Sermons on Ways To Know God:

True Change

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Dec 8, 2001

What is the secret to change? The only true change I know of is that which the Holy Spirit imparts and we must work in cooperation with Him.

True Change  God never changes but I believe he is continually calling for change in our own lives  He is constantly molding us into the image of Christ  I have been asked many times, “What is the secret to change?”  The only true change I know of is that which the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now What?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 26, 2003

After announcing my resignation from the Sunrise Presbyterian Church in order to accept a new call, I address the issue of "how do we seek and know God’s will for our lives?"

My wife and I went to a baseball game last week. I bought the tickets at the stadium and when I was at the ticket booth, this young fellow behind the window sold me two tickets and he is about to take my money. And he insults me! I couldn’t believe it. I asked how much the tickets were and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Worshippers Arise!

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 14, 2006

It is time for the sleeping Children of God to wake up

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

When Jesus Appears In A Dead Situation

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

A solution for all of our dead situations in our lives

When Jesus appears in a Dead Situation Prayer Main verse: John 11:17-22 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. [18] Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: [19] And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sensing God During The Storm Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

This is the second part series to Sensing God During the Storm with emphasis on John 16.

SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, II John 16 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Archibald Rutledge tells the story of looking out his window and watching a bird build a nest. He spent the better part of a day watching the scene. During the night, a bad storm came. Rutledge went to the window the next morning ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 7, 2002

Playing Tennis is compared to practicing the fundatmentals found in Proverbs 3:5-6 to find God’s purpose and plan for your life.

Improving Your Serve -Find God’s Plan for Your Life- Proverbs 3:5-6 Playing tennis has a lot in common with finding God’s plan for your life. I first started playing tennis in High School. I enjoyed getting out and hitting the ball as hard as I could with a wood racquet. I would try spinning ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Christian Trump Card Series

Contributed by Scott Brooks on Nov 10, 2007

An exegetical approach to the narrative story of chapter 23 highlighting how Saul throws God’s name around while David simply inquires of God and the results are telling

INTRODUCTION: ILL: When I was leading worship in Denver there were two sisters on the worship team. One day one of the sisters was in a car accident and suffered minor injuries like on a Thursday. She was a shaken up really bad and had looked death in the face and wrote a poem about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Solution To Pollution

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Apr 7, 2004

A Topical sermon on the pollution of your mind,spiritual environment, physical environment, and the church.

The Solution to Pollution 2 Peter 2:18-22 As the earth has aged, one of man’s biggest problems is that of pollution. Our waterways, air and lands have become polluted in a mighty way. Scientists and Environmentalists are working frantically to come up with solutions. This morning I offer a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Will: The Rest Area Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

The Rest Area a most important signpost but often misapplied. An often-used phrase when some one is trying to determine God’s will. “ I have a peace about it”. We are going to investigate today and explore this.

Finding God’s will sign post rest area Sunday April 7th 2002 The Rest Area a most important signpost but often misapplied. An often-used phrase when some one is trying to determine God’s will. “ I have a peace about it”. We are going to investigate today and explore this. Symbolic of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Discover God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006

It is challenging for the Christian to see God’s hand in the everyday events of life and to discern God’s will, but there are steps that we can take to help us understand God’s will.

Psalm 139:1-16 “Discover God’s Plan for Your Life” INTRODUCTION Discovering God in the middle of life’s trials, or perilous times, is difficult. These are often times when God appears to be distant, inattentive and silent. Though our senses are wrong and none of these adjectives accurately ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Faithful Blessings P3 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 25, 2008

We will continue learning how we are to walk in "newness of life".

“God’s Faithful Blessings 3" Ephesians 1:9-14 God’s will Revealed God’s Inheritance granted God’s Holy Spirit given God’s will Revealed Ephes. 1:9-10 (NIV) And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, [10] to be put into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Vision

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 15, 2004

Creating a personal vision for yourself.

Personal Vision Big Idea: In 2004 I want to be who God wants me to be. January 11, 2004 Great Bend, Kansas Introduction: My Father’s famous quote, which he used often around our house, I think, is very useful at the beginning of a New Year. He would say, matter-of- factly, and poignantly as ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Holiness

What Lies Ahead

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2007

Is there a yardstick for success? How do we measure it what are the gradations? God’s word and God’s will is the clear measure for success. The book of Joshua clearly tells us as a church and individuals how to have spirtual success.

Intro: What does tomorrow hold for Perche? Can we find it in a sliver ball? Is it hidden in a fortune cookie? Can the lucky eight ball tell us? No none of those are very useful. However, God’s word clearly tells us what lies ahead. Joshua chapter one explains that what lies ahead for Perche ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Is Not As It Seems

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Oct 17, 2006

Much like an optical illusion things are not always as they appear to be. They are supposed to bring happiness, but people go chasing them and are still left wanting, what if there was more...

How many of you know what an optical illusion is? You are looking at a photo or picture, but everything is not as it seems. Let’s take a look at a few examples (power point). Sometimes we cannot rely on our senses and perception. You may have many things going through your head about your life and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

We Know All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 17, 2004

PENTECOST 10(A) - We know all things work together for good because this is God’s plan for mankind and God’s love for believers.

WE KNOW ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28-30 - August 8, 2004 – Pentecost 10 ROMANS 8:28-30 28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran