Sermons on Wrestled With God:

How To Be A Champion With God

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Sep 14, 2017

Men in general…and, Christian men in particular…have a need to look good. We need to appear to be in control. But, in truth we are very much like ducks gliding along on a pond…we look serene…and calm…but, underneath we are paddling like mad.

Father’s Day June 2016 How To Be A Champion With God Introduction: !. Thank people for the kind acceptance they have extended to us. 2. Father’s Day story about my Dad. (The time he confronted some street gang in church). A Foreword to what I am going to share with you: Men in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Foursquare

God Chooses The Weak Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2018

Jesus chose twelve ordinary men to proclaim His Gospel message. It was not the Pharisees, rabbis, priest or scribes that He chose but ordinary men. If Jesus chose the weak of this world to shame the strong don't be surprised when He comes calling you!

Twelve Ordinary Men Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Even before the beginning of time the sovereign plan was for Jesus to be born, live amongst us and die for our sins (1 Peter 1:20). This had to be done for without atonement, God’s righteous wrath (Romans 6:23) would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

When we identify what grace has to overcome to save sinners, we will begin to understand how powerful grace is. In the above scripture, we see that God's grace must be powerful, to abound over sin, and to reign where once sin reigned:

TOPIC: The Power of the Grace of God SERIES: UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD Rom. 5:20-21 "But where sin abounded, GRACE DID MUCH MORE ABOUND: that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might GRACE REIGN through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord." When we identify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

Giving Thanks To God!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 9, 2021

The following sermon is a prayer reflecting but a mere ten things from God’s holy word that we as His people want to offer as a “sweet fragrance” unto our Lord, Savior, King!

Giving Thanks to God! Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Thanksgiving is yet upon us and though we desperately want to express an “attitude of gratitude” for all our Lord has done, painfully and filled with great shame we must admit we struggle to present to our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:11-13, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:6-7, Ephesians 1:3, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Matthew 6:25-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to recognize God's call in their lives, respond to it with faith, and be open to receiving His blessings as they follow His lead.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Isaiah. As A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan only the things we can do by ourselves." Let's not limit ourselves to what we can do alone, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:4

Topics: Initial Call, God

Psalms: Songs Of Disorientation (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 28, 2021

This sermon begins talking about the Psalms of Disorientation. God does not despise our doubt. He has given us a way to use our doubts to build our faith by praying the psalms of disorientation.

Psalms: Songs of Disorientation (Part 1) Introduction Psalm 13; Psalm 73 Up to this point in our study of the Psalter, we have been looking at the psalms of orientation. We have seen that the psalms of orientation describe life as functioning as it should. Creation is seen as well-ordered, the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everybody Can't Go Where God Is Taking You

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 14, 2011

One of the greatest revelations you will ever receive is to know who to partner with in life, wrong people can destroy you, the right people can accelerate you.

“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan. And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.” 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Three Beacons

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001

God uses His word, the Holy Spirit, and circumstances to direct us.

Bob Munford tells of a certain Italian harbor that can be reached only by sailing up a narrow channel between dangerous rocks and shoals. Over the years, many ships have wrecked, and navigation is hazardous. To guide the ships safely into port, three lights have been mounted in the harbor on three ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

"Listen! God Is Speaking"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2003

God spoke to Samuel and God is speaking to us...are we listening?

1 Samuel 3:1-20 “Listen! God is Speaking” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us can probably relate to how the people felt in Samuel’s time: “In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions.” This was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Promise Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 21, 2011

Because God is here we should have no fear.

The Promise of God’s Presence Isaiah 41:10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/21/11 I’m speaking on a topic today that I really need to hear because I struggle with fear. I was reminded of this on Monday when Beth and I were out driving. When we came to one of the railroad crossings in town, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Still In The Changing Business

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 25, 2002

God is interested in changing people!

God is still in the Changing Business 2 Cor 5:17 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (KJV) This is a wonderful thing for man to understand. And man must understand that God is not interested in changing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Last Hours Of Jesus' Life - Free From Passivity

Contributed by Joanne Chan on May 18, 2018

In this sermon, we look at how the people mocked Jesus as he walked toward the hill of Golgotha, and contrast that with his encounter with Simon from Cyrene to see what it really means to carry the cross for Jesus.

Central theme: Jesus denied himself and took the punishment for us with total dedication. We should take up the cross and follow Jesus, which means denying our old self (our comfort, your desires) and live for God because God is leading us to an even better place. Opening: Think of a place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Answer Is No!"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to TRUST GOD.

13 June 2004 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: TO MOTIVATE THE HEARERS TO AFFIRM TO OTHERS THAT WHEN GOD SAYS NO, IT’S BECAUSE HE SEES THE BIG PICTURE OR HE HAS A BETTER PLAN. REFERENCES: 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10; Habakkuk 1:1-12 (… problems with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dreaming God's Dreams

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 24, 2007

The second of a three part series, ‘Do You Believe?

(Slide 1 up) I am thinking of something that everyone has and that we often receive it during the same time period each day. It can bring pleasure or pain or uncertainty when we receive it. What it is? (Slide 1a) It is a dream! We all have dreams and most of the time we have them during the night ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is God Now?

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

God uses people and processes to work toward the end of suffering; God uses us.

Where is God Now? Exodus 3:13-15 04/17/05 2423 words 13 But Moses said to God, "If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ’The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ’What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?" 14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." He said further, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed