Sermons on The Sovereign:

When The Time Had Fully Come Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010

When the time of God had fully come, what happened? 1- When the time had come God sent His Son 2- When the time had come God sent His Spirit

INTRO.- ILL.- A time management expert at a conference was to give a speech about her success in business and how time management plays a huge part of business success. She engaged the crowd and they seemed to love her. She was giving tips and sharing success stories. Suddenly, she realized she ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Plan Ahead Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2010

1) The Foolishness of Ignoring God`s Will (James 4:13-14), 2) The Arrogance of Denying God`s Will (James 4:16) and 3) The Sin of Disobeying God`s Will (James 4:17). James however shows us 4) The Blessing of Acknowledging God`s Will (James 4:15).

James 4:13-17. [13] Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"-- [14] yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Other

What Jesus Said About God's Will Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Feb 11, 2009

From Genesis 1:1 to the end of Revelation, the Bible shows us God’s love for us and that He wants none to perish

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “His Will” Michael Wiley February 08, 2009 John 6:37-40 Introduction: This Is Good The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-40, John 6:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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 Plan For Growth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2010

God’s plan for Growth comes from the 1) Prayer 2) Person 3) Promise 4) Power & 5) Position that believers have in Christ

If you are following the international monetary systems around the planet, markets are described as very skittish. There are wild swings in valuations and many investors are worried about the fragile growth expectations amidst some fragile economies. What we lack is a plan for growth based on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Other

Because He Wanted To Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2015

God has lavished upon His children wonderful gifts of grace, simply because He wanted to.

Because He Wanted To Ephesians 1:3-12 Based on a fictional story about the former pro golfer Arnold Palmer, Palmer once played a series of exhibition matches in Saudi Arabia. The king was so impressed that he proposed to give Palmer a gift. Palmer demurred; "It really isn't necessary, Your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

...your Will Be Done... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

What IS God's Will and how can it be done here on earth as it is in heaven?

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 01, 2014 Date Preached: April 02, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Your Will Be Done…(Sermon 6) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus wanted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Savior Was Jesus Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

ONE IMPORTANT TRUTH FOR US TO REALIZE AD EMBRACE IS THAT WHO WE ARE IS BASED ON WHAT WE ARE. IN OTHER WORDS THE OUTWARD US IS BASED O THE INWARD US. JESUS ALLUDED TO THIS WHEN HE TAUGHT THE DANGER AND REALITY OF SIN BEING IN OUR THOUGHTS, NOT IN OUR ACTIONS.

WHAT KIND OF SAVIOR WAS JESUS PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: ONE IMPORTANT TRUTH FOR US TO REALIZE AD EMBRACE IS THAT WHO WE ARE IS BASED ON WHAT WE ARE. IN OTHER WORDS THE OUTWARD US IS BASED O THE INWARD US. JESUS ALLUDED TO THIS WHEN HE TAUGHT THE DANGER AND REALITY OF SIN BEING IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas When The Unexpected Occurs Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 5, 2011

How do you celebrate Christmas or life for that matter when unexpected events ruin your best laid plans?

Celebrating Christmas…when the Grinch shows up! Celebrating Christmas when the unexpected Occurs Matthew 1:18-25 To be truly be able to celebrate Christmas when the unexpected occurs, you must… Expect the unexpected to Occur Trust God’s Sovereignty when the Unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did God Speak To The Magi Through The Stars

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2012

Why did God speak to the Magi through the stars

Walsoken 08-01-2012 The Magi Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this morning that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The View

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011

People have an opinion, a point of view. Oftentimes, speaking our point of view changes very little, if anything, except how it makes us feel – "I said my piece!" Point of view is everything however in terms of how we understand life and deal with living

“THE VIEW” Colossians 3:1-2 (Read from NIV and THE MESSAGE) ABC’s “The View” - the winner of the 2003 Daytime Emmy® Award for "Outstanding Talk Show" as quoted by its own website! ABC News correspondent Barbara Walters, the renowned Whoopi Goldberg, comedian Joy Behar, actress/comedian Sherri ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

"I'm A Lemon"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 13, 2011

This lesson shows that nothing happens in life by coincidence. Everything is ordained by the Lord.

Have you had a car that was a ”lemon” or one that turned into a” lemon”? Most of you know there are some cars that just seem to have problems and then there are others that all you have to do is put gas and oil in them and they go for 200,000 miles. But usually when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Where Is The Spirit Leading? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 14, 2011

This all shows that when we stubbornly disobey God • In those times when we willfully disregard His will • If we repent we can rediscover His guidance and rejoin Him in His work.

Where is the Spirit leading? September 18, 2011 Scripture: Acts 16:1-15 Introduction I don't know if anyone's counting but we've been studying the book of Acts together now for about eight months and we've covered a lot of basic Christian truth. 1. We’ve learned about MISSIONS o How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Ask And You Shall Receive"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 16, 2011

This lesson will show how we know we are in God's will when we ask for things.

John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” This past month I have been getting up at night with a horrible feeling of a presence of evil. When I first became a believer it scared me but know I know how to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17-18

Signs Of The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 17, 2011

Signs of the end of the age. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OIUTLINE: (1). There will be false messiahs (verse 5-6) (2). Their will be wars (vs 7-8a). (3). Their will natural disasters (vs 8). (4). Their will persecution (vs 12-18). (5). Their will be destruction in Jerusalem (vs 14-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A friend once asked Isidor I. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-31

Denomination: Brethren