Sermons on Principles Of Guidance:

Lesson 9: Is The Will Of God A Gps Or A Pre-Drawn Blueprint?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Is God’s will guidance or a finished product?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Looking from God’s perspective.  God knows everything actual and possible (Rom. 4:17).  God has expectations for us.  God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. 2. Looking from our perspective.  We have the power of choosing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Principles Sermon Iv: Protect Integrity By Practicing The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

In times of crisis, praying for God's Will to be done on earth as it is in Heaven requires God's people to practice what they preach.

PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF PRAYING “THY WILL BE DONE” BY PRACTICING THE GOLDEN RULE Jacob Eshleman was a wealthy German-Jewish nobleman whose vast land holdings, granted to him by William Penn in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the 1700s became a good steward of his investment by ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Why Truth Matters

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

Why Truth Matters An Excerpt from The Faith By Charles Colson and Harold Fickett In February Zondervan published The Faith, Given Once, For All: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters. An excerpt from Chapter 4: “Truth” is p

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Truth Matters Because the Heart of What We Believe Is at Stake The path of postmodern Christianity bears some chilling resem¬blances not only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Poor In Spirit And Dependent

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given ..

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given by our Lord Jesus Christ of a small child asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 91 - A Conditional Promise? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2009

No conflicts or predicaments should crush us, as long as we can draw close to God. We have no idea how long the onslaught of trouble might last or how deep the troubled waters may get, but they will pass and we will have ultimate deliverance.

Psalm 91:1-16 Everyone has favourite verses or chapters of the Bible. Words of promise, words of encouragement, others speak to us about God’s love and mercy towards us. Life is filled with problems, some small and some great and Psalm 91 has been and continues to be a source of strength, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 93:1, John 15:4, Psalm 32:7, Proverbs 18:10, Proverbs 29:25, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 26:3-4, Psalm 32:10-11, John 15:7, Isaiah 53:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Taylor-Made Message

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2009

From the parable of the Pharisee and Publican a message about how to present our prayers to God.

A TAYLOR-MADE MESSAGE Luke 18:9-14 * In 2009, to hear the word ‘Taylor-made’ means different things to different people. For some, ‘Taylor-Made’ is a trademark name of a company which produces high-end golfing equipment. For others, it paints the picture of something being “custom made, fit, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Giving

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 21, 2013

This is a short teaching on Matthew 6:1-4 - These are the very words taught by Jesus Christ, given for the purpose of protecting individuals and churches from ostentatious giving.

Righteous Giving You or Christ Glorified Matthew 6:1-4 says, "Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 27, 2013

God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial blessings

Giving In The Local Church "The last part of the person to convert is the wallet." - Herbert Kane. God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Looking To 2011

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 23, 2010

As we approach the New Year, are there things that you are willing to change? You cannot do the same things, the same way, and expect things to change.

Looking to 2011 Matthew 14:22-14:32 Wow! Where did this Christmas go? Most people are done opening presents and most will get back to normal routine. Unless… you are like the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Seed For Our Choices

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 26, 2013

Choices – are important The choices we make on a daily basis shows what type of character we have The reasons we make the choices shapes our character. Choices are born from the principles we embrace. The philosophy of our lives dictates the direct

THE Seed From which Our Choices Grow; Choices for Eternity Choices – are important The choices we make on a daily basis shows what type of character we have The reasons we make the choices shapes our character. Choices are born from the principles we embrace. The philosophy of our lives ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Adventist

The Greatest Commandment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

The greatest commandment Jesus gave us is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This commandment summarizes all the teachings of the law and the prophets and shows us how we should live as His disciples.

Today we're going to talk about the most important thing Jesus ever told us to do: love God and love others. We're going to dive into this and figure out how to make it real in our lives. But first, let's pray and ask God to help us love others like He does and teach us how to love Him more. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Deuteronomy 6:1-19

Topics: Commandment Application, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Moral Principles

The Value Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 20, 2025

In this sermon, Dr. Vorce delves into the profound truth that the Kingdom of God holds immense value for the believer. He explores how its principles, promises, and divine purpose can transform lives, offering hope, guidance, and a deeper connection to God.

Introduction Good morning, church family. I want to talk to you about something we all understand well—that feeling of finding something so valuable, so life-changing, you’re willing to give up anything to get it. Maybe it’s the love of your spouse or the birth of your child. There are moments in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 16:18, Colossians 1:13, 2 Peter 3:12-13, Revelation 21:1-4, Ephesians 2:1-7, Romans 6:15-18, Philippians 3:8-11, Philippians 4:6-9, Psalm 16:11, Daniel 2:44, Hebrews 12:28, 2 Peter 1:10-11, Acts 7:54-60, Hebrews 10:32-36, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 2:5-8, Mark 1:15, John 3:3-5, Matthew 10:34-39, Mark 10:28-31, Luke 14:15-24, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 15:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Managing Christian Trials-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 14, 2010

1 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were endemic/common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing the those difficulties. But how are Christians to manage their trials properly? Tackling trials properly involves managing

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-I—James 1:1-27 Attention: A plane is on its way to Los Angeles when a blonde in Economy Class gets up, moves to First Class & sits down. The flight attendant watches her do this & asks to see her ticket. She examines it, then tells the blonde that she has paid for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Bad News And Good News

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 28, 2004

The Bible speaks of two principles operating in this world: 1. The principle of decay (destruction) 2. The principle of life (hope)

The Bible speaks of two principles operating in this world: 1. The principle of decay (destruction) 2. The principle of life (hope) I. THE BAD NEWS A. The whole creation has been subjected to decay and destruction (vs. 20, 22) B. Believers who are the firstfruits of the Spirit groan inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Karma - Is It A Biblical Concept? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical principle of accountability, comparing it to the concept of Karma, and discusses Kingdom principles for godly decision-making.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to gather with you, in this sacred space, where we come together to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the Word of God. We are here today, not by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Topics: Karma, Biblical Concept