Sermons on Contrary Inclination:

Fire And Water: The Elements Of Holiness

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 6, 2014

These texts remind us that God’s concept of holiness is one that permeates the totality of our beings.

21 Eleazar the priest said to the troops who had gone to battle: “This is the statute of the law that the Lord has commanded Moses: 22 gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— 23 everything that can withstand fire, shall be passed through fire, and it shall be clean. Nevertheless it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of The Word, Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 16, 2014

The Word is Your Life The Necessity of the Word, part 1 Deuteronomy 32:44-47 1. The Necessity of Listening to the Word (44) 2. The Necessity of Taking the Word Seriously (45-47)

The Word is Your Life The Necessity of the Word, part 1 Deuteronomy 32:44-47 David Taylor We are starting our fall series today, “The Word is Your Life,” three weeks to help us see how important the centrality of the word is to our lives. Today we will look at the necessity of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Jump Ship!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

"Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection.

"DON'T JUMP SHIP!" Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: Intro: A very familiar story. "Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection. Most of us have admired Peter's courage. Just to step out of that boat took a great deal of something. Call it courage...faith...reckless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Bizarro World

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 1, 2014

As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world

November 2, 2014 Text Luke 15:7 As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world. This week a prominent person of the business world proudly announced that he is a practicing homosexual. This seems to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Ask God For Help Always

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you always ask GOD before you do anything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that we should always ask GOD first about everything in our lives. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 22:11 (New Living Translation

I. EXORDIUM: Have you always ask GOD before you do anything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that we should always ask GOD first about everything in our lives. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 22:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Between the city walls, you build a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Break The Mold Part 3

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 18, 2013

Foundation Principles For The Will Of God. I. To Know Him II. Nurture Your Faith III. Discover His Will

Ro 12:2b - Future Plans – Then What Aptitude Test They measure your ability to acquire a skill or do a particular type of work. - These are the type of tests employers typically use to screen candidates for employment. Tests are available on just about every topic. There are tests to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Series

Contributed by Brian Keith on Sep 26, 2013

Building a Faith that is responsive in trying times. Understanding that we are a peculiar people and a generation that inspires Faith over Philosophy.

Colossians 2:8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. The passage of scripture we study is a Biblical focus on God’s word in the sense of guardianship. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Telos

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2018

Of all the sins listed in our Gospel today, the telos in that list is extremely off-course from God.

22B People put their entire moral analysis on intention only; e.g. If my intention is good, I can do it. But actually, “telos” is the word in the Bible that orients ourselves toward God. Telos means “purpose, intent, goal.” E.g. Bulimia is acting against the telos of eating. A couple good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by David Jacob Oluwasesan on Aug 7, 2018

Building your Faith through your increasing knowledge of God will always give you assure victory in spiritual conflicts

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD Our God is great and glorious. He rules over all circumstances and situations in life especially everything contrary to the Life of His children. What the Lord wants you to know first before all other things is Himself. Knowing God is more than confessing to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-50

Angelic Misconceptions

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2018

Many have a misconception in regard people becoming angels when they die. Mankind does not become angels. Catch the simple truths in this short message.

Angelic Misconceptions Mankind Does Not Become Angels Have you ever heard phrases like – “Heaven just got another angel” or “God just needed another angel” when a loved one has passed on? There is also that familiar, “You just earned your wings by doings such and such.” First let us administer ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Fool

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

Showing from scripture some characteristics of a fool

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 27:22 "Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him."  BRAY:  To pound or beat or grind small FOOL:  one who is destitute of reason, or the common powers of understanding. MORTAR:  A vessel of wood or ...read more

Keep Preaching And Practising Grace Not The Law

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 28, 2018

Preach Grace no matter the challenges or persecutions you face. Live under the canopy of Grace for all of your lifetime. Never move away from Grace

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KEEP PREACHING AND PRACTISING GRACE NOT THE LAW Acts 18:12-17 King James Version (KJV) 12 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, 13 Saying, This fellow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Did You Wash Your Hands?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 2, 2018

Understanding Traditions in the Church

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 September 2, 2018 How many times have you heard: “Okay everyone, wash your hands and get to the table, dinner is served!”? Those instructions had nothing to do with religion or religious practice, did they? Washing our hands before eating is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, Mark 7:14-15, Mark 7:21-23, Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 17, 2018

God reveals himself to Abram and Sarai and calls them to follow him and become a great nation.

Genesis 12:1-9 “Called” INTRODUCTION Have you ever experienced God speaking to you? I’ve seen some husbands nudge their wives during my sermons and say something like, “Myrtle, have you been talking to the pastor?” After the worship service, they will come up to me and compliment me by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Promises A Whole Lot Of Newness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 10, 2018

New understanding of relationship with the Triune God and the family of God.

Weekend Message/Devotion June 10, 2018 Mark 3:20-35 Jesus Promises A Whole Lot of Newness Today’s gospel reading is just jam packed with newness and His fresh approach to old and established thinking. Remember now that Jesus is in a place in history where the whole of Jewish life is bound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, Mark 3:7-9, John 6:26-27, John 7:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational