Sermons on The Sovereign Rule Of God:

God Does What He Wants

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 6, 2019

What is not in God's plan shall not happen.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *GOD DOES WHAT HE WANTS* Romans 9:10-16 King James Version (KJV) 10 And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac; 11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:10-16

Denomination: Charismatic

With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012

If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Anglican

Man's Responsibility And God's Sovereignty: A Portrait Of Pilate

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 8, 2011

Pilate was quite the people-pleaser, yet God allowed this man to be in power to further God's plan to bring us hope and reconciliation through Jesus. What can we learn and how can we celebrate Jesus' Sacrifice?

Given at Glorious King Jesus (Christian Church) Apex, NC January 9, 2011 Man's Responsibility and God's Sovereignty: A Portrait of Pilate Scripture Reading: John 19 I. Man's Responsibility - Portrait of Pilate Pilate was governor or 'prefect' of Judea during the time of Jesus' ministry. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 29, 2023

The Kingdom of God is the rule of God in the hearts of men. Not only the hearts of men, but over all things in the universe.

We will look at the meaning of “the Kingdom of God”. To grasp what is meant by the Kingdom of God is to come very close to the heart of the Bible and the meaning of the gospel. The Kingdom of God is one of the principal themes of scripture. The Kingdom of God is so a part of the teaching of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3, Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 13:31-33, Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Providence Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

An exposition on the doctrine of providence.

Introduction The siege by the Colonial army against the British troops entrenched in Boston lasted nearly a year. Neither side could attain a decisive edge. The tide turned on two remarkable feats. Peter Lillback writes about these achievements: In early March 1776, Washington and his men ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Steps To Knowing God’s Will In Proverbs 3:5-6

Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011

As far as the will of God is concerned, He is not playing a game of "Hide and Go Seek." Three are three steps to discovering the will of God in Proverbs 3:5-6.

When John Wesley was thirty-two years old, he was a bachelor missionary in the colony of Georgia. While he was serving a church in Savannah, he met a young woman named Sophia Christian Hopkey. She was pretty and intelligent, and Wesley fell head over heels in love with her. But Wesley belonged to a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing And Awesome God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who delivered us from sin? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD is both Awesome and Amazing IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 26:8 (NLT) 8 So the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand and powerfu

I. EXORDIUM: Who delivered us from sin? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD is both Awesome and Amazing IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 26:8 (NLT) 8 So the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand and powerful arm, with overwhelming terror, and with miraculous signs ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 3, 2011

Paul looked at the history of Israel and whre others saw no meaning he saw God at work. He knew God had called Israel and that call still held Though a mystery, God's call is effectual.

“Between the Lines: The Wonder of It All” Romans 11:25-36 A man was determined to read the entire New York City telephone directory – every name and every number. When he was about half way through someone asked him how it was going. He responded, “There’s a whale of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come Up On The Mountain

Contributed by James May on Jul 24, 2011

We must climb higher in God to catch a true vision of what, and who, God really is. Without that proper vision we stand in danger of perishing,

Come Up On the Mountain Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Pastor James May Why do people love to go up on the mountains? For most of us it is the experience of feeling on top of the world. It is as though you can look down on the world far below and for just a moment, catch a glimpse of how God must ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Romans, Part 30 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 28, 2011

Even though Israel disbelieved that Jesus was the Messiah, they are still God's chosen people and we must align with them.

Romans, Part 30 Romans 9:30-33 Introduction - V18 – “Therefore (because of all of this), God has mercy on whom he wants” - APP: What’s the primary application? God is faithful to His promises!! -- He is not a God who plays let’s make a deal, nor is it a Burger ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be Thankful” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2010

God calls upon His people to have a thankful heart and an "attitude of gratitude."

Paul mentions three things that are God’s will for each and every one of His children. In this series, we have considered how it is God’s will that we be joyful (v. 16) and prayerful (v. 17). Now, we will turn our attention to verse 18, where we are told that it is God’s will for each of His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Rj Davis on May 9, 2012

Habakkuk's faith in God is put to the test as he tries to uncover exactly what God is up to.

If you have ever been on a rollercoaster then you’ve experienced the excitement, the thrill, the exhilaration of the ride. Or maybe for some of you, you’ve had that nauseating, upsetting feeling. On a rollercoaster there are ups and downs, twist and turns, loops and fast speeds. But for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You, Jesus Family? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 13, 2012

Gods will; if you are doing it you are Jesus family, or so He says!

Mother’s Day 2012, who’s come along today to be with Mum? I know that there’s a few who’ve gone to other churches today to be with their Mum or Grandmother. Lovely really those families are able to celebrate together at times like this but then again for some Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jehovah-Rapha “the Eternally Self-Existent One Who Heals” Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 3, 2011

Today we are going to learn why God would allow so many Jews to be thirsty and then lead them to a pool of worthless water.

Purpose: To show how God used bitter water to display His power. Aim: I want the listener to be confident in God’s ability to solve any problem. INTRODUCTION: Today’s text occurs right after God delivered the Jews from slavery in Egypt and from the entire Egyptian army. Excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting Room: Crisis Of Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

Part One from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

The Waiting Room “Crisis of Faith” How many people like waiting? (Show of Hands) When I say the words “Waiting Room”, what images come to mind? If we were to poll everybody today, I’m sure we would all have a “waiting room” story to tell… Mine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Foursquare