Sermons on Used By God:

Under Warranty Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

Nothing can happen to us that God cannot turn to our good and his glory.

When you go to buy a big-ticket item, they always try to sell you an extended warranty, or a service contract, don’t they. For just a few hundred more, they’ll come around and do maintenance and maybe even replace a part or two. My old Saturn came with a towing benefit as well... There was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"journey To Bethlehem: The Paradox Of Blessedness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2023

We are blessed when our lives are used for God's good purposes.

“Journey to Bethlehem: The Paradox of Blessedness” Luke 1:39-55 Last week we started our Advent journey to Bethlehem by reading about how the angel Gabriel visited Mary and told her that she would become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and bear a son, and He will be holy and be called the “Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: United Methodist

Balaam's First Prophecies (Numbers 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2024

Can a crooked prophet be used by God? Let's look at Numbers 23.

Though he was hired to curse Israel, what was Balaam forced to do? Can even a bad prophet be used by God to tell the truth? Do we take God’s word at face value or look for excuses to change God’s mind? Let’s look at Numbers 23. What did Balaam request so that God would perhaps give him a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Missionary Call Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 1, 2025

Acts 16:6-10 teaches us that God sovereignly directs the spread of the gospel.

Introduction On March 17, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick was born in 373 A.D. on the banks of the River Clyde in what is now Scotland. His father was a deacon and his grandfather a priest. When Patrick was about 16, raiders descended on his little town and torched his home. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mighty Messenger Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2025

Acts 18:18-28 shows us how God prepares a mighty messenger.

Introduction John Chrysostom was born in Syrian Antioch in about 347 AD. His mother, Anthusa, was widowed at the age of twenty. She refused to remarry so as to devote herself to John’s education. John studied the Greek classics and rhetoric. For a time, John practiced law, but he became a monk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Falling Asleep During A Sermon Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 24, 2025

Acts 20:1-12 shows us how God encourages his people.

Introduction Henry T. Mahan, former pastor of the 13th Street Baptist Church in Ashland, KY, said: “Persecution and opposition ought to encourage rather than discourage us, for we are faithfully warned by our Lord that the natural man and the religionist will not receive the gospel of the grace ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Man Of God And For God

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 12, 2006

In these days there are many things that go against a MAN being a MAN! The number one thing that goes against it, is the man himself. I randomly asked 10 men if they had a relationship with God and 7 of them said no. it was those 7 who in fact are havi

A Man of God & FOR God! Genesis Chapters 6-8 I. A man of God is obedient. (V.9) • Obedience [To God] is a life preserver that will always save your life. • I Samuel 15:22 ( better than Sacrifice) • Whatever you are willing to obey has your heart. • Whenever you are obedient, you find favor with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submitting To God’s Will

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Submitting to God’s will is the pathway to spiritual victory and divine blessings. It requires humility, obedience, and a heart fully surrendered to Him. When you trust and follow His will, you experience His peace, power, and purpose for your life.

Title: SUBMITTING TO GOD’S WILL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 6:10, Hebrews 13:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Submitting to God’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 6:10, Hebrews 13:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Your Thorn

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 4, 2002

A sermon to help us see that God works through our hardships, to keep us close to Him.

WHAT’S YOUR THORN? AIM: To show the congregation that God’s power is shown in our weakness. OPEN: a) Good morning and Welcome b) Something Relevant c) My suffering, my weaknesses. d) Introduce topic • What’s God’s purpose for you life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thinking About Me

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

Though we are very small and insignificant, the Lord dwells upon us. He is concerned about us. He thinks about us. As a matter of fact, He can’t get us off His mind!

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Thinking About Me Psalms 40:16-17 Intro: This is a very familiar Psalm, and we will use much of the whole chapter today. David is writing of the delivering power of God in this chapter. He concludes this chapter on this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, You Know Me

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2013

The Psalmist declares that God knew him. And this Psalm describes how God knows us.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Bible college student came to preacher Charles Spurgeon one day, greatly concerned that he could not grasp the meaning of certain verses in the Bible. The noted preacher replied kindly but firmly, “Young man, allow me to give you this word of advice. Give the Lord credit for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Great Woman

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on May 12, 2007

Despite how much we like to joke about our mother’s or mother-in-law’s, we are forever indebted to them for all they have taught us and given to us in our lives. So today, we take sometime from our busy scheduled to let our mum’s know how much they reall

Did you hear the one about the young couple who recently got married and went to the Holy Land on their honeymoon? the brides mother heard of where they were going and insisted on joining them in the holy land on their honey moon well one day they were out seeing the site and the mother in law got ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, 2 Kings 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Going Forward As God's People

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 13, 2001

What God can do for us when we really trust Him.

GOING FORWARD AS GOD’S PEOPLE Introduction A. Moses and Israel were between the Devil and the Deep Red Sea 1. They were in quite a predicament to say the least 2. What were they going to do? Pharaoh and Egyptians were almost upon them! B. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heartbreak Of Disappointment Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

Part 1 of 3 part series. God will never waste a hurt. He uses the broken heart of disappointment to make us more like Christ and to minister to our world through us

The Heartbreak of Disappointment Scripture: I Corinthians 6:19 Exodus 2 & 3 Theme: Sometimes God allows us to be disappointed so that he can shape us and prepare us for the tasks to which he has called us. Seed: Devotional by Oswald Chambers Purpose: To help the congregation realize that ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

What We Can Learn From The London Olympics 2012

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 14, 2012

What principals can we learn from the olympic athletes that show us how God desires His people to run and win the race of life.

What we can learn from the London Olympics 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 2 Timothy 4:7 Introduction- We have been in the series “Nuts and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene