Sermons on What God Says:

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

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 14, 2004

Knowing the brevity of life, how will we invest what God has entrusted us with?

[I am indebted to a sermon by Maxie Dunnam as a major source for this sermon]. Found in his book, "Pack Up Your Troubles" Intro: In reaching mid-life I have wondered, "What has my life accomplished and where am I going with the second half?" *I know I have gotten to mid-life because lately ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Restore What Is Lost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

God has the power to restore and multiply, even from the smallest beginnings, and we should remain hopeful in His promises, no matter how bleak our circumstances may seem.

Opening Greeting & Scripture Reading – Good Morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into the depths of Isaiah 51 verse 2, a testament to God's Promise of Restoration, His Power to Restore, and our Hope of Restoration. It says, "Look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:2

Topics: God's Restore

Praise The Lord! What? How? When?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

What does praise look like? We attach the word "praise" to types of music, styles of worship, and certain actions. But what does the Bible actually say about praise and how God's people praise him?

When you think of “praise,” what comes to mind? You might think of something that takes place in a church or in a worship service. Maybe you might think of certain actions. Maybe you’ve heard the joke about the woman who in the middle of the sermon stood up, lifted up her hands and said, “Praise ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

After This...what?

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 14, 2005

This sermon warns those who are experiencing victory to take care not fall to the aftermath of defeat.

After This…What? TEXT: Joshua 7:2-5 2 And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Bethaven, on the east side of Bethel, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and view the country. And the men went up and viewed Ai. 3 And they returned to Joshua, and said unto him, Let not all the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

What's Hot And What's Not

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 24, 2004

John develops his desire of for our continued commitment by reminding us of the high quality of God’s love for us, and the recklessness of a sinful life.

What’s Hot and What’s Not? 1 John 2:28-3:10 INTRODUCTION: the Apostle John continues his general theme in these verses. He is encouraging those who are listening to his words (or in our case reading them), to continue in our relationship with Christ – to maintain a high level or commitment. John ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Does God Want?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2017

A sermon about mercy, justice, humility.

“What Does God Want?” Micah 6:1-8 18 years ago I was an Associate Pastor at a big church in Macon, Georgia and also going to seminary at the same time. I felt God calling me to reach out to a community of folks I had just recently heard about. It was a homeless shelter for ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are You Expecting?

Contributed by Michael Dugal on Jul 20, 2003

Psalm 121 provides us a glimpse of a faithful God as we bring our prayers before him.

PSALM 121 WHAT ARE YOU EXPECTING? Introduction: Madtes – confusion, whose prayer Caley – prayer’s privilege, power & promise “For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you” 2 Chron 20:12 What are you expecting when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are Miracles For? Series

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Dec 12, 2000

Miracles are not for believers

Miracles – historic events or natural phenomena which appear to violate natural laws. A marvelous event or an event that causes wonder.  Miracles should be distinguished from works of providence (skill or wisdom). In the biblical events strictly regarded as miracles, the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is What The Kingdom Is Like

Contributed by Maryann Meador on Sep 26, 2002

A narrative depiction of the Kingdom based on Matthew 20: 1 - 16

What if you got to heaven and found out that God had decided to let everyone in? Sermon for Pentecost 18A 9/22/02 Maryann M. Meador Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Once upon a time, in a small town, a town a little bit like Rockford, there lived a woman with her son. No one knew how old or young she was. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

God's Blueprint For The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 29, 2007

What is the church to do? If you ask modern church growth experts they would say we are to become more appealing to reach the lost. But what does the Bible say we are to do? Join Pastor Steve as he shares "God’s Blueprint for the Church."

John MacDuff said, "The gods of the unregenerate soul are the world, self, and sin" (Grace Gems). He’s right! But in the seeker-sensitive church those three words have been ignored. We are told that the church today needs to be "light on doctrine" (quoted in an article on the Seeker-Sensitive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Believe?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 16, 2017

He doesn't say oh ye of little faith...He says child, hook your little faith to my ability and there is nothing that we can't accomplish together!

What Do You Believe? Illus. A Muslim in Africa became a Christian and some of his friends asked him, “Why have you done such a thing?” He answered, “Well, its like this: Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions. You didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What About Judging Others?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005

Scripture has much to say about judging others. Should we refuse to decline to make any assessment of others since non of us is perfect? What does scripture say?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 17, 2005 “What About Judging Others?” Matthew 7:1-12 James 4:11, 12 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture when Jesus said “judge not” was He wanting his disciples to close their eyes to all evil and error? Did he intend that managers forgo critical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 12, 2007

Jesus teaches the religious leaders, that what we believe about him does make a difference, he is both Christ and Lord.

This morning we finish our series on Jesus’ “Teachings on the way to the cross,” because we are almost to the cross. This coming Thursday night is Jesus’ arrest and the morning of Good Friday is Jesus’ crucifixion. Next Sunday we gather for the most important day in the calendar for us as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Today we are going to see how Jesus can open your eyes, and what you will see when he does.

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? Mark 8:22-9:1 INTRO: The Truman Show features Jim Carrey as a naive insurance salesman whose humdrum existence is, unbeknownst to him, being telecast live around the globe 24 hours a day. The film evolves from an intriguing premise. A corporation, personified by a sovereign ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational