Sermons on The Hands Of God:

Restoration In Relation To God Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

The final of a five part series from Amos; God’s great love leads him to restore our relationship.

Restoration in Relation to God Amos 9:11-15 1. God promises to restore his people; we will be lifted up. (v11) • A question of position. “God is far more interested in who you are, than in what you do. You are human BEINGS, not DOINGS.”—Rick Warren • Isaiah 53:6, says we have all gone ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

God & Golf & You

Contributed by Charles Clary on Sep 30, 2004

This is a sermon which compares the game of golf to the game of life.

The latter portion of my text reads, "....and without a parable spake He not unto them." Today I will use a parable or a comparison to illustrate the game of life. It is obvious that the Apostle Paul was knowledgeable of the sporting events of his day. On numerous occasions he used athletics to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34, Matthew 13:14-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 11, 2004

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose: God created each of us with a need to be loved as well as the need to share that love. One of the avenues in which we receive His love is through the family.

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose Intro: We’re continuing in our series on 40 Days of Purpose. Recently, Adelina Dominguez died in San Diego. Now, what made her death noteworthy is that according to the Guinness Book of Records, she was the oldest living American. At 114 years of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God First

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Oct 12, 2004

The secret of successful life is to cast all our burden unto the Lord and make Him first in every area of our life.

Topic: Putting God first Scripture Reading: Mt. 6: 31 – 34 “Therefore do not worry, saying, what shall we eat? Or what shall we drink? Or what shall we wear? For after all these things the gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solitude: The Practice Of God Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

A closer look at the discipline of solitude, how it relates to us and the example of solitude in Jesus’ life.

SOLITUDE: THE PRACTICE OF GOD Quote: Mark 1:35 Our individualistic society Wealthy CEO, happy family, successful entrepreneur, popular student List goes on and on What’s the issue? They are empty inside There’s something missing Are you experiencing that in your life? Discipline of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004

One of the 40 Days of Purpose sermons, in the program based on Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life."

Not long ago I read an amazing story. A man named Bill Mallory traveled to India to discover the purpose of life. But he didn’t find the answer there. So after returning to the United States, he noticed a sign at Chevron gas station that simply said, “As you travel, ask us.” So every ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing To Hear God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

The first in a series on learning to listen to God.

Can You Hear Me Now? Preparing To Hear God Intro: Starting a new series…Can You Hear Me Now. Be interrupted by someone walking across the stage, and then asking that in their cell phone. Let me ask you….If God were to call you today, could you hear Him now? Illust; C.B. Radios. We had one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In God We Trust

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 27, 2004

Trusting in God... why? Does God deserve our trust? If so, do we trust him?

12-26-04 (Have a child come up and read the statement on a coin: In God we trust) Do we really trust God? How committed do I honestly believe is God to me? How much do I really believe he loves me? In other words, just how much can I trust Him. The first time these questions were raised, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immanuel God Is With Us

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 28, 2004

This sermon looks at the promises held in the name Immanuel. God is with us.

Immanuel ¡V God With Us! Matthew 1:18-25 Well, Christmas is over. For some of you that¡¦s a happy thing ¡V your house will start getting back in order ¡V life will begin to slow down into winter mode, the stress of family, food, and parties is over. For others it¡¦s a sad time ¡V the magic is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

God's Gift—hope! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 3) Someone has said, “Christmas is not about presents but presence—His presence.” Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Christmas makes it possible for God’s presence to fill our hearts and lives, and with His

INTRODUCTION: In the classic Dr. Seuss story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch comes upon a sinister plan to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville. Once the last Who in Whoville had gone to sleep on Christmas Eve the Grinch disguised as Saint Nick sneaks into every house in the village ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Expectations Of Us

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

How We Should Live As Christians.

THE LORD’S EXPECTATIONS OF US EPHESIANS 2:10 I. INTRODUCTION NO MATTER WHERE WE GO IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE CERTAIN EXPECTIONS THAT WE MUST LIVE UP TO. IN OUR HOMES THERE ARE EXPECTATION. ON OUR JOBS THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. IN THE CHURCH THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Looking For Somebody

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

SHARING ONE’S FAITH

GOD IS LOOKING FOR SOMEBODY ISAIAH 6:5-8 I. INTRODUCTION WE LIVE IN AN AGE WHERE THE PERVERSE CONDITONS OF MAN HAS CAUSED A SPIRITUAL DRAUGHT, AND A FEROCIOUS FAMINE IN THE LAND. INSTEAD OF MAN TURNING TO GOD FOR DELIVERANCE, MANY ARE COMFORTABLE WITH CORRUPTION, WHILE OTHERS HAVE SATURATED THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of The Son Of God

Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jan 1, 2005

an idendification of the true faith versus the many false ones

THE FAITH OF THE SON OF GOD Gal2:16-21 The F . O . T . S . O . G . Many claim that they are believers. “ Just believe in anything. It’s fine” The Faith of the Son of God is different. “ We also believe in Jesus Christ” Even the Devil and his demons believe in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God For Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 3, 2005

THE BENEFITS OF HIS COMING.

PRAISE GOD, FOR JESUS MATT. 1: 21 I. INTRODUCTION WHEN WE OBSERVE ALL THAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US AND IS DOING FOR US, IT IS EVIDENT THAT ALL OF US HAVE SOMETHING TO PRAISE GOD FOR. FOR OUR HEALTH AND STRENGTH, FOR DANGERS SEEN AND UNSEEN, FOR FOOD ON OUR TABLES, CLOTHES ON OUR BACKS, LOVED ONES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - A Conversation With God

Contributed by John Quigley on Jan 7, 2005

First in a series setting out prayer as a conversation with God, this sermon deals primarily with the role of faith in prayer.

John 14:10-14 "Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works ...read more

Scripture: John 14:10-14

Denomination: Baptist