Sermons on Providing For The Preacher:

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul never dreamed that his days in prison would be days God would use him to let his light shine through all of history because of the epistles he would write there. We should pray, "Lord this is a bad day I am having, what good can you help me make of it for your glory?"

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with him ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

A Queen Says No Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

In Esther, we will learn that God is at work in spite of appearances. Often it is behind the scenes, quietly weaving circumstances together in order to bring about His will for our good and His glory.

For Such a Time as This: A Queen Says No Esther 1:9-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-19-2020 Party Animal Last week, we began our study of the book of Esther and found ourselves looking in on not one but two huge parties. Xerxes, the king, held a banquet of feasting ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Provides The Perfect Example For Every Husband

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do and should strive to accomplish.

The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do and should strive to accomplish. Paul writes, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Provides The Perfect Example As A Fighter Of The Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

While there are many battles not worth the effort, there remain some causes that are worth fighting for.

While there are many battles not worth the effort, there remain some causes that are worth fighting for. Paul writes, "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Jealously Provides More Grace ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that God is tremendoulsy jealous over all his children and does everything possible within the confines of His righteousness to make His grace available for those that will obey Him.

INTRODUCTION #19 1. Open your bible to James 4:4-6. 2. We’ve already discussed v. 4, but it is important to read it again. It will serve as an introduction to vs. 5&6. 3. Verse 4 warns Christians against becoming friends to the world to the extent that we become guilty of committing ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Better Way: He Provides Better Possessions Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 12, 2013

This sermon is designed to challenge materialistic values and remind Christ’s followers that we have “better and lasting possessions.”

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS PROVIDES BETTER POSSESSIONS HEBREWS 10:32-39 Do you have your cell phones with you this morning? I have a text question for you. The phone number and question are on the screen and I will refer to your answers later in the sermon. Here’s the question: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39, Hebrews 10:32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Guiding Light Of Fire - God Is Our Provider #3 Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020

Just as God provided through the wilderness for the Israelites, God provides exactly what we need today.

Introduction The Lord Provides By SermonCentral Copied from Sermon Central You’ve probably heard the story about an elderly Christian lady, who lived next to an affirmed atheist. She didn’t have much as received a meager social security survivor’s benefit. Although, she had enough money only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:20-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iii: Our Deliverer And Provider Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish life experiences of being delivered by the Lord our God and being provided for by our God whose goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR DELIVERER AND PROVIDER A dear saint of God went Home to be with the Lord one week between sessions at The Baptist Inn where we gathered each Sunday for Bible study, like we do here, until that senior adult facility ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-6, Isaiah 38:15-17

A Self-Centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2021

Today’s sermon is about a childless couple unexpectedly blessed with a grape-less son who ends up being a womanizing hothead hippie, marries the enemy, has a hobby of setting fox’ tails on fire, gets put in prison just because he gets a haircut, and dies of fallen arches. This is how it happened.

A Self-centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence (Judges 13-16) Some people think that God using someone means God endorsing someone. God uses two types of people: 1. Those He uses because of their close walk with Him. 2 Timothy 2:21, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25, Judges 14:1-20, Judges 15:1-20, Judges 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Providing Comfort From God's Comfort

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Mar 9, 2024

How do we learn to comfort others effectively? It is only from the comfort we receive from God. His supernatural touch described in 2 Cor. 1:3-4 becomes the basis from which we can provide comfort from God's comfort.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV Let’s talk for a moment about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Job 2:13, Romans 8:35, Job 42:7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, John 16:33, Galatians 5:25, 2 Corinthians 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Names Of God: Jehovah-Jireh, The God Who Provides Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 8, 2022

Your worst nightmare.. what is it? The worst possible thing that could happen to you? What would it be like? Worst case scenario… it’s a scary thought. For Abraham, his worst case scenario had come, when he thought he was going to lose his only son, Isaac.

Your worst nightmare.. what is it? The worst possible thing that could happen to you? What would it be like? Worst case scenario… it’s a scary thought. For Abraham, his worst case scenario had come, when he thought he was going to lose his only son, Isaac. As he walked up the hill of Moriah, every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Divine Providence Part 4 - Justice, Mercy, And The Plan Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 10, 2018

Justice and Mercy are polar opposities. Then how does God's plan for salvation satisfy the demands of both?

This is Part 4 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as time permits. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 23:23, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:21-24, James 2:13, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Ephesians 2:11-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

God's Hand In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 31, 2009

How should we respond when life falls apart?

[To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; for more, visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] WHEN LIFE FALLS APART OBJECT LESSON: Jenga How many of you have ever played the game Jenga? “You take a block from the bottom and you put it on top.” Each of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Scenes

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jan 17, 2020

As Balaam prepared to launch a major spiritual attack against the Israelites, they had no idea they were in grave danger. Yet God saved them; He worked behind the scenes even when they were not aware of it. God's still at work today!

BEHIND THE SCENES “Then it came about after these things, the cupbearer and the baker for the king of Egypt offended their lord, the king of Egypt. Pharaoh was furious with his two officials, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. So he put them in confinement” Genesis 40:1-3. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-3, 1 Samuel 9:3, Numbers 22:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational