Sermons on Contrary Inclination: showing 1,036-1,050 of 18,084

The Bush Still Burns

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

Moses was tending sheep and saw a bush burning that was not consumed by the fire.

In verses 1-4: Moses had everything accomplished for him for he was the child of an Egyptian princess. As a shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding the vocation he was educated to loathe (Genesis 43:32; 46:32-34), and he lived as an obscure outsider. How humbling ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Appeal In Hope.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023

This Psalm looks beyond the present crisis and need, through the availability of God’s righteousness, to the ultimate hope of the resurrection.

AN APPEAL IN HOPE. Psalm 17:1-7, Psalm 17:15. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-7, Psalm 17:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who John The Baptist Wasn’t Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 19, 2023

John the Baptist confesses his limitations and exalts Christ. What does he have to tell us?

WHO JOHN THE BAPTIST WASN'T: John knew he wasn’t the Christ. - Luke 3:15-16a, 18. 1. Verse 15 – Declaration that he wasn’t the Christ. - This was not a big deal for John, I don’t think, but it would be for most of us. - We have an inclination to take more credit than we should. We have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of A Bad Reputation

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 26, 2006

The early Church had a bad reputation which helped it grow and we should cultivate such a bad repputation in our time.

The Blessing of a Bad Reputation Acts 28:22 INTRO.:Paul is in Rome facing trial for preaching Christ. While waiting for his hearing before Caesar, he is permitted to have guests and to communicate with others. He calls the leaders of the local synagogue to explain his side of the issues before the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Didn't Yhey Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011

WHY WAS PETER THE ONLY ONE TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT?

WHY DIDN’T THEY GET OUT OF THE BOAT? Matt. 14:22-33 Intro: They saw it was Jesus, they heard his voice tell Peter to come, they saw Peter walk on the water. YOU WOULD THINK THEY WOULD BE JUMPING OUT CALLING ON JESUS TO CALL ME. So why did they stay in the boat? FEAR- >noun 1 an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

When Making A Request In Prayer Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

The effectiveness of prayer is based on your prayer relationship with God.

“David therefore pleaded with God for the child, and David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground … Then on the seventh day it came to pass that the child died.” 2 Samuel 12:16, 18 “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’ Immediately the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-24, Mark 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Backsliders

Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006

1. Presumption is one grand snare of the devil, in which many of the children of men are taken. They so presume upon the mercy of God as utterly to forget his justice. Although he has expressly declared, "Without holiness no man shall see the Lord," yet t

"Will the Lord absent himself for ever? And will he be no more entreated? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? And is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore?" —Psalm 77:7, 8 1. Presumption is one grand snare of the devil, in which many of the children of men are taken. They so presume upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2008

Concerning justification by faith alone we see Paul’s 1) REACTION 2) STATEMENT AND 3) DEFENCE

After a big event like a political campaign, leaders are called to justify their actions. They are asked why they choose to ignore certain polling advice, why they choose certain policies while ignoring others and choose the talking points as they did. For some they saw the majority victory that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

How Can We Be Good?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 7, 2019

In order to grow in obedience and godliness, we must start by having minds that are "alert and fully sober".

In this passage, Peter is addressing a question that each of us struggles with: how can we be good? Because we do want to be good, at least theoretically. Don’t we? We want to be people who do the right thing, who are honorable, who are worthy of respect, people who tell the truth. We want to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Excellent Wife Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2020

1) The basic Matter of the submission (Ephesians 5:22a), its 2) Manner, 3) Motive (Ephesians 5:22b-23a), & the 3) Model of Submission. (Ephesians 5:23b-24).

Ephesians 5:22-24 [22] Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. [24] Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Other

Current Crisis In America (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 18, 2021

In a time of high emotion and turbulence Christians must carefully anchor their decisions in biblical principles. This message addresses how we must fight the current cultural battle and where the focus of our efforts must be.

Introduction America is in a serious time of crisis. Most of us can easily see that. The crisis poses a serious question as to what we should do now. A lot of energy has been expended in recent months by both liberals and conservatives in the political process. As conservatives, we are disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, John 3:16-19, Matthew 17:24-27, Luke 19:38, Matthew 16:21-23, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Revelation 12:11, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:6-8, Romans 12:21, John 18:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Above The Law Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 24, 2014

A study of Proverbs 4 verse 20 through Proverbs 5 verse 23

Proverbs 4: 20 – 5: 23 Above The Law 20 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Being Led By The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 6, 2011

Most of us believe in the leadership of the Holy Spirit. However, too often in our lives we lead instead of letting the Holy Spirit lead. How does the Holy Spirit lead us? What must we do in order to be Spirit led?

Being Led by the Spirit Romans 8:12-17 Most of us believe in the leadership of the Holy Spirit. However, too often in our lives we lead instead of letting the Holy Spirit lead. We think that our individual feelings, urges, and desires are the things the Spirit has led us to do. How does the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Name Jesus Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Highlight the transformative power of the name of Jesus Christ, as demonstrated through the miraculous healing of Aeneas, and how such divine interventions can cause a ripple effect of faith in a community.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are diving into Acts 9:34-35, a story of miraculous healing and the transformative power of the name of Jesus Christ. As Warren W. Wiersbe once said, "'In the name of Jesus' is the key that unlocks the door of prayer and the treasury of God’s grace. It’s the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:34-35

Topics: Healing, Jesus Christ

A Study On Giving Advice Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 20, 2001

Three things about advice seen in the advice given to the apostle Paul.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 36 “A Study On Giving Advice” Acts 21:1-15 Dr. John R. Hamby Advice can be a wonderful thing or an absolute disaster. Given a moment or two I am sure that each of us can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Baptist