Sermons on The Glory Of God In Zion:

Knowing God

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 12, 2017

Paul wrote to Timothy, "I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day." There is a great difference between knowing about God, and knowing God. Paul knew the one to whom he trusted all.

Note 1: This sermon can be used as a companion sermon to "Knowing Christ," which is also posted on Sermon Central. They are not redundant, and may be used separately or presented on consecutive occasions. Note 2: I have developed some PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. If ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-12, Philippians 3:8-9, John 14:6-9, Daniel 6:25-26, Daniel 3:28-29, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, Acts 17:24-31, Acts 17:22-23, Job 31:35-37, Job 19:26-27, Isaiah 55:8-9, Ephesians 1:17-18, 2 Timothy 1:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 14, 2017

God's grace as the avenue of salvation is sometimes seen as being in conflict with obedience of the believer as a requirement, without which salvation cannot be obtained. Which is it, or is it a combination? Can this dichotomy be satisfactorily resolved?

Note: I developed a set of slides in PowerPoint 10 to use with this sermon. If anyone is interested in having them, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject “PowerPoint slides - Grace” and I will Email the pptx file to you directly, along with the sermon notes in MS Word with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, John 1:14-17, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-10, John 4:10-15, Hebrews 10:28-29, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Wonders

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jan 3, 2021

Everything that God does or says is about who He is, a God that does wonders.

God is a God that we can say this to Him, you are wonderful. All that He ever does is wonderful and awesome. It does not matter what we are going through now or what we will be gong through in the coming years, our God does wonders and He is wonderful. God is and will always be, He does things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, John 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Asking God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The reason we pray is because we have a need. James says that if you feel you lack wisdom, ask God. Prayer is first of all a confession of our own inadequacy.

Two brothers came to the U.S. from Europe in 1845 to make their fortune. The older brother had a trade for he knew how to make sauerkraut, and so he took a wagon train west to California to raise cabbages. The younger brother went to school to study metallurgy. Several years passed, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Asking God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Effective praying is simply the result of effective Christian living. A good prayer life is the practical result of a life of commitment to Christ.

Two brothers came to the U.S. from Europe in 1845 to make their fortune. The older brother had a trade for he knew how to make sauerkraut, and so he took a wagon train west to California to raise cabbages. The younger brother went to school to study metallurgy. Several years passed, and the younger ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Walking With God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 11, 2021

Next in series on Genesis. Examines what it means to walk with God.

Genesis 5 Walking with God Genesis 5 Walking with God - Read Genesis 5: Thank the Lord we didn’t make any memories on this trip, though we almost did. Drew bought a new truck last Monday, and so for the past week, we went out each evening when Drew got off of work, and Drew got to drive his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of God

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 16, 2024

Paul instructs his readers to pray instead of worrying

Peace of God Philippians 4:1-7 Good morning. “Peace on earth” is a phrase we always hear around Christmas, but as we look at our world, many ask, “Where is the peace?” Because in our chaotic world “peace on earth” seems elusive. This morning, I would like to begin with a Bible verse which is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 22, 2023

How do we understand that we are created in the image of God? What would be its effect on us, as we reflect God in His creation? Could it be that because we are created in His image or likeness, we could also have an idea why we were born?

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of God

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 30, 2026

A message to adults on the Heart of God

Genesis 8:13-22 2/1/26 A.M. “The Heart of God” Silas and I were in the truck on Thursday morning. I had to put it in 4wd just to get up the driveway. I turned to him and I said, “I am ready for Winter to be over.” And can I get a BIG AMEN from you folks? Listen, I like living in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Presence Of God

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 4, 2007

How can we KNOW that we are really walking in the presence of God? Many popular preachers claim to walk with God, but the Bible tells us who really does.

The Purpose of the Presence of God Psalm 15:1-5 Purpose: To show how we can walk close to our God. Aim: I want the listener to be aware of the importance of pursuing God’s presence. INTRODUCTION: In 1990 Michael Horton wrote an explosive book called The Agony of Deceit. In that book he exposed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Redemption Story Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 16, 2020

God delivered a powerful sermon on the acts of God throughout Israel's history. God is the actor and direction of His redemption story in history, culminating in the coming, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Good morning, everyone. Let’s begin this morning with Psalm 20. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Joel Santos on May 1, 2005

The best investment we can make with our life is to use what God has given us to bring honor and glory to the Father.

USING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS Luke 19:11-27 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Light Shines"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2003

God has made known the Light of His eternal glory, so that the darkness of sin might be dispelled in us and in the world around us.

ISAIAH 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 “The Light Shines” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A father told his young son to go to bed. The boy started up the stairs but realized it was dark and he couldn’t reach the light switch. So, he went back ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

On Fire Praying

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Feb 8, 2005

Mt. 6:5-6 describes "closet" praying, this is "on fire" praying, prayer in the "Holy of Holies." Just us and God in Glory.

We’re in the Gospel of Matthew and we’re talking about Prayer. We’ll be in Mat. 6:5-15, but especially, vss 5-6. I wonder if you’ve heard about the big Fire at a chemical factory in Kansas? 10 Fire companies were called, but the fire was too intense to do more than spray the edges. The owner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Serve A Risen Savior

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

We all need Jesus. We need Him because all of us have sinned and we fall short of the glory of God.

We Serve a Risen Savior 04/12/09 AM Text: Luke 24:13-35 Introduction These two disciples learned a great deal when they were on the road with Jesus, and if you’ll walk with Jesus, you’ll learn a lot as well. They experienced the full range of human emotions. They had broken hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ