Sermons on Providential: showing 556-570 of 1,357

First Things First Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 2, 2012

Understanding how quickly life goes by and how long eternity is should teaches us to have the right priorities. Getting to know God in a personal way should be our greatest priority in life.

FIRST THINGS FIRST [NEW YEAR] MATTHEW 6:33 [25-34] Jesus presented evidence that worry is irreverent, for it fails to believe that God is in control, that the God who gave us life is sustaining it. Worry is irrelevant because it does not change things nor help us cope with problems. And worry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing New Under The Sun?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2014

Life apart from God is a death of fathomless despair. Life in Christ is an inextinguishable hope.

Nothing New Under the Sun? Ecclesiastes 1:8-11 The “Preacher” has just examined the course of “nature” and has come up with a pessimistic conclusion that everything is useless or meaningless. We as Christians who can see above the horizon of the sun to God who has made ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“keeping The Peace”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2012

Paul speaks about the importance of peace in our lives.

Paul’s theme in this passage is peace. In verses 2-3, his focus is on peace with others; in verses 4-7, he speaks to peace within; and in verses 8-9, he talks about peace with God. Part of the reason why Paul turns to the theme of peace has to do with two women in the church at Philippi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Good” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 12, 2018

We should thank God that He is genuinely and wisely good to us as His children.

God is good, all the time! We readily affirm this to be true whenever good things happen to us, but what about when our circumstances aren’t so good? Is God still good? The answer is “yes.” The significance of God’s goodness is that He is always good, even when what’s happening to me or those I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: Determined To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 13, 2019

Ruth 1:16-18

WOMEN OF WONDER - Ruth: Determined to be Faithful May 19, 2019 Ruth 1:16-18 (p. 182) Introduction: [An old man and old woman were sitting on their back porch as the sun set…It was a beautiful evening and the old man was overcome with emotion and looked at his wife and said, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Little Commission.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2023

As sheep among wolves (Matthew 10:16).

THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:1-42. Jesus spoke of a plenteous harvest, ripe for the picking. ‘Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest’ (Matthew 9:37-38). Immediately after this saying, Jesus commissioned His disciples. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 4) More Elements That Contribute To Guidance

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure.

(Section 4 His Will) IV. MORE ELEMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GUIDANCE A. INTRODUCTION If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure. We know our own hearts too well. In such a decision we must pray for a true objectivity and ask God to give us such an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Very First Thing You Must Seek For The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 2, 2021

The number-one thing Jesus talked about the most is the Kingdom of God

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matthew 6:33-34 ESV) The central theme of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble Is Brewing Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 31, 2021

Mordecai, Esther, and the Jewish population in Persia may have been excited that a Jew had been selected as the new queen, but their excitement would not last. Trouble is brewing within the kingdom - a situation that will affect every Jew in the Persian Empire.

Trouble is Brewing Esther 3: 1-7 It is likely that Mordecai and the Jews within Persia were feeling confident about their current situation. Although they remained a captive people within the land, one of their own had been crowned queen over the kingdom. This surely increased their outlook for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Broken Crutch Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

You can't ask for a stronger statement on faith than this. Faith, when it is true faith, is identical with trust. Faith that stops short of trust is neither saving nor sanctifying faith.

A BROKEN CRUTCH Based on Prov. 3:5-6 A social science teacher once told my sister that faith in God was only a crutch. My sister asked me how to answer that, and my immediate response was to deny it and tell her she doesn't know what she is talking about. As I reflected more, however, I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

From Desolation To Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2022

They pierced my hands and feet.

FROM DESOLATION TO PRAISE. Psalm 22:1-31. (I). Jesus Upon the Cross. Psalm 22:1-21. The details of the sufferings in Psalm 22:1-21 match more exactly the anguish of Jesus upon the Cross than anything that we can find in any of the written records of David’s life - and because of this the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 8:26-40

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 9, 2021

Philip had been preaching in Samaria, seeing the Lord do wonderful things. Now he receives a message to go somewhere else. He didn't know why, but God did.

Introduction: One disciple met one man on a deserted road. What happened after the disciple shared the gospel with the other man? The disciple, Philip Text, Acts 8:26, KJV: 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting & Praying Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the power of prayer and waiting on God, as discussed in the book of James, and reflects on the lessons learned from previous weeks about testing, persevering, listening, and doing.

Well friends, we’ve made it to the final lap. It’s been an encouraging and inspiring series through the book of James. We’ve learned a lot from him, the half brother of Jesus and pastor of the church in Jerusalem. And there’s been a lot to learn; Each week we tackled 2 big ideas. Week 1 was testing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-18

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Prayer, Waiting On God

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

Subject: The Christmas Star

Contributed by Risen Roi Calumag on Jan 11, 2024

Introduction The purpose of the star was to authenticate and publicize the incarnation and to draw men to worship the celestial King. Varied speculations about the star’s appearance and searches for a mechanistic explanation violate the very purpose of the gospel narrative.

I. It Was a Guiding Star “The wise men said, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him” (2:2). These wise men, or Magi, would never have been able to find, see, and know the young King Jesus had it not been for the star. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

The Fatherhood Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 25, 2022

The Father God is an eternal attribute of God. He is Father of Israel. He is Father of Jesus Christ. He is Father to adopted children of God.

The Fatherhood of God Romans 8:14-17 What comes to your mind when we speak about the Fatherhood of God? One likely answer is that it brings to mind the image of your own Father. For some people that can be a positive association like, loving, caring providing. For other it could be negative live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, John 5:19-23

Denomination: Baptist