Sermons on Visions Of God:

Chosen By God

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007

What does the Bible teach about election? In this message, Pastor Steve examines this subject in light of Ephesians 1:4.

Ephesians 1:4 says, "Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him" (emphasis mine). The word “chose” is the Greek word eklego. It means “to pick out, select” (Vine) or “choose out for one’s own self” (Wuest). This word “indicates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Choosing to live lives pleasing to God, and what that will involve and look like.

For some it would be a big slice of chocolate cake, for others a bowl of yogurt. For some it would be mountain climbing, hang gliding or para-sailing, while others would prefer to stay indoors, working on their computer or watching television. For some it would mean playing sports, for others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Remembers

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Looking at what God remembers about his children

1. God remembers his PEOPLE (1:19) A. He remembers us because we are a purchased people (1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23). B. He remembers us because we are a pardoned people (1 Peter 1:18-19). C. He remembers us because we are a preserved people (Jude 1). D. He remembers us because we are a peculiar people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

In God's Eyes

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 30, 2007

Independence Day Sermon - God sees the United States - Righteousness exalts a nation --- But sin is a reproach to any people. Where do we stand?

In God’s Eyes Proverb 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. OPENING REMARKS: A. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY: 1. Independence Day Most just call it the Fourth of July Never taking time to find out why. They take for granted this summer holiday Only looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Able

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Life can get tough at times but what ever you going through God is able to see you through.

Is God able? As we go through life living it out day by day we ultimately will face many troubles, hardships, trials and tribulations. As we pass through troubled times, we will inevitably come face to face with a real question. A question, we sooner or later must all ask ourselves. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Nazarene

"God Prosecutes'" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon 4 in a study in Hosea

“Listen to the word of the LORD, O sons of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the inhabitants of the land, because there is no faithfulness or kindness or knowledge of God in the land.” (vs 1) Up to this point there has been a strong focus on the relationship between Hosea and Gomer as a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

God Of The Impossible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 17-21 we see Abraham laugh in surprise, Sarah laugh in disbelief, and both of them laugh in astonishment when Isaac was born.

Genesis Series # 5 CHCC: February 11, 2007 The God of the Impossible Genesis 17: 15-17; 18:9-15, 21:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I heard it told that one day Abraham was trying to update his computer to the new Microsoft Windows Vista. Isaac said, "Father, you can’t do that. Your computer doesn’t have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can God? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 5, 2008

Often we fall into the question in our faith of Can God? Through the scriptures I want to show you that God Can!

Can God? Psalm 78:5-20 Intro A man named Jack was hiking along a steep cliff one day when he accidentally got too close to the edge and fell. On the way down he grabbed a branch, which temporarily stopped his fall. He looked down and to his horror saw that the canyon fell straight down for more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of God

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 7, 2008

The Word of God is the wisdom of God for us and the revelation of God to us. It is a living book and no other book can have that said about it.

The Book of God Griffith Baptist Church – 11/9/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 7-8 Key verse: Nehemiah 8:8 - So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. Premise: The Word of God is the wisdom of God for us and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Life For God Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2008

Peace should not be a goal of life. It is a by-product of a life lived in good conscience toward God and in service to the risen King!

Sermon for CATM – November 9, 2008 – Philippians 4:10-23 – A Life for God Today we finish up our course on Philippians. This has been a nine-week journey through a fascinating book, and we’ve had opportunity to reflect on this book and to worship, and for those who chose to take the course ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

sermon 6 in first John series

A Child of God 1 John 2:28-3:10 Children of God have hope Hope that Abides in Him brings confidence Hope that Abides in Yourself brings shame Children of God are loved Children of God face reality in the present Children of God look forward to the future Slide Intro It was in the news a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

sermon 8 in 1st John Series

For the Love of God 1 John 4:7-5:5 Slide Intro What do you think of when you hear the word love? Maybe you think of puppy love. When I think of that, I get a picture of Marcia Brady walking through her back yard in a daze because she is in “love.” Maybe you think of your spouse and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of God

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

A message examining the different "Calls" of God.

The Call of God I. God’s calls: A. Salvation - 2 Thess. 2:14 B. Ministry - 1. People a) Moses - Ex. 3:4 b) Judges - Judges 3:9 c) Prophets - Jer. 1:5 d) Jesus - Matt. 2:15 e) The Apostles - Matt. 2:15 f) Paul - Ro. 1:1, Acts 13:2 g) Eph. 4:11 2. Specific ministries a) Acts 16:10 b) Col. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Winds Of God

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 16, 2008

God uses wind to fulfill the prayer of: Song of Solomon 4:16 Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, [that] the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.

The Winds of God Jeremiah 48:11 "Moab has been at ease since his youth; He has also been undisturbed on his lees, Neither has he been emptied from vessel to vessel, Nor has he gone into exile. Therefore he retains his flavor, And his aroma has not changed. (Hint to pastors: you can use the text ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just With God

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Nov 17, 2008

How can a man be just with God? This is the question Job asked. What could the answer be?

Ever since the time that man fell in the garden, because of his sinful state, he could not have fellowship with God. You see, our God is a holy God. Therefore, sin cannot approach Him. Notice I didn’t say that He couldn’t come near sin. For too long we’ve looked at how sin defiles holiness. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God