Sermons about Sovereign Authority

It Depends On Whose Hands Your In

Contributed by Jeffrey Sturdivant on Jan 10, 2001

based on 212 ratings

| 30,138 views

A sermon to show whose hands we should put our trust in.

IT Depends on whose hands your in. Written By Pastor Rev. Jeff Sturdivant 11-00 IT DEPENDS WHOSE HANDS IT’S IN A basketball in my hands is worth about $19 A basketball in Michael Jordan’s hands is worth about $33 million It depends whose hands it’s in A baseball in my hands is worth about ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, 1 Chronicles 21:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

A Glorious Decline Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 6,764 views

The nobility of John the Baptist submission to God’s plan for his life is contrasted with Lucifer’s ambitions for prominence. The value of a healthy appreciation for the sovereignty of God is considered.

A Glorious Decline Fortifying the Foundations # 8 John 3:22-36 Intro: When we say the word “down”, what kind of thoughts go through your mind?—down and out, down under, down hearted, a downer. By and large “down” is considered negative. In contrast, “up” sounds real good.—up and coming, upper ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-17, John 3:22-36

Denomination: Charismatic

Man Makes Plans, But God Directs Paths

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

based on 85 ratings

| 16,930 views

The people had their own plans about building the tower of Babel, but God is the one that determined their outcome.

Genesis 11:1-9 August 22, 1999 Man makes plans, but God directs the paths. Man makes plans . . . 1. The people were unified – unity is a good thing. Unity comes as people speak the same language and the same speech (i.e. it’s like a lot of preachers getting together. They not only all speak ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of All Comfort Series

Contributed by Joel Curry on Oct 29, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 7,203 views

Challenges and suffering are in God’s plan. They enable us to experience His care and pass His comfort on to others.

Today we begin our study of the book of 2nd Corinthians. During the last few months, as we have studied through the book of 1st Corinthians, the extent of the problems at the church in Corinth became apparent to us. The church was characterized by disunity, dissention, arguing, and immorality. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 4:15-19, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Providence Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 22, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 7,158 views

This sermon encourages believers to go deeper in their relationship with God and really allow Jesus to be the King of our life.

Providence Acts 5:17-42 March 24, 2002 Palm Sunday Intro: A. [Scripture Reading] John 12:12-15, The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! " "Blessed is he who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Judgment Of The World"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 14, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 3,407 views

Future judgment? It’s done! You are judged already. Either you await sentencing, or Jesus has paid the penalty for you.

John 12:31-33 31 “Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself.” 33 But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death by which He was to die. The knowledge that the entire membership ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Orthodox

Strategically Placed Series

Contributed by Paul Brashaw on Oct 17, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 6,247 views

Here and now for such a time as this. This sermon is part of a series "Welcome to the Planet"

SERIES: Welcome to the Planet #3 TEXT: Genesis 2:15 TITLE: Strategically Placed This is Week 3 of our series, Welcome to the Planet. Week 1 was Divinely Designed. We shared the 7 Wonders of the Created World from Genesis 1. We shared the 3 “so what’s” of the message. 1. God bringing light ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Holiness

The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,826 views

Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David Wants To Build God's House, God Build's David's "House.” Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 25,480 views

How do you respond when your will is not God’s will?

2 Samuel 7 David wants to build God’s house, God build’s David’s “house.” “If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans” David’s good desire to build a temple We come to the point of David’s story where Saul and most of His family are dead; David was anointed as king of Judah first, then, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

God Will Finish What He Starts

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 9,404 views

This message examines 3 aspects of salvation.

“GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE STARTS” Phil. 1:1-11 INTRO – Don’t you like for someone who takes a job to see it all the way through to completion? Whether it’s a mechanic, a doctor, or a waiter in a restaurant, we simply expect that when someone takes a job, they will complete the job in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Follow The Great Commission: Not The Great Suggestion Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 11, 2025

based on 1 rating

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When Jesus gave the Great Commission, He did not say, “If you feel like it, and if it fits your schedule, go and make disciples.” No — He gave His followers an unshakable, urgent, eternal command.

Go! and follow The Great Commission: Not the Great Suggestion Introduction: There are two types of instructions in life: suggestions and commands. A suggestion says: “If you get the chance, maybe do this.” A command says: “Do this now. It is your responsibility.” If the fire alarm rings in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 2:9-11, Mark 16:15, 2 Timothy 2:2, Acts 1:8, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Exodus 3:14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Waiting Is The Hardest Part Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

based on 28 ratings

| 12,693 views

Learning to waint of God

The Waiting is the Hardest Part Genesis 16:1-16 Introduction If you live in Dallas, one of the privileges is having to deal with the enormous traffic problem on almost a daily basis. I was reminded of this problem recently when I took a day trip to check on our house. I guess living in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Divinely Designed Series

Contributed by Paul Brashaw on Oct 17, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 6,416 views

Choice not chance. We have been Divinely Designed. This sermon is part of a series "Welcome to the Planet"

SERIES: Welcome to the Planet TEXT: Genesis 1:1-26a TITLE: Divinely Designed Jesus, the great story telling preacher, came to the conclusion of the greatest story ever preached. He had taught on the great topics of the Christian life. Attitude Living a life of influence Ethics for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

A Saint Asleep In The Storm Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 12, 2004

based on 13 ratings

| 4,910 views

We saw last week how a sovereign God chose to send a man with a message to a chosen city. The man rebelled and fled; yet God did not forsake him nor pass over him. He persued him, to bring him to the place of the will of God. We will now look at how God d

A Man Asleep In The Storm Jonah 1:4-6 Intro. We saw last week how a sovereign God chose to send a man with a message to a chosen city. The man rebelled and fled; yet God did not forsake him nor pass over him. He persued him, to bring him to the place of the will of God. We will now look at how ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of It All

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 2,905 views

Why do major disasters happen in God’s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians

By Michael Prabaharan This sermon is rated R18. It contains strong violence, adult themes and disturbing content. Making sense of the week that was Our reading from Matthew reminds us of one aspect of the Christmas story that doesn’t get much airplay. The visit of the Magi in search of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

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