Sermons on Positive Response Of God:

The Incarnation Of God Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

The Son of God became a man so that men could become the sons of God.

Incarnation: means 'in the flesh' (refers to when God put on human flesh and became Man) The Son of God became a man so that men could become the sons of God. The Truth of the Incarnation If you read John 1, you will see that John begins with some big-time, major claims about who Jesus is and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Pet Rock

Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 29, 2007

The Holy Spirit gives us everything we need in order to serve God and God’s creation. But, it is our responsibility to use those gifts for the glory of God.

No Pet Rock 5-27-07 Acts 2:1-21 As a society, we Americans are often sucked in by fads—some item or some activity that seems to capture all of our attention for a short time but, when the luster and excitement wear off, we forget about them and then we move on to the next fad. Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Lifts Up, God Brings Down

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This sermon deals with the issue of pride and how it manages to sneak upon us all.

God Lifts Up & God Brings Down 1 Kings 11:29-39 James 4:13-17 1 Kings 11:29-14:17 If someone says, that person is full of pride, what image comes to your mind? Do you see someone who is stuck on himself? Do you imagine someone who has a big head. Do you think of someone who likes ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear God?

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 5, 2021

As is often the case with military veterans who have endured actual combat, conversations eventually circle around to war stories and then on to; “Were you scared?” Those who saw actual combat often reply, “Only the foolish are not afraid.” Fear can be friend or foe! Fear is our warning system.

As is often the case with military veterans who have endured actual combat, conversations eventually circle around to war stories and then on to; “Were you scared?” Those who saw actual combat often reply, “Only the foolish are not afraid.” Fear can be friend or foe! Fear is our warning system. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5, Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Timing Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 23, 2002

My times are in your Hand.

God’s Timing (Ps.31:15) One of the most comforting and reassuring statements in the Bible for the believer is Psalm 31:15, our text for the morning: My times are in your hand. Every now and then from some of the most unlikely sources, you will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Congregational

Intiimacy With God Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 18, 2004

How Job’s desire for intimacy with God remained even in times of suffering.

INTIMACY WITH GOD I read recently in a book the following: ‘Look at any Sunday morning congregation and what do you see? Tired women and bored men.’ There is, I believe, some truth in both of those descriptions. It is all too easy to become exhausted in the Christian life. The comment ‘my ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Indescribable God

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 13, 2004

Most of the problems we face in life, perhaps even all of them, are the result of a distorted view of God. Our view of God has a huge impact on our lives. What is your view of God? How big is your God?

INDESCRIBABLE PS 19:1-6 ILL- There are few things in life that are beyond description. It’s hard to describe to you what it was like being in the delivery room when my daughter was born. That is one of life’s indescribable moments. Until you experience something as beautiful and wonderful as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 10, 2007

If we really understood the holiness of God, we would never stop praising Him for His grace.

“Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” (Exodus 15:11). “I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy” (Leviticus 11:44). “‘To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?’ says the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Fools

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2008

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18- 2:5 about the foolishness of the cross, the foolishness of preachers, the foolishness of the church and the foolishness of the world. Michael Card’s song God’s Own Fool is basic theme- http://www.tsrocks.com/m/michael_card

Sermon for 1/27/2008 Introduction: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal they lay down for the night and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” Watson replied, “I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise God

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 9, 2008

May this sermon help you to understand the purpose of praising God at all times.

PRAISE GOD Psalm 103:1-22 [1] Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! [2] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: [3] who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, [4] Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Communication With God Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008

How to stand against the devil

INTRO: So many changes in our culture, our society even within our own lives. I remember when I was in Jr. High, how I thought I knew most things, when reached H.S. I knew almost everything. Especially when it came to knowing more than my parents on issues dealing with my life. Today I realize what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Patient With God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 6, 2016

Be patient with God. Don't take matters into your own hands. Give God time. Focus on the Person of God, and not the promises.

Let me ask you this: Do you know how long it takes to hatch an egg? 21 days. • Is there a way for us to shorten the days? Can we do something to speed it up? • I’m afraid not. Speed up the process and we would spoil what God is doing. Most of us have a problem waiting for God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Limiting God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2008

Sin can do what natural disaster and governments can’t do... limit God’s ability to bless and prosper. Israel of guilty of limiting God from blesing them as He wished. See how they did it.

Limiting God. Psalm 78 I want to talk to you today about "Doing the impossible." This is not a sermon to inspire you to do great things, to reach higher, or accomplish more, or like the old tennis shoe that used to advertise "...run faster or jump higher." In fact, when I talk about doing the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-12, Psalm 78:5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Intervention Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 27, 2008

God is not detached from your affairs as though He saved you and then left you to fend on your own. Behind the scenes, God comes to the aid of His children. Our Father has the best plans for His children and intercedes for them daily.

God’s Intervention Griffith Baptist Church – 6/29/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 35 Main Verse: Psalms 35:1 - Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. The Introduction Maria Fedorovna, the empress of Russia and wife of Czar Alexander III, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:1-28

Denomination: Baptist