Sermons on Depraved Nature:

The Power Of The Cross In Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Nov 24, 2002

For believers who live with identification of the Cross of Jesus Christ a life of thanksgiving is a natural attitude of life because of the power of God at work in them.

The Power of the Cross Series – Part 4 “In Thanksgiving” November 24, 2002 10:30 AM Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look What The Lord Has Done

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 27, 2003

The benefits that we receive from being justified are many. When we stop to consider them the only natural response is to worship God.

September 28, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Romans 5:1-11 Subject: The Effects of Justification Title: Look What the Lord Has Done I went to apply for a job one time. It was a job that I knew I was not qualified for. It was a good job that I did not deserve. But because I knew someone, who put in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And Pilate

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

An examination of the meeting of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and the lessons that can be gained from their encounter, concerning the nature of civil authority and our relationship to it.

The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead but were unwilling to kill Him themselves because they did not wish to lose favor with the common people who believed in Jesus. They wanted Rome to do it. They wanted Rome to take the blame. The evil Jewish authorities played Pontius Pilate like a fiddle to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty & The Beast Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 6, 2002

In our homes, believers must deal with the sin nature. Being in control of the Spirit rather than the flesh is the difference between Beauty & Beast.

¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part One ¡V 2002 Family Sermon Series ¡§BEAUTY AND THE BEAST¡¨ OUR SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT MATE Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction: Brief background of Fairytale ¡§Beauty and the Beast¡¨ followed by ¡§what they both discovered about themselves was the potential to have both ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving For God's Horn Of Plenty Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S POWER AND BLESSING -- BOTH IN NATURE AND IN OUR LIVES -- QUIETS OUR HEART IN AWE AND EXCITES OUR HEART IN PRAISE

BIG IDEA: THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S POWER AND BLESSING -- BOTH IN NATURE AND IN OUR LIVES -- QUIETS OUR HEART IN AWE AND EXCITES OUR HEART IN PRAISE INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving is a time for us to step back and to consider how good we really have it. Especially to give thanks to God for His Abundant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003

Matthew opens his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus. From Abraham to Joseph the births of those in the genealogy were natural births, except one.

The Birth of Jesus Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew opens his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus. From Abraham to Joseph the births of those in the genealogy were natural births, except one. In verse 16 it is written, “Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by which Jesus was born, who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Like all the other flavors of the fruit of the Spirit, faithfulness is not something we have to manufacture ourselves. It is part of the character and nature of our God.

INTRODUCTION This is the seventh message in the Fruit of the Spirit series I'm calling “Gracefruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Let’s look at our key passage again. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ayin - Psalm 119:121-128 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2012

This stanza of this wonderful chapter is a stanza of prayer... a prayer from a woefully human writer... reflecting the fallen nature, yet yearning for connection with God...

AYIN March 7, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:121-128 (ESV) – 16 of 22 Ayin – 16th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… When we read these 8 verses we can see the humanity of the psalmist coming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:121-128

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Amid Hedonism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2012

Much of today's attack on Christian morality and natural marriage results from the conflict between a Biblical understanding of what it means to be human and hedonism.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ann Scheidler of the Thomas More Society recently wrote her supporters a letter that told a rather startling, but unsurprising story: “Twenty-five militant homosexual couples–most of whom live outside of Cook County [Illinois]–barged ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Critiquing The Critic Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2012

Speaking in condemning, critical ways seems to be second nature to us. However, James gives us reason and instruction to prevent this sinful behavior.

1. “No New Taxes” Illustration Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Transforming Grace - Lessons From Jacob And Esau Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 26, 2012

The story of Jacob's favor focuses on the question of our ability to be used by God, and demonstrates that the nature of His grace is completely independent of human effort.

"The Power of Transforming Grace" Genesis 25 Can God Use Me? My past is marred by sin. I’ve got the scars, the tattoos, the wounds and the memories of all that I’ve done wrong. Can God use me? Can God Use Me? Other Christians can help the poor and give money to the church, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Was God But Also Man! Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man

Jesus was God but Also Man! - Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. John 1:1-4, 14 http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/04/he-was-god-but-also-man-tsa-doctrine-4.html As we continue with our study through the doctrines and Believes of The Salvation Army we come to a very important doctrine. A doctrine that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Delivers Us From Our Bondage In Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2008

We are slaves to our sin nature but Jesus and what He did on the Cross of Calvary offers us freedom and deliverance from that bondage.

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2008 Date last preached: June 22, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey Thru Hebrews! Sermon Title: Jesus Delivers us from Our Sin Bondage Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-3 plus Read Passages here 14 Inasmuch then as the children ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Transcendent Vision Of The Human Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2009

The push for homosexual marriage is a denial of the transcendent nature of man, who is called to union with God, and to marriage which images the union of God and the Church.

August 31, 2009 Monday of 22nd Week in Course Caritas in Veritate Without a transcendent vision of the human person, without the vital link to God, there can be no true human development. What development is planned is “entrusted exclusively to man, who falls into the trap of thinking he can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Our Surprising God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2008

Isn’t life based solely upon the laws of nature and cause and effect? Most of the time, yes -- but sometimes God surprises us.

Our Surprising God (Acts 3:1-10) 1. This week has been a rough, depressing week for many people. 2. Keith & Aimey Williams were through an awful ordeal… 3. Last week, a teenager in our community committed suicide after losing a brother a year ago in an accident… 4. Hundreds of Engineers and White ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible