Sermons on Sovereign Provision:

Is It Worth Following God? Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

Asaph asks the question - is it worth following God? When you look at life from an eternal perspective, the answer is clear.

Have you ever found yourself thinking – I wish I had what my non-Christian friends have? I wish I had the freedom they have. I wish I was able to do the things that they do without conscience getting in the way. I wish I could get up to what they get up to without feeling guilty. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Enough Is Enough!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 9, 2007

We can trust God for enough.

Title: Enough is Enough! Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (17-24) Thesis: We can trust God for enough. How much is enough? I read in Mary Winter’s Right at Home column in the Rocky Mountain News (Saturday, 6/9/07) that the average home built in Boulder County last year was 6,290 square feet. She cited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Supply

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

There is much eveidence of the love of the Lord for his people in His provision for them - The Divine Supply was not only for the Biblical characters, but is our today.

THE DIVINE SUPPLY Philippians 4:19 • (NIV) And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. • (BBE) And my God will give you all you have need of from the wealth of his glory in Christ Jesus. • (DBY) But my God shall abundantly supply all your need according ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Motivated By His Grace

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 13, 2007

This morning, whatever type of earthly father that you recall, I want to talk to you about what our Heavenly Father really looks like. Today, I encourage you to let go of counterfeit was of thinking about God. Whether your earthly father filled you with

“Motivated By His Grace” Galatians 2:15-21 Introduction A little girl was drawing a picture of God. Her mother told her that nobody knew what God looks like. The girl replied that they would when she finished drawing His picture! We all have a picture of God in our minds, don’t we? For most of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Christian Church

On The Washing Of Feet And Hearts

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007

When Jesus washed feet, he was really washing hearts!

The story of Jesus washing His disciples feet is only found in John. The synoptic record the story of the dispute between the disciples as to who is the greatest. John does not record that story; instead he tells the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. The story is a counter to the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Will Provide

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 25, 2006

The SOURCE of the supply, the SCOPE of the supply, and the STANDARD of the supply. "The Check is in the Mail!" Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

My God Shall Supply Philippians 4:10-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodShallSupply.html Can God Provide? Ps. 78:19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19, Philippians 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's "Flaw" Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

Have you ever embarked upon the enormous task of contemplating all of your past sins? It is inevitable; overwhelmed by the amount of forgiveness God has bestowed upon us we begin to thank him for forgiving us of all our past sins. Maybe you have even

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 God’s "Flaw" Hebrews 8:10-12 Sheryl and I are coming up on our tenth wedding anniversary and naturally after being together for that amount of time you eventually get around to playing the "Remember when" game. "Remember the time. . ." Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Major Mess To Masterpiece - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Apr 26, 2006

Part two of a two-part message on declarations we can make as God’s masterpiece.

This message contains some parts of a sermon by Ed Young called, "God’s Masterpieces," but is primarily my own (80%). If this is a copyright infringement, please let me know. Thank you.) NOTE: I downloaded the video from www.sermonspice.com called "The Last Painting" to correspond with the theme ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Am I And How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2006

We are who we are by God’s grace. He is the Father of Lights who gives every good and perfect gift. I am here because of His great love.

Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Pastor Jim May Victor Borge told about a couple going on vacation, standing in line waiting to check their bags at the airline counter. The man said to the wife, "I wish we had brought the piano." She said, "Why? We’ve got sixteen suitcases already!" He said, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Work Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nche Takoh on May 2, 2006

The fact that Jesus "gave himself for us" describes the beauty of His good work of love for His people (John 15:13) and the benefit that they can expect from it (Rom.8: 1-4). The words "gave him" also emphasize that even though Jesus Died as a man, to be

Theme: The good work of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Titus 2:14 The term "good works" has several dimensions. One is a word used in the phrase "good works" found in Titus 2:7,14,3:8,14 meaning good in the sense of perfect or pure in itself, while "good works as found in Titus 1:16,2:5,10 means not ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Jesus Changes Lives

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 2, 2006

Easter 3(C) - The risen Jesus changes lives by forgiving our past and directing our future.

THE RISEN JESUS CHANGES LIVES April 30, 2006 - EASTER 3 - Acts 9:1-20 Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord, those who are called and chosen by our Savior Jesus Christ: God’s grace, mercy and peace: Whether we realize it or not, for each and every one of us here today and for each and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gracious Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

In this long defense, Stephen reveals the gracious heart of God as He worked with the nation of Israel for centuries to reveal Himself to them.

Passage: Acts 7:1-60 Intro: You may be familiar with the famous short story titled “The Gift of the Magi” 1. story of young married couple, very poor, at Christmas 2. Stella had beautiful hair, Jim had a fabulous watch 3. Stella sold her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, Jim sold his watch to buy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Providence, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

I cannot tell you the number of times that I have seen the hand of God’s Providence working in my life.

These verses speak of God’s Providence – “together” (v.28b) He takes the details of life and uses them to move us toward the Savior. Explanation: I cannot tell you the number of times that I have seen the hand of God’s Providence working in my life. He has brought people, things, circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

God's Faithfulness, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

God has promised to sovereignly and faithfully use your sickness, your problems, your pain, your heartache, your needs as well as the good things that are happening in your life to conform you to the image of His Son.

These verses speak of God’s Faithfulness – “good” (v.28c, 29) God is faithful to complete the job of making you like Christ, despite what happens in life. Explanation: These verses do not teach us that everything that happens in our lives is good. That’s absurd! Humanely speaking, there’s very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

God Gives The Growth

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on May 9, 2006

ROGATION - Spring Farm Blessing - Some may think that it’s our efforts that produce growth, but the credit really belongs to God. Includes three jokes related to farming!

Additional texts: Ezekiel 34:25-31 Psalm 65 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Gospel text of your choosing Grace to you and peace, from God our Father,and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Amen One spring, a farmer purchased an old, run-down, abandoned farm. The fields were grown over with weeds, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran