Sermons on Predestination:

One Blood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the unity of humanity under God's sovereignty, our divine purpose, and our identity as defined by our Creator.

Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family in Christ. As we gather in His name, we acknowledge our shared heritage in the Lord and seek to understand His purpose for us. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to the book of Acts, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26

Topics: Unity, Oneness

A Different Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

We have spiritual blessings: the blessing of spiritual adoption into God's family, the blessing of redemption and forgiveness, and the blessing of hope and inheritance.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive deep into the beautiful words of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 1:1-14. In these verses, we uncover three amazing blessings that we, as believers, can hold onto: The Blessing of Spiritual Adoption, The Blessing of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Topics: Blessing, Christ

The Potter And The Clay PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

This sermon explores how God, like a potter, lovingly shapes us through our trials, transforming us into His masterpieces.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, in the presence of the Lord, to share in His word. Opening Scripture Reading – We turn our hearts to the book of Jeremiah, chapter 18, verses 1 to 11. It reads: “The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Arise, and go down to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Topics: Becoming, Christ, Purpose

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 22, 2024

Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

Brought to Life; Brought Together From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-7 November 24, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Our Life And The Church.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 30, 2025

God is the one who gives our lives purpose. We find that purpose through Jesus Christ by loving God, loving others, and helping people follow Him. We do this both on our own and together as a church, with the help of the Holy Spirit, who helps us become more like Christ.

The Purpose of Our Life and the Purpose of the Church. I. What is our life purpose? If you believe God is the creator of your life, you are not the one who defines your purpose or discovers or creates your purpose. God is the one who defines your purpose. His command reveals His purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 22:37-40, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Cosmic Christmas Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 18, 2025

Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon.

A Cosmic Christmas   John 1:1-14 Introduction Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You For Or Against

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 24, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 8: 5 – 39

Romans 8: 5 – 39 Take a stand, are you for or against? 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

Finding fulfillment in marriage.

Blessed To Be A Blessing! The Key To Experiencing Fulfillment in Marriage I have been thinking about marriage and the troubles that are plaguing so many marriages these days. I have felt compelled by the Lord to come before you and reassure you that you can experience fulfillment in marriage. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed By Hope!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love can change us from people without hope to the most hopeful people on the planet.

Changed By Hope! 1 John 2:28-3:3 Hope and hopelessness are more than opposites. Their characteristics are more defined than night and day. Anyone who has ever experienced the depths of hopelessness can easily attest to how oppressive and soul-shattering hopelessness can be. On the other hand, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America Has Gone Too Far

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001

In the face of America’s current trend to deny God where can we find comfort.

America Has Gone Too Far! A nation of people that have no fear of God. Amos 7:1-13 Date: November 6, 1998 Intro: The elections of this past week have proven clearly that America has no fear of God. I rarely preach messages addressing current events or politics, but I feel compelled to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Does Suffering Mean God Has Abandoned Me? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Not even the worst afflictions you might face can cancel out God¡¦s purpose or God¡¦s favor in your life.

You might have heard that, on the next to last day of our vacation, Nancy and I were rear-ended as we were pulling off the freeway in San Jose, California. Thankfully we weren¡¦t hurt, but the car was undriveable, and we were 850 miles from home without transportation. For a while we felt not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Paths, New Lessons, And New Commitments

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 17, 2006

Opening Convocation of the new semester Spring 2006 at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Welcome back young people! Welcome to Liberty University, the world’s most exciting University. And you 700 new students from all over the nation and the world we welcome you to this hallowed campus. This is our 35th year, we started with 154 students, four faculty members (Dr. Elmer Towns, our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Light To Go On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 1 b

Ephesians 1b - Paul’s Prayer for the Light to Go On - July 16, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 1. We have just begun going through this wonderful epistle of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Burden Of Guilt

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003

To one extent or another, we all carry a burden of guilt. That is not God’s desire. He wants us to get rid of it and has given us the means to do so.

January 26, 2003 Zechariah 3:1-10 ¡§The burden of guilt¡¨ INTRODUCTION In January of 1985 Roger Boisjoly, an engineer for Morton Thiokol, observed that under unusually cold conditions, an o-ring seal on the Space Shuttle¡¦s solid rocket booster would fail. Further tests were ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Up!

Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 27, 2003

To create resolve that people will look for ways to reconcile those who are estranged from God, even for those who have made decisions to end another’s life through abortion or euthanasia and to combat the growing acceptance of ‘death with dignity’ by spe

Purpose: To motivate hearers to be proactive about the sacred nature of human life. January 22nd is the day the United States Supreme Court ruled on the Roe v. Wade case making abortion legal for any reason during the entire term of pregnancy. Since that decision (and it’s neighbor Doe v. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8, Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal