Sermons on Try God:

Part 8 - Why Press God? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2010

We have lots of questions...one is why try to get close to God?

18The angel of GOD said, “What’s this? You ask for my name? You wouldn’t understand—it’s sheer wonder.” Judges 13:18 (TMSG) Decades ago Oswald Chambers wrote about spiritual perseverance, defining it as… not to hang on and do nothing, but to work ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Developing Our Connection With God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

God's Spirit is connecting with our spirit, and He knows we are distracted and can try to avoid Him.

Developing Our Connection with God Series: Crave: Seeking God...Himself Brad Bailey - Feb. 24, 2013 Intro Last week....we focused on the fact that we all have a "first love" in life... created to know and have one relationship that is the most intimate and influencing... and that is with God. God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Music Related To The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2011

Though the musical establishment try to stop it, the Church will have music that gives primacy to the Word of God

Monday of 2nd Week of Easter St. Athanasius–2011 May 2, 2011 The coincidence of these readings with the Feast of St. Athanasius is, I believe, unique in our lifetime. That’s because Easter is rarely this late. It helps us understand that controversy is not unique to our age, and that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Catholic

God Secret Of Satisfaction

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 24, 2006

BRETHREN, we try to find satisfaction in all the components of life. And the SATISFACTION is found only in the loving FELLOWSHIP with the creator of life not in its components

God Secret of Satisfaction Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 November 6, 2005 Good News Christian Fellowship INTRODUCTION A. There is nothing like the joy and satisfaction of a job well done (ex. Fixing furniture, etc.) There a sense of joy of having producing something beautiful. B. Life, however, is not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving God’s Grace

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

There are many believers who know about grace in their mind, but they haven’t taken it to heart. God loves us for who we are, and we do not have to perform for Him or try to be perfect. All the Lord expects is that we simply be His.

Jesus said, “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (Jn 8:36 NASB); but how many Christians are actually living as though they’re free? Some portray the look of a death row inmate awaiting the day of execution! There are believers living with regret over past mistakes and sins, and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

2. The Futility Of Running From God Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

We cannot run away from God. We all try sometimes. We all try to make our own choices do our own thing. We never seem to learn the futility of it all.

I. A Deliberate Choice 1. The Ship 2. Life is made up of choices. Hebrews 11:24-25 3. Jonah made a deliberate choice to rebel against God. a. Tarshish was the farthest point that he could flee. As much as 1,600 – 2,000 miles b. Jonah refused to surrender his will to God’s will. 4. The idea was, “I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Killing God !

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 24, 2006

We have seen churches burned sense the early times of mans existence. Time after time, the ungodly take it upon themselves to try to change the course of mankind’s involvement with God.

Killing God ! COLUMBUS, Ohio - A church that burned to the ground earlier month was deliberately set on fire, officials announced Wednesday. The fire took place on Feb. 10 at the Full Gospel Sons of God Church, located at 1200 Vera ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Masterpiece

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

You are God’s Masterpiece in Christ Jesus. This message is especially for any Christian trying to measure up and gain God’s favor rather than living in the approval that is his already in Christ.

God’s Masterpiece Eph. 2:1-10 5-24-09 Intro This morning I want to speak with you about God’s Masterpiece. You may be surprise what it is. We take our text from Ephesians 2:1-10. I am reading from the N.L. Translation. Look at the amazing statement about you in verse 10, “...we are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Unveiling Of The Kingdom Of God: The Beatitudes (2) Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 18, 2013

The Beatitudes are not a list of "TRY HARDER" principles, but characteristics of Children of God at work in God's Kingdom.

The Unveiling of the Kingdom of God: The Beatitudes (2) Matthew 5:1-12 We have been looking at the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. The word, “Beatitude” is from the Latin word meaning “to bless”, and so The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Popularity Contest Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 18, 2009

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Pot Holes". Who are you trying to please?

Sunday Morning August 16, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#7] POPULARITY CONTEST 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction: Have you ever been driving down the road and watched a car load of boys or girls showing off? It seems like often times they are in a convertible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Directed Steps

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Apr 30, 2017

The Lord directs our steps so why try to understand everything along the way. We can be assured of the fact that everything works for good

Greetings in the eternal, everlasting name of the Lord, The one who calls you is faithful. In our life we all have many questions, Why this and why not this? But Bible says in Proverbs 20:24 “A man’s steps are of the Lord; how then can a man understand in his own way?” The Lord directs our steps ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:24, Romans 8:28, Psalm 37:23

Good News For God's Children

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

There are those trying times when even the children of God need encouraging with some good news from "home".

GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S CHILDREN Prov. 25:25 INTRO. There is no denying the fact that there are those times when the child of God longs to hear some good news. We live in a sinful world made even more corrupt by the rulership of sinful men. Crime, drugs, murder, arson, wars and rumors of wars, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25

Denomination: Baptist

How God Rescues Sinners Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

It takes faith to believe that Jesus lives in me, but it takes an understanding of grace to stop trying to be good and do good.

INTRODUCTION Charlie Chaplin was the first movie actor in America to attain superstar status. He was the king of the silent movie era in the early 20th century. He was most famous for playing “the tramp.” The tramp was such a popular character that look-alike contests were held all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God In A Moment Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2022

Even when we're trying to honor God, we may come a daunting crisis of faith.

A MOMENT OF CRISIS: Even when you’ve been trying to honor God, there still may come a daunting crisis. - 2 Chronicles 20:1-2. - The enemy army was only about 15 miles away. - He had pursued spiritual reforms (19:4-11). Why isn’t God protecting us? FIRST RESPONSE: Where we start often shows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

If I'm Trying To Do God's Will, Why Am I Running Into So Many Problems?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2009

A look at the repetition of "overcome" in the letters to the seven churches.

A FRUSTRATION: If I’m trying to do God’s will, why am I running into so many problems? - Ever felt like giving up? Ever gotten tired? Ever wondered if it’s all worth it? Ever wondered why your attempts at faithfulness to Christ so often create more problems in your life and not less? A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Baptist