Sermons on Usefulness:

God Has Reason Not To Like Us

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 3, 2024

Understand that Glory and Honor is from Him – it is derived; it is not intrinsic to us. We have no Glory, we have no status apart from what God has given us.

TITLE: GOD HAS REASON NOT TO LIKE US SCRIPTURE: PSALM 8 / JOB 7:17-18 I want to challenge us this morning with an unsettling statement as our thought for the morning – “God Has Reason Not To Like Us.” I will give you a moment to squirm in the pew. This Psalm of David begins and ends with the ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Never Fails Us. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 4, 2024

In a world filled with uncertainty and disappointment, it's comforting to know that there is one who never fails us is Jesus Christ.

In a world filled with uncertainty and disappointment, it's comforting to know that there is one who never fails us is Jesus Christ. Throughout the Bible, we see instances of Jesus' faithfulness, reliability, and unwavering commitment to His promises. Lets explore the scriptural evidence ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Romans 8:37, Philippians 1:6

What Does It Mean To Appeal For The Useful?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 7, 2024

An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.

Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Will For Us In The Workplace Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2024

God wants us to: 1. Be dedicated to our duty (vs. 5). 2. See our work from a spiritual point of view (vs. 5-7). 3. Believe that we will receive rewards for our good work (vs. 8). 4. Lead others with our minds on the Lord (vs. 9).

God's Will for Us in the Workplace Ephesians 6:5-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared July 17, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome when he wrote this letter to the Ephesians. Bible scholars generally agree that it was written during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Give Us An Understanding Heart!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2024

Many people have knowledge. A few people have wisdom. We need UNDERSTANDING HEARTS. Solomon ask God for understanding, and this please God.

LORD, GIVE US AN UNDERSTANDING HEART! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Proverbs 14:29 (NIV) A patient man has great understanding, but a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:34, Proverbs 14:29, Job 32:18-19, 1 Kings 3:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Our Passover Is Sacrificed For Us.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 8, 2023

A perpetual feast to the LORD.

CHRIST OUR PASSOVER IS SACRIFICED FOR US. 1 Corinthians 5:6-8. The context for this passage is one of church discipline (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:1). The case in point concerns an incestuous affair which, far from addressing, the church seems to have been ‘puffed up’ about (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:2). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For Us

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 24, 2024

In Jeremiah 29, God, through Jeremiah promises blessing to the people in exile, a promise that often is misunderstood without the context.

During the Summer, I brought up a verse during a sermon that is usually listed on any top lists of “mis-applied” verses. Afterward, I got into a nice conversation with Gordon Douglas, Pastor Ron’s old comedian friend, who was visiting with us and had recently spoken on how often he sees this verse ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Three Ways God Changes Us.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 20, 2022

Bottom line—The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us more like the Son of God.

How God Changes Us. 2 Timothy 3:16-17AMP What does God use to produce change within us? How does He do it? 2 Timothy 3:16-17AMP All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Not Like Us

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

I was watching an American Gospel production and it showed a bible opened to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you thought I was altogether like you". Thinking God is like us puts human thinking and reasoning into the mind of God. But God is not like us.

GOD'S NOT LIKE US I was watching a trailer for an American Gospel production about how the gospel had become watered down in America and how some churches are conforming to please the masses. At one point it cut to a shot of a bible opened up to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:21, Numbers 23:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:6-9, Isaiah 40:13-14, Romans 11:33-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Let Us Reason Together.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

The failure of our efforts and the glory of Christ's work.

COME LET US REASON TOGETHER. Isaiah 1:10-18. Isaiah addresses his congregation as “rulers of Sodom” and “people of Gomorrah”, and begins to reason with them (Isaiah 1:10). It is all quite shocking: how dare he expose our comfortable, upright congregation to such strong language? After all, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Loves Us

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Mar 8, 2022

We may be wondering why did God even bother to love us?

Topic: Why Does God Loves Us By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: I John 4:7-12 ”7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2, 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian Church

God Gives Us The Greatest Invitations! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 8, 2022

We will never receive a greater invitation. How should we respond? We must... 1. Come to Jesus Christ. 2. Serve together with our Savior. 3. Learn from our Lord. 4. Receive God's rest.

God Gives Us the Greatest Invitations! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews 3:7-19; Hebrews 4:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 8, 2022) MESSAGE: *Think about the greatest invitation you could ever receive. For many people it would be an invitation for the best seats at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 3:7-19, Hebrews 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How The Devil Wants To Use You!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

There are two things we all will agree on in this congregation:

(1) WE RECOGNIZE THAT GOD CREATED US Christians believe in CREATIONISM not in EVOLUTION. Why? One of the reasons is that evolution does not make any sense. Illus: Did you hear about the six year old girl that was sitting in a classroom? The teacher was going to explain evolution to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sins That So Easily Beset Us

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 17, 2022

Sins that easily beset us are many, but let's take a look at two very pesty ones today, envy and jealousy.

1. It is the outburst of impassioned feelings over the position and possession of others. a. Envy is mentioned over 40 times in the Bible. b. Jealousy is mentioned over 50 times in the Bible. 2. Envy is a desire to have what another person has. a. Not a longing to have the same kind. b. The envious ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How The Devil Wants To Use You!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

There are two things we all will agree on in this congregation:

(1) WE RECOGNIZE THAT GOD CREATED US Christians believe in CREATIONISM not in EVOLUTION. Why? One of the reasons is that evolution does not make any sense. Illus: Did you hear about the six year old girl that was sitting in a classroom? The teacher was going to explain evolution to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist