Sermons on animals of instinct: showing 226-240 of 27,281

The Biblical Nativity Scene

Contributed by Billy Kryger on May 21, 2007

Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the manger, have three regal figures standing there: the Magi, (they’re normally called wisemen). While that makes for a beautiful picture, it is Scrip

INTRODUCTION: * My wife likes nativity scenes. She has several. * Many churches display nativity scenes—some are live. * Hollywood has even gotten into the act—“The Nativity Story” * Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2007

’Tis the season, and we can see 3 schools God took Saul thru before he graduated as ’Paul.’ The schools of Solitude, Suffering, & Seasoning. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation w/ graphics and animations.

Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Living Building-Stones

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013

Today, we live in the new dispensation we call the age of grace, where all believers are priests with instant access to the Throne Room of God, anytime day or night. As priests, we are to offer up spiritual sacrifices, which are in contrast to the animal,

Living Building-Stones Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4--12 (The Living Bible) 4 Come to Christ, who is the living Foundation of Rock upon which God builds; though men have spurned him, he is very precious to God who has chosen him above all others. 5 And now you have become living building-stones for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Watches Over Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 25, 2015

Jesus referred to himself as the good shepherd so that the people would know what he was talking about. Jesus was preaching in Palestine, and sheep were quite common in that area. Sheep are not very smart though. They were easy prey for wild animals.

How many of you have pets? I have three of them at my house right now. I have three cats. One is a sixteen year old male named Rusty because he is rust-coloured. My family also calls him Tubby because he is fat. He loves to eat, and he loves begging for food whenever anyone is in the kitchen. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

Rev.# 45~13:5-10 The Antichrist Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2010

God don’t see him as a man, made in the divine image of God, but as a wild animal, under the control of Satan. He is a man but he is energized from hell, for he comes out of the pit, we’re told this two times.

Rev.# 45~13:5-10 THE ANTICHRIST 3-6-10 In chapter 13: as we have already stated the two worst people in all of human history appear on the scene. They are called “beasts.” They are not animals; they are called beasts because of the cruelty of their reign. God don’t see him as a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfection Of The Heavenly Sanctuary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 31, 2020

Verses 11 and 12 contrast “the good things to come” with the types and shadows of the Old Covenant ─ the precious blood of the Lamb of God. The perfect tabernacle in contrast with the sanctuary made of earthly materials; the precious blood of the Lamb of God in contrast to the blood of animals.

Lesson 28 IE3b. The Perfection of the Heavenly Sanctuary (Heb. 9:11-12) Text (KJV) 11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sloth Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2021

Sloth is not just a slow animal on Zootopia, but is the failure to be good STEWARDS of the opportunities and blessings God gives us -- it's the failure of a LIFE, That's why it's listed as one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Summer of Sin #3 SLOTH INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Kids Can Sure Get the Wrong Idea 1. There was a boy who was lazy and couldn’t wake up early. His mom wanted to teach him a lesson about the benefits of waking up early. She said: “Son, I’m going to tell you a story and then I want you to tell me what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-32, Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sheep And Wolves...snakes And Doves...sparrows Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011

This message from Matthew 10 deals with Jesus sending out his men to preach and perform miracles. Jesus shared his power and mission with his men. The message focuses on five animal analogies Jesus used in instructing his men for ministry.

Sheep & Wolves …Snakes & Doves … Sparrows Matthew 10:1 CHCC: February 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In this series on the Power of Jesus, we’ve seen some amazing miracles that prove His power over disease, demons, and even over the forces of nature. This week, we’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 21, 2007

For thousands of years, God had been showing man-kind that he needed a Savior. The provided animal skins in the Garden of Eden was a lesson concerning that very truth. It is reasonable to believe that Adam and Eve, who had never seen death, witnessed th

Do you like to get presents? Most people do. One little boy wanted a watch for Christmas. He kept on talking about it, until his dad finally told him he didn’t want to hear anymore about it. It was their custom for each member of their family to take turns, each night at the supper quoting a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Covered In The Dust Of Your Rabbi

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2018

One of the benfits of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High is that He gives you grace to escape the hidden traps of the enemy. Traps are placed in the path which animals usually take to get food/water. The most bitter people you will ever meet ..

Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title May you be covered the dust of your Rabbi is a Jewish saying that basically means may you walk so close to your teacher that you are covered with his dust. (See note at end of message for more info) As we get in to this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

“america’s Ancient Covenant With The God Of Israel” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

We spent last Sunday morning learning what a covenant is and what being in one means. 1 It means to bind, cut, divide (the way Abraham cut/divide the animals on presumably an altar before God) the binding is the people of Israel to God.

America’s Fork In The Road: Keeping or Cutting Covenant Series (Based up Perry Stone & Bill Cloud’s book, America’s Controversy with God’s Covenant) “America’s Ancient Covenant with the God of Israel” March 15, 2015 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

God Creates Sea Life And Fowl On Day 5

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Nov 28, 2022

God created fish and birds to teach us about His infinite wisdom and glory. We can learn life changing wisdom by studying fish and birds. God designed some animals as prophetic Types to teach us important spiritual lessons

Genesis 1:20-23 Day 5: God Creates Sea Life & Fowl “& God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature (Heb. = living soul) that hath life, & fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. (21) & God created great whales, & every living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Stuff Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Jesus created all of the stuff of this material universe, and in His Incarnation He became personally involved with the animal, mineral, and vegetable kingdom. His goal is to redeem all of His creation from the effects of the fall, so that even stuff is a part of the plan of salvation.

Back in October of 1948, a young pastor and his wife took on the challenge of repairing and restoring an old church. Their goal was to have it done by Christmas Eve. But just two days before Christmas a storm dumped over an inch of rain, and the roof leaked, and right in front of the church the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Do You Feel The Rain?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009

Lord, Rain on Us!” We need the Shower of the Holy Ghost in our lives like never before. During a good rain, vegetation is nourished -- animals are nourished -- the grass gets greener; rain refreshes the land. Rain causes things to grow and be fruitful. We

DO YOU FEEL THE RAIN? OR ARE YOU JUST GETTING WET CBC (adapted from a message by Dr. Wayne Lawton) 1/11/09 DEUTERONOMY 11: 14 Deuteronomy 11 (NEW INTERNATIONAL READERS VERSION) 14 Then the Lord will send rain on your land at the right time. He’ll send rain in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

In A Manger

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Dec 25, 2012

A Christmas Eve sermon. Jesus was born in a dirty stable in a feeding trough for animals. God came to us in the dirt and in His life He experienced all the dirt of sin that fills our lives. He came to us to wash away the dirt by dying on the cross.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. We’re here tonight to celebrate the birth of a baby boy, a little human baby with five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot, two eyes, a nose and a mouth. A baby just like any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran