Sermons on Willing:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Use Let Downs For Our Advantage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will.

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will. Paul wrote, "We are assured and know that God being a partner in our labors works together all things to fit into His plans for good to and for those who love God and are ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gives Second Chances Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 8th in a series on Joshua that illustrates how when we’ve messed up God is willing to show mercy and offer us a second chance.

Introduction: 1. Thomas Dorsey was a black jazz musician from Atlanta who was known in the early 1920’s for the suggestive lyrics he combined with original music. Then God touched his life and in 1926 he gave up the suggestive music and began to write spiritual music. In 1932 times were hard for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Revival

Contributed by Steve Woods on Apr 24, 2004

Jonah was used by God to bring about revival in Nineveh, even though Jonah was an unwilling instrument of His will. This message emphasizes the need for revival today.

Jonah 3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 3:2 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3:3 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Know You Are Walking In God's Will Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

3 THINGS WHICH MUST BE PRESENT IN A BELIEVER’S LIFE SO THEY MAY KNOW GOD’S WILL. This had a big impact on our people!

“How to Know You Are Walking in God’s Will” Psalm 37:1-5, 23 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Nothing is more important in a believer’s life than finding and doing the will of God [not just for preachers, but also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

About Tomorrow

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

When we pursue the future without striving to do God’s will, we practice arrogance. This sermon discusses three areas of selfish pursuit.

About Tomorrow, James 4:13-17 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, August 24, 2003 Introduction We often put too much emphasis on the future, thinking that our plans are the best for us, without even considering the Lord’s will. This is arrogant. [TEXT] James 4:13-17 [CT] When we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Wrong Way

Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2005

God will give us a second chance but we may always be identified with the sin we commit by running the wrong way from God’s will.

RUNNING THE WRONG WAY by Pastor Jim May If you are a sports fan may remember the story of how, on New Year’s Day in 1929, Georgia Tech played the University of California in the annual Rose Bowl football game. In that game a man named Roy Riegels, the center of the California football team, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Conspiracy Against God

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 14, 2003

Imagine the absurdity of conspiring against God, yet there are those who are willing to try. Ananias and his wife Sapphira agreed together to conspire against God.

Conspiracy Against God Text Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Illustration of botched conspiracies ·Conspiracy literally means to plot or scheme, to connive or work against Trans: Let us consider the "steps" of their conspiracy against God I. The Conspirators’ Plan 1. To deceive the church - for they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

God Promises Rewards Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005

We believe that God will do whatever He says He will, so why don’t we trust Him in the area of our finances?

God Promises Rewards 2 Cor 9:1-11 These days we see many credit card companies offering rewards. Some companies give back a portion of what you spend, other give you gifts, some would give frequent flyer miles on all purchases. Even car manufacturers are in on this, cash back or zero ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Boy With The Heart Of A King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

God looks on the heart not on the outside. The human ruler is at his most kingly when he bows before God, freely, willing, and out of love for God.

By Guerin Tueno What a disaster! King Saul has gone from being the golden boy of Israel to the John Elliot of the Old Testament. Saul’s reign was like a roller-coaster ride. Started low, but then he shot up as King, and then down again. He misunderstood who’s really in charge. God isn’t some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 21, 2004

At the end of a misused life there awaits a place called hell. Wealth or poverty does not determine our eternal state but our relationship with Jesus surely will.

An old mountaineer had lived a full but not exactly saintly life and now was on his deathbed. He summoned his weeping wife. “Sara,” he said, “go to the fireplace and take out the third stone from the top.” She did as he instructed. “Reach in there,” said her husband, “and bring out what you find.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Life

Contributed by Robert Parker on Jun 22, 2003

God will give us Life and life more abundant when we submit to his will. Jesus said that the words that I speak they are spirit and they are life...

Scripture: John 6:63-64 (6:63) “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing, The words that I speak unto you , they are spirit , and they are life.” (6:64) “ But there are some of you that believe not.” The words I speak to you they are spirit… And they are life… They are ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63-64, John 11:39-44

Denomination: Christian Church

God Wants You To Succeed

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 25, 2003

There are many people today who find themselves wondering if God is willing for them to be successful or if He has destined them for failure. This sermone gives encouragement

“God Wants You To Succeed” TEXT: Jer. 29:11, Deut 28:13, 2 Chron 26:5 Jer 29:11 (KJV)11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Deut 28:13 (KJV) 13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Deuteronomy 28:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus On Current Events Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus pleads to give you a second chance. He wants permission to dig up your roots and fertilize the soil of your heart. Are you willing?

Jesus on Current Events, Tragedies, and Evil Dictators Luke 13:1-9 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear about the Marine who declared he is a conscientious objector to the war in Iraq and went AWOL? He went to a press conference and said he did not believe in “peace through violence” and went on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Romans 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Usable

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This message asks the question as to whether or not we are willing to be used in God’s work as Mary was when the angel confronted her with the opportunity to bear the child Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Title: “Are You Usable?” Introduction: I’m afraid that too many times this story is read with skepticism. It’s a story that sounds good to read at church during Christmas time, but are we really sure that this story is true. An angel showing up in a very poor part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal