Sermons on Redemptive Plan:

God's Plan For The Restoration Of Carnal Believers

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002

An insiders look at our commandment to restore backslidden believers.

Can the temporary errors a believer makes be atoned for after salvation? The question leaves much to be examined by a believer. If I am saved, and yet fall into sin, what then becomes of me? As humans we often make mistakes and later regret them. I recall a recent article in the St. Petersburg ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reason #7: God Has A Plan! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 1, 2002

We’re not exempt from affliction, but God is working behind the scenes to bring good out of trouble. He’s not holding back; He’s involved. This should give us a better attitude toward suffering.

Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #7, God has a plan! Rom 8:28-30 We look at our lives and sometimes wonder what God’s higher purpose must be. Paul has already stated that it’s difficult enough knowing what to pray about (26-27); it’s even harder to fathom why life can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Congregational

But That's Not How I Had It Planned

Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003

Sometimes God’s plan for us is different than our plan. How we respond makes all of the difference.

From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is God's Plan For My Finances? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

First in a series on Getting a Grip on My Finances looks at the meaning of stewardship.

(Powerpoint slides available) SLIDE 1 [Opening Activity Begin The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. "Don’t store up treasures here on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Romans 14:12

Denomination: Methodist

The New Testament Church; Its Plan Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 25, 2003

The New Testament reveals the content of the Apostle’s preaching and the expected response to the Gospel.

The New Testament Church; Its Plan Matt. 16:13-19 INTRO.: Walter Scott was a preacher in Pittsburgh, Pa., who moved to Steubenville Ohio in 1826. This brought him into the area of the Mahoning Baptist Assoc. His speaking abilities were well known and, even though he was not a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Available For God's Plan Today?

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Mar 1, 2003

Whats keeping you from serving God, oppurtunity or will?

Are You Available For God’s Plan Today? Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. The question is not, can God use me today. The question is am I available to be used by God today? Moreover do you want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

When God Changes Our Plans! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 7, 2004

A sermon giving meaning to the things that happens in your life.

When God changes our plans! Acts 8:26-40 Jeremiah 29 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 1 st Need to have a relationship with God. Let’s look at this man called Phillip and see what we can learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Satan Have A Better Plan? Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 29, 2005

The wilderness temptation was about Satan offering Jesus 3 opportunities to reject God’s idea of what the Messiah should be.

The dad was trying to teach his 6-year old son how to shoot a basketball. The boy would push the ball as hard as he could toward the basket but always the ball would fall short. The dad would effortlessly toss the ball toward the basket and say, "Just do it like this, son. It’s easy." The boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2005

God’s plan promises love, joy, peace, and fruitfulness, but too few people choose correctly. Instead, they subtley surrender to the devil’s plan for their lives and suffer as Adam and Eve did in the garden. Nine points.

The Devil Has a Plan for Your Life (Gen. 3:1-20) Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, kill and destroy, but I came that you might have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) The devil sought to distract Eve and Adam from the goodness of God. They enjoyed 99% of the desires ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan's Plan To Destroy Our Church

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church.

Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church. Intro.: 1. Satan is trying to destroy our church! a. Not by false teaching (know Bible too well); not by persecution (it would only make us stronger). b. His techniques are subtle (1 Pet. 5:8; Eph. 6:10-12). 2. At least 7 ways Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Aligning Our Priorities With God's Plans

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.

Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men." (Matt. 4:19) Characteristics of fishers of men: 1. They catch fish. They do more than talk about fishing in meetings. Neither do they allow themselves to be caught up in such maintenance activities as repairing their nets, buying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan "B" For Your Life

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002

WHEN IT COMES TO GOD’S PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE THERE ARE NO PLAN B’S

GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR YOUR LIFE 1. GENESIS 12:1-9 THE CALLING OF ABRAHAM DO YOU SEE GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR ABRAHAM’S LIFE (no) 2. JUDGES 6:11-17 WHAT WAS GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR GIDEON’S LIFE (none) 3. LUKE 6:6-11 WHAT WAS PLAN “B” IF HIS HAND WOULDN’T HAVE STRETCHED FORTH? (none) 4. JOHN 14:6 ACTS 4:12 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3-4, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Of Creation And Praise Of The Divine Plan.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 4, 2001

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Psalm 33:1-22 Title: “Praise of creation and praise of the divine plan.”

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Psalm 33:1-22 Title: “Praise of creation and praise of the divine plan.” This is a hymn of praise, composed to be sung at worship. Many date the psalm in the post-exilic period, but there is nothing in its theology and no historical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Plan For Financing World Evangelism

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 12, 2001

An explanation of faith promise missions.

“God’s Plan for Financing World Evangelism” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, 10-12 This morning we come to climatic part of our mission’s conference. Today we make our commitments concerning our individual commitments to missions for the coming year. There can be no mission work ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When God Interrupts My Plans Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2011

Joseph and Mary show us how we are to respond to God when He interrupts our plans.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist