Sermons on Purposes Of God:

Is God Your God? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

Is God merely the means to an end for you? Is God the tool for your happiness? At this point in Jacob’s life, He is. He may be in your life as well. Until you are broken, brought low, brought to the end of yourself.

Encountering God – Part 13 - Is God your God?: Last week we witnessed Jacobs’ first encounter with God which occurred in a dream. It was the first time he ever had any direct dealing with God. It was a supernatural encounter with God. It resulted in his acknowledging that God existed and had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Only God Is God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Moses Confronts Pharaoh with the warning that only yahweh is truly God.

Exodus 5:1-10:29 Well, the moment of confrontation has come. Our reluctant hero has agreed to go to Pharaoh and demand that he let the people of Israel go. He’s left his Father in law’s sheep in the desert and now comes to the door of Pharaoh’s palace. (Ex 5) You can imagine how he must have been ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Understanding God’s Will

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2005

SEEK it, SURRENDER to it, and STAND in it. It’s REAL, can be REFUSED, but it’s always RIGHT! Link included to formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint.

Understanding God’s Will Romans 12:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWill.html We usually look at this passage and talk about surrender...but surrender to what? The will of God in the end of v. 2! Or we talk about separation...but separation unto what? The will of God! And that should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Be God

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2009

Job’s story is a learning lesson for all of us to not question God, but to trust Him to the end. His love in the midst of trial will build up us, not allow us to be destroyed.

Let God Be God Job Chapter 38-39 By Pastor Jim May Right now there are many of you in the church who are facing some really tough times; some in the area of finances; some in the area of family relationships; some in the area of your relationship with the Lord; some in the area of physical ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-11, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Messengers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

God’s Messengers January 23, 2011 As we move into chapter 15 we are going to be looking past the kings who led . . . PHONE RINGS — Oh, hold on a minute, I forgot to turn my phone off. Don’t you like that song. I’ve gotta take it. This is not really a good time to call me. You have a message. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Expect God To Be God Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? [Gaining weight, speeding ticket, pregnancy examples.] Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? Especially when it comes to God-things. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Building

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 27, 2011

The problem with buildings is unless you’re a professional builder, you might look at two buildings and believe they are built adequate, it’s not till the storms come and then you find out which one was built with superior craftsmanship and materials!

1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Timing!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 18, 2011

God is always on time! He has never been late!

Galatians 4:4-5-But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. 1-Fullness Of The Time Had Come-It was at the perfect time, when everything was in place, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Is A God Of Covenants Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 28, 2008

God’s covenant through Abram was about the Hebrews getting to the Promised Land of Canaan and it was a precursor to the final covenant through Jesus Christ!

God tells Christians in 1 Peter 1:18-19, For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. A great hymn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letting God Be God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008

To pray as Jesus prayed is to have the same understanding of God as He did: a firm but compassionate father, a giver who expects us to learn appreciation, and an empowering forgiver.

Introduction to Series Praying As Jesus Prayed Every fall I like to take at least two Sundays to focus on some aspect of that most basic of all the disciplines of the Christian life, the discipline of prayer. I do this for several reasons. First, building in a specific emphasis on prayer in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Is God's Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 25, 2008

GOD’S WILL IS GOD’S WORD!The Word of God is the Bread of Life. When we receive it, believe it and act upon it then God is able to work the promises of God in our life. We want to share some wonderful promises from the Life and Words of Jesus in this out l

GOD’S WILL IS GOD’S WORD! The Word of God is the Bread of Life. When we receive it, believe it and act upon it then God is able to work the promises of God in our life. We want to share some wonderful promises from the Life and Words of Jesus in this out line. I. Jesus power was manifested ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

God’s Name Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

An application of the third commandment not to take up God’s Name in a worthless or false way, but rather to honor God’s name by what we say and do.

God’s Name (Exodus 20:7) Just a little over 10 years ago (1997), a 14-year-old student, Nathan Zohner, circulated a petition to ban the use of dihydrogen monoxide. According to Zohner, dihydrogen monoxide “may cause severe burns, accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, and has been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Navigating God’s Will Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 17, 2018

God’s will is something we usually discern with our renewed minds, but sometimes God directs us differently (but never contrary to Scripture); sometimes He hints at those plans, but has not been clear about them — yet He reveals them in His time.

Navigating God’s Will (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. Some people think you can find God’s will by opening up a page of the Bible and putting your finger down, “Bible dipping.” So this guy tries this method of finding God’s will for him. He prays for guidance. He closes his eyes, lets his Bible fall open, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Promise

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019

Promises are sure for God cannot lie.

GOD’S PROMISE Introduction: Mankind: Promises, promises. Promises are made to be broken. Put no trust in the promises of the man who is running for office. He is forced to make a promise to every man who solicits it, and they soon grow beyond the limit of redemption. W. A. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2, Genesis 6:5-6, Genesis 9:11-17, Romans 5:12, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Ambassadors

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 31, 2019

At the cross, Jesus exchanged his righteousness for our sin. God invited us to give him our sin to be forever erased. And God called us to be his spokespeople, to share this good news with others.

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 God’s Ambassadors [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] We are about three weeks away from Easter! You know, the nice thing about being a little senile is that you can hide your own Easter eggs, and then have fun finding them. Easter’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Peter 2:24, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist