Sermons on Provoking God:

The Anointed Of God Can...

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 29, 2002

What the anointed of God can do.

First we must understand that there is a difference between the Holy Spirit and the anointing of God. Jesus said, “The Spirit is upon Me because I am anointed.” To be anointed simply means consecrated, or set a part, for service. The Holy Spirit then gives the anointed the empowerment to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See God's Vision

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2002

Pentecost 23(WWIID #1) - Believers see God’s vision as they observe God’s grace and respond to God’s grace.

SEE GOD’S VISION Genesis 28:10-22 October 27, 2002 Genesis 28: 10-22 10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. 11 When he reached a cer-tain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. 12 He had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Is Silent Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 30, 2002

How do we deal with the issue of unanswered prayer?

The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor October 27, 2002 Habbakuk 1:1-13 1 The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet received. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Presence In The Silence

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 31, 2002

We often times interpret God’s silence to mean he is absent, but the truth is that God’s silence is an opportunity for Him to draw us closer and prepare us for an even greater revelation

Silence is something most of us aren’t comfortable with. The brief 20 seconds I stood before you, looking at you in silence may have seemed liked an eternity. What were you thinking as we looked at each other in silence? We will many times equate silence with something being wrong and will rush to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:5-6, John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Never Forgets

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 2, 2002

God knew us before He ever created us. He knew that we would make mistakes; He knew that we would forget Him at times. He knows how much He hates sin and He knew how much He would love us. What a wonderful God we have! That He gave His only begotten S

“God Never Forgets” Judges 2:11-16 INTRO: As we go through life we meet many people along the way and we learn many, many things don’t we? I would say in the time that we are in school as children is the time we meet most of the people and we learn most of the things we know. Now one might ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling God's Word

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001

There are many preachers today who mishandle God’s Holy Writ--some use it to make money and teach false doctrine, some use it to beat people over the head, some use it to justify wicked habits and styles of living; look into II Timothy 2 and find out how God wants His servants to use His word!

HOW WE SHOULD HANDLE GOD’S WORD II TIMOTHY 2:9-26 Introduction: Read II Peter 3:15-16. Many preachers and teachers are just what these verses describe—unstable—and many times as they get up to preach or teach, they actually wrest the Scriptures. We must learn how to respond to God’s word and how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This is a Christmas sermon indicating the real meaning of Christmas is that God wants us.

God Wants Us 12/19/1999 Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Text John 1:1-18 Think for a moment of a person you truly love. Suppose you had a large sum of money fall to you out of the sky, and a voice said, use this to buy that person a Christmas gift. Now would you think, "what’s the worse possible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we receive God’s forgiveness?

This morning we consider a topic which reminds us that the Christian religion is not merely helpful. Now, of course Christianity does help us to be better parents, husbands, wives, citizens. Following Christ has many practical benefits, and they are not trivial. But every once and a while, we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Antidote To Busyness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we escape the "busyness" trap?

How many of you would say that you are busy? We almost feel obligated to stay busy, don’t we? If you meet someone at the grocery store or run into them at McDonald’s, and you ask them how they’re doing, almost invariably they’ll tell you how busy they are and start rattling off a list of activities ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

God's Antidote To Worry

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

Why do we worry? How can we stop?

How many people here this morning would like to learn how to worry more? How many of you feel that your life would be improved if only you could spend more time worrying? None. · Whether you know worry as an occasional visitor or a constant companion, · whether you find it to be mildly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Marriage

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 26, 2001

To understand God’s plan for marriage we must learn that: 1. It is a place where we learn about commitment. 2. It is a place where we learn about forgiveness and grace. 3. It is a place where we learn how to give honor. 4. It is a place where we experi

Perhaps you have seen some of the billboards that have appeared around major cities lately. They are simple messages from God. One reads: “Have You Read My #1 Best Seller? There Will Be a Test. – God” Others say things like: “My Way Is the Highway. – God”, and “Will The Road You’re on Get You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

A God That Is On Your Side

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 26, 2001

God’s not working against us, He’s on our side.

Have you ever felt like nothing good ever happens to you? That somebody else is getting the blessing you need. Have you ever said to yourself, why can’t God bless me? I’ve got a news bulletin for you this morning. The feelings of isolation, loneliness, and abandonment that you have faced are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Greatest Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 30, 2001

a look at the most transforming truth in the book of Philippians

THIS PROMISE HAS A PREMISE Philippians 4:14-16 -----God asks us to be generous people ----------my generosity encourages others(Php 4:14-16) ----------my generosity widens my ministry(Php. 1:5) ----------my generosity pleases God(Php. 4:18) THIS PROMISE COMES WITH A REWARD Philippians 4:17 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Holiness

God's Plan For Families

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2001

Families are a place where: 1. We learn to glorify God and live for him. 2. We receive love and nurturing. 3. We learn about values and character.

The American Family is being totally redefined today. It can mean almost anything, and anyone who thinks that it should mean one man, one woman and the children that God may bless them with is seen as someone who is out of step, and even a threat to the culture. Family may mean one man and one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The God Who Promises

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

An exposition of Abraham’s (then Abram’s) travels into Egypt reveals the persistant faithfulness of God in spite of out faithlessness and forms the foundation to challenge us to believe the promises made to us in Jesus Christ.

10 Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe. 11 As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, "I know what a beautiful woman you are. 12 When the Egyptians see you, they will say, `This is his wife.’ Then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed