Sermons on Sovereign Will:

What Is The Difference?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2025

God is sovereign. God is just, and He is merciful. Your view of God dictates how you treat mankind.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sovereignty In Bringing Spouses Together Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

As Christians, we believe that God is sovereign over all aspects of our lives, including our relationships and marriages.

As Christians, we believe that God is sovereign over all aspects of our lives, including our relationships and marriages. The Bible is filled with examples of how God brings spouses together in unexpected ways, demonstrating His goodness, wisdom, and sovereignty. Here are biblical examples that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Living In Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2025

In these uncertain days, trust Christ as your Savior, follow Him as your Servant, and obey Him as your Sovereign.

At a conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, told of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping. Even though they were in a small town, Marti knew there was a chance someone might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Zechariah 9:9, Mark 10:45, Mark 8:34, Mark 9:35, Mark 10:43-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Clouds You So Much Dread Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 1, 2011

God works his sovereign will with never failing skill for the good of his people who trust him for his grace.

Children’s Sermon Trivial Pursuit. Lowest score ever in bowling organized league play? Mike Kappa, Racine Wisconsin: 2. Nothing wrong with playing game; but careful lest our lives be trivial. How do we know what is important? Some people think it is receiving mention in the paper. WSJ. But the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Conduct Of A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT THE BIBLICAL TRUTH CONCERNING THE WORK OF CHRIST ON OUR BEHALF. HE WAS OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR, OUR SERVANT SAVIOR, OUR SUFFERING SAVIOR AND OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR AGAIN. THIS MORNING, PAUL BRINGS US TO HOW THIS BIBLICAL TRUTH SHOULD B

PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 (NIV) 12  THEREFORE, MY DEAR FRIENDS, AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS OBEYED--NOT ONLY IN MY PRESENCE, BUT NOW MUCH MORE IN MY ABSENCE--CONTINUE TO WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING, 13  FOR IT IS GOD WHO WORKS IN YOU TO WILL AND TO ACT ACCORDING TO HIS GOOD PURPOSE. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Unfathomable Ways: Embracing His Sovereign Wisdom Isaiah 55:8-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 3, 2024

Today, we'll explore Isaiah 55:8-9 to gain insights into God's sovereignty and wisdom.

God's Unfathomable Ways: Embracing His Sovereign Wisdom Isaiah 55:8-9 Introduction: In our journey of faith, we often encounter situations that challenge our understanding of God's ways. In such moments, we are called to trust in the unfathomable wisdom of God, knowing that His ways are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 11:33-34, Job 11:7-9, Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 26:3, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 1:11, Psalm 33:11, Proverbs 16:9, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Future For His People Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 1, 2019

god promises to establish His Kingdom through Israel. The blessed nation will become a blessing to the world. God will make that happen by His sovereign grace and will.

Two years after the night visions and about halfway through the rebuilding project, a delegation from Bethel came with a question for the priests and prophets. • “Should I mourn and fast in the fifth month, as I have done for so many years?” (7:3) • Zechariah gave them these FOUR messages from ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23, Ezekiel 11:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 28, 2023

Paul uses the word, “paradise.” It is of Oriental or Persian origin, meaning “the upper reaches of the heavens.” Paul was taken where God and other heavenly beings’ dwell.

WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TEXT: II COR. 12:2-4 INTRODUCTION: I want to acknowledge Dr. John Barnett as an inspiration for this message, and for stimulating me to my own research on this topic. I didn’t quote him, but after viewing several of his YouTube sermon videos, some of his thoughts inevitably ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

F.e.a.r.

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Oct 3, 2001

Do not make obedience to God an option, make it an obsession.

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 F.E.A.R. 10-03-01 1. What is it to FEAR God? In Ray Stedman’s book “Is This All There Is To Life” he uses Fear as an acronym to define what kind of fear we are talking about here. a. F= Faith in His existence, according to Hebrews 11:6 you can’t even come to God unless you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cycle Of Deliverance

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Most people tend to go through the same problems over and over again. God stands ready to deliver.

1- “Cycle” = An interval of time which a characteristic is repeated / or a sequence of events occur. 2- If ministry has taught me anything: Most people go through the same things over and over again. (Both definitions) 3- The key to breaking this vicious cycle is to understand it. 4- Ask yourself ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God In A Box

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 26, 2012

We cannot force God to do anything; He tells US what to do.

Putting God in a Box March 25, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We cannot force God to do anything; He tells US what to do. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1-7 Supplemental Passage: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Godincidences

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 4, 2012

God may be behind our coincidences, like the man behind the curtain in The Wizard of Oz. :) The Westminster Confession of Faith states that the Scriptures, "being immediately inspired by God, and by his singular care and providence kept pure in all ag

Six degrees of separation is the theory that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries. The theory was first proposed in 1929 by the Hungarian writer Frigyes Karinthy in a short story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Vineyard

Destiny

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

God wants his people to know that He has great plans for their life.

Jer 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jer 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Jer 1:6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did God Speak To The Magi Through The Stars

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2012

Why did God speak to the Magi through the stars

Walsoken 08-01-2012 The Magi Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this morning that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Celebrating Christmas When The Unexpected Occurs Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 5, 2011

How do you celebrate Christmas or life for that matter when unexpected events ruin your best laid plans?

Celebrating Christmas…when the Grinch shows up! Celebrating Christmas when the unexpected Occurs Matthew 1:18-25 To be truly be able to celebrate Christmas when the unexpected occurs, you must… Expect the unexpected to Occur Trust God’s Sovereignty when the Unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational