Sermons on Selfish Plans:

Gods Plan For Marriage (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 10, 2009

A sermon looking at the teachings on marriage give to us in the book of Ephesians

God’s Plan for Marriage (Pt. 1) Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A man and woman, both 60 years old, had just spent the day celebrating 40 years of marriage. They got home and were examining their gifts when all of a sudden an angel appeared and said, “Because you two have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan For Marriage (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 10, 2009

The second of two sermons preached on the topic of marriage and God’s ideal for it.

God’s Plan for Marriage (Pt. 2) Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Marriage was instituted by God in the Garden of Eden, it’s not the invention of man. In-fact; I think we could make the argument from Scripture that marriage is the basic institution from which all other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Big Picture Of God's Plan For You Series

Contributed by W F on Mar 22, 2006

God thinks so much of you that before time he commanded certain things be done for you, so be confident.

When the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Christians in Ephesus, that city had one major claim to fame. It was the site of the enormous temple of Artemis. This was a building known throughout the ancient world, and it was a great draw-card for tourists and pilgrims – it was a real money ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: *other

Jesus' Plan For Our Money Worries

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 24, 2006

This passage is often taken out of context by people wanting "just a little less worry." In fact, the promises here are intimated tied to Jesus’ statements on about investing in the Kingdom (vv. 19-24).

- These verses make up one of my two favorite passages in the Bible. Still, as I studied this passage this week, I saw something that I had never seen before, something that opened up a depth that I hadn’t known was there. - The key thing that I had never put together is that it is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For You In The New Year

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005

The New Year is a great time to take inventory of your spiritual life and see what areas God may be wanting you to grow in the New Year.

1. Destroy all roots of bitterness by forgiving those who have hurt you and accepting forgiveness from others. Ephesians 4:29-32 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

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

Did God Plan All This?

Contributed by Michael Meyers on Sep 4, 2005

Is Katrina one way that God is cleansing the Earth of sin? Is it more important to make these assumptions, or to get out and help the displaced saints and draw the displaced lost ones to Christ?

In the Bible, we read this passage: "And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Setting Up Your Retirement Plan

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

what Jesus says about laying up treasure

"Setting Up Your Retirement Plan" Matthew 6:19-34 6\8\97 Intro: When people choose a job these days, one of the most important questions is "What kind of pension plan is included?" Americans have devoted great energy to planning ahead so we can enjoy all of the benefits of retirement. A number ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

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

The Kind Of Faith That Accomplishes God's Plan Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 26, 2007

A look at Mary from the view point of her as a woman of faith.

LUKE 1:26-38 THE KIND OF FAITH THAT ACCOMPLISHES GOD’S PLAN Through out church history Mary, the mother of Jesus, has not been given her proper place. Some want to make her divine and thus take away her human nature which belittles her great accomplishment. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Tamar's Curse, Cunning Plan And Blessing

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We see how God will have his way, even through the sinful schemes and foolish ways of his creatures.

Genesis 38 Introduction • Authority of Scripture- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God ma be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16). Application: we must listen, understand and obey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

12 Keys To Abundant Living: Planning Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007

This third in the series deals with issues of planning and execution in life. While most people go through life "letting life just happen to them" there is encouragment to take control of life through the Spirit of God.

Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

God's Plan For Money, Sex & Power

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

Staying stable on the 3-legged stool of life

If you look anywhere in life (sports, religion, politics, business, family), the BIG 3 THINGS IN LIFE THAT WILL MAKE SOMEONE FALL is issues of Money, Sex, and Power. Like a 3 legged stool, if one of these legs breaks, you’re coming down. But in each case, God has a solution. Here they are... 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"From Power Plan To Paper Weights"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007

This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix.

Subject: Spiritual Health Scripture: Hebrews 10.19-25 Sermon: “From Power Plan to Paper Weights” Scope: This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. Summary: We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist