Sermons on Carnal Nature:

Loving My Enemies

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2011

1. Jesus is teaching us to stop the cycle of violence and revenge. 2. Jesus is sayi8ng that we have nothing to fear, and there is therefore no reason to seek revenge. 3. Jesus is telling us to take on the nature of God.

• In the movie “Fiddler on the Roof”, Tevye and his neighbors have been informed that the Tsar has evicted all Jews from their village and confiscated their land. There is a great upheaval and anger in the community, as you can imagine. If someone told this to you and all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

The Goodness Of God Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

Today, I want us to consider the goodness of God. The goodness of God is designed to appeal to our better nature and cause us to respond favorably to God. The purpose of God's goodness and forbearance is not to encourage sin, but to appeal to man's better

The Goodness of God Romans 2:4 “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” In the book of Romans, Paul introduces the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the only means for an unrighteous man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Ingredients Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The final miracle of the Holy Spirit on that day of Pentecost was the birth of the church. You may wonder why I call that a miracle. It is because I know human nature. Next to the transformation of persons, the second greatest miracle is oneness or un

INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH ACTS 2:42-47 The final miracle of the Holy Spirit on that day of Pentecost was the birth of the church. You may wonder why I call that a miracle. It is because I know human nature. Next to the transformation of persons, the second greatest miracle is oneness or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Judged

Contributed by Paul Searight on Aug 24, 2010

The certainty of judgement. Despite a range of interpretations about the final days and the nature of Christs return - all are in agreement - we will all face the judgement throne. We will be judged but we will also experience Gods mercy and his grace fir

Judged John Milton wrote: The aged earth aghast With terror of that blast Shall from the surface to the centre shake When, at the worlds last session The mighty judge in middle air shall spread Hi throne As if on a massive cinema screen the most incredible event that man has ever witnessed will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children In The Kingdom Of God: Lessons From The Life Of Samuel

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 17, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD DRAWING LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. PROPHET

CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD: LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL ******************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Motivated From Within Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 7, 2008

Be on guard to enable the right drive. Be on guard to motivate the right drive. You are either going to motivate the sinful nature or the Spirit of God in every situation in your life. The more you motivate, enable and act on the Spirit of God the more

MOTIVATED FROM WITHIN Allan H. Kircher 28 Sept 08 What is your motivation, your drive, your ambition to continue in the world today? Are you crying deep within trying to seek God’s will in your life, but you just seem to continue in the ways of the world? The drive within you determines the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 21, 2008

It was only with a shepherd’s staff that Moses parted the waters of a great sea, that he commanded natural disasters and demanded water from a rock. It was in the great lesson of a simple stick that when anything is given to God it wields mighty power!

“What is that in Your Hand?” Exodus 3:16-4:2a It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. The leaders picked him last. Last for basketball ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Respond When You Are Discouraged?

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 18, 2009

We are living in a success driven world. Everyone wants to be successful and people seldom want to speak about their failures. It is quite natural that if we do not find success in our ways we get discouraged and disappointed. Disappointment is the differ

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured How to respond when you are Discouraged? Introduction: We are living in a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Virtues

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006

- Even though we are born again in Christ, we are not removed from our human nature. - As Christians we are continually in the process of sanctification, the “work of God,” which we are to participate in. - Those Peter writes to us that we are to be

I. The Eight Virtues (vv. 5-7) A. Faith i. It is by faith alone that we are saved through grace, but this saving grace doesn’t continue on by itself. ii. Peter calls for us all to add to our faith, which in NT times meant to add the richness of God to your life. B. Goodness i. This is an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

One Extraordinary Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 14, 2006

Part 4 in series God in Five Weeks, this message looks at the second person in the Trinity, Jesus - or God the Son. Specifically it examines Jesus’ belief that he was God, Jesus extraordinary life, extraordinary death, and the nature of the choice we are

One Extraordinary Life God in Five Weeks, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 10/15/2006 My head is filled with songs about Jesus from the hymns and choruses I learned growing up in the church. “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know. Fills my heart with longing – keeps me ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Serving Up Joy Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013

God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

El Shaddai: The God Who Is More Than Enough

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 18, 2014

God's not only Elohim (Creator) and Jehovah (God of Covenant Promises), He's also El Shaddai, the God whose power will violate nature/ His creation to fulfill those promises. That's how God revealed Himself to Abram.

EL SHADDAI: THE GOD WHO IS MORE THAN ENOUGH Gen. 17:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear God: "Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much." Debbie, 7. 2. Dear God: "Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know." Jimmy, 6. 3. Dear God: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desiring Eternal Growth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 21, 2013

Birth must be followed by nurture. Just as a natural baby requires milk in order to be nourished & to grow, so must a spiritual baby have the milk of God¡¯s Word in order to be nourished and to grow up in Christ.

1 PETER 2: 1-3 [Renewing Hope Series] DESIRING ETERNAL GROWTH [Philippians 3:7-14] God's imperishable Word stands forever. This imperishable Word was the content of Peter's preaching (1:12, 25). He preached the Word for God's Word has life. He preached the Word for God's Word gives life. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

“holy, Yes, Holy!” Psalm 99

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 6, 2016

This transfiguration Sunday it has to mean something that we See God as Holy and understand the holy nature of God. We are clear to make sure that we Deal with the idea of doing enough to live holy and reach the needs of the lest of these.

Transfiguration Sunday February 7, 2016 (Last Sunday before Lent Black History) Exodus 34:29-35 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-36,(37-43a) “Holy, Yes, Holy!” Psalm 99 Psalm 99The Message (MSG) 99  1-3 God rules. On your toes, everybody! He rules from his angel throne—take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

One Is The Loveliest Number

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 18 (a) By nature we focus on ourselves, trying to be the greatest, to be Number One. But that leads to separation and loneliness. Christ has redeemed us, that we may be united with the Father and with each other. Therefore we live in love.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “One is the loveliest number” Our gospel reading today is in three parts. It opens with the disciples asking Jesus, yet again, who will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran