Sermons on Willful:

God Behind The Scenes Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

Abram’s victory shows us God’s providence at work.

Genesis 14 March 30, 2003 The young couple were in a rush to be on their way. They put the baby’s care seat on the roof of the car while they were loading up for their trip. Somehow in the confusion and rush, they drove away with the car seat still sitting on the roof of the car. The car seat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Tough, But God Is Blessed

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

Life is tough, but God is blessed. THe 3 sources of blessings: The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit.

Life is tough, but God is blessed! Our sources of blessings Ephesians 1:3-14 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

4 Requirements Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 26, 2002

Jesus gives us a step by step method of the requirements that must be made to be a follower of him.

4 Requirements of Following Jesus Mark 8:34 “And when he had called the people unto Him with his disciples also, He said to them, whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” There is a song we sing during church service, “What a friend we have in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Another Chance

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

God’s opportunity to get things done.

THE GOD OF ANOTHER CHANCE LUKE 13: 6-9 THE TREE REPRESENTS THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL, WHICH DID NOT GLORIFY GOD BY DEMONSTRATING FRUITFULNESS IN RIGHTEOUSNESS. THE TREE IS ALSO INDICATIVE OF CHRISTIANS WHO ARE SAVED BUT ARE NOT PRODUCTIVE TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. FIG TREES USUALLY HAVE LARGE GREEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Delighted People

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalm 1:2 speaks of the Christian’s delight.

Psalm 1:2 speaks of the Christian’s delight. A “delight” is something that brings a great deal of satisfaction, gratification and pleasure. We are not to be a discouraged, defeated people but rather a people who is delighted in the things of God. What you delight in tells everyone around you the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:2

David, A Man After God's Blessing

Contributed by Russ Cochran on Dec 10, 2003

David had to make a decision to go after the presence of the Lord and receive His Blessing.

David, A man after God’s Blessing 2 Samuel 6:12-23 I.David Wanted God’s blessing. 1.David wanted the presence of God. 6:2 a)The Ark was symbolic of God’s presence. b)It contained important contents of the faith. A gold pot that had manna in it, Aaron’s rod that had budded, and the tables of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Agree In The Lord Series

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 20, 2005

Disagreement in the body most of the time withhold God’s blessings. The church that always agree for the sake of the gospel is the church that God blesses.

Proposition: Those who always agree in the Lord are the ones God blesses. Interrogative Sentence: Why do we need to be in agreement in the Lord always? Transitional Sentence: Let us see how the Philippians agreed always in the Lord. Outline: I. FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL, 1-2 (“in the cause of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Disciple, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 30, 2008

Sermon looking at being a model and mentor, demonstrating the life of Christ to others. Based off a daily devotion from "The Purpose Driven Life".

Being a Disciple, Part 3 (Being a Model and Mentor) Philippians 3:17 Introduction Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. Philippians 3:17 (NIV) Pray - For us to mature, we need models and mentors. - Many people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Truths About The Storms In Our Lives

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jun 11, 2008

Five encouraging truths can be learned from the experience of the disciples in the boat with Jesus when the Storm came

Intro: 1. Today we read of all kinds of "storms" in life: personal, economic, political, spiritual, and natural....the list is endless! 2. From this passage, we see 5 truths that can encourage us and motivate us to hang on in the midst of the storms of our lives. I. You can be OBEYING GOD ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 28, 2009

God is, without a doubt, our BEST friend. But what kind of friend are you to Him? Here are three qualities God looks for in a friend, all demonstrated by Abraham, who was called the "Friend of God."

ARE YOU A FRIEND OF GOD? Text: John 15:13 – 15 Introduction: • “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” o Loves you unconditionally o Tells you the truth o There when you need help o Encourages you to be a better person o Always keeps his promises • Jesus is your Best Friend, and He is also the God ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Into His Hands!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 18, 2014

You don’t need an astute brain to know the will of God, All you need is an yielding/obedient heart!

You don’t need an astute brain to know the will of God, All you need is an yielding/obedient heart! However unusual/unfamiliar/uncomfortable it may be, follow HIM faithfully! Proverbs 3:6 “Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” In order for us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are Those

Contributed by Jerrin Mathew on May 15, 2015

it is all about beatitudes

The beatitudes come from the opening verses of the famous Sermon on the Mount delivered by Jesus and recorded in Matthew 5:3-12. Here Jesus states several blessings, each beginning with the phrase, "Blessed are ..." Each saying speaks of a blessing or "divine favor" bestowed upon a person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Catholic

Where Is Your Free Will Taking You? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 1, 2019

Our free will is what got us in trouble in the first place. And unless we surrender it willingly and we are completely certain we don't ever want it back; God will not take it away from us.

Not only did God give each and every one of us a certain potential, but He also gave us the abilities to fulfill it. And the more we use them; the more pleased He is with us. As a matter of fact; our conscious involvements are expected of us by the divine. Jesus' parable of the three talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Galatians 5:13

Christian Consecration

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 11, 2021

What we must do to be get consecration

Christian Consecration Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist