Sermons on Sovereign Choice:

The Defense Rests Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Faithful Husband

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 24, 2010

God is faithful in spite of our unfaithfulness. We are saved by grace alone.

A Faithful Husband, Hosea 1:2-11 Introduction The book of Hosea is the first of those books of the Old Testament known as the writings of the Minor Prophets. They are often referred to by an Aramaic term “Trei Asar,” which means the twelve. They are called as such (Minor Prophets) ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-11

Denomination: Christian Church

His Rules Or House Rules?

Contributed by Rich Cook on Aug 6, 2012

Using the backdrop of board games, we look at God's sovereignty and our temptation to take his original plan and insert our own "house rules."

God’s game. His rules or House rules? 1. Games. (Scrolled through slides of several games: Life, Monopoly, Uno, etc.) 2. Sorry: Object of the game is to get your four pieces from the start into your home, different cards different instructions, slides (but not your own color), safe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 16, 2011

Sermon of the sovereignty of God over the nations.

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 14, 2011 Proper 15 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 67 Blessed to be a Blessing On August 13, 1961, Berlin woke up to discover East German soldiers blocking off streets and erecting a wall of cemented paving stones ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Certain Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Aug 19, 2011

No matter how our circumstances are we must trust in God and know that when the world is uncertain GOD IS CERTAIN!

God Is Certain Robert F Collins DipTheo, BTh/BMin, MDiv One of the most dramatic moments in the Bible, perhaps in all of human history, took place in an environment that we have come to refer to as “the upper room.” It occurred toward the end of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus and his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Opportunities"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 19, 2011

How to determine if the opportunity before you is what God desires for you to take."

Last week was a very interesting week. About a year ago when our finances started to dwindle I sent my resume out to an Executive Search Group (Headhunter). Now that’s a unique name! Last week I got a call that there was a possibility of an awesome opportunity in the golf world with one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Called To Suffer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 26, 2012

A talk on how Christians should view the calling of suffering; looking, in patience, to Christ.

Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25, Title: Called to Suffer, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/12, PM Opening illustration: As parents we are all called to a special time of suffering for the whole family called potty training. Therefore with a baby on the way, and much discouraging news from older parents of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Real Amazing Grace"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 11, 2011

This lesson will show that in order to be saved you FIRST have to know you are lost!!!

Thank you for everyone who has written in on the “Rescue Story” - http://vimeo.com/31623306 Now that you have seen mine if you are a believer in Jesus Christ then YOU have a Rescue Story also. Everyone has an awesome story of being saved when we used to be lost for eternity. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Play Dough Or Pliable Clay?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 7, 2012

Don't be a silly putty christian. Bouncing around and taking on all shapes and forms. The Potter is looking for material that He can mold and make into a vessel of honor.

Pliable Clay or Silly Putty? Text: Jer. 18:1-6 What substance are you? If only a vase could speak. It started out as an ugly chunk of dough, placed upon the wheel of the potter, spun around uncountable times with pressure applied; shaping and reshaping. Then it was sent to a ferociously hot ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Equation For Peace

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 31, 2012

Peace has been aggressively sought after by humanity ever since Adam and Eve were driven from Eden. God offers peace, yet only when certain qualifications are met. His Way + His Will + His Work = His Peace.

God’s Equation for Peace Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Politician’s promise it, beauty pageant constants propagate it, and world leaders promote it. Humanity has searched for this seemingly elusive precious commodity since Adam and Eve were dragged, kicking and screaming, from the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Rj Davis on May 9, 2012

Habakkuk's faith in God is put to the test as he tries to uncover exactly what God is up to.

If you have ever been on a rollercoaster then you’ve experienced the excitement, the thrill, the exhilaration of the ride. Or maybe for some of you, you’ve had that nauseating, upsetting feeling. On a rollercoaster there are ups and downs, twist and turns, loops and fast speeds. But for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El-Elyon "The God Most High’ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 17, 2011

How many Gods are there? If there is only one God then does it matter how we worship Him? While it is true that there is only one true God, the Bible makes it clear that there are many gods.

Purpose: To see that God is superior to all things. Aim: I want the listener to gain more reverence for God. INTRODUCTION: How many Gods are there? Over the years, I have heard many people say that because there is only one God it does not matter what church you go to in order to worship Him. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 3, 2011

Paul looked at the history of Israel and whre others saw no meaning he saw God at work. He knew God had called Israel and that call still held Though a mystery, God's call is effectual.

“Between the Lines: The Wonder of It All” Romans 11:25-36 A man was determined to read the entire New York City telephone directory – every name and every number. When he was about half way through someone asked him how it was going. He responded, “There’s a whale of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Keys - According To God's Will Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 7, 2011

Praying ACCORDING TO GOD’S WILL is not an incantation to pull God to our will, but a guide to pull us to His will.

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us,” 1 John 5:14. Praying according to God’s will is a key to effective prayer, but how do we know God’s will? It may be easier to know what is not his will. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Success In God Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 3, 2009

Just as Paul experienced in Acts, we can have success in God no matter where life takes us.

Are We There Yet? How we can experience success in God’s will. Have you ever thought “Will we ever get there?” Do you feel successful? Or do you feel like a failure? Paul is a prisoner for Christ. He had some tough days. The book of Acts with Paul getting to Rome as God had told him. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-30

Denomination: Pentecostal