the world’s largest Christian outreach to prisoners and their families. Prison Fellowship has more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is God And Has Not Changed Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 14, 2009

This sermon deals with five areas of God that has never changed. 1. God’s NATURE has not changed 2. God’s CHARACTER has not changed 3. God’s PLANS have not changed 4. God’s PROMISES have not changed 5. God’s LOVE has not changed

God Is God – And Has Not Changed It has been said by some – “that to properly study mankind you must study a man.” I am not really opposed to this idea – yet I would say – to properly study a Christian – “you must study Christ.” I am aware that Christ is much more lofty than most Christians ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

A look at the 4th commandment with an encouragement for God’s people to enjoy God’s gift of rest every week, resulting in a better perspective and greater productivity.

God’s Gift of Rest (Exodus 20:8-11) Some time ago, a Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living In God’s Favor

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Rather than painting a picture of an angry, brooding God, the Christmas story reminds us that God actually likes us and wants what is best for us.

Living in God’s Favor Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Was With Them, God With Us...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2009

Let us study how God like to walk with Adam and Eve, God was with Abel, God was with Abraham, God was with Joseph, and God wants us with each other... unity...

GOD IS WITH US... IMMANUEL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I HAVE NO GREATER JOY IN THE WORLD THAN TO BE WITH SOMEONE... A. Some of my greatest joys in life have been just being WITH SOMEONE... To hear their heart, to feel their pain... to laugh, to cry together... B. I love to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Resolutions For Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 29, 2009

We come up with all sorts of good New Year’s resolutions but often neglect our spiritual lives, which is really the basis for everything in our lives!

In a few days it will be a new year and many will be making resolutions. Can you fill in the blanks for the following? I’m too short for my weight, therefore, in 2010 I’m going on a ______! I now have too many friends calling me to pay my bills, therefore, in 2010 I will stick to a ______! I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Gift To Mankind

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 1, 2010

God gave to us a special Christmas gift, but it is up to us to accept it.

Text: “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing another” (John 1:15). The season of Christmas for 2009 is now past. The past year leaves us with many memories. Some things we care to remember and other things we would like to forget. The Christmas decorations are coming ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

A Decade In God’s Grasp

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 3, 2010

❶ Ruin ❷ Resolve ❸ Realize ❹ Remedy

Ps 31 The Boston Globe review in pictures - 1/00 Y2K computer crash scare - 10/00 — USS Cole a Guided Missile Destroyer was attacked - Florida ballot recount - Nov. 00 - George Bush won the election by 1000 votes in Florida 2001 - Wikipedia the largest encyclopedia in human history began 1/01 - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Favor Of God: God And Mary

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing how Mary received the favor of God

Title: The Favor of God Theme: Text: Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:26 ¶ And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused (engaged) to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2007

3 stories, 1 parable, many great truths! The Lost SHEEP, the Lost SILVER, the Lost SON, and the Lost SIBLING. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Parables: God’s Lost and Found Luke 15 [Get formatted text, audio/video, and great PowerPoint now by pasting this link into your browser.] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LostAndFound.html The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist