Sermons on Sovereign Provision:

How Big Is God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 1, 2004

God is a big God! But some Christians act as if they have a big devil and a little God working in their lives.

TEXT: Isaiah 12:4-6 TITLE: HOW BIG IS GOD? A Bible Sized God ¡V A Bible Sized Devil This is one of those questions that you would expect a child to ask. They are forever asking such things as: ƒæ Where did God come from? ƒæ How old is God? ƒæ Who made God? Here is one of those questions that I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of A Forgiven Heart

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2004

Psalm 32 is a clear passage of Scripture dealing with hidden and secret sins that need to be confessed. Five "Cs" are used as an outline for the message.

The Joy of a Forgiven Heart Psalm 32 Psalm 32 sings out the “Joys of a Forgiven Heart.” King David wrote the psalm as an expression of his thankfulness for God’s grace in providing the gift of forgiveness. Both Psalm 32 and 51 reflect on King David moral failure. The background for the Psalm ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Redemption Through The Blood

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 10, 2004

For man to be reconciled to God and have the relationship and fellowship with Him restored, it required redeeming man from the deadly consequence of sin.

REDEMPTION THROUGH HIS BLOOD “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7 The word “redemption” means “the act or process of buying back”. When sin entered the human race through Adam it resulted in spiritual death ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Come Quickly!

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 16, 2004

This passage of the Psalms speaks of the Lord’s protection, salvation, and exaltation and how it should affect our lives

The Lord Come Quickly! Psalms 40:11-17 October 13, 2004 PM Introduction: When you were a child, did you ever get lost and was hoping your mom or dad would come and rescue you? Have you ever felt God’s protection? Read Psalms 40:11-17 I. The Lord’s Protection vs 11-12 Illustration of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 2, 2004

Jesus tells of God’s wonderful grace and His all-encompassing love by relating the three experiences of the wasteful son: Rebellion, Repentance, and Rejoicing!

The Prodigal Son by Scott R. Bayles (after Warren Wiersbe) Church of Christ Several years back, during a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what--if any--belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time, until C.S. Lewis wandered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Four Profound Propensities

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 27, 2004

This outline sets forth two inclinations man has and two inclinations that God has. In each instance, the inclination is powerful.

FOUR PROFOUND PROPENSITIES “Incline your heart to the Lord God.” Joshua 24:23 Profound: “difficult to fathom or understand”. Propensity: “an intense natural inclination”. MAN’S PROPENSITY TO SIN: True in Regard to the Sinner: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:23, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful Despite Sin And Death Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Even as Jacob’s world is filled with the sins of his sons and the death of his wife and father, God renews his faithful promises.

Genesis 35 February 22, 2004 As we begin this morning I want you to go back with me to the time when Moses wrote this book. The children of Israel are somewhere out in the wilderness. They still have very vivid memories of their time in Egypt. In fact, we know that not only were there memories ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Depths Of God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 4, 2004

To explore the depth of God’s forgiveness and some characteristics of it.

The Depths of God’s Forgiveness Luke 23:33-46 Primary Purpose: To examine how much God has forgiven us through Jesus Christ. When we examine the accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus, you may notice that Matthew and Mark’s accounts are very similiar. John’s account is different since he was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Purpose Driven God Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 5, 2004

God works out his purposes in a world beset with sin.

Last Sunday, after church, the kids mime ministry team left immediately to give a presentation at Future Church of Tomorrow on 12th Street. As we left, the adults counted all the noses to make sure we had everybody and we formed a caravan of vehicles so we could get there without getting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Brethren

Spiritual Disciplines - Silence

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 5, 2004

Time of silence alone with God: · deepens our relationship with him · restores us in our life for Him · focuses us in our work for Him

Spiritual Discplines Silence and Solitude It is a well-known fact that the people of this Church are extremely well read! I know that you all have the great classics of literature in your well-stocked libraries. I know that your children will reach Chaucer and Dickens instead of the ‘Cat in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Tomorrow Is Today

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2004

Preached at a rescue mission. Some face tomorrow in fear, some in denial. But you can face tomorrow by discovering what God is giving you today.

The other day I heard about a woman who was so upset because she was about to be forty years old that she got on an airplane, flew out over the Pacific Ocean, and crossed the International Date Line, where as you may know the calendar changes, just so that she would not actually be anywhere on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

According To The Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 13, 2004

In Genesis 21 we are blessed with a very important beginning, the beginning of the nation of Israel. Earlier in scripture, God had promised Abraham a son and now was fulfilling that promise in providing Isaac.

I. Introduction The Old contains the New and the New explains the Old. What that means is that the New Testament can be seen in the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, God makes known predictions, prophecies, and typologies. And, in the revelation of these predictions, prophecies, and typologies, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Y El Fuego Bajo

Contributed by Joe De Jesus on Apr 24, 2004

Si queremos impactar nuestro mundo tenemos que desear el fuego de Dios en nuestra vida, iglesia y ministerio. Este pasaje nos da la receta para ver el fuego de Dios.

“Y El Fuego Bajo” Pastor Joe De Jesus Abril 25, 2004 I. Intro A. Tenemos una gran necesidad de ver el fuego de Dios B. La necesidad mas grande que la iglesia tiene es de ver el fuego bajar C. Este fuego no es un fuego que es producido por un hombre D. No es un fuego que puede ser producido ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004

The first sermon in a new series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians with a background from Ephesians 4:1 - The application of walking worthy of the calling!

First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 18th, 2004 Ephesians 1:1-14 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling: The Blessings of God I. INTRODUCTION (v.1-2) a. Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus i. He had founded during 3rd missionary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts From Our Merciful God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 26, 2004

In His mercy, God has given us the gifts of a new birth, and inheritance, and a shield in times of trouble.

Gifts from Our Merciful God I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: What is the greatest gift you have ever received from a loved one? We all love to receive a gift and we love to give them. We always want to give something unique and unexpected. We always want to give the very best we can to those we love. We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ