Sermons on reliance on god: showing 736-750 of 215,400

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Considering God’s Choice

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 27, 2002

God’s criterion for choosing His servants is far different from man’s in that man tends to look only at the cover of a man, while God looks at the core of a man.

Text: I Sam.16: 1-5, 13a Intro: If you were going to choose someone to do an important job, what would be your criteria? Would they have to have the finest educational background, be a picture of vigor and health, and exude charisma, or would they simply have to be able to do the job, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word & God's People Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Part 8 in a series on the 119th Psalm

God’s Word and God’s People Part 8 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: March 16, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119:57-64 Introduction As I have looked and studied this section, these 8 verses of the 119th Psalm, the dominant theme which runs through this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-64

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is An Awesome God

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Discovering the "Awesomeness" of God

Title: Our God is an Awesome God! Text: Multi-texted Introduction: Two outs, bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, three balls, two strikes on the hitter, losing by 3 runs. The batter approaches the plate. (What is the coach doing? Wringing his hands, pacing, sweat is coursing off his brow. CAN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-9, Deuteronomy 33:26-27, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is One God

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A doctrinal message on the nature and attributes of God.

OUR GOD IS ONE GOD Deuteronomy 6:4 INTRO: “The LORD is one!” There is but one true God. There are not two, three or more. There is only one true God and many false gods (1 Corinthians 8:4-6). Because of this, some have denied the deity of Christ. Some have denied that The Holy Spirit is God. Some ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Called Of God, But Not Following God.

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Mar 8, 2003

Do you have a call in your life, and you’ve failed miserably. Now it would seem there is no hope. Perhaps you need to look around and see if ther is a burning bush in view.

“Called of GOD But not Following GOD” Exodus Chapter 2-3 As I was studying the book of Exodus I realized the secret to ministry. I have always been amazed at my Pastor, Brother Dave Hartson. Brother Dave is into everything, what I mean is he Preaches, Teaches, does bible study, has a full time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is God And I Am Not

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Jun 16, 2003

In our Scripture verses this morning we see God comparing man with Himself. He has all wisdom, knowledge, and all power, while man, man is nothing but dust. Steven Curtis Chapman put it this way in one of his songs, “God Is God And I Am Not.”

GOD IS GOD AND I AM NOT TEXT: ROMANS 11:33-36; PSALM 103:13-22 INTRODUCTION: In our Scripture verses this morning we see God comparing man with Himself. He has all wisdom, knowledge, and all power, while man, man is nothing but dust. Steven Curtis Chapman put it this way in one of his songs, “God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36, Psalm 103:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is An Awesome God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Let go of the negative and get in touch with the positive God we worship.

Our God…is an Awesome God Montreal- Vendee weekend August 21, 2004 As we look around our world, and lives, we see people who have and people who do not have. We see healthy and unhealthy. We see good and we see bad. We see energetic and unenergetic. As we look around, we draw conclusions about our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God That Promises Is The God That Performs

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005

While Abraham was old he did not consider his own body now dead---Neither the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

This morning talk about--- Where does God want me to be What does God want me to be Where does God want me to be God has a road he wants us to go down---- We’ve taken the wrong exit Like men- afraid to ask directions There are some pot holes- curves- construction Phillipians 3:13-17 Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Is A Patient God Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 13, 2005

This is the first in a five sermon series on the attributes of God.

Our God is a Patient God II Peter 3:1-9 I. He Patiently Stirs Us With His Word (v. 1-2) A. His Word Stirs a New Devotion “Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.” – Psalm 119:40 1. A new devotion to our commitment to Christ 2. A new devotion to the church 3. A new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Peace And The Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 10, 2004

This is the introductory lesson of a series on being peacemakers. The series begins with THE Peacemaker, Jesus.

The Peacemaker: The God of Peace and the Peace of God Mark Christian Matthew 5:9 (NIV) 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lists several characteristics of His true disciples. One of those characteristics is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005

How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

God Of The Mountain And God Of The Valley

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 6, 2006

No matter where we are, He is God. He is faithful in the mountain and the valley!

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The God of the Mountain & The God of the Valley I Kings 20:22-29 Intro: This is a time in Israel when Ahab king of Israel in Samaria had just experienced a great victory in battle against Ben Hadad king of the Syrians. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Can God? God Can! Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 28, 2006

How can we find God’s provision for us in view of the rising prices of gasoline, health care, and other concerns. Can God provide for us now as well as he ever did in history? God Can! Here’s why.

Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Valley Grove Assembly of God May 7, 2006 Can God? God Can! II Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction: Today there are many things that cause us concern—the rising cost of health care, the rising price of gas at the pumps, the lack of really good paying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Man Of God And The Word Of God

Contributed by C Reola on Mar 3, 2006

We are living in a post modern world, a world wherein only change is constant. THerefore, Christians should and must remain steadfast to the Unchanging Word of God in this Changing World

“THE MAN OF GOD AND THE WORD OF GOD” II Timothy 3:14-17 A pleasant morning to everyone! I have great admirations to those who where mightily used of God in His church. Among them are church fathers like- John Chrysostom, Theodore and Jerome. The list goes on with Martin Luther, Zwingli, John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational