Sermons on The Sovereign:

The Changing Challenges

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 4, 2001

This sermon deals with moving joyfully through life changes

The changing challenges: Judges 13-16 Beginning: Life challenges change as long as we live. At one time my biggest challenge was keeping my hair from messing up. Now all I want is for it to not fall out. I one time thought about finding a girl who would love me and marry me. Now my children ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Lost

Contributed by Brent Williams on May 16, 2002

What does it mean to be lost? How Lost is Lost? Lost enough that Jesus gave up heaven to be a man. Lost Enough that Jesus stayed on the Cross!

What does it mean to be Lost? Luke 19:1-10 I. A Seeking Soul A. Zacchaeus was a seeking soul Zacchaeus was a tax collector Sinner among sinners Rome handpicked the worse Jew to collect taxes from their own people, therefore, other Jews despised him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Will Be Done

Contributed by Nikki Shipley on Oct 18, 2000

We must put all in the hands of God.

We must put all in the hands of God. We need to wait for God’s timing and not try to make things work to our convenience or in our timing. We find God’s timing and His will in our lives by reading and studying his word and by setting a special time aside to be in his presence minus the world around ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Why Jesus Knew That Adversity Brings Out Either The Best Or The Worst In People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to look positively at adversity

The Benefits of Adversity - Gen. 50:20 Illustration: Jesus said, In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) 1. Jesus knew that adversity is on the outside of a person, an individual’s attitude determines whether one chooses to become ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Model Of Wise Toleration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who practiced wise toleration without sacrificing what is true, honorable and God inspired.

1. Today’s media continually stresses the importance of tolerating other peoples’ beliefs, practices or viewpoints with a measure of respect. Yet, Christians know that Jesus is THE way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by Him. Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring To Mind God's Most Needful Attributes Durin

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 27, 2006

Attributes of God that meet us at the point of our greatest need.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring to Mind God’s Most Needful Attributes During Our Times of Distress Romans 11:30-11:33 God’s Attribute, Verse and Human Need 1. Adequacy - 2 Cor. 3:5,6 - Feelings of Inadequacy 2. Friend - Jn. 15:13-15 - Loneliness 3. Enabler - Phil. 2:13,14 - Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose For You

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 3, 2008

We all realize that God has a will for our lives, but this message takes a deeper look at what God’s purpose is for us.

God’s Purpose for You By Pastor Donny Granberry 1 Peter 2:9 NIV But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Contrary to some people way of thinking, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs And Wonders Evangelism

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

Are Signs and Wonders For Today?

Jesus boldly proclaimed at the start of His ministry; "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cradle, The Cross And The Crown

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 23, 2006

This sermon shows the three major phases of Christ’s ministry

THE CRADLE, THE CROSS AND THE CROWN Text: Philippians 2:5-11 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This lesson and sermon will consider three phases of the ministry of Christ. We will look at him at His Cradle and then we will look at His Cross. We will conclude ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Charge! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 10, 2005

Who’s in control when things seem to go against even what God says? Look again! God’s word never fails! Our understanding is stretched by God’s amazing sovereignty over all.

Who’s in Charge? Our God’s Sovereign choice is mercy for those who have faith. The see-saw of sovereignty and free will falls clearly on the sovereignty side in Romans 9. Intro: There was a time when humanity viewed knowledge as a pyramid where at the bottom there was much to learn, but the more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Will Change The World

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Feb 18, 2011

This is a sermon that challenges a church to change the world around them, that God desires to give us a "Word for the weary"

Isa 50:4 4 The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. NIV There are weary people in our community that need a word that sustains. A word that gives them ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4

Denomination: *other

The Book Of Destiny Is Sealed But Then Opened - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

John gets the first sight of Jesus Christ in heaven. John had seen Christ in his first vision but He was standing in the midst of the seven churches. Now he gets his first glimpse of the glorified Son of God in heaven.

And now comes the supreme moment, John gets the first sight of Jesus Christ in heaven. READ 6 & 7. John had seen Christ in his first vision but He was standing in the midst of the seven churches. Now he gets his first glimpse of the glorified Son of God in heaven. He is described as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus is the good shepherd

John 10 JN 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuild The Wall Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009

We often wonder what one person can do, but God says one person’s intercession can change the course of history.

PATTERN: INDUCTIVE - Relational Outline by Andy Stanley Me (my dilemma or question) I’ve felt a little tired over the summer. • Lots of changes in our house • Changes in my responsibilities with the District I’ve begun thinking things like, “One person can only do so much.” Then later I thought, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Much Does God Know? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 30, 2010

The book of Daniel tells us that God knows everything.

Text: Daniel 2 Title: How much does God know? Introduction The theme of the entire book of Daniel is the sovereignty of God When we say God is sovereign we mean 1.That God is all powerful Last week in Daniel chapter 1 we saw proof of that… •God delivered the Israelites into the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God