Sermons on Provide Accordingly:

A Soft, Stone Pillow

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 9, 2007

This one verse contains a very SURE promise, a very SWEEPING promise, and yet a very SELECTIVE promise. Only God could make a rock solid promise into such a soft pillow for tired hearts. Link included to formatted text, audio, video, PowerPoint.

A Soft Stone Pillow Romans 8:28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SoftStonePillow.html A man was asked, “What color are the Pastor’s eyes?” “I don’t know,” he replied, “when he prays he closes his eyes, and when he preaches, I close mine.” There’s nothing that helps me sleep better than a soft ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

When Your First Choice Is God's Second Choice

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon about the providence of God as discovered in the life of Paul.

Acts 16:7-8 KJV After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. [8] And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. I. INTRODUCTION—THE CHALLENGE OF CONTENTMENT -One of the most challenging spiritual battles that many face in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evil Intent, Good Intent

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2016

The story of Joseph is the display of the providential power of God to to accomplish his good purposes. Let’s consider what teaches about us teaches about us, about God, and what it all means for us.

Genesis 37:12-36 Evil Intent, Good Intent 10/2/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” So Joseph assuages the fears of his brothers after the death of Jacob, and so he articulates the providence of God. The story of Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jacob's Move To Egypt

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 9, 2018

Jacob's move to Egypt in Genesis 46:1-47:31 teaches us that in accordance with his promise, God goes with his people wherever they go.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons that I am calling “Jacob’s Descendants,” based on Genesis 37-50. Most of the story so far has focused on Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son, who was sold into slavery in Egypt. Joseph experienced adversity and prosperity in Egypt. He eventually became ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Evil strategy against the church

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the church is lost to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Kids? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Part 43 in our Genesis series, discussing Esau and Jacob and God's plan for them.

What About the Kids? (Genesis pt. 43) Text: Genesis 25:12 – 34 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well, the last time we were here… last Sunday, we looked at the death of Abraham. And now Genesis is moving on from Abraham to his children and his grandchildren. And this passage today is one of those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:12-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deja' Vu Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Part 44 of our Genesis series. In this sermon we discuss Isaac and how God preserves him through the famine.

Deja’ Vu (Genesis Part 44) Text: Genesis 26:1-17 By: Ken McKinley Well believe it or not, with this sermon, we have crossed the half-way point in our series on Genesis. We’ve done 25 chapters in 44 sermons… not too bad if do say so myself. And we’ve covered a lot of ground and a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Provision Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2017

We can depend on God. God's work, done in God's way, will never lack God's supply.

The prophet of God has just pronounced a drought, sent by God although not mentioned. • The drought will end only at his word – which means at God’s bidding, when God said so. • We know that it lasted for 3.5 years because of two accounts in NT: • James 5:17 - Elijah was a human being, even as we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Double Down To Defeat Discouragement

Contributed by Charles Mims on Sep 22, 2012

We have the world figured out, the wind is at our back, and something goes wrong that deflates us. It's an age old problem, with an age old solution. We need to double down on God, and defeat that demon of discouragement.

Doubling Down against Discouragement September 21, 2012 Nehemiah 4:1-23 (Background Passage) Nehemiah 4:10-14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 10 In Judah, it was said: The strength of the laborer fails, since there is so much rubble. We will never be able to rebuild the wall. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stopping The Sun Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 28, 2016

God is the Warrior who fights for His people. When we're operating on our own, we accomplish what talent and education and money can do. When we're walking with God, we accomplish what God can do.

“Stopping the Sun” -Joshua 10:1, 5-14; Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (28 Feb 2016) It turns out that D-Day wasn't “The Longest Day.” It was the Battle of the 5 kings! Here's how it began: Israel was deceived into making a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

God Is At Work Even When We Do Not Know It

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018

The book of Esther provides insight into what God is doing when He chooses to remain silent.

A Study of the Book of Esther God Is At Work Even When We Do Not Know It! Esther 1:1-22 Esther is a very unusual book. It almost did not make into the canon of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Esther Becomes Queen

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018

God worked no miracles but worked through the seemingly unremarkable circumstances of life to accomplish His extra-ordinary purpose!

“Esther Becomes Queen” Esther 2:1-23 We sometimes hear statements like; “As fate would have it” or “It just so happened” but in reality they reveal a basic lack of under-standing about the sovereignty of God. God is at work in every area of our lives; without violating our ability to choose and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

David And Abigail--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2019

First Samuel 25:1-31 shows us the Lord's restraining providence in the life of his servant.

Scripture David was on the run from King Saul, who wanted to kill David. Saul caught up with David near the wilderness of Engedi, but David spared Saul’s life. Saul affirmed that David would be the next king over Israel, and went back to his home in Gibeah, while David remained in the caves at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons In Courage Part 4 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

COINCIDENCE: The chance happening of events that seem to have some connection Believers see God’s hand working in ways that we cannot fully understand or always recognize but we know it’s Him. We call this, the providence of God. PROVIDENCE: The Hand of God in the glove of human events

ACTS Lessons in Courage Dr. Tom Bartlett October 13, 2019 Acts 23 OUTLINE Coincidence or Providence? COINCIDENCE: The chance happening of events that seem to have some connection PROVIDENCE: The Hand of God in the glove of human events The Providence of God Means . . . I. God is active and ...read more

Denomination: Other

David Rejected By The Philistines Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 1, 2019

First Samuel 29:1-11 shows us that the Lord always preserves his own people, even when they act foolishly.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we have noted that the final few chapters of First Samuel are not in chronological order. They are arranged thematically. Chapter 27 shows us David’s dilemma, caused by his temporary faithlessness. Chapter 28 shows us Saul’s dilemma, caused by his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed