Sermons about Contrary Inclination

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 17, 2023

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Believers are commanded to walk in the Spirit, but what does that mean? This message explores how the human spirit is to operate in relationship to the believer's soul. With instruction from Galatians 5 the difference between walking in the Spirit versus the flesh is examined.

Intro We are investigating the function or operation of the human spirit in relationship to God and the person’s soul. In Proverbs 20:27 we are told: “The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.” i What is this saying about the human spirit? It is the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23, Proverbs 20:27, John 1:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Corinthians 6:17, Hebrews 12:14, Luke 6:43-44, Matthew 16:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Prepare Hearts For Jesus' Arrival

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 8, 2004

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ADVENT 2(B) - Prepare hearts for Jesus’ return by recognizing our sinful ways and then looking to Jesus’ forgiveness.

PREPARE HEARTS FOR JESUS’ ARRIVAL (Outline) MARK 1:1-8 - December 5, 2004 - ADVENT 2 1The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- 3"a voice of one calling in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Sep 12, 2010

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This sermon is intended to help us deal with disappointments we face on daily basis.

Introduction: At one point or the other in our lives we have been disappointed or disappointed another person. Disappointment is part of everyday occurrences and which whether we like or not have to deal with. If God our creator can be disappointed then we His children cannot escape disappointment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laying It All On The Altar

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

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Salvation/redemption

TEXT: Genesis, Chapter 22 PROPOSITION: God will send things into our lives from time to time that are designed to test our level of commitment to Him. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE: What thing(s) in your life might hold you back from laying it all on the line for God? What things are you unwilling to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Greater Than Our Sins

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

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The marvelous grace of God

Grace Greater Than Our Sins Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom 5:20 -21) 1. Grace is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Nurtured In The Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2009

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Jesus was brought up in a family that actively participated in the religious traditions and rituals of their faith. Being brought up in the community of believers prepared Jesus for his earthly ministry.

Luke 2:41-52 “Nurtured in the Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed how quickly Christmas is celebrated and then forgotten? The stores have already started removing their Christmas decorations and replacing them with Valentines Day. The radio stations have stopped playing Christmas Carols, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In The Ways Of God

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 23, 2016

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There is a way in which God wants us to walk. It is not conceived or planned by man. It is the way of God that leads to life.

WALKING IN THE WAYS OF GOD (PATHWAY TO HIS PRESENCE) “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” Gal 5:25. Judges 2:6-10 And when Joshua had dismissed the people, the children of Israel went each to his own inheritance to possess the land. So the people served the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don''t Be A Fool

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 9, 2021

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The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom but the fool says in his heart that there is no God. Like a child, foolishness is bound in the heart of the unregenerated man or woman.

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 7:9 "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools." DEFINITION The King James Bible dictionary defines a fool as: 1. One who is destitute of reason, or the common powers of understanding, an idiot. 2. In scripture, fool is often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15, Titus 3:3-4, Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Eye View

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 4, 2016

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Tough love or tender love. The disciples toiling in rowing, and Jesus unusual response. (He would have passed them by.) When we get close to God we will have sympathy for others, we can also gain insight into the best way to help them.

God's Eye View Intro: In many video games there is something called, "God's Eye View." What they mean by that is seeing things from a much better perspective and vantage point. For example, if we had a battle scene, there is the perspective of the individual soldier facing enemies that his limited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Out Of The Boat And Give God A Testimony

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

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faith

Get Out Of The Boat and Give God A Testimony Mat 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained [ compelled] his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Mat 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001

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In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.

"Enemies of the Cross" Text: Philippians 3:15-19 Introduction: -When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults. I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Chain - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2009

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Lent 2: A continuing sermon series this part focusing on temptation. This sermon is focused on the sources of temptation: the devil; the world and our own sinful nature. Our help comes from only one place - Jesus - our Lord who has already conquered sin

Last week we began a sermon series entitled, “Breaking the Chain.” The message series deals with how to handle temptation in our own lives. Last week we talked about two different topics: First - Why do we need to deal with the subject of temptation? – There are basically two reasons: a. Our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Heart's Desire

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012

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Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:4

Denomination: Anglican

If My People

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 16, 2016

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A sermon to acknowledge that only a heaven sent revival can help America.

"If My People..." 2 Chronicles 7:12-15 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. ILL - Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life In Believers Part 1 Series

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 4, 2014

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What does true holiness look like?

Exegetical Idea: Paul instructs the church on living in holiness. Hook: Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and strewn trash around the interior. As he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

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