Sermons on Slight Thing For God:

Becoming Ill-At-East With The Way Things Are: Idolatry Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2014

When you grow accustomed to the way things are, you no longer see things for what they are... idols that affect the way we think and live and ultimately deter us in our devotion to God.

Series: All-American Idols Title: Becoming Ill-At-Ease with the Way Things Are: Idolatry Text: Acts 17:16-34 Thesis: When you grow accustomed to the way things are, you no longer see things for what they are… idols that affect the way we think and live. Disclaimer While in North Carolina ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Thinking The Things Of God” Introduction To Luther’s Small Catechism Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 6, 2018

Background and history of Luther's Small Catechism

In Jesus Holy Name September 16, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text Deuteronomy 6:5-7 “Thinking the Things of God” Introduction to Luther’s Small Catechism Everyone has an identity. Often time our real identity; who we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Only Thing Worth Wanting - Psalm 25 Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 17, 2025

When life falls apart, David doesn't ask for relief from his trouble—he asks for God's love. Discover the surprising strength that comes from wanting nothing but God.

Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. 4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

Resurrection Sunday 2019 - The Main Thing

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 20, 2019

Sometimes even on Resurrection Sunday we can become distracted and drawn into something beside the main focus of the day; the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

Resurrection Sunday 2019 – The Main Thing Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, John 1:12, Proverbs 3:5-7, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 6:22, 1 John 1:9, John 3:16-18, John 14:6, 1 Samuel 2:2, Revelation 7:10, John 20:4, Luke 24:19, John 20:26, John 20:19, Luke 24:1, John 19:39, 2 Corinthians 5:15-20, Galatians 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

But God

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Aug 24, 2005

Satan had done so many things to us that are meant for bad, “But God” means it for good!

“BUT, GOD”! Gen 37:22-27 & 50:20 Brothers and sisters, each of us have encountered situations where we just felt like throwing in the towel. We felt like the whole world was against us. We felt like no matter what we did things would turn out bad. We’ve often said to ourselves, “No matter what I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:22-27, Genesis 50:20, Ephesians 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Give It Up - First Things First

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 5, 2008

There is a principle in the scriptures of keeping the first things first. That which is first in our life is important to God. Is God first in our finances? Relationships? Time? Marriage? Etc.? )Thoughts taken from a sermon series entitled Give It Up by P

Introduction Today- talk about giving- important topic in the Bible. Many of Jesus’ parables have to do with money. Attitude towards money-barometer-spiritual condition More important- money- principle- First Things First. Begin by watching this video- First things First As we talk about giving- I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Thing My Daddy Taught Me

Contributed by Gregory Burcham on Jun 24, 2006

This is a Fathers Day sermon that talks about the things my Dad taught me about God.

Things my Daddy taught me (about God) Jeremiah 18: 1-6 This past week I have spent some time thinking about growing up and the things that I learned from my Dad. My daddy taught me some useful things, like knowing when to keep my mouth shut, knowing when to stand up for something that is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Precious Thing That This World Affords

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 27, 2000

The apostle Paul tells Timothy the value of the Word of God and its importance in his spiritual development.

THE MOST PRECIOUS THING THIS WORLD AFFORDS Children can be embarrassingly frank. I read of a minister who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Few More Things (Regarding Heaven)

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

Heaven in both its present form and the future that God has in store for it and all of its inhabitents

A Few More Things. Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 10, 2015 Last week’s message about Heaven (by Dallas E. Henry) got a lot of people excited and thinking about our eternal home. As I have ruminated on it, there are a few things I wish to add to pastor Dallas’ uplifting message. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living When Things Come Apart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 18, 2024

So, what do we do when life starts to come apart? Understanding God is our refuge causes us to be able to trust Him freely without fear knowing. God is closer than whatever we are going through.

Living when things come Apart. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The other day I was getting ready for work, and I grabbed a pair of pants and as I was putting them on, I noticed the hem on one of the cuffs had begun to unravel and part of my pant leg was hanging down. I was trying to ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 6, 2006

Above all other things, God is faithful!

From the Desk of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Faithfulness of God Isaiah 49:7 Intro: Israel had failed the Lord. He told them of his frustration with them. He expressed to them that he may have spent time working on them in vain. Even so, he would not cast his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is To Be Feared

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

There are some things in life we should fear.

PSALM 34:7-11 “GOD IS TO BE FEARED” A) All through the Bible we are taught to fear God! * Listen to these phrases in the KJV Bible ... * “Fear God” is found 10 times ... “Fear of God” is found 8 times ... * “Fear of the Lord” is found 30 times ... “Fear the Lord” is found 32 times ... * “Fear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Limitations

Contributed by James Lowe on May 3, 2007

There are some things that God limits Himself to.

God’s Limitations To most of you this title may seem a little improper. How could an Almighty God have limitations? Do we not teach that God can do anything? After all, God is omnipresent (everywhere at once), omnipotent (all-powerful), and omniscient (all-knowing). So if God is all of that, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where God Is

Contributed by David Mize on Apr 24, 2001

This is how things will be, where God is.

A young couple was on the way to their wedding ceremony and they were tragically killed in an automobile accident and they went to heaven. They were standing before the Pearly Gates and St. Peter was there. And they were kind of disappointed they never got married. And so, they asked St. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angering God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 16, 2020

We must avoid the things that anger God.

Angering God August 16, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must avoid the things that anger God. Focus Passage: Zephaniah 1:5-6 Supplemental Passage: "For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:5-6, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist