Sermons on When It Pleased God:

God For All

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus was born into a Jewish family as God's chosen Messiah for the Jews. The feast of the Epiphany when we celebrate to revealing of Jesus to the gentiles clearly shows that Jesus was born for everyone and is reaching out to YOU.

God for ALL Matt 2:1-12 Today we have the readings for the feast of the Epiphany and from the early days of the Church, this feast has been considered in some ways more important than Christmas. Epiphany recalls the arrival of the magi to Bethlehem in search of the King of the Jews and 'epiphany' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Big God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 15, 2023

How big is God? Words fail us in description. However, when we meditate on Him we discover that He is into BIG things! In this message Dr. Vorce also addresses the Church and AI.

Psalms 147 (5) – Read the whole chapter. Quote: Indeed, through His own gracious revelation of Himself, we can understand God in part, but we can never fully comprehend Him, or even a single one of His qualities. There will always be more of His wisdom to understand, more of His power, more of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:5, Isaiah 40:9-31, Psalm 145:3-20, Psalm 8:3-6, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

#23: When All Hope Is Gone Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 19, 2020

What do you do when all hope is gone? The best thing is to turn to Jesus as a woman did who had struggled with a blood hemorrhage for 12 years.

#23: When All Hope Is Gone Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 19, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Exploring The Possibilites

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2009

Why do you pray if you don’t expect God to hear and answer? Faith is the key to approaching God in a way that pleases Him.

March 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:6 Subject: Faith Title: Exploring the Possibilities We were over at church praying on Friday morning at our normal prayer time, Alice, Frances, Melanie and I were there, and even though it was our normal prayer time it was far from being a normal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Asking For Favor When Facing Obstacles Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Trouble is small when viewed by God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Nehemiah served tables (waiter) yet he faced: a. Great burden. “I sat down and wept … for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. b. Great destruction. “Walls … torn down … gates destroyed by fire” (1:3). c. God’s people discouraged. d. Great opposition. “Sanballat, Tobiah, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:32, Nehemiah 13:14, Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Used By Men To Fight God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 24, 2018

Who will deliver you when you fight God.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DO NOT BE USED BY MEN TO FIGHT AGAINST GOD Acts 13:50-52 King James Version (KJV) 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:50-52

Denomination: Charismatic

Gaining From Your Loss Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 3, 2007

We gain from our loss when we recognize what sin does to our lives, when we respond with repentance and when we receive God’s forgiveness.

Good AM. Ludwig Van Beethoven noticed that he was losing his sense of hearing. As a composer, he worried that he could no longer create music if he becomes deaf. He tried every cure available to him but to no avail. One day, his greatest fear came true. He became totally deaf. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

God Isn’t Gonna Like This Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2001

When does God says "enough is enough?"

OPEN: Mary Farwell of Green Castle Missouri, told of the time she was listening to her 5 year old son, Matthew, as he worked on his Speak and Spell™ computer. He was concentrating intensely, typing in words for the computer to say back to him. Matthew punched in the word “God.” To his surprise, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christmas Isn’t Happy

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

A sermon about when Christmas isn't happy

Just over two years ago, my Christmas preparations were following a familiar pattern. I had presents to organise, functions to attend, and travel to book. And a sermon to finish. Then, everything was thrown into disarray, when I found out my friend Steve had died in hospital, following an ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Always Involved Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2015

Even when we think God is not involved or we don’t get God involved, God is always involved in our lives!!

Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 25…. As we read the text, take notice of the decisions people made in their lives (we are to learn to make good decisions). Our decisions will not only impact our lives but also impact other people’s lives! The formula is simple isn’t it? Good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Need Help - Now! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 27, 2010

When you need help now Jesus is your source of renewal and healing.

“Living in a Post-Easter World: When You Need Help – Now!” Acts 9:36-43; Rev. 7:9-17 WE CAN ONLY IMAGINE! Just what will heaven be like? The Bible gives us some clues but even the clues don’t always paint a clear picture. We can only imagine. As I read the Biblical passages ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When A Nation's Godly Light Flickers

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

4th of July Patriotic Sermon

"WHEN A NATION’S GODLY LIGHT FLICKERS" 1 KINGS 22:51 - 2 KINGS 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Some time ago I ran an experiment in my office. I retrieved a candle and matches and took both into my office and turned out the lights. My office has only one window and when the blinds are pulled it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

When Doubts Come Your Way

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 23, 2009

The Bible Is The Cure For Doubt!

When Doubts Come Your Way The Bible Is The Cure For Doubt! Psalm 42:6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. The key to victory ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:6

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Be Satisfied Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

How many of the fulfilled desires from your past are still making you happy today? Is life just chasing after the wind, or is there a simple path to contentment?

James 1:13-15, “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis 10 – Who Will Remember Me When I Am Gone? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 9, 2010

Kittim and Rodanim were in this genealogy. So who cares? God does obviously! Ever feel like your just a name like that, lost in the pages of history and of no real significance?

Genesis 10 – WHO WILL REMEMBER ME WHEN I AM GONE? Last night I attended Hillsong’s Church’s Vision Night for leaders with my daughter and son-in-law. We were in the first 3 rows and the music was awesome. I somehow ended up sitting between them and felt a little conspicuous. Completely inspiring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational