Sermons on Taking God Lightly:

Thirsting For God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 5, 2012

All those loyal to God rejoice in and praise Him.We praise Him for those times when He steps in to guide us in resolving our struggles with the enemy of our souls

THIRSTING FOR GOD TEXT: Psalm 63:1-8 (KJV) (A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.) "O God, thou [art] my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so [as] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Merciful Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Aug 18, 2011

God is so merciful that he is willing to forgive us even if we have fallen deeper to the point that we think that no one can save us.

God Is Merciful Robert F Collins When I grew up in the church, I remember having a basic understanding of what Christians believe and what I thought Christianity is all about: basically, that Jesus is the Son of God, that he died for us, and that he rose from the dead. But I did not understand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Coach God

Contributed by Bill Smith on Jan 10, 2010

Imagine God as a coach

January 10, 2010 Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Rescue United Methodist Church Luke 3:15-22 A funny thing happened last Thursday night, and no I don’t mean Alabama won the national championship. That wasn’t a funny thing……that was a great thing! The sermon that I had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

The word fear in relation to God can mean very opposite things. There is a fear of God which is terror at his might and wrath, and there is a fear of God which is reverence, or worship. There is still another which is knowledge and wisdom of God.

We live in a world where words are weapons. Someone said, "Words are weapons and we must wield them well if we would win." Much of the success of cons and cults is the direct result of their clever use of words. So many arguments are often based on a perverted manipulation of words, but ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:8-10

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 17, 2020

If you struggle with feeling an overwhelming sense of terror or lack indescribable joy in your life then keep reading for He who laid His life down for us sheep has not only secured your victory over the power of sin but through the Holy Spirit offers you His divine peace!

The Peace of God John 14:27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” On the verge of His violent execution Jesus’s final ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Blessing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2015

The bible talks about God’s promises and blessings and we eat that stuff up. We praise God for all he's given to us and rightly so. But are we focused on the blessings of God more than the blessing that God is? Do we see that God himself is the blessing?

GOD IS THE BLESSING God is good, right? The bible talks about God’s promises and blessings and we eat that stuff up. We praise God for all he has given to us and rightly so. However, are we focused on the blessings of God more than the blessing that God is? Do we see that God himself is the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living God's Will Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2013

God WANTS us to live in His will and He will help us to be able to accomplish the task!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the questions I get a lot concerns the issue of God’s will for their life. • I really believe that most Christians have a desire to know God’s will for their life. I also believe that people do want to live in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Merciful Will Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 29, 2014

God is holding back the establishment of His kingdom so that the multiplied billions may have a longer, & hopefully better, opportunity to hear the gospel, & come to repentance & faith in Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 3: 8-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] GOD'S MERCIFUL WILL [Isaiah 55:6-11] After addressing the lost's mocking of God's Word and the Lord Jesus' seeming delay in returning to correct mankind in the previous verses (1--7), Peter goes on to speak about the restraint of the Lord in verses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2014

Psalm 62 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: God Alone Saves Us (vs 1-4). God Alone Encourages Us (vs 5-8). God Alone Rewards Us (vs 9-12). SERMON BODY: I Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator looking up. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I’m waiting for my chewing gum ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-8, Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that through Hannah's story, we learn about the transformative power of prayer and God's ability to turn our mourning into dancing, reminding us to trust in His goodness and faithfulness in every circumstance.

Good morning, family! Today, we will be diving into the life of Hannah, a woman who experienced God's mercy, the power of prayer, and the blessing of restoration in her life. But before we go any further, let's take a moment to welcome the Lord's presence with us today. Please join me in prayer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-20

Topics: Damage, Goods

Forgiving God Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we forgive God when we are hurt or disappointed?

What do we do when something bad happens to us, and there’s no one to forgive? What do we do when the only person we can hold responsible is God Himself? How can we forgive God? What does it mean to forgive God? Before we answer that question, let’s make clear what we mean by "forgiving" God. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Provide

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

financial provision, other types...THE SOURCE, SCOPE, AND STANDARD OF THE SUPPLY.

God Will Provide Phil. 4:10-19 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 give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people? 21 Therefore the LORD heard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 14, 2004

The armor of war fare.

Sermon Notes 11-24-01 Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 I. I am not sure if anybody caught that, but we are in a war. We are warned here to put on the Armor of God and to prepare for this war. A. You see we are told how to put on the armor and how to prepare for this war. In essence Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 27, 2003

Our Christian identity influences profoundly how we live.

Sermon for 3 Easter Yr B, 4/05/2003 Based on I Jn 3:1-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson IDENTITY, IMAGE, GENUINE PERSONHOOD, BEING WHO WE TRULY ARE. That is one of the central themes of our second lesson today. Our identity, our true personhood all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran