Sermons on Selfish Plans:

God's Plan For Faith

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 5, 2010

Last time we learned that the purpose of faith was to make the invisible things of God real and to produce confidence in God's promises. Today we'll learn that real faith in God produces three very important things in a believer's life.

Hebrews 11:4 & Genesis 4:3-14 Purpose: To learn how faith saves and what it does after salvation. Aim: I want the listener to be sure they are submitting by faith to God for forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Abel lived long ago, very far away, in a very different culture, but he has something to say ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Best Laid Plans Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Proverbs has one primary “keep-in-mind” consideration that overhangs all its maxims. It is this: Keep in mind that God is in charge. Every proverb here specifically calls that truth to mind.

Introduction Here is a common phrase intended to make us pause – “keep in mind.” How many times have you said or it has been said to you? “Keep in mind that you must be home before dark.” “Keep in mind that your boss is keeping an eye on you.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"I Know The Plans"

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 24, 2012

A brief testimony given at LoveDenver in Denver,NC

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Today I want to share my testimony with you. In the late 1960s when I was in my teens I worked at an independent chain store called Park-n-Shop ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Flight Plan

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 11, 2012

God's plan of Salvation from a Pilot's prospective

GOD’S FLIGHT PLAN John 14:1-5 INTRO: Do you sometimes feel like Thomas ? Do you know the way ? All pilots file a flight plan before they take off. It tells the route of flight, the destination, the amount of fuel on board, the cruising altitude ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Laid Plans. . . Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 14, 2012

We may think we have everything under control but a great sin is omitting the reality of God and his leadership in our lives.

1. Lighthouse and Battleship There was an officer in the Navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the newest and proudest ship in the fleet. One stormy night, as the ship plowed through the seas, the captain was on duty on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Game Plan

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 15, 2013

A sermon dealing with the providential work of God in our lives.

"God's Game Plan" Jeremiah 29:10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Plan

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 16, 2013

You and I can make any plans we wish to make, God always has the final say in any matter.

Pastor Allan Kircher Sept 8, 2013 Judges 7:1-23 GOD HAS THE BEST PLAN ***Please note: Sermon is condensed. You need to add in between / spaces. Intro: Read James 4:13-17. James councils men against/foolishness making plans without consideration/will of God/matter. • You and I can make ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Big Plan

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

God has a huge plan for the world, and He makes it very clear. Nebuchadnezzars terrifying dream is interpreted by Daniel for Nebuchadnezzar as well as the rest of us to see. God's gracious revelation is all around us!

Passage: Daniel 2:24-49 Intro: Up to this point, we have seen God working thru Daniel and his friends in the life of Nebuchadnezzar. 1. king of Babylon, hugely powerful 2. and last week we saw how God had given him a dream that upset him. 3. how that dream had been used to reveal the liars in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-49

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Father's Plan Of Salvation

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 20, 2017

The analysis of the Father's plan of salvation in Ephesians 1:4-6 shows us seven elements in that plan.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 shows us how each Person of the Trinity ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Game Plan Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

How Jesus listens to God then obeys

Jesus' Game Plan Read John 5 - from the Message So Jesus explained himself at length. "I'm telling you this straight. The Son can't independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father doing. What the Father does, the Son does. The Father loves the Son and includes him in everything he is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has A Plan

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 21, 2014

God has a plan and you are in it. God is faithful and true. Hang on to His promises no matter what.

GOD HAS A PLAN AND YOU ARE IN IT The famine will last for another five years. Jacob and his family need to move out of the land of Canaan and into Egypt. • God has placed Joseph in Egypt for a time like this. Joseph said, “God sent me here ahead of you.” That was God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Divine Plan

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 30, 2013

God has a wonderfully divine plan for all mankind.

Statement: A Gospel message has multiple purposes: To draw the lost their savior; to strengthen and encourage the saints. A Gospel message is important to “all” and very important to “someone” in particular. Psalm 67:1-2 (These few words seem to sum-up the purpose of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plan For Missions

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013

A message for our Missions Sunday.

Let’s start the message this morning with a short quiz. On your sermon outline, I’ve given you space to write a definition of missionary. So take a minute or so to write down your definition. Just jot down what comes to mind. [Give time for people to write down their definitions] When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Planning The Trip Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Almost everyone goes through life with a partial sense of dissatisfaction. We’re looking for the “it.” And we’re not even sure what the “it” is.

INTRODUCTION This is the first message in a new series I’ve entitled “Heaven: An Insider’s Guide.” When you plan a trip to visit a new city or a new country, you want to have an insider, a local resident, give you information as you plan your trip. When it comes to Heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Master Plan Series

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Part of a sermon series on Galatians

Introduction In 1975 the IRA prisoners at Long Kesh jail in Northern Ireland burnt it down (don’t get any ideas!). Tom Kelly was one of those prisoners as was James Tate but he was on the opposite side, a UVF commander. James helped to found the UVF in Belfast. He was arrested one Easter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Anglican