Sermons on Wrestling God:

Asking God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Effective praying is simply the result of effective Christian living. A good prayer life is the practical result of a life of commitment to Christ.

Two brothers came to the U.S. from Europe in 1845 to make their fortune. The older brother had a trade for he knew how to make sauerkraut, and so he took a wagon train west to California to raise cabbages. The younger brother went to school to study metallurgy. Several years passed, and the younger ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

How To Convince God

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 16, 2006

But when you realize that it is God who can rise you up; you suddenly, find yourself ashamed and this could be the reason on why it is hard to be close to Him. You’re thinking that God is hard to convince.

Theme: How to Convince God Text: Genesis 32: 22-31 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 15, 2k6 Intro: Illus: Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female Poodle. The three male dogs fall all over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Plan Is The Only Plan Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013

Only God’s plan will matter in the long run, so we had better join Him.

God’s plan is the only plan. I remember lying on the bed, the hot, humid air pressing down on me, and wondering, “What was I doing here?” I was on my first mission trip to the Philippines. I was serving for 10 weeks working in the housing complex, Villa Carolina II on the outskirts of Manila. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Through God’s People #2: Judas Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Judas.

Acts 1:15-20 – God’s Power through God’s People #2: Judas Today we are continuing our series on the Book of Acts, stories of God moving through His people in order to make the world a better place. Now, when I introduced this last week, I mentioned that along the way we would encounter a scoundrel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019

Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

18) Praying For God’s Kingdom & Seeking God’s Will Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

Jesus prayed saying: "Thy kingdom come". Have you ever considered what it will be like when God’s Kingdom Comes! Make no mistake Brethren – God’s Kingdom will come! There is no delaying it. There is no denying it. Covid 19 is not going to stop it. And Christ Himself Prayed for it!

TEACH US TO PRAY Part 3 – Praying For God’s Kingdom & Seeking God’s Will TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 RECAP Alright brethren – So here we are again… Attempting to discover ...those things most surely believed among us (Lk 1:1). And our focus of late has been all about Prayer. Remember in Luke 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Chosen People Will Be Judged First. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 1, 2019

Judgment starts at the place of God as Christians are chastised By God when they sin.

Judgment starts at the place of God as Christians are chastised By God when they sin. Scriptures are evident that even the People of God will be judged in this life, despite the fact that Christ has borne the full punishment for every one of our transgressions. For 1 Peter 4:17 tells us, “it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Matthew 23:25

God Is Weird!

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Oct 18, 2002

GOD is weird! Have you ever stopped and looked at the way GOD does things on earth? It’s weird! It’s not the way we think things should or would be done!

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* GOD Is Weird ! CHRISTmas Is 55:6-12 ******************************************************* Is 55:6-12 6) Seek ye the LORD while HE may be found, call ye upon HIM while HE is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-12, Mark 7:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yahweh: God Is Series

Contributed by Dan Dunn on Aug 15, 2001

We are all invited by God to look into that burning bush with Moses and hear God say “I am who I am,” and live our lives accordingly, in a responsible relationship with Him.

Today we are beginning a new worship series at Mount Pisgah, and I’m excited about the privilege I have of preaching the first sermon in this series. For the next 6 weeks we’re going to be experiencing the different ways that God meets our deepest needs. To help us get a handle on the ways God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Armour Of God

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Breaking down each of the pieces of the armour fo God; a sermon I wrote and preached with a gr 11 student

The Armor of God Youth Service - June 11, 1995 INTRO: I have a hard time with things that I can’t physically sense. I’m a fairly concrete person - I like the tangible things in life - like a thick piece of chocolate cake, or the solid handshake of a friend. And it is because of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Communication With God

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2012

Paul & Timothy exposed the Colossian church to the necessity of maintaining effective communication with God. Christians must maintain effective communication with God. Effective communication with God is maintained in...

COMMUNICATION With GOD—Colossians 4:2 Attention: A Cowboy Named Fred A cowboy lay sprawled across three entire seats in the posh Amarillo Theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the cowboy, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The cowboy groaned but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Food Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2018

In this sermon, we discuss the way that food can become an idol for us as we allow food to do for us what only God should do.

A. A certain Texas rancher had a pair of boots made, and they turned out to be too tight. 1. The bootmaker insisted on stretching them, but the rancher wouldn’t let him. 2. The rancher explained to the bootmaker his reason for wanting the boots to be too tight: “There is little in my life that is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Says About God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2009

God is bigger than we imagine and yet closer than we realize.

What God Says About God Isaiah 40 Rev. Brian Bill 1/25/09 Video: “Who is God?” (Dare2Share) People in our culture have a lot of questions about God. Unfortunately, many have no idea who God really is because their view of Him is an amalgamation of what they see on TV or movies or read in books. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings From God

Contributed by Caleb Bolton on Nov 30, 2006

Our Prayer life is what determines the blessing.

Tonight I want to talk to you about how to obtain the life that God wants you to have. Tonight I want to talk to you about two individuals that had something in common. These two men lived on this earth hundreds of years apart from one another yet they met each other one night. While on earth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross: The Plan Of God

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Seeing God’s plan in the cross

Intro: Who do you know that comes up with crazy plans? I can think back to my neighbor growing up. Gary Kaytor. Gary lived across the street and was 2 years older than me. Gary was the type who everything always worked out for. Gary knew how to turn every situation to his advantage. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational