Sermons on Sovereign Acts:

Providence In The World Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

We see it so clearly in Esther, how God used pagans for His purpose, but it was not new. God has always worked outside of Israel, for His providence is universal.

Time magazine covered the extravagance of the Shaw Of Iran back in 1971. It was the 2500th year anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great. Nine kings and five queens were there, along with princes and princesses, and 16 presidents. It was a high class elegant affair ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

"God's Purposeful Plan For You: God's Predestination” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

God in advance, independent of you, but knowing you, chose you!

SOMETIMES, we just don’t see how could ALL things could possibly work together for good – I mean SOME, yes. A FEW sure… but ALL? • We take Romans 8:28 & compare it with what’s going on in our lives and it’s easy to just not believe it! • So much can be just downright bad & painful. • The issues of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vessels Of Wrath

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 9, 2008

How do we understand the wrath of God?

Introduction… For me, Romans 9 has always been an especially troubling chapter, one I’ve avoided till I saw that it contains a message of hope. Paul appears to be describing God as less than loving. He seems to be teaching a kind of “double predestination”, with God deciding how many people He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-29

Denomination: Congregational

Wouldn't You Like To Know?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 22, 2008

A sermon on discerning God’s will

-I’d like to know! -I bet you would too. -I don’t know a person alive, on this earth who would not like to know. -You’d like to know what God’s will is, wouldn’t you? -We’d all like to know what God’s plan for our lives is -Why don’t we know what God’s will is? -I think Paul gives us the answer in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Is God In Your Plan Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2011

Is Jesus the Lord of your plans?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As you live your life, are you the type that just lets life happen to you or are you the type who likes to plan out the day and life in general? • If you are a planner do you just have a general plan for life or do you plan every detail to the nth degree? • When you plan ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2019

The actions of Mary in Luke 1:26-38 teach us how to respond to God's word.

Scripture This Christmas I am taking a brief look at the three key human persons in “The Christmas Family”: Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. This past Sunday we looked at Joseph. Tonight, we will look at Mary. And this coming Sunday we will look at Jesus. So, let’s read about Mary in Luke 1:26-38: 26 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Will Do What Is Good Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2016

God will do what is good in His sight. We trust Him by doing what is right and leaving the rest to Him. Doing what is right will cost us, but it is the right thing to do.

In 2 Sam 10 the king of the Ammonites, Nahash died and his son, Hanun (hey nun), ruled in his place. • David wanted to show kindness to the new King, so he sent a delegation to express his condolences to Hanun for the loss of his father. • Unfortunately, this good gesture was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparation For Power Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Nov 11, 2018

The church is waiting on the Holy Spirit

Lessons From The Early Church Preparation For Power Acts 1:12-26 Last week we started in a series called “Lessons From The Early Church” Jesus had told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem and that they would be receiving the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. God and Christ had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Purposeful Plan For You: God's Foreknowledge” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

As believers, we are being changed day by day into the very image of Jesus Christ.

1. Nothing is wasted by God. He’s working all things together for the good to those that love Him, those that are called. • Called according to HIS PURPOSE. • What’s that purpose? Look at v29. • A change… a TRANSFORMATION. A CONFORMATION! As a BORN AGAIN BELIEVER, you and I are being changed day ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God’s Will

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Where are you in relationship to God’s will for Your life today?

“Understanding God’s Will” October 11, 2009 Open: The subject we want to speak about today is knowing the will of God. How do we know God’s will for my life? It probably the most commonly asked question, “How do I know what God wants me to do?” It’s far ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How God Makes A Way When There Seems To Be No Way - Phil. 2:13,14

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002

How God Makes a Way When There Seems to Be No Way - Phil. 2:13,14

How God Makes a Way When There Seems to Be No Way We all have been in situations where we have wondered if there is a way out of our problem. Illustration: Abraham found himself in such a predicament when he took Isaac, his only son up to the mountain to sacrifice him before God. Yet, just in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14, Philippians 2:13, John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Courageous Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2008

As the light shines, the hostile opposition to it, & thus to Jesus the light bearer, grows. It was now dangerous for Jesus to appear at the Feast of Tabernacles. Despite the danger Jesus follows His appointed path but with wisdom.

JOHN 7: 1-13 [The 5th Discourse] THE COURAGEOUS CHRIST [Leviticus 23: 33ff] John chapter 7 conveys the reactions of the world to the revelation of Jesus Christ. Again and again throughout this Gospel John has emphasized the difficulty and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Vindicating God (Part 4) Gods Plan, Our Pursuit Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 23, 2008

This is the 4th in vidicating God. Paul again shows Gods electing love through the prophets, and closes the chapter with the human response required.

ROMANS 9:25- 33. VINDICATING GOD (PART 4) GOD’S PLAN OUR PURSUIT... HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THROWN INTO THE DEEP END OF THE SWIMMING BATHS AS A CHILD, WHEN YOU COULDN’T SWIM? I’VE EXPERIENCED IT......FOR ALL YOUR WORTH YOU TRY AND KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER BUT TO NOW AVAIL YOU BEGIN SINKING, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Creator's Plan Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2012

Our passage for tonight continues the review of God's sovereign activity by presenting another difficulty. If God is acting unilaterally, fashioning each & all according to His own will & purpose, would He not remove the reason & basis for judging man's

ROMANS 9: 19-26-29 THE CREATOR'S PLAN Before we get started let me state that this is a difficult and controversial passage. If Romans 9 has raised more questions than answers for you, you're not alone. Because of these difficulties many interpretations have been offered. As the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Ignore God For Long Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 11, 2008

Series in Jonah

Text: Jonah 1 Title: You Can’t Ignore God For Long Jonah 1:1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist