Sermons on providence: showing 601-615 of 62,271

Feeling Lucky? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2018

Through God's providence Ruth and Boaz are brought together and this relationship enables Ruth to be protected from exploitation. A foundation for redemption is being laid.

Message Ruth 2:1-23 “Feeling Lucky” We live in a world where more and more people do not believe in God. At the same time, that does not stop our society from believing in the influences of higher forces, or forces beyond our control. Some people call it fate or luck. Others call it coincidence ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The City Of The Great King.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 9, 2018

Who is this great King?

The City of the Great King Psalm 48:1-14 The Book of Psalms was the Hebrew hymn book. Like our songs, they address a variety of topics and situations from simply giving praise, being comforted in times of trouble, of the need to have sin forgiven, and hope in times of war. Like our hymns, they can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The King Who Rules Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2019

Looking at the splendour and power of the Persian king, the author set the stage for his readers to appreciate the work of the unseen King who rules.

Last week Michael gave us an overview of the book of Esther. Let’s recap the timeline. Cyrus (559-530) Ezra 1:1 – 1st year of his reign over Babylon, allowed Jews to return Zerubbabel led the first returnees in 538 BC Started rebuilding altar/Temple but halted until 2nd yr Darius (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 4, 2014

We keep on the bright side when we keep our eyes on Jesus.

Always Look At The Bright Side Of Life Text: Phil. 1:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: This past week I came across this story I thought you would find interesting. Obviously a fellow Pastor posted it. He said, "I was recently contacted by a pulpit committee that was interested in my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

About My Assignment... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 24, 2014

How content are you with your God-given assignments in life?

“Soul Talk: About My Assignment…” Ps. 16 We’ve all receive assignments – perhaps from a teacher, a coach, a director, a boss, or a commanding officer. Even the government assigns us to certain categories and requirements. Some assignments we like and some we do not; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obedient Disobedience

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

Since childhood we know Daniel's story only from his perspective ... God shut the mouths of the lions. Let's reconsider the story from the lions perspective. How frustrating to see a large meal and be unable to eat it. If they don't get Daniel out of ...

Opening illustration: In 1988, Wally Magdangal was pastoring an underground church in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was a Filipino lay pastor of Christian foreign workers wishing to gather for worship. In 1992, soon after the conclusion of the Gulf War, the house church had grown to over three hundred ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Opportunities"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 19, 2011

How to determine if the opportunity before you is what God desires for you to take."

Last week was a very interesting week. About a year ago when our finances started to dwindle I sent my resume out to an Executive Search Group (Headhunter). Now that’s a unique name! Last week I got a call that there was a possibility of an awesome opportunity in the golf world with one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Turning Burdens Into Bridges Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 1, 2011

True healing in our relationships begins when, in reliance upon God, we recognize our own sin with a remorse that leads to full repentance.

Sometime ago, an ad appeared in a Kansas newspaper, which read: “We will oil your sewing machine and adjust the tension in your home for only $1. (Leadership, Fall 1986, p.46). Wouldn’t that be nice, getting a quick fix for the tension in our homes or in any of our relationships? As we all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Only Wise God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2013

A sermon on the wisdom of God (Outline and some material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell in his book, God the Ruler; last point adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/the-great-work-of-the-only-wise-god)

HoHum: Who were the Wise Men in the long ago? Not Herod, fearful lest he lose his throne; Not Pharisees, too proud to claim their own; Not priests and scribes whose province was to know; Not money changers running too and fro; But three who traveled, weary and alone, With dauntless faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Purposeful Grace

Contributed by David Morrison on Feb 7, 2018

God's unmerited Grace given to us is Purposeful. He not only provides Salvation by His grace, but also gives us the power to live a new lifestyle here and now. A Lifestyle that becomes a testimony to His Love and abundant grace.

INTRO: God has purposefully made His grace available to everyone who will exercise faith in Jesus Christ and His Word. Ephesians 2:8 'For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourself it is the gift of God.' It is God's amazing grace that TRANSFORMS our lives, our DESIRES, our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good News Of Bread Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015

Fourth in a series on Elisha. Often, God invites us to proclaim WHAT he will do, even if we have no idea HOW he will accomplish it. God's intervention in history ultimately causes a ripple of good effects for His people.

> SCENE ONE King and a Woman
 Famine - Not a natural one. Caused by Syrian seige.

 Donkey’s (unclean, undesirable) head for 2 Lbs of silver…who has that?
 “Dove’s Dung” … Ramen Noodles of the ancient world. (Wild Onions? Seed pods?). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Able To Keep You From Falling

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 20, 2014

We’re looking at the 6 ways we’re liable to sin, the 4 ways God will keep us, and how God will present us faultless.

GOD IS ABLE TO KEEP YOU FROM FALLING JUDE 24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SENIOR MOMENT” SHOES 1. Billy had just turned 50 years old and decided to take up jogging. He went to a specialty athletic footwear store to buy a pair of running shoes. 2. When he entered the shop, he was ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Savior Is Born Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2018

The way Jesus came into the world and the events surrounding that first Christmas affirms so much of what we believe as Christians.

A Savior Is Born (Luke 2:1-20) 1. This is a true story. Freddie and John were fortunate enough to have a season ticket to watch Chelsea soccer in the UK. They could not help noticing that there was always a spare seat next (B14) to them and they had a friend who would love to buy a season ticket, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wonder Of God's Leading Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 2, 2020

Go breaks down barriers, set up divine appointments and directs when it matters most.

Good morning. We are going to look at a very exceptional encounter today, in Acts 8. • Philip was led to share the Gospel with a man from Ethiopia in a divine appointment. • That’s THE WONDER OF GOD’S LEADING. Have you ever experienced a blackout? You are walking about in your house at night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Can Do With A Happy Meal!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2021

Often we feel like our resources are inadequate. "There's no way God can use me." But we find that God delights to use weak things because it redirects people to Him. Little is much when God is in it.

WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH A HAPPY MEAL John 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Euphemisms of a low IQ 1. Elevator doesn’t reach the top floor; 2. 2 bubbles shy of a bubble bath; 3. Not playing with a full desk; 4. Few French fries short of a Happy Meal; 5. Light’s on but nobody’s home; 6. No oars ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God