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"Look What God Chose"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jan 29, 2014

A sermon about the wisdom and power of the Cross.

"Look What God Chose" 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There's an old story about a woman named Ruby Turpin. Ruby was obsessed with status and class. In the story, Ruby was in a doctor's waiting room, sizing up everyone there in the room according to their class. In fact, at night Ruby would spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Abraham: The Call

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 12, 2001

The call of Abraham is addressed in three elements contained in the following statement: ’God calls ordinary people.’

There’s a children’s Bible song called “Father Abraham.” The words speak of Abraham having many children, and also speaks of you and I being Abraham’s children. It reminds me of a couple back home. They adopted two children because they believed they couldn’t have any biologically, but then they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

God Chose Joseph, Just Like He Chose Mary

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 25, 2021

God hand-picked Joseph just like He hand-picked Mary. 

We often think about God choosing Mary to be the mother of the Christ child. Let’s think about Joseph for a minute: Joseph is the man God chose to be Daddy to His Son! What kind of man would you choose for your child? — patient — kind —Firm but gentle —Slow to anger —Disciplines not in anger, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham’s Encounter With God

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Mar 31, 2013

True faith requires action.

Henry Blackaby in “Experiencing God” words it this way: "The crisis of belief is an encounter with God requires faith. Encounters with God are God-sized. What you do in response to God’s revelation reveals what you believe about God. True faith requires action". If someone promised you that one day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 1 - God of Abraham I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family's rise and near fall from power in America ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-7, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 15:5, Genesis 18:10-14, Genesis 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Of Heaven Part 2 - Israel - A Nation Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 23, 2019

A message explaining the reason why God chose Israel for himself and outlining the purpose he had (and still has) for this special nation.

The Two Kingdoms The Kingdom of Heaven part 2 Israel – A nation chosen by God In spite of the many scriptures predicting a coming, earthly kingdom of heaven, many Christians persist in believing that Israel has been passed over - rejected as a people of God because of its continual, persistent ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 7:6, Isaiah 19:25, Exodus 4:22, Jeremiah 3:14, Genesis 12:2, Isaiah 49:6, Galatians 3:16, Isaiah 42:6-7, Luke 4:17-21, Deuteronomy 7:7, Deuteronomy 32:8-9, 1 Corinthians 8:5, Ephesians 6:12, Daniel 10:13, Psalm 82:5, 1 Corinthians 10:20, 1 John 5:19, Deuteronomy 32:6, Romans 11:26-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Patriarchs The Mission Of God In The Abrahamic Covenan Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Mission of God in the Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 17-18:15 David Taylor May 1, 2016

The Patriarchs The Mission of God in the Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 17-18:15 David Taylor May 1, 2016 Google earth is a great little tool that can help you find a location. You can zoom in and get a pretty detailed picture of where you are and you can zoom out to see where you are in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refuse You Chose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores knowing God through Scripture, bearing each other's burdens, and transforming through faith, even amidst life's complexities and challenges.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, it is a joy to gather together in this sanctuary, to bask in the warmth of God's love and to share in the fellowship of believers. We are here to open our hearts, to open our minds, to the wisdom that is found in the Holy Scriptures. We are here ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Topics: Blessings

Abraham’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Abraham’s story reminds us that God is faithful to His call on our lives and that He will fulfill the promises He gives us in his timing. We just need to be patient and faithful and not try to help God out. We also discover that God always will provide fo

Abraham’s Story: “The father of multitudes” Series Intro: Series BC Justice League of Bible Super Heroes: In a world of chaos and destruction, many are called but few are chosen. Join us as we explore the events surrounding the lives of those biblical heroes; these are the true stories of the BC ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Chose Poorly Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 21, 2011

A study of chapter 31 verses 1 through 9

Isaiah 31: 1 – 0 He Chose Poorly 1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, nor seek the LORD! 2 Yet He also is wise and will bring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Abraham Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Faith in God’s promises conquers the fear of my prospects

ENGAGE Have you ever made some kind of bold decision or taken a strong stand on some issue and then at some point began to wonder if you really did the right thing after all? I know that I certainly have. When Mary and I had kids, we made the commitment that Mary would stay home with the kids and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Series

Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 27, 2002

Abrham’s relationship with God demonstrates how importat it is for us to know God well.

PRAY-ERS OF THE BIBLE Abraham Genesis 18:16-33 Every person can improve their prayer life by including the elements Abraham used when speaking to God. Introduction: Driving down a country road, I came to a very narrow bridge. In front of the bridge, a sign was posted: "YIELD." Seeing no oncoming ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Faith Moses Chose...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

By Faith Moses Chose... (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verses 23-28 • Moses, who lived to be 120 years of age, • His life has three distinct divisions - each lasting 40 years. • 40 years as Prince of Egypt; • 40 years as a Shepherd in the Desert. • 40 years as a Prophet and Deliverer of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Brethren

Abraham Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Abraham is called a friend of God and a mighty man of faith because he learned to say “I will Lord!”

Sermon 1: Abraham – “Friend of God” Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We will be taking a quick glimpse at a few characters sketches. Theses Bios will teach us primarily 7 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-24, Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Chose A Father For His Son

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Father’s day message about Joseph, the adopted father of Jesus.

READ: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23. Today is FATHERS’ DAY. I want to speak to you about a man - a FATHER - who is very often overlooked, I think. In some quarters he is overshadowed by the prominence given to his wife. I’m talking about JOSEPH, the husband of Mary and the adopted father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal