Sermons on problem of god: showing 1,471-1,485 of 214,653

God`s Exhuberance

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002

Something new about the story of the Prodigal son?+

We`ve heard the story of the Prodigal Son so often that it`s hard to find something new to say about it. Well, I have a friend who`s full of quirky ideas which make you think. One day he asked "Who do you think was most like Jesus in this story?" - what do you think we said?..... "The Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Or My God

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Is our knowledge of God about God or have we come to an intimate relationship where God is MY GOD?

God or My God? 3/3/97 Valley Christian Church I. The God of Elijah. (2 Kings 2:14) II. 2 Samuel 22:1-7,20,21 A. David learned to appropiate God for himself in the midst of difficulties. III. God is interested in two things. A. That we know Him. 1. Philippians 3:8-10--That I might know him. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-21, 2 Kings 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is God Of All

Contributed by L. Paul Lafferty on Mar 16, 2006

We can trust God with every part of our lives. This primarily deals with money but can be adapted.

Introduction: We are sometimes fooled into believing that we can take control from God. Proposition: YOU CANNOT. All you can do is determine which side of God’s will you end up on. Interrogative Sentence: Who rules your life? Once again there is a pat answer. Transitional Sentence: God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God Your God? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

Is God merely the means to an end for you? Is God the tool for your happiness? At this point in Jacob’s life, He is. He may be in your life as well. Until you are broken, brought low, brought to the end of yourself.

Encountering God – Part 13 - Is God your God?: Last week we witnessed Jacobs’ first encounter with God which occurred in a dream. It was the first time he ever had any direct dealing with God. It was a supernatural encounter with God. It resulted in his acknowledging that God existed and had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reading God’s Will Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011

God’s last will and testament gives us countless unimaginable blessings - but only in Christ, who is their embodiment.

How many of you have a will? Did you put a lot of thought into it? Did you go over the people you love, and the How many of you have a will? Did you put a lot of thought into it? Did you go over the people you love, and the things that matter to you, and try to make the two match? How many times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discovering God’s Will

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2011

Knowing God’s will is sometimes difficult. People want God to tell them specifically what to do - where to work, where to live, whom to marry, etc. God rarely gives people information that direct and specific. God allows us to make choices regarding those

Opening illustration: A young man facing the future and unsure of what the next year would bring, concluded, “Nobody knows what God’s will is.” Is he right? Does a lack of certainty about the future translate into not knowing God’s will? The concept of knowing God’s will is often limited to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Messengers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

God’s Messengers January 23, 2011 As we move into chapter 15 we are going to be looking past the kings who led . . . PHONE RINGS — Oh, hold on a minute, I forgot to turn my phone off. Don’t you like that song. I’ve gotta take it. This is not really a good time to call me. You have a message. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011

God wants us to know that he desires to dwell among us His people and He is around today if we open our eyes to see Him and embrace Him. He would love to even restore our relationship with Him so that His presence is with us always. God wants to hang out

Series Restoration: Define restoration to the audience – summary. The act of making new or as if new again: face-lift, facelifting, refurbishment, rejuvenation, renewal, renovation, revampment. John Ortberg states, “You are not your handiwork; your life is not your project. Your life is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Timing!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 18, 2011

God is always on time! He has never been late!

Galatians 4:4-5-But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. 1-Fullness Of The Time Had Come-It was at the perfect time, when everything was in place, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2010

We Christians anticipate the return of Jesus the Christ. We are not always clear on what will occur when He returns. The message is a consideration of His purpose in coming again.

“Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Name Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

An application of the third commandment not to take up God’s Name in a worthless or false way, but rather to honor God’s name by what we say and do.

God’s Name (Exodus 20:7) Just a little over 10 years ago (1997), a 14-year-old student, Nathan Zohner, circulated a petition to ban the use of dihydrogen monoxide. According to Zohner, dihydrogen monoxide “may cause severe burns, accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, and has been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Is A God Of Covenants Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 28, 2008

God’s covenant through Abram was about the Hebrews getting to the Promised Land of Canaan and it was a precursor to the final covenant through Jesus Christ!

God tells Christians in 1 Peter 1:18-19, For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. A great hymn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Man Of God And For God

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 12, 2006

In these days there are many things that go against a MAN being a MAN! The number one thing that goes against it, is the man himself. I randomly asked 10 men if they had a relationship with God and 7 of them said no. it was those 7 who in fact are havi

A Man of God & FOR God! Genesis Chapters 6-8 I. A man of God is obedient. (V.9) • Obedience [To God] is a life preserver that will always save your life. • I Samuel 15:22 ( better than Sacrifice) • Whatever you are willing to obey has your heart. • Whenever you are obedient, you find favor with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God’s Will

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2005

SEEK it, SURRENDER to it, and STAND in it. It’s REAL, can be REFUSED, but it’s always RIGHT! Link included to formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint.

Understanding God’s Will Romans 12:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWill.html We usually look at this passage and talk about surrender...but surrender to what? The will of God in the end of v. 2! Or we talk about separation...but separation unto what? The will of God! And that should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

God Forsaking God

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012

What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible