Sermons on Well Made Plans:

What Made John The Baptist Great?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2009

What made John stand out that Christ singles him out as the greatest human being born up to that point in time?

WHAT MADE JOHN THE BAPTIST GREAT? MATTHEW 11:1-11 Introduction: When we think of the greatest men and women of the Bible, we think of Moses, Abraham, David, Sarah, Ruth, Elijah, Peter, and Paul. Yet, Jesus Christ said that no one had ever been born who is greater than John the Baptist. What made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Day The Lord Has Made I Will

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 26, 2012

You can trust God to always see you through!

Quotes: “It isn't the burdens of today that drive men mad. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow... Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.” - Robert J. Hastings “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” - Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"You've Been Made Righteous” Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 16, 2008

This sermon looks into the life of an unlikely candidate to be used by God to show that God is not ashamed to identify with you or me.

Rachab: The Prototype of Salvation “You’ve Been Made Righteous” TEXT - Matthew 1:1-6 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Has Made Me Free Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Jesus lives in us. He helps us from within!

1. The confessions of an EXHAUSTED BELIEVER… Romans CH7 Paul the apostle, looking back upon his own life, talking about his own past situation… The wrestlings & the struggles. • It was the Law for him, even as it is legalism for so many Christians today. Bound by rules, regulations, religion! • He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Mistakes Made By A Rich Man

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008

This is a story about a rich man that made four mistakes and lost the most important possession he could have.

FOUR MISTAKES MADE BY A RICH MAN Text: Matthew 19:16 – 26 Introduction: • Mistakes – we all make them • Some not as serious as others • Wearing navy blue socks instead of black • Forgetting to write down a $500 withdrawal in check book • Look at four mistakes made by a rich man A. Concerning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Bathsheba A Mother Who Made A Difference Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

You can bad-mouth her all you like, but God used this mother to change history in ways that no other mother has ever been used. God’s judgment is that being sexually assaulted does not make a woman a bad mother.

Everything you can say about mothers is true, no matter how good or how bad. But it is surprising when you discover that one who you thought was so bad turns out to be so good. Who would ever dream of holding up Bathsheba as an example of motherhood? Is she not the hussy who seduced David into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:11-31

In Christ, I Am...made New Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

In Christ, we have new passions, a new attitude, and a new source of righteousness. Includes specific actions to live in new ways.

IN CHRIST, I AM…MADE NEW—Ephesians 4:17-5:2 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) When our son Andy went off to college, he decided to become Andrew—again. If we called his roommate to ask where Andy was, his roommate did not recognize the name. Andrew’s name change was symbolic of a new start ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Devil Made Me Do It??? Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Temptation has more to do with following our flesh then following the devil. Satan can ONLY tempt us to do what we WANT to do.

James 1:9-18 9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11 The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 19, 2015

The devil is part of earthly wisdom, and James contrasts earthly wisdom and heavenly wisdom. People’s lives reflect the source of their wisdom.

I want to take you (especially those of you who are among the older members of this congregation) on a trip down memory lane for a minute. Some of you may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a TV show in the 1970s, and on this show he had such famous characters as Geraldine Jones ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Made New In Christ (Easter Sunday) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Through faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection, we can experience new life and transformation.

I want you all to take a look at this old, worn-out t-shirt. It's got holes, stains, and it's just not looking too great. But, imagine if we could trade this old shirt for a brand-new one, with no holes or stains. That's what Jesus can do with our lives when we trust in Him. He takes our old, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Eternal Life, Resurrection Power, Spiritual Transformation, Victorious Living

When God Interrupts

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 13, 2019

God Interrupts the Mundane to Bring about the Magnificent

The January 13, 1992, issue of Fortune Magazine featured the "Biggest Business Goofs of 1991": In an act of corporate cooperation, AT&T reached an agreement with the power company in New York City, ConEd. The contract stated that whenever power demands exceeded the utility's grid, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Other

4 Things About The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018

A look at the life of Caleb and God's plan for our lives.

4 Things God Wants You to Know About the Rest of Your Life Joshua 14:7-12 Introduction At first glance, this story doesn’t seem too remarkable. But when you know the story behind the story, it is incredible. It actually begins 45 years earlier when Moses was still alive and leading the people … ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For Other Beleivers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

You and I were created for community. That’s why our topic this morning is so important. You were made to have intimate relationships, to serve people lavishly, to share the stuff that you have, to build into the lives of the people around you, to have p

Making an Impact: Caring for Other Believers It’s been said that the church is like a family. I’ve always wondered about this because some of the families I know don’t function all that well. In fact, there were times when I was growing up that I wasn’t the best brother to my sisters… I may have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, Acts 4:32-37, Acts 4:46

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 43 - What Is God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020

Sometimes it feels like God is more interested in revealing His will for us than we are in receiving it.

Core 52 Week 43 - Knowing God's Will You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6238288 • While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, "It is essential that husbands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:17, 1 Corinthians 2:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Canaanite Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon's main point is to highlight the boundless mercy of Jesus, the faith of a Canaanite woman, and God's plan of salvation for all people, regardless of their status, race, or failures.

Good morning, church family. As we gather today, we are going to explore a passage from the Gospel of Matthew. In this passage, we'll see the boundless mercy of Jesus, the unshaken faith of a Canaanite woman, and most importantly, a glimpse into God's plan of salvation for all people, not just the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Topics: Salvation Plan