Sermons on Struggles With God:

Remembering God’s Faithful Acts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 1, 2011

The main feature of a Remembrance Psalms is that to call to mind the actions of God in the past, especially the way God acted to save His people. We do that because we understand that all history is God’s history - every thing has a reason.

Remembering God's Faithful Acts Psalm 78:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading We have been making our way through a series of sermons on the Psalms. We have discovered that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting God’s Kingship And Control Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 2, 2011

Kingship Psalms remind us that we have a King who is to be listed to and obeyed because He protects us and provides for us. Basically all Kingship Psalms answer the same question … “How do I respond to the rule of God in my life?”

Accepting God's Kingship and Control Psalm 2:1-12 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading Altogether there are 150 Psalms. In the past weeks we have been looking at different Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Exodus 33:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In God’s Grace

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 23, 2011

By standing in God’s sovereign grace, we do not need to fear the future, for God establishes us in every situation..

Standing Firm In God’s Grace 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 whereunto he called you by our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God’s Word And Action Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 1, 2011

Because God said and took action for us to experience, we are to treasure, ponder, and tell others what God has done and said, and always think highly of God and sing praises to honor Him!

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Chapter 2 of Luke. Last week we noted that through the birth of Jesus Christ: God’s plan happens at the right time and place! God shares His plans! God will use circumstances for His divine and glorious plan! God will do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Grace Is Sufficient For Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2011

1. God’s grace will carry us when we are helpless. 2. God’s grace will carry us when we hurt. 3. God’s grace will carry us to Heaven.

God’s Grace Is Sufficient for Us Funeral Service for Mrs. Elinor Gibson Devoted 85-year-old Christian 2 Corinthians 12:8-9a August 1, 2011 WELCOME & OBITUARY SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23:1-6; John 14:1-6 PRAYER SONG INTRODUCTION: *We are here today to honor one of the sweetest Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Trustworthy Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

We can trust God to do what is perfectly right for our lives. Just as God provided the Lamb for our sins, He will take care of us--He is our Heavenly Father!

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Trustworthy” Genesis 22:8 January 30th, 2011 "Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, "Father?" "Yes, my son?" Abraham replied. "The fire and wood are here," Isaac said, "but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" 8 Abraham answered, "God himself will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Generous Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

Although we all must live under the principle that we reap what we sow, God is a God who reaps where He does not sow and gathers where He did not spread seed. He will generously offer us mercy and grace.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Generous” 1 Peter 2:9-10 February 6th, 2011 "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Love Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

God's love cannot be manipulated by our actions. God chooses to love us even though we do nothing to deserve or earn His love.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Love” Luke 15 February 13th, 2011 "‘My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.  But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Joseph And Egypt – God’s Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

A tale of two brothers and their dad

Genesis 37-50 A tale of 2 brothers and their dad. Manuscript Today we finish off Genesis, as we look at chapters 37-50, which focuses on the story of Joseph, who is one of the most famous biblical characters. Just about everyone has heard of Joseph, whether they’ve been brought up in the church ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate The Gift Of God’s Son Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 18, 2011

We can celebrate the gift of God’s Son!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many gifts do you receive during the course of your lifetime? Do you remember all the gifts you have ever received or over time do the memories fade? • Now let me ask you this, how many gifts have you received that changed your life? • How many gifts have you received ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning God’s Idea Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2012

We as the Church, the called out body of believers, have been distratced from God definition of greatness. God has designed a broom for every believers hands. Your broom my be children’s ministry, homeless ministry, marriage, etc. God as a broom shappe

Intro: There are many things that are fought for in the church today. The type of music that is used during the worship service, the way we use money, the length of time we have a worship service, the way we organize and we could go on. The one thing that usually isn’t fought over is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Be God’s Light

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 17, 2012

There is a world living in darkness that needs to see that light on a hill, that needs to hear the word of life - to hear that they can be born again into an inheritance that can never spoil, fade or pass away.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Eleven years ago this past week the skies of New York, Washington, D.C. & Pennsylvania were punctured by hijacked airplanes in a diabolical plot to pierce the soul of our nation. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Amazing Prophetic Power

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012

There are few passages of Scripture that open the door on God’s incredible prophetic power than Daniel 11. Don’t close your eyes to this amazing passage.

Passage: Daniel 11:2-20 Intro: No wonder Daniel was sick for three weeks when he saw this vision! 1. here he was, eager to see his nation of Israel restored to God’s favor. 2. instead, this vision presents them as a battleground between two warring empires, then the victims of terrible ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

We must be wholly devoted to God.

After God’s Own Heart December 7, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be wholly devoted to God. Focus Passage: I Samuel 13:8-14 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 51 Introduction: I. Saul took matters into his own hands and didn’t repent when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Are God's House, God's Building

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 21, 2012

To understand that God always planned to move around among the people in temples not made with hands, but by His Spirit indwelling His people.

In our first reading from II Samuel, it seemed like David had an excellent idea to bless the Lord. He would build him a lavish palace as a permanent home so he wouldn’t have to be carried about in the portable box called an arc. When he shared his idea with his prophet, Nathan said, Good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist