Sermons on Sovereign Acts:

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 31, 2004

– Life is not fair. God is. – Philip Yancey (Disappointment With God)

I like the comment that I recently read which said, “If you tell a man that there are 568,678,934,341 stars in the universe, he’ll believe you. But if a sign says, “Fresh Paint,” he has to make a personal investigation.” Certain things in life create questions that move us to “personal ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Journey To The End Of Yourself

Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 16, 2002

You are on a journey with God. Where are you going? You are on a journey to the end of yourself. Can you hear that annoying child in the backseat saying, "Are we there yet?"

The Journey to the End of Yourself Ruth 1 Intro: A test is coming to you and me. All our religious talk is about to be examined. What we really believe God already knows. The problem is we don’t know it. Pressure, disappointments, trials will reveal to others and us what we really believe. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Predestination And Eternal Security

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Examining two controversal topics.

Predestination and Eternal Security The once-saved-always-saved issue is a hot topic of debate in today’s church. On one side, people can make a profession of faith and then have a false sense of security even though they have no relationship with Jesus Christ at all. On the Calvinist side, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30, 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

It Is For The Best!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

Bad things happening to a good people for the purpose of preparing and positioning them both to be blessed and to be a blessing

IT’S FOR THE BEST! GENESIS 50:15-21 INTRODUCTION: How many times have you heard a person say to someone going through a trial, who has suffered a loss, or experienced some great tragedy "I know it’s difficult for you right now, but it’s for the best!" Usually at the time that these words are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

La Doctrina De La Separacion

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002

Estudio sobre la union con yugos desiguales

La Doctrina de la separación - 2 Corintios 6:14 – 16 Esta es una frase muy conocida, “ No os unáis en yugo desigual.” ¿Pero que es un yugo? ¿Y es esto algo que aplica hoy día a nosotros? Esto estaremos viendo esta mañana SOLO PARA NOVIOS Y CASADOS: Por mucho tiempo yo escuchaba que decían ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet Bitterness From God Series

Contributed by Ron Ethridge on May 5, 2002

Those who God uses have one common experience... brokeness.

“Sweet Bitterness From God” March 21, 1999 Do people that are used by God have something in common? Before we answer that question, you need to know that today’s topic will be bitter before it is sweet. However, if you embrace it, satisfaction will pervade to the depths of your soul! The topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Provoke Your Rainfall

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 27, 2004

God knows our future, our personalities and our capacity to listen, He isn’t ever to say more to use than we can deal with a moment, so be in the know so as to stay in the flow.

1Kings18: 41: “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink, for there is sound of abundance of rain.” Notice that there was no cloud and no noise, but by faith Elijah said there was abundance of rain. Verse 42: “So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-45, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Goat Who Wasn't Kidding

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 20, 2004

Continuing in the Daniel series -- this message deals with the vision of the two animals in Daniel 8

THE GOAT WHO WASN’T KIDDING Daniel 8:1-27 INTRODUCTION: This chapter marks a significant shift in the book of Daniel. From this point on to the end of the book, as was also the case from Chapter 1:1-2:4a – the language used for the writing is Hebrew. Previously, from Chapter2:4b – 7:28, the book ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005

God is sovereign; He is trustworthy; He will save all who will believe in Him.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: It was a rainy Sunday morning. As Harry turned into the main road, he saw ahead of him three bedraggled figures huddled under a single umbrella at the next bus stop. One was old Mrs Fletcher. She still insisted on getting to church by herself, despite her arthritis ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Del Pez A La Obra Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 11, 2006

Jonas quizo luchar con el Señor de las misiones, pero se dió cuenta que no podría...

Tema: Misiones Lugar: IBD Texto: Jonas 1:1-4: Fecha: 06-11-2006 Título: DEL PEZ A LA OBRA. INTRODUCCIÓN • El libro de Jonás es el quinto libro entre los 12 profetas menores. • Ahora cuando uno lee el libro de Jonás fácilmente uno se puede dar cuenta de la diferente naturaleza que tiene el ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Yo No Me Olvido Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 12, 2006

Hay personas que crecieron toda una vida tan solamente siendo criticados, menoscabados y humillados de tal forma que las palabras de afirmación para ellos no existían, en Jesús podemos encontramos palabras de afirmación que fortalece de una manera especia

Tema: Autoestima Lugar: IBD Texto: Lucas 12:1-12 Fecha: 11-05-06 Título: Yo no me olvido DESARROLLO * Lucas 12:6-9 “ 6¿No se venden cinco pajarillos por dos cuartos? Con todo, ni uno de ellos está olvidado delante de Dios. 7Pues aun los cabellos de vuestra cabeza están todos contados. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

En Sus Manos... Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 12, 2006

Nuestro Dios no es un Dios que se esconde para no ser encontrado Nuestro Dios no es un Dios de distancia.Nuestro Dios es un Dios que desea, anhela y busca hacerse conocer y desea una comunión con su creación, nosotros.

Tema: Conociendo a Dios. Lugar: IBD Texto: Varios Fecha:07-24-05 Título: En sus manos INTRODUCCIÓN • Que maravilloso es el privilegio que tenemos de poder conocer a Dios. • Cada día el se muestra de una manera u otra en nuestras vidas. • Nuestro Dios no es un Dios que se esconde para no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Full, But Empty Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2006

This message is part of series from Isaiah paralleling ancient Israel and America. Israel was attempting to exault itself. It exposes the problem of human pride and self-sufficiency.

ISAIAH 2:6-11 FULL, BUT EMPTY Deuteronomy 18:9-14 Why is it imperative that Israel learn to walk in the light of the Lord? Because there is no future or hope in their present condition and way of life. Isaiah now depicts the foolishness of humanity attempting to exalt itself. The cause ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I Where Am I And Why?

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about being chosen in Christ.

Who Am I – Where Am I – Why? Chosen In Christ To Be... Ephesians 1:3-7 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sovereignty, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

God is in control!

These verses speak of God’s Sovereignty – “all things to work” (v.28a) not just isolated incidents! Explanation: God has promised to take your promotion as well as you demotion, your prosperity as well as your poverty, your tragedy as well as your victory, and use it to accomplish something “good” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29