Sermons on The Purpose Of God:

By The Mercies Of God

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

This sermon expolores what Paul is talking about in Rom. 12:1-2 when he mentions the mercies of God as a motivator for Christian service.

By The Mercies of God. Rom. 12:1-2 There is an old story (various sources, original source unknown) of a mother who approached Napoleon Bonaparte concerning her son. It seems that her son had committed some serious infraction and Napoleon had determined that he was to be executed. The son’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 16, 2006

A five minute Children’s talk for inclusion in a service with a focus on ’knowing God better’

John and Sally- Knowing God Let me tell you a story about two children- John and Sally - sally was 11 - John was 12 - Not from the same family- but were good friends (most of the time!) As with all of us- what people thought of Sally mattered a lot to her - took great care about how she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is God With Us?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 1, 2005

This is a Christmas sermon.

What is Christmas all about? In the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special, C. Brown cries out, “Will someone tell me what Christmas is all about?” Christmas is commercial. Read Isaiah 7:10-16. This passage tells what Christmas is really about: “God with us,” that is what Immanuel means. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 1, 2005

Emphasises the importance of being God-pleasers insteadof people pleasers.

PLEASING GOD {PLEASE NOTE - This sermon includes some ideas and quotes from the book "The Life You’ve Always Wanted" by John Ortberg, pages 157 - 172} - Turn to 1 Corinthians 4 This coming week, we start a new year. 2005 is less than a week away and with the new year comes new opportunities. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Gods Will Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 8, 2005

This is the introduction to a series by the same name. It is an exemination of the journey of Abraham and the lessons he teaches the believer regarding Gods will. I have used the Bok Pursuing Gods Will by Jack Hayford, as a resource

TITLE:Pursuing Gods Will: TEXT: Genesis 11:27-12:9 Theme: Gods will P.S. You and I have a responsibility to pursue the will of God everyday of our lives, wherever we are in lifes journey. (Hayford p.12) Introduction: In my message last week, I concluded by quoting John Stott, “Nothing is more ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speaking With God.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 27, 2004

along with illumination brings human obligation. Abraham was given some practical instructions. In verse one we see that God says walk before me, and be thou perfect.

Speaking with God. Genesis 17. 12/22/04 At least 14 years have elapsed in Abraham’s life since God was last recorded as speaking with him. During that time, Ishmael, Abraham’s son by Hagar had been born and grown to a boy of 13. Abraham and Sarah had grown to the age of 99 and 89 which made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 13, 2006

Gods mercy is beautiful and life changing.

THE MERCY OF GOD Today we’re going to look at the mercy of God. Have you ever done something wrong and needed someone to be merciful? I remember being asked by a friend to take care of her car while she was on vacation. What I didn’t know is that her license plates were expired. A police ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Infinate Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 28, 2006

This is the fifth in a series of dialog based sermons based on A W Tozers book "The Knowledge of The Holy". It is in outline form and is intended for a contemporary dialog series or even a small group setting. This message deals with the question of an un

What is God Like? Pt 5 - God is Infinite (Unbounded) As we continue looking at the question of “What is God like?”, I want to share with you tonight an unbelievably empowering thought. That is of the God who is Infinite (unbounded). Psalm 113:4-6 Above all nations I Kings 8:27 Cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:2-6

Denomination: *other

Approaching God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

Family Worship May 16, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#5] APPROACHING GOD Habakkuk 3:1-3 Introduction: Who do you think you are? You think that you can just go to God because you want to? Do you think God owes you something? He created you! He died for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by Jeremy Lane on May 15, 2010

A message addressing the challenge of determining, accepting, and enjoying the impact of being within God's Will for our lives.

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL BACKGROUND Though John’s writings are typically referred to as letters, or epistles, they lack many characteristics of other letters found in the Bible. (Paul, for example) John does not designate certain recipients, nor does he express any personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Jigsaw

Contributed by Joe Hayes on May 18, 2010

God created and God will finish it, the jigsaw of your life. www.preaching.co.nr

I want to talk about something I hate and something my wife loves, but something God spoke to me about, Jigsaws! Jigsaws begin in a mess, 100s even 1000s of pieces in a heap, and it is at that point we can become overwhelmed with the task, give up and walk away. However, we’ll all know in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 21, 2010

Just who is this "God" we proclaim to the world? What has He done to garner our attention? Today we look at 3 specific actions of God that demand not only our attention but our devotion!

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 21, 2010 Date Preached: May 16, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Great Doctrines of the Faith! Sermon Title: Who is God! Sermon Text: Exodus 3:14 (ESV) 13 Then Moses said to God, "If I come to the people of Israel and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is With Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2010

Jesus reaches out to us saying, “Don’t cry. It really will be alright,” and if we are willing-- if our eyes are open to God’s never ending presence among us, if we look for Him in the dim and mist of our confusion, hurt and pain--we will see that He is ri

Luke 7:11-17 “God is with Us” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN What is it that you most dread in this upcoming week, month or year? Maybe it’s something that you know is going to happen, like a traumatic move to a new house, school, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Trinity: God Is Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 15, 2010

God is three-in-one.

[If you would like to receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THREE IN ONE “Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, then I will show you a man who can comprehend God”—John Wesley “Without God, God cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

As A Man Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 24, 2010

When wework forGod.

AS A MAN OF GOD 1. WE ARE DISPENSERS OF THE TRUTH 1ST COR. 3:1-2 1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist