Sermons on Provoking God:

The Son Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2022

If these mere created beings were called ‘gods’ to whom “the word of God CAME,” how can Jesus’ assailants accuse Him of blasphemy, “whom the Father hath sanctified (set apart as holy), and sent unto the world?”

THE SON OF GOD. John 10:31-36. JOHN 10:31. It is hardly surprising that the mob were in the mood to lynch Jesus! Jesus had just made the bold declaration, ‘I and my Father are one’ (cf. John 10:30). His opponents clearly understood this to be a claim to equality with God, (something which even ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Grieve With God

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 2, 2022

What does it mean to lament? To lament means to feel sorrow, to mourn, to have a passionate expression of intense grief.

Jeremiah authored the book of Lamentations sometime after the fall of Jerusalem. His first book, Jeremiah, predicted Jerusalem’s destruction. Jeremiah was known as the “weeping prophet” and the “prophet of a broken heart,” for he cried for Jerusalem. What caused his grief? The people had rejected ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:18, Lamentations 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excuses To God

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 1, 2021

When God calls Moses to go to Pharaoh for the deliverance of the children of Israel, Moses responds with a plethora of excuses...

At the beginning of the Old Testament book of Exodus, the children of Israel have survived the drought caused famine. They’ve been in Egypt for over 400 years. Joseph has died and all his generation; the children of Israel were fruitful and have experienced tremendous population growth so much so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-15, Exodus 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Of Wonders

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jan 3, 2021

Everything that God does or says is about who He is, a God that does wonders.

God is a God that we can say this to Him, you are wonderful. All that He ever does is wonderful and awesome. It does not matter what we are going through now or what we will be gong through in the coming years, our God does wonders and He is wonderful. God is and will always be, He does things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, John 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Team God

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jan 6, 2021

Elijah (meaning “My God is Yahweh”) challenges the 450 prophets of baal (and other prophets) in a “my God, your gods face-off". Like Elijah, teaming up with God when facing battles in life will be a win-win situation.

STORY PRELUDE Elijah confronts King Ahab and challenges baal. He sets the basic rule of the face-off, that is to use woods and a bull to be consumed by their gods as they call them. Though he seems alone, Elijah is on the offense. In his turn to call his God, he prepares the Lord’s altar using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 20, 2021

This sermon starts by explaining what the glory of God is. Then goes on to illustrate through the life of the man blind from birth that Jesus healed, some amazing things that happen when the glory of God is revealed.

Introduction The glory of God is a very wide and deep topic. The glory of God isn’t just one thing but several things that point to, reflect and manifest the beauty, power, presence and majesty of God. For example, Hebrews 1:3 tells us that the Son is the radiance of God’s glory. Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jan 24, 2021

God is always true to His word and whenever He speaks, it is what He says that will always happen.

We always hear the statement that "God is good all the time", but do we really believe in the truth of this word that we hear all the time.? because if we do believe in this word, then we should get to a place of trusting and believing in what we say. For it is true that our God is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 25, 2021

If we want to truly belong to the family of God, it isn’t enough saying we are Christian; we need to do what Christ tells us to.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:31-35 Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” And he replied, “Who are my mother and my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is Sovereign...

Contributed by Marc Phillips on Jan 26, 2021

Hope in the current world situation.

The Sovereignty of God We hear about the sovereignty of God frequently don’t we? To be sovereign means to have ultimate or absolute power. We know through scripture that God is omnipresent, Psalm 139:7-12 says Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12, Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Playing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2023

There are 1000s of different churches with their various views on baptism. Can they all be right? Probably not, but why aren't they all "right"?

There was an antique collector passing through a small village when he saw an old man chopping wood with an ancient ax. “That’s a mighty old ax you have there,” he remarked. “Yep,” said the villager, “it once belonged to George Washington.” “George Washington??? Not really!" gasped the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lovingkindness Of God Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 20, 2023

Dear friend of God, I am suggesting to you that you do not have any reason to praise and worship God for the rest of your life. Do you or do you not?

*OASIS WORD DIGEST* 20th September 2023 Bible Passage: Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift my hands in thy name. Psalm 63:3-4 (KJV) *Oasis Word For Today* Dear friend of God, I am suggesting to you that you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3-4, 2 Samuel 5:24

Denomination: Charismatic

God Spoke Series

Contributed by David Israel on Sep 25, 2023

After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua. It all begins there. God spoke. He is the Author of our faith. The day God speaks to you personally will change your life.

God Spoke! Pastor James www.gracetabernaclehyd.org Father this morning we come to You. Father I pray ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Living For God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2023

We might not know the day or time of Jesus’s return, but we can always know God’s will for us is to live godly lives of faithful obedience.

Living for God Jeffery Anselmi / General Thessalonians- Faith In Uncertain Times / Walk; Faithfulness / 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24 INTRODUCTION • In the last couple of weeks, we have covered what 1 Thessalonians tells us about the issue of the Second Coming of Jesus. • I am glad Paul gave us the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 30, 2023

How what seems to be the foolishness of the cross, is actually the greatest piece of wisdom

What’s the daftest thing you’ve ever heard, the silliest idea you’ve ever come across? If you’re anything like me you’ve probably had lots of ideas yourself that, when you think about it, make no sense whatsoever. We all like the world to make sense, it makes us feel good and comfortable. We feel ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mad At God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

Look how patient God is with Jonah's sulking. He's that patient with you, too.

Have you ever been mad at God? I have. I became a Christian in my 30’s, which is a little unusual. Quite a number of people recommit in their middle years, as they start looking around and wondering what it’s all about, but they were usually raised at least nominally Christian, while I was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed