Sermons on Understanding The Plans Of God:

Untroubled: Peace In The Midst Of Chaos

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 13, 2020

God's plan is for us to experience His perfect peace everyday regardless of the circumstances.

UNTROUBLED: PEACE IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS "2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light." Genesis 1:2-3. The earth was an empty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3, Psalm 46:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bent Road

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 1, 2020

The path of life may not be exactly as you had intended it. But it is as God has planned it.

A BENT ROAD "17 Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That I May Know Him

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The greatest pursuit in life is not wealth, fame, or power, but an intimate knowledge of God. Paul, despite his vast knowledge, experiences, and accomplishments, still longed for a deeper understanding of Christ.

THAT I MAY KNOW HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:10 "That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Hosea 6:3 John 17:3 Daniel 11:32 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Hosea 6:3, John 17:3, Daniel 11:32, 2 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Providence Part 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 1, 2018

Introduction to an 8-part series on Divine Providence

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 1 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21, Luke 1:13-15, James 4:13-15, Job 14:5, Genesis 22:7-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Acts 24:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering And Humility Lead To Rewards

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 23, 2015

There are things in life that we can’t understand on earth, but we will understand them completely when we get to heaven. One of these things is God’s grace. Grace can’t be earned. It is the gift of God’s unconditional love.

In 1927, the silent film “Wings,” a World War I film about two American aviators, won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. When it was being filmed, production stopped for several days. Frustrated producers asked the director why. He replied, “All we have is blue sky. The ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

God's Desire For His People

Contributed by John White on Oct 3, 2019

To understand the full import of the words we will consider today we must apply the simple rules of Bible analysis. The letter is written by Paul to those who are saved, baptized and in fellowship in the assembly. But the letter is obviously a personal letter from God to His people.

GOD'S DESIRE FOR HIS PEOPLE I Thess. 4:13-18 "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running God’s Race

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2016

The Bible describes life like a race, not a hundred yard dash, mind you, but a marathon. And while everyone runs in this race, not everyone will finish well. This sermon looks at how we can finish this race well, even when we feel like giving up.

Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” (Updated) Hebrews 12:1 ** You can Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/6kCFHjt2RDE ** You can Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/jNVTRASK#mEYo5rhHGuCyq3IM9dRaEp_cagu2qvDm4gb6QSec7ig Let me ask some critical questions • What have you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Integrity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2004

Joseph maintained his integrity - suffered but God glorious plan for him won through

SMB/NR and SMM 05-09-04 Genesis 39:1-23 - The cost of integrity My wife Maddy challenged me the other day when she said: "In our churches we only seem to preach from the New Testament, yet there are wonderful stories in the Old Testament that we are danger of losing" This week I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Pathway To The Passion Pt-6 Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

Why did Jesus have to die? It was part of Gods plan from the beginning of time.

Pathway To The Passion Part 6-Why Did Jesus Have To Die? In this series we have looked at the reason Jesus had to die from both the Jewish perspective and the Roman perspective. Today we will look at the reason he had to die from Gods perspective. 1-The Problem Romans 3:23 23 For all have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encounter The Possibilities

Contributed by Shane Hart on Jan 13, 2006

Life will be phenomenal if we dare to encounter the possibilities of what God has planned next.

Title: “Encounter the Possibilities” Text: Eccl. 9:4-10 Theme: Going all out Key thought: With God, this could be a phenomonal year if we will dare to encounter the possibilities. Turn with me to Ecclesiastes chapter 9. With God, this year could be phenomenal if we will dare to encounter the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zechariah's Christmas Chorus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2011

We can't help but sing when we see God's plan of salvation.

Zechariah’s Christmas Chorus Rev. Brian Bill Luke 1:67-79 12/4/11 [Play a few notes and lyrics from popular Christmas Carols and have people guess the song] We’re kicking off a seasonal sermon series today by focusing on the very first Christmas carols. The tradition of singing at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Baptist

My Story And My Passions #1: Faith

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2016

God is a good, good Father and He has good plans and purposes for your lives!

MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #1: FAITH OPENING TEXT: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1). • One of the most important aspects of the Christian life is FAITH: FAITH THAT GOD IS GOOD: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Abrahamic Covenant - Framework For Redemption Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 15, 2015

God’s plan to redeem humanity unfolds in the covenant he makes with Abram

God’s plan to redeem humanity unfolds in the covenant he makes with Abram. The promise for a redeemer born of a woman is given in Genesis 3:15. Now the Lord clarifies that the Redeemer-Child will be born of a particular family, the descendants of Abraham, through whom “all peoples of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unruly Freedom Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2014

God's plan is truly a surprise, but it is always directed toward our salvation and the spread of the Gospel.

Thursday of the 28th Week in Course 2014 Joy of the Gospel The Holy Father’s letter on the Joy of the Gospel tells us: “God’s word is unpredictable in its power. The Gospel speaks of a seed which, once sown, grows by itself, even as the farmer sleeps (Mk 4:26-29). The Church has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:47-54

Denomination: Catholic

The Song Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Relationships, particularly marriage, are a major part of God’s plan to redeem us

Opening illustration about a wife who rescued/salvaged her husband Ruth 4 Finish up our series out of the book of Ruth: R&B: the songs of love. There are certain songs that must be sung and heard loud and clear in relationships if they are going to be strong and healthy. There is the song of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist