Sermons on Predestinated:

Wherever He Wants Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Living a life that follows God’s will is God’s purpose. God’s will is always attached to purpose. Our responsibility is to go wherever he wants.

Wherever He Wants Assorted Texts Just before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of ministers urged him to grant immediate freedom to all slaves. “It is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence in that matter,” Lincoln wrote. “And if I can learn what it is, I will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who We Arenin Him

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012

Being In Christ is the greatest privilege for any believer. As we see in the epistles what Paul wrote of our standing with God, it will set your life free.

In Him When I first got saved at the age of 17, I went back to the church that I was raised at and said there is got to be more to be saved then this. It was so boring. Then I was introduced to some solid Christian who introduced me to the spirit filled living and man what a change. But I knew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adopted Into The Family

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012

We have been adopted into the family of God. This teaching shows the great privileges of that.

Adopted into the Family Romans 8:14-17 (NKJV) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2010

In their daily lives as saints, disciples, and brethren, they were recognized as belonging to the party of Christ. Let us hope that in like manner we today may be called Christians.

What’s In a Name? 12/17/06 AM Reading: Acts 11:19-26 Introduction A.Text: Acts 11:26. The young church at Antioch was a curious mixture of Jews (who spoke Greek or Aramaic) and Gentiles. It is significant that this was the first place where the believers were called Christians (“Christ’s ones”—the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Sure Of God's Will Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 16, 2020

What does it mean, when we say will of God or God’s will? The will of God refers to His purpose, plan, and desire for our lives. But how can we be certain we are walking in His will, especially in times of difficulty, suffering, or pain?

11-15-2020 November Theme: Discovering the Will of God Title: How to Be Sure of God's Will Scripture : Psalm 40:8 I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart.” Introduction: Connect through the past few days, Super Typhoon Ulyses… who are affected? There were lots ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:8, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:5, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Condemnation In Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 15, 2023

Are we all condemned to hell because of our human weakness in the flesh? Let's find out in Romans 8.

Are we all condemned to hell because of our human weakness in the flesh? Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. (Romans 8:1-2 NASB) Was God’s law weak ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4th Advent - Love

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2023

The 4th week in ADVENT is LOVE. GOD’s Greatest Gift to Mankind. The Greatest Love Story, or the Greatest Message of Love to us. GOD gave of HIMSELF to bring us HOME!

2023.12.24.Sermon.4th ADVENT – LOVE William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The 4th week in ADVENT is LOVE. GOD’s Greatest Gift to Mankind. The Greatest Love Story, or the Greatest Message of Love to us. GOD gave of HIMSELF to bring us HOME! SCRIPTURES: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6-7, Galatians 4:4-6, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6-7, Galatians 4:4-6, Ephesians 1:3-14, Matthew 1:18-25, John 3:16, 1 John 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruitfulness

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

• Fruitfulness is a sign of life.

1. CHOSEN BY GOD • but I chose you and appointed you • To be chosen by God is a privilege. • In Christ we were chosen to be God's people. • Ephesians 1:11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Privileges Of Believers (1 Peter 2:4-8) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:4-8

Privileges of Believers As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

" A New Day Of Promise"

Contributed by Randell Brown on Jan 19, 2002

Are you partaking of the blessing for which GOD intended for you? The very purpose for your creation.

“A NEW DAY OF PROMISE” NEW BEGINNING TEXT : DEUT 30:1-11 & HEB. 12: 1-2 Key verse 9 “ AND THE LORD THY GOD WILL MAKE THEE PLENTEOUS IN EVERY WORK OF THINE HAND, IN THE FRUIT OF THY CATTLE, AND IN THE FRUIT OF THY LAND, FOR GOOD: FOR THE LORD WILL AGAIN REJOICE OVER THEE FOR GOOD, AS HE REJOICED ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel According To You Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

We can preach the gospel, but only the Holy Spirit can convict people of their sins.

INTRODUCTION I’m teaching verse by verse through 1 Thessalonians. The name of the series is “Finding HOPE in a Hopeless world.” Today the message is entitled, “The Gospel According to You.” We use the word “gospel” a lot. We talk about gospel music, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan And Me Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

Faith in Christ works like an on/off switch but there are also degrees of faith in Christ once your faith is switched to "on." I want to encourage you to grow in your faith – to move saturation of your faith higher this morning by seeing the plan God has for eternity.

Serendipity is a 2001 movie starring John Cusack. Cusack’s character meets a young lady named Sara at Bloomingdale’s at Christmas time. They randomly meet as they both attempt to purchase a pair of black cashmere gloves. Both are mutually attracted to one another even though they are in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2020

The first chapter of Ephesians is dedicated to telling the Christians there how pretty they are to God. Why would Paul spend all that ink and paper on this topic? And what can that mean to us?

I read once about a nursing home worker who would go from room to room taking care of the needs of the residents. On day she was in the room of one of the residents when the woman looked up at her and said “My but you’re pretty!” The attendant blushed. She was “plump” and “overweight and wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believers Can

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 17, 2007

As believers we can access our shortage of wisdom, access our source of wisdom, and ask for our supply of wisdom.

Introduction This evening as we continue our messages from Ephesians 1:5-8 we what Believers can do. Please stand as we read from God’s Holy Scriptures. Scripture Prayer 1. As Believers we can assess our shortage of wisdom (verse 5a) Having predestined us to adoption as sons by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We? Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

The Lord wants us to be more than we are. We can really be something for God!

An old man lived alone in Idaho. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was backbreaking work, and his son, Bubba, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man mentioned it in a letter he sent to his son by saying, “I’m not sure exactly what to do. I’m just getting too old to be digging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18

Denomination: Baptist