Sermons on Sovereign Provision:

God Is Our Strength

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 29, 2006

This sermon was preached in response to the July 7th Bombings in the UK. It takes us through psalm 46.

Psalm 46 God is our Stregnth On Saturday last week this nation (UK) ideological believed that humanity was coming of age and poverty could be made history, On Wednesday London was a sea of optimism and celebration delighting in gaining the 2012 Olympics But on Thursday another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Smeared With The Presence Of God

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jun 30, 2006

God’s presence in our lives is a vital necessity for living according to God’s standard.

Smeared With the Presence of God Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: I want us to focus in on that phrase: "I am with you always" for a time today. The promise of God to all who follow after Him is "His presence." More than anything else in this world, we need God’s presence surrounding us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The King Who Saves Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 3, 2006

The God who delivers from enemies and from death The God who creates the incredible forces of nature. The God who cares for you. Deserves your most intimate and joyful and powerful expressions of praise.

Praise the King who saves Psalm 95 Unlike some of the psalms, we know almost nothing about the author or the background of this one. It is in Book 4 of the Psalms, so it was probably not written by David. Perhaps it was written a few centuries later, during the time of Hezekiah, who made a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Reaching Out To Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 5, 2006

Jairus reached out on behalf of his daughter, the woman in the crowd reached out to Jesus for herself, and the crowd just wanted to be near to Jesus. How about us?

(This is a short Homily given at a midweek Communion Service) The wonderful news about Jesus was spreading fast (Mark 5:20), and a large crowd has gathered around Jesus by the side of the Lake (Mark 5:21). As the events unfold, I wonder which character you most relate to. Which character is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

We Harvest God's Blessings

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 14, 2006

Pentecost 5 [Harvest Festival (C)] Believers harvest God’s blessing because our God is our generous giver so that we can also live as thankful givers.

WE HARVEST GOD’S BLESSINGS July 9, 2006 - PENTECOST 5 / HARVEST FESTIVAL - 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Suddenly we realize that in our blessed nation of the United States, we live, as it seems, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 17, 2006

Shows the inevitability of struggles in a believer’s life, and the faithfulness of Christ in those struggles.

ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Matthew 14:22-33 Give background So the disciples did what Jesus told them. They got into a boat and headed out across the lake. When they did, a storm caught them. There are some who will tell you that if you encounter troubles, if you encounter difficulties, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Forever

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 19, 2006

Part one of looking at Psalm 136 and the Forever love of God.

“Forever” July 23, 2006 Today we are going to look at the eternal nature and character of God. It is so easy for us to view God and his work in the life of individuals as long ago events that hold no significance for us today. It is difficult at times to understand that not only is God the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How I Know God Is Good

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jul 21, 2006

TO SHOW GOD IS GOOD REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES

HOW I KNOW GOD IS GOOD 1 Chronicles 16:34 (1 Chr 16:34 KJV) "O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever." (Ezra 3:11 KJV) "And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good…” (Psa 100:5 KJV) "For the LORD is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Baptist

"What To Do When God Does Not Make Sense"

Contributed by John Reynolds on Jul 22, 2006

A biblical, yet practical response when challenged with life’s circumstances not making sense.

WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD DOES NOT MAKE SENSE Text: Job 1:1-2:13 Introduction: WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT SEEM FAIR? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN FEELINGS OF ABANDONMENT ARE EXPERIENCED? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHAT DO YOU ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus...our Lawyer...our Savior

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 4, 2007

The fourth sermon in the 2007 series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series’

This morning is the fourth sermon in our series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series’ and today’s sermon is entitled (slide 1), ‘Jesus…Our Lawyer…Our Savior.’ And I begin this morning with a brief TV trivia quiz that asks, (slide 2), ‘Who is not a famous TV lawyer?’ Are you ready? Among the lists ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:58-59

Denomination: Church Of God

Face To Face With God

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 9, 2007

Coming face to face with God’s holiness exposes our sin, but God is ready to forgive and cleanse us. God also calls us into action!

Face to Face with God Scripture: Isaiah 6: 1-8 Darken the sanctuary as much as possible, light candles on altar. Play Holy Holy Holy, Lord God Almighty softly during this. 1. Dramatic Reading: Holy Holy Holy (From Engaging Worship, Group Publishing, 2005) 2. In our services, we often tend ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

What's So Amazing About Grace?

Contributed by Craig West on Feb 12, 2007

This is a sermon that shows 3 benefits of God’s grace.

“What’s So Amazing About Grace?” 2 Samuel 9 READ 2 Samuel 9:1—13 GRACE WILL SEEK YOU OUT - David was on the throne of Israel when he asked about Saul’s descendants…Grace begins in the throne room - Like Mephibosheth, before we were aware of grace, it was already seeking us out. - Romans 5:6—8: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being Amazed By Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Myers on Feb 12, 2007

Contributed in cooperation with Amazing Grace Sunday, a sermon based on 2 Corinthians 5.19

Being Amazed by Grace Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Christ Church Cathedral, Sherman, TX i.“Amazing Grace” Movie opening this week: the story of two men and the spiritual and cultural transformation that happened when their lives met: John Newton, converted slave trader who was ordained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Discover God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mitchell Kolenovsky on Feb 13, 2007

A message to help the congregation discover the depth and breadth of God’s grace.

Discover God’s Amazing Grace James 4:6-10 I. GRACE IS UNDESERVED BY ANYONE A. WHAT EXACTLY IS GRACE? 1. Several times in Proverbs it says that grace is an adornment of God 2. It is a symbol of God’s presence B. WHERE EXACTLY DO I FIND GRACE? 1. John 1:17 “For the law was given ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Always Thank God Because Of His Grace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2007

Epiphany 2(A) - We always thank God because of his grace! Our loving God graciously calls believers into His church and then our gracious God richly provides for His church.

ALWAYS THANK GOD BECAUSE OF HIS GRACE (Outline) January 14, 2007 - EPIPHANY 2 - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: A quick reminder that Epiphany means appearance (or manifestation). During Epiphany we come to see Jesus’ appearance as the very Son of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran