Sermons on Sovereign Power:

Signposts Along The Jesus Way

Contributed by Simon Robinson on Sep 13, 2001

A Biblical reflection on the events in New York on 11th September 2001

Signposts He had seen the dawn of many Tuesday mornings, but this one was different, this one was special because it was going to culminate everything he had lived for. He slept little of the Monday night, rose several hours before sunrise, and met his accomplices before they set of on a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16, Isaiah 40:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survivor Gear For Aimless Days

Contributed by John Kah on Feb 20, 2001

Following the "Survivor" theme, the story of Joseph presents principles to help us survive our aimless days.

"Survivor Gear For Aimless Days" Genesis 45:3-8,15 There is a popular television show that has been dominating the ratings this past Fall & Winter, the show is called "Survivor". The show stars sixteen "ordinary" people who are stranded in a remote part of Australia. They are divided into two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Potter's House

Contributed by Shane Prewitt on Nov 9, 2007

This sermon is intended to challenge people to recognize their potential as vessels of honor in God’s hands.

The Potter’s House Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction If you have your Bibles I’m going to ask that you take them out and turn with me to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18. If you don’t know where Jeremiah is at, open up to the middle of your Bibles, Jeremiah follows Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Interference

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 4, 2006

An Exposition of Mark 11:27-12:12

Divine Interference Mark 11:27-12:12 How many of you have ever heard of Murphy’s Law? “if anything can go wrong, it will.” Have you heard of some other laws that correspond to Murphy’s Law? Such as: - Everything takes longer than you expect. - Left to themselves, all things go from bad to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005

Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The good news of Easter is that the power to conquer death is already available to those who will humble themselves to receive it as a gift.

For the man who has everything there is now a solar-powered headstone. John Dilks, a computer engineer for Western Electric designed this headstone with a recording device and a video display screen, which will display a biographical account and a computerized photograph. Dilks Creative Tombstone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2017

If you want to pray with great power, pray constantly, confidently, corporately, and fervently to pray effectively.

Three pastors were talking about prayer as a telephone repairman was working in the room. One pastor said that the key to effective prayer was in the hands. He always held his hands together and pointed them upward as a symbol of worship. The second pastor suggested that real prayer was ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Will Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 2, 2022

So often we treat the will of God like some kind of good luck charm, lucky penny, or rabbits’ foot. The will of God consists of things that are in line with God’s plan and purpose.

The Will of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There comes a point or there should come a point in every person’s spiritual walk and their ultimate relationship with God that they get tired of religion at least it has for me. Now that doesn’t mean we get tired of God or serving Him, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Romans 12:1, Psalm 143:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Just Trust Him

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

Whatever struggles we may encounter in life we can know that God is worthy of our trust and that He will deliver us.

Just Trust Him Proverbs 3:1-12 Today we begin our study of the third heart-to-heart talk between the parents of Proverbs and their son. In the first two chapters of Proverbs we’ve seen how the wise counsel of the boy’s dad and mom have been offered to steer their son away from those who would lead ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Understanding God’s Guidance Series: Letting God Guide You April 10, 2005 A few months ago, I decided to read and study the book of Esther. If you’ve never read this book of the bible, Esther is the story of how God used one woman to change the fate of an entire nation. However, as I read, I ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

God's Sovereignty gives us vision beyond our present circumstances so that we can know His hand of love is at work.

The Power of Vision Job 42 I have been waiting to share with you the message that God has burned into my heart while I was away with my family on vacation. I have been sharing this lesson every chance I have been given since I have returned home. I shared it with our staff on Monday morning, I ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Own Did Not Recieve Him

Contributed by David Berthiaume on May 3, 2002

Learning how stubborn we are from the O.T. Prophets

Since the beginning of sin it has been man’s nature to fall away from God. If it were not for God’s persistence and mercy, none of us would have a chance. If we go back to the Garden of Eden, we see Adam and Eve, God’s people, in the garden. A paradise set up for them both with everything they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Adventist

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

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