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284 - God's Generosity

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 6, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 5,908 views

God is able to do MUCH more!

Humor: Osama’s Valentine Little David comes home from first grade and tells his father that they learned about the history of Valentine’s Day. The boy asks, "Since Valentine’s Day is for a Christian saint and we’re Jewish, will God get mad at me for giving someone a valentine?" David’s father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Bookkeeping Method Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 6, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 7,216 views

Unlike the world, which assumes that we must make a profit and we get what we pay for, God’s bookkeeping says that giving is receiving, and you get more than you pay for. You get grace paid for by the blood of Jesus.

In the last several months I have learned more about bookkeeping than I ever wanted to know. Because the church is converting from bookkeeping by hand to an accounting software, and because our financial leadership does not yet have access to all of that, I began to record transactions on the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is First

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 6, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 3,264 views

This sermon looks at what the believer is to expect when God is first in their life.

WHEN GOD IS FIRST Text: Matthew 6:25-34 This passage takes place in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has been teaching the basics of the Kingdom of God. But here He comes to a principle that all the Jews listening should have been able to relate to. In this passage Jesus tells them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 17,624 views

This message reminds us that in spite of the difficulties that wemay face in life, God has already given us everything we need, especially the gift of His grace.

GODSfS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Since this is Thanksgiving week, let me begin this morning by asking you one simple question: gFor what are you thankful?h or gAre you thankful?h 1. I have to admit that I tend to look at what I do not have and donft always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Analyzing The Handwriting Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 21, 2003

based on 101 ratings

| 13,236 views

This outline takes a look at the five times God Himself wrote a message to the hearts of men. Each of the handwritings of God tells us much about Himself.

ANALYZING THE HANDWRITING OF GOD I. THE FIRST HANDWRITING OF THE LAW REVEALS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD: The Ten Commandments, written by God Himself on the original tablets of stone, declared His sovereign holiness, His righteousness, as well as the fundamental rules He had established for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:6-11, Deuteronomy 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

If God Had A Resume

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 24, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 19,588 views

This sermon deals with looking at the attributes of God and also looks at our resumes to God if we were appling for something from Him.

IF GOD HAD A RESUME 1/21/03 1 Peter 4:7-11 All of us at some time have applied for a position. We will submit a resume and hope for the best. They even have places that for a certain fee, they can even make a country boy like myself look a lot better than I really am because of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Rewards Of Seeking God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 26, 2003

based on 85 ratings

| 27,772 views

God promises great rewards to those who seek Him, and it is a proper motive for obedience to consider these rewards.

Last week, we discussed the topic of "seeking God." We saw that the pursuit of God is a lifelong quest. It’s not merely a phase in our spiritual growth, nor is it an optional activity. Rather, it’s fundamental to our lives as Christians, from beginning to end. You could even say that continuing to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living On The Hill With God

Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2003

based on 86 ratings

| 34,018 views

What kind of life does it take for us to tabernacle with God in High Places?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing To Worship God

Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 27, 2003

based on 129 ratings

| 21,134 views

If we are going to bring honor to Christ, we must prepare to worship, not just show up....

Preparing to Worship God-Pastor Tim Jones Exodus 19 1. Everything takes preparation! ?Those that Fail to plan-Plan to Fail? a. When your kids go to school-you don?t just go off to college- b. Weddings-You don?t just get married???? c. Moving into a new home?.. d. It all takes Preparation Joke: A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

The God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 30, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 4,509 views

The miracle of water into wine

Langham, Field Dalling and Thornage 26-01-03 Jesus’ first miracle: Turning water into wine (Jn 2:1-11) Illustration: THE MARS BAR QUESTION Do any of you know a show on television "Wheel of Fortune" in the UK? It is a show where the contestants have to guess a word or phrase, based on ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

"In The Hands Of God"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 30, 2003

based on 505 ratings

| 62,239 views

Five loaves and two fish illustrate for us the miracles that happen when place our lives in the hands of God

When I hold a basketball in my hands, it’s merely a basketball, but when you place that same basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan, it turns into collegiate and professional championships. Put a golf club in any of our hands, and it’s merely a golf club, but when you place that same golf club ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Me God Sees

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 3,737 views

By looking at the life of Simon Peter I can understand how God sees me.

The Me God Sees A look at the life and times of Simon Peter Introduction: A blonde, a brunette and a redhead are stuck on an island. And for year and years they live there, one day they find a magic lamp. They rub and rub and sure enough out comes a genie. The genie says, "Since I can only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

Dwelling In God's Will.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 5,691 views

Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Still In Control

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 1, 2003

based on 79 ratings

| 13,047 views

With Operation Iraqi Freedom, 911 and other recent disasters, it seems that chaos rules. But GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL! This message is calming to the mind, soul and spirit.

GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL Psalms 93:1 I. GOD IS SOVEREIGN “The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty…” “The Lord shall reign forever and ever.” Exodus 15:18 “Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Radical Mercy

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Feb 1, 2003

based on 111 ratings

| 14,851 views

God’s Mercy is greater than our sin

Jonah 3:1-10 1. Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2. "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3. Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city--a visit required three days. 4. On the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

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