Sermons on Contrary Inclination:

Fruit Of The Spirit (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Part 3 of 3 part series This series was birthed out of the 30-day challenge I issued to you on May 4th. Funny thing, the challenge was on me!

Probably the first epistle that Paul penned. Written because the Christians of the region of Galatian were being taught some doctrine that Paul had to refute. Galatians 5:22–23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Peace Work Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s peace is not the same as the world’s peace - even though people filled with God’s peace DO bring peace to the world.

We human beings are not naturally peacemakers. On the contrary: we’re naturally trouble-makers. A few years ago a group of people tried walking across America on a mission of peace. They couldn't get along and divided into two groups by the time they were half way across. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Not The World

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Feb 13, 2022

You CAN NOT LOVE THE WORLD AND LOVE GOD AT THE SAME TIME

Our relationship with God is the most important and critical relationship we can have in this life. It has no expiry date. Yet, you cannot take it for granted as if you will live for a million years. Like our other relationships, our relationship with God is a matter of personal choice. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Cain's Later Home And Some Of His Noted Descendants Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2018

As Cain traveled looking for a new home, surely he had to explain the mark God put on him.

October 4, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.3: Cain's Later Home and Some of His Noted Descendants. Gen. 4.16-24 (KJV) 16 And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. 17 And Cain knew his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 17, 2020

The phrase He that hath an ear let him hear appears 14 times in the Bible this is interesting because the number 14 is considered to be a symbol of salvation and deliverance. The 14th day of the 1st Hebrew month called Nisan is the Passover.

Hearing God’s Voice By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. OPENING:- I want to start this message out by telling two brief stories. The first is:- There once was a man that whispered, “God, speak to me.” And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear. So the man yelled, “God, speak to me!” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Matthew 15:8, 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Get Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

This sermon emphasizes that true help and victory come from God, not human sources, and encourages perseverance and faith in God during hardships.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by a common bond of love for our Lord and Savior. It's not just another Sunday; it's a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. In the book of Mark, chapter 5, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:38-42, Psalm 60:11-12, Psalm 121:1-2

Topics: Vain Help, Man

30. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 7-14 - Messages In Romans – Gentiles Are Not Part Of Chapter 7 – Not The Battle Of The Two Natures - Message 30 Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025

The Law is examined here – the Law is holy and it is spiritual. Romans 7 is about a man under the Law trying to meet the standards of the Law but is defeated by his own sinfulness. Our verses bring this out. It has nothing to do with the Christian and his new nature fighting the old nature.

30. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 7-14 - Messages In Romans – GENTILES ARE NOT PART OF CHAPTER 7 – NOT THE BATTLE OF THE TWO NATURES - Message 30 Part 2 of 3 ROMANS CHAPTER 7 EXPOSITION – PART 2 It is most unfortunate that these three messages had to be broken into three Parts because it disrupts the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6, Romans 7:7-12, Romans 3:20, Romans 3:31, Romans 2:13-14, Romans 7:13, Romans 7:14, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 18 - Peace-Makers Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 17, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience to God resulted in total chaos and turmoil for all aboard the ship. God’s call to His children is to be peace-makers wherever we are. The word of God cautions those who cause disunity and discord of serious consequences.

We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) The background to this verse is that a sea-voyage which commenced peacefully, with the hopes of a tranquil journey, was suddenly confronted with a furious and violent storm. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15, Matthew 5:9, Acts 9:26-28, Proverbs 6:16-19, 1 Kings 18:17-18, Romans 16:17, 1 Samuel 20:27-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Pure Happiness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction focuses on the profound impact of the Bible on our lives, particularly highlighting the promises of a fulfilling life as depicted in Psalm 1.

Welcome! As we get started today I’d like you to consider for a moment how significantly the Bible has impacted all of our lives. For starters, it offers incredible promises for those who read it and live it out. A longer life, greater intelligence, prosperity, happiness, success, peace, wisdom, ...read more

Topics: Happiness, Productive Life, Biblical Promises

Sermon Series: Psalms For All Seasons

Where Was God On September 11?

Contributed by Sunny Philip on Nov 1, 2001

An attempt to understand the incidents on September 11, 2001 based on the understanding of how the will of God works.

It is possible that all of us asked this question. No one should be blamed for asking it either. It was not an expression of unbelief. Just a cry from the pit of our hearts. Anyone who reads Bible regularly knows that we were not the first ones to ask this question. Israel asked, “Why do you hide ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-11, Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Was God On September 11?

Contributed by Sunny Philip on Nov 12, 2001

An honest attempt to answer the question asked by millions in our society, since September 11.

It is possible that all of us asked this question. No one should be blamed for asking it either. It was not an expression of unbelief. Just a cry from the pit of our hearts. Anyone who reads Bible regularly knows that we were not the first ones to ask this question. Israel asked, “Why do you hide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:2, Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Signifigance Of Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

The Neglection of prayer is a sin.

THE SIGNIFIGANCE OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1 INTRODUCTION: OF ALL THE THINGS THAT ARE OF SIGNIFICATE VALUE IN OUR LIVES, PRAYER SHOULD BE CHERISHED THE MOST. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT FOR MANY OF US PRAYER IS OFTEN RELEGATED TO THE BOTTOM OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The World

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 30, 2001

Tapping into the eternity that is set in the hearts of men to bring people to Christ

REACHING THE WORLD (I) A bit of a departure from previous lessons This is important for 2 reasons: 1) To have wisdom and tact in bringing the gospel to folks in this area 2) To understand what it is in us that draws us to Christ … so we don’t simply have our religion become an idol unto itself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Saints Sunday

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001

A brief overvied of "All Saints" and the omission by modern Churches.

All Saints Sunday Thomas F. Bracewell OSL It would be most interesting if we started this sermon/lesson by perhaps asking those who know anything at all about "all Saints Day" to raise their hands. . .of course I am not going to do that because there are possibly only a handful of us who are even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-18

Denomination: *other

Why Are You Here?

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Worship God To be here for any other reason is in vain!

Why are you here? You are not here today to be seen and heard. We have not come here to show off a new dress or anything like that. We are not here to visit friends and family. You did not come here to hear an elite speaker or be entertained. Worship God To be here for any other reason is in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, John 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ