Sermons on Sovereign God:

A Glorious Decline Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

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

There's No Such Thing As Luck

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

Saying we’re "lucky" implies God is not in control.

There’s No Such Thing As Luck 1. Parachute story-U.S. Airborne unit in Germany. Parachute drop zone next to a Mercedes test track. Wind blew him onto track. Hard asphalt, braced himself, no broken bones. Wind dragged him down track. Hit release. Car speeding toward him. Ran to side. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With The Sifter

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

Satan’s attempts to destroy God’s People are just as they were in the days when Peter was being sifted, but Jesus limits Satan’s sifting power.

Living with the Sifter By Pastor Jim May Luke 22:31-36 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Levitical Feasts Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2005

God has a plan, a long-range plan. He is a Big God. He does not improvise as things move along, for every detail is taken into account beforehand.

Digging Deeply into the Levitical Festivals (Leviticus 23) 1. Ginny and I were talking about something she heard on Moody Radio this week. 2. The speaker related that he was sitting on a plain leaving from China, and to his surprise the woman next to him spoke perfect English. 3. The began ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crooked Answer To A Crosseyed Question Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

The Crooked Answer To A Crosseyed Question How Jacob’s Deception Fullfilled God’s promise of Genesis 25:23 Given in response to Rebeka’s Question of Genesis 25:22

There is nothing more disconcerting than a wormy apple to a hungry eye. Some apples look very good on the outside but when you bite into them you discover it’s full of worms. But others are more obvious in their contents. Sometimes you can look at an apple and see through it’s bruises and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Of It All

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

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

Peter Apostle Picked Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is somewhat of a lymeric about Peter and Johns encouter with the lame man at the Beautiful gate.

Peter Apostle Picked – The Providence of God: Acts 3:1-10 Peter Apostle Picked six particular things. 1. A particular place – the temple 2. A particular point in time – the hour of prayer 3. A particular person to be reached – the paralyzed man 4. A particular path to take – the one through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Just For The Unjust Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 8, 2007

Exposition of Rev. 16

Justice for the Unjust Rev. 16 One of the most startling recent statistics is the fact the prison population of the USA is now over 2 million people. A more controversial question though is, “why do we put people in prison?” Law enforcement, district attorneys, judges work hard to bring criminals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Enablement For Ministry Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

We are enabled to minister through faith in God’s providence, the supportive prayer of other believers and the provision of the Holy Spirit

#9 5-20-07 Enablement for Ministry Introduction, Review of last two sermons. 1) The Joy of Ministry, 2) The Right Motives for ministry Text; Philippians 1:19, 20 Transitional statement, What enabled Paul to be joyful in the midst of his imprisonment and difficulties ? I. Faith in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Point Of View

Contributed by James May on Jan 1, 2006

What Point of View do you have as you look into the New Year? Do you see only through the eyes of flesh, or can you also see through the eyes of the Spirit?

POINT OF VIEW By Pastor Jim May As we step into the New Year there are many questions that come to mind. The whole of mankind is seeking for answers to their questions. They are looking through what Paul described in 1 Corinthians 13:12 as a dark glass, as though we are trying to see into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Peril Of Presumption Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 4, 2006

James helps us not to fall prey to the peril of presumption in today’s text. He does so by first looking at the problem of presumption. Then he helps us understand the perspective of providence.

Scripture Jim Elliot was martyred fifty years ago today on January 8, 1956. The life and death of Jim Elliot is the testimony of a man committed to the will of God. He sought God’s will, pleaded for it, waited for it, and—most importantly—obeyed it. Jim Elliot’s martyrdom at the tender age of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That Was Then, This Is Now Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

To get the reading into stopping people from bringing up their past.

THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW Ephesians 2:11-13 Down through the years we’ve discovered that many people try to keep you the way that you were. They would say that “A leopard cannot change it spots” and “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” And they believe that there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 9 Bible Study Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Rely on God, not your genes

Romans 9 v 6-13 V6- All of the true Israel will be saved (11:26) God’s word, His promises of salvation had not failed, even though many ‘Israelites’ were lost, as the promises were to the true Israel. Who are the real children of Abraham, according to John the Baptist (Luke 3:7-9)? What does ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Still Blame Us? Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

God has the right to do as He sees fit, God reveals Himself as He is, God has foretold these things in Scripture

Chapter 9 v 19-29- ‘Why does God still blame us?’ Two premises 1. Salvation is due entirely to God’s will (v15 & 18) 2. We do not and cannot resist God’s will (v16). False conclusion 3. God cannot blame us (v19) for rejecting Him. If He makes all the decisions, surely He must take all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist