Sermons about Contrary Inclination

Freedom From Generational Curses

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 24, 2021

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Why would God want you to confess the sins of your father or mother when you had nothing to do with their sins in the first place? He wants you to know the severity of their sins. A generational curse comes through the blood line and can only be cancelled by the blood of Jesus.

FREEDOM FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES “Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation” (Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:7, Deuteronomy 30:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Should I Pray For Others?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 11, 2022

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Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give us the power to live a Holy Life

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 Theme: Prayer Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Galatians 5:16-18, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Rebuilding Jericho

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

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The curse on Jericho, and the consequence of rebuilding.

REBUILDING JERICHO. 1 Kings 16:34. In the recitation of the ten commandments we read that the LORD our God “visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation.” It is important that we keep a balanced view of Scripture because the passage goes on, “but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:34, Joshua 6:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Wise Guy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

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The aim of the Book of Proverbs is to help us acquire and apply God’s wisdom to the decisions and activities of daily life. The starting place in becoming a wise guy (or woman) is to treat God with reverence and awe.

How to Be a Wise Guy Happy New Year! How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Not so good, huh? As the year unfolds before me, I often find it difficult to even remember what I resolved to do. I tell myself, “This year I’m going to turn over a new leaf. I’m going to start rooting for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Trials To Triumph Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

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This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

“EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

If Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 8, 2020

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Part 3 of this series focuses on IF as it pertains to our heart and the beliefs that resides within it.

IF – Part 3 Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18; John 11:21-26; Romans 10:8-10 This is part three of my series on “IF”. As I have shared previously, “IF”, as defined in the dictionary, is “a conjunction used to indicate the circumstances that would have to exist in order for an event to happen.” When this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18, Romans 10:8-10, John 11:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turing Trials Into Triumphs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2021

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The first subject that James addresses in his letter is how to face our trials. His suggestion is shocking: we should welcome our trials with joy. But his reason for the suggestion makes sense when you understand things from God's perspective.

A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm, he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming -one second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The problem began when Chippie’s owner ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Job 5:7, Job 23:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stupid Things Christians Do To Mess Up Their Lives

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

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The Word of God clearly illustrates that there are "stupid" things we can do to mess up our lives. What are they?

Stupid Things Christians Do (to mess up their lives) TCF Sermon April 18, 2004 Did you ever notice how much of life is full of warnings, full of cautions? You can’t drive from here to home after church today, without seeing something that’s a direct warning or caution, or at the very least, a law ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:6, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light For The Path Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 23, 2020

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In Psalm 119:105-112 the word of God is shown as: 1)Light Points Our Direction (Psalm 119:105-108), 2) Light Presents Our Defense (Psalm 119:109-110), 3) Light Provides Our Delight (Psalm 119:111-112).

Psalm 119:105-112 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. 107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word! 108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Other

Hosanna

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 4, 2013

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To show that GOD's Presence is among us, He is our Emmanuel.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you need saving? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's Presence is among us, He is our Emmanuel. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:9 (Amplified Bible) 11:9 And those who went before and those who followed cried out [ith a cry of happiness], Hosanna! [Be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 7, 2006

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We know about His passion....where’s yours?

COL 3:1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your life, appears, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Was Steadfast, None-The-Less Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 2, 2007

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The triumphal entry into Jerusalem was a microcosm of the coming week; it showed the Savior compassion and resolution.

HE WAS STEADFAST, NONE-THE-LESS And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51) It began early Sunday morning as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. Jesus stops for a moment and sends 2 of his disciples ahead of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Nazarene

God Will Not Forgive You!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 29, 2002

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God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? What does this mean?

GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE YOU! Joshua 24:14-27 Introduction: God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? Won’t God always ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Owner And His Managers

Contributed by Michael Trask on Jan 18, 2007

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God is the owner of all things, we are his managers. Knowing this is not only a great comfort, but also a challenge.

What do we mean when we say that we own something? We mean that it is in our possession; that we have bought and paid for it; that it is ours to keep and ours to do with as we please; we are the owners; it belongs to us. We know what it means to own something. Of course, there’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Nature Of Chistmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 1, 2006

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Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

The Nature of Christmas Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

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