Sermons on Thankful To God:

God’s Grace Is With Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's unending grace and presence, even in times of hardship, through the story of Moses from the Old Testament.

Good morning church. I’m excited you decided to join us this morning for our first week of a brand-new 4-week series called, Grace Under Fire. How many of you today have experienced God’s grace in your life and in your story? Are you thankful for it? The reality of life is that we will not always ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-12, Mark 9:24

Topics: God's Grace, Moses' Story, Faith In Hardship

Sermon Series: Grace Under Fire

Attributes Of God - Enlightener To Glorious Sword

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God as the enlightener of our perceptions to our glorious sword

141. Enlightener of Our Perceptions – I praise you Lord that you can give me deeper spiritual insights that enrich my perspectives. Paul prayed, “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's It All About?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2006

“All God expects of us is faithfulness!” Wrong! He expects faithfulness and fruitfulness! Fruitfulness is a major theme of the New Testament. In-fact, the word fruit is used 55 times in the New Testament.

What it’s All About Text: Colossians 1: 3-6 We say: “All God expects of us is faithfulness!” Wrong! He expects faithfulness and fruitfulness! Fruitfulness is a major theme of the New Testament. In-fact, the word fruit is used 55 times in the New Testament. The nation ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Dennis Volz on Oct 18, 2000

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A.

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A. KURIAKON meaning "that which belongs to the Lord." Illustrations: I Corinthians. 11:20, "The Lord's Supper." Romans. 14:8, "We are the Lord's." B. Most common: EKKLESIA (used 111 times in the New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 4, 2018

For the fact that Mother Josephine proclaimed that I was good for nothing, thank you. For the sarcasm of the Mother Superior: her harsh voice, her injustices, her irony and for the bread of humiliation, thank you.

Thanksgiving What did one turkey say to the other when they saw the Pilgrims? They look nice. Maybe they’ll have us over for dinner. Our company gives out Thanksgiving turkeys to retired employees. All they have to do is stop by the plant to pick them up. A few days before the holiday, a retiree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006

Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Upside Down Is Right Side Up, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Upside Down is Right Side Up, pt. 2 Acts 17:1-6 Last week we saw the first thing necessary for turning our world right-side up. We must be as willing as Paul to live a life that demonstrates our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, both in our dedication to gathering for worship and how we live outside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

United For God’s Glory Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2011

God uses all kinds of people to do His work. You have a place in His church and your contribution is valuable. With such diversity in the team, it is senseless to compete and compare; we are called to cooperate. We serve to glorify God, He alone is our

What we learn last week: ?What God originates, He orchestrates. ?Expect challenges when doing God’s will. ?Don’t fear difficulties. Choose to look at them with eyes of faith, and not fear. Last Tuesday, I read these words from Bill Hybels?The Power of a Whisper (p.110-111): “Don’t ever buy into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extend God’s Kindness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 30, 2012

God is the God of the second chance. Jonah got to see first-hand the remarkable grace of God, and come to a renewed understanding of His love and grace.

Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God’s Command To ‘increase!’”

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2017

This is a study of God’s command for us to “INCREASE” and then an examination of the 5 principles the Bible gives us concerning spiritual growth.

“GOD’S COMMAND TO ‘INCREASE!’” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BACKSEAT DRIVERS 1. It was a beautiful summer's day and Benny decided to take his wife Sheila and his mother Freda for a ride around Huntsville. Freda and Sheila got into the back seat of his car and buckled up. 2. Then, almost as soon as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Craftsman At God’s Side Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2018

When we picture Christ, we always picture him as the Son of God who started working AFTER he was born on Christmas. But according to the Bible, Jesus was working long BEFORE he was born on Christmas.

March 28, 2006 "THE CRAFTSMAN AT GOD’S SIDE" Proverbs 8:22-8:31 22 “The Lord possessed me at the beginning of His way, Before His works of old. 23 I have been established from everlasting, From the beginning, before there was ever an earth. 24 When there were no depths I was brought forth, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

"God’s Visitation Program”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2025

How can we live in such as way as Christ followers that God will be free to show up and show off in our lives and draw unbelievers to Christ?

I want to talk with you about God’s visitation program. Now, when we think of a visitation program in church, we think of visiting someone to tell them about Jesus. But today, I want us to think about God visiting us to show Jesus to others. (READ TEXT) In verse 12, Peter mentions “the day God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Is The Power Of God To Save Those That Believe

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017

I'm not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the POWER of GOD in my life, and I believe it with all my heart. Scriptures of applying the Gospel to life.

2017.01.08 sermon. THE GOSPEL IS THE POWER OF GOD TO SAVE BELIEVERS Another New Day Dawns Applying the Gospel to Life William Akehurst, HSWC Psalms 150:1-6 (KJV) 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gift To Wonderful For Words!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

God's Gift to Wonderful For Words! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 9 verse 15 Ill: Which is best? • Should the tree be real or artificial? • Should tree lights twinkle or stay constant? • Should the tree be topped with an angel or a star? • Should you fling or hang tinsel? • Cranberry sauce or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Brethren

"Breaking Barriers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2005

To follow Christ is to take down barriers, not add to them.

John 4:5-42 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “Breaking Barriers” A colleague of mine was eating with a parishioner in the food court of a mall. As they were eating and talking my friend’s attention was drawn to two teenagers—a girl and a boy who ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist