Sermons on God-Ordained: showing 46-60 of 1,647

The Sleeping Church

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 2, 2015

Divine opportunities pass us by when we are not watchful, when we are not alert. Wrong decisions are taken when we are not watchful, when we are not discerning. The church strays from her mission and God ordained purpose when we are not watchful.

Introduction During Jesus’ last days on earth something worthy of attention happened at the Garden of Gethsemane. Matthew 26:36 tells us that Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane. Then He told them to sit down at a particular spot while He goes to pray. Jesus then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting To The Heart Of Things – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 6, 2007

In our drama today, we see it once again. This is not an authorization to blast people full-force with anger, vehemence or vitriol. It is, however, a demonstration to us that we have the biblical, God-ordained, Christian duty to be truly honest when we en

We could actually entitle this study “Jesus and the Forbidding Pharisees, Part 6”. What we encounter today is almost a continuation of our study of Matthew 12. In that series of lesson, we examined the dynamic discrepancies between what the Pharisees practiced and promoted and what God actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 46 - Are You Running Away? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 30, 2023

Are you trying to run away from God ordained relationships because you are unable to handle them? Stop and get back to God and submit to His authority. The Lord can do wonders to restore relationships, and He will bring peace to our restless hearts.

If one were to describe this period of time, in which we are living, we can depict it as a time when people are constantly running away. We hear of families who are in distress, because the husband or wife chose to walk away from home leaving their spouse and children in a state of abandonment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Genesis 16:1-2, Genesis 16:8, Revelation 3:7, Deuteronomy 28:23, Genesis 16:4-6, Genesis 16:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Truths About Temptation

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2013

Our Lord didn’t ask for the tempting by Satan, but God ordained it, because it would be proof that He was who He said He was. Satan may have thought that he was forcing the issue and that he was the one in charge, but the power and authority of Christ wou

Truths About Temptation Written: 9-26-06 Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11(Good News Bible) Scripture Reading 1 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the Devil. 2 After spending 40 days and nights without food, Jesus was hungry. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Our Family Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 6, 2023

Our families may be the furthest thing from perfect, but God ordained the family in the beginning in the garden of Eden. Since then, Satan has been attacking the family. With God at the center, we need to protect, cherish, and love our families with which God has blessed us.

Introduction Video Ill.: Our Imperfect Family - Pixel Preacher Raise your hand today if your family is perfect! Anyone? Hopefully you’re not like the family in this story. You hear jokes about someone being left behind, but I often wonder does it really happen? I guess the answer is yes! Dad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15, Joshua 24:14-15, Romans 12:10, Malachi 2:15, Luke 6:48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 7 - Obedience To Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 19, 2024

Submission to God ordained authority and obedience to God are important principles we should follow in order to experience God’s amazing provision in our lives. Here are some great examples from the bible who will help us put this principle into practice in our own lives.

Let us read 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) As we continue to study the word ‘overflowing’ we realize that the scripture does not talk about this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 Kings 17:1, Proverbs 18:21, John 19:11-12, Matthew 8:5-10, Luke 15:14, 1 Kings 17:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Aaron And Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2015

Models of high priesthood. Comparison and Contrast.

AARON AND JESUS. Hebrews 5:1-10. Every high priest taken from among men was set aside, and was ordained to serve God in the offering of both gifts and sacrifices for sins, for and on behalf of men (Hebrews 5:1). The task was not taken on presumptuously, but was only made possible through the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Initiating The Turn(2023)-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 31, 2023

6 of ?? Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-VI—Luke 1:13b-17(:5-25) Attention: Ford Motor Company is remembered for implementing innovative approaches to the assembly-line production of automobiles. The company set many historical milestones beginning in 1903. [The following innovations are borrowed from ‘Forbes’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-17, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction And Overview Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Becoming a Person of Prayer Introduction and Overview

Becoming a Person of Prayer Introduction and Overview Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:1-4 November 7, 2010 As I talk to most people about their spiritual lives, prayer is a major frustration. Because of this and the fact that we have lots of new people who have come to the Lord or have come back to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Be A Member? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 4, 2016

There are many opinions about "church membership", but what does Scripture say? If we are to grow in spiritual maturity, we must be connected in a local body of believers.

In our basic training, we have studied salvation, the church, surrender and lordship. Today, we move our study toward the expectations and responsibilities of those who have been saved and are surrendered to the lordship of Jesus Christ. You can get a membership to just about anything if you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Work! What About It?

Contributed by Donato Solano on Nov 11, 2006

It is necessary for every man to work. Life on earth will be a lot easier if all men will work.

INTRODUCTION It is necessary for every man to work. Life on earth will be a lot easier if all men will work. I. GOD ORDAINED YOU TO WORK, 1:28 Whatever your jobs right now, it is God’s gift to you. If you are not you have to find the work that God ordained you to do. But if you don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Women In Ministry Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 7 in our Judges series with the second message dealing with the role of women.

Judges Series #7 Life Cycles “Women in Ministry” Review Last week we addressed the issue of the place of women in God’s plan. We began discussion with a brief summary of attitudes toward women at points in history including the church. The fact that women have not always been appreciated for ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dealing With Governing Authorities Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 1, 2010

We are to submit to our governing authorities unless we are asked to disobey God!

How many of you are planning to vote this Tuesday?? If you’re not planning to vote this Tuesday and you are a citizen of the United States of America, guess what? God planned a message just for you today! No, I did not plan this (I’m not that good!); but as we are studying the Letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction To Joel Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2004

The book of Joel reveals the wonderful sovereignty of God.

Joel 1:1 Introduction Woodlawn Baptist Church January 18, 2004 Introduction “The word of the Lord that came to Joel the son of Pethuel.” As I begin a short series of messages from the book of Joel, I want to begin tonight by laying a foundation for the thoughts that will come later in the book. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Must Submit To Governing Authorities Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2014

Paul speaks about authorities in this world. 1- Authorities are established by God 2- Authorities punish the wrongdoers 3- Authorities must be respected by all

INTRO.- We have authorities or authority figures throughout all our lives. ILL.- Little Johnny was going to a public school and he was doing very badly in math. So his mother decided to put him into a Catholic school. When she got his report card at the end of the term, his marks in math had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ