Sermons on Depraved Nature:

There Are Seven Links To Gods Grace

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 26, 2018

Our Nature and standing our new life.

THERE ARE SEVEN LINKS TO GODS GRACE 2 Cor.5: 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Self Pity: Enemy Of Joyous Living

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 19, 2015

Sermon on the destructive nature of feeling sorry for ourselves

Self-Pity: An Enemy of Joyous Living Introduction: A woman was heartbroken when her dog disappeared. She put an ad in the paper offering a reward for its return. The next morning the phone rang. It was the voice of a woman: “I'm calling about your dog.” Then she began to cough. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing The Leprosy Of Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 31, 2015

It is in the very nature of a forgiving God to - well, forgive!

HEALING THE LEPROSY OF SIN. Mark 1:40-45. 1. The leper The various skin diseases which fall under the Biblical heading of ‘leprosy’ have long stood as a metaphor for that worst of all human diseases: sin. However, this does not detract from the historicity of the incident which Mark now sets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On One Side Of The Chasm

Contributed by Dave Bentley on May 4, 2021

A Look at the Reality and Nature of Hell--Doctrinal Sermon

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CHASM A Discussion on the Doctrine of Hell Luke 16.19-31 "...and besides all this between us and you is a great chasm fixed, in order that those that wish to come over from here to you may not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us." -- Luke 16:26 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Father's Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 1, 2019

The parable of the prodigal son demonstrates the nature of grace

March 31, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church - Pastor Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 The Measure of a Father’s Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There a lot of people who have taken advantage of DNA ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Healthy Bodies Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the third of six message on the nature and health of the church.

“HEALTHY BODIES Part 3” One of the most expressive analogies to express the nature and function of the church of Jesus Christ is the human body. I felt directed to spend some time on the three key principles of body life and the corresponding commands that reinforce them. Several weeks ago we ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Healthy Bodies Pt 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

Fifth message exploring the nature and function of the church.

“HEALTHY BODIES Part 5” Our physical body was designed to best function following three essential principles. The principle of diversity The principle of unity The principle of mutuality God designed the body of Christ to function on those same three principles. In fact the most informative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Selfish Scallywag Jacob Experienced God For A New Start Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

Nature of Jacob's encounter with God.

A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal twins. c. The line to Messiah, Christ. d. Predicted leader. “The older shall serve the younger” (25:23). 2. Jacob’s name means "deceiver." a. Birthright, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Honesty Is A Choice Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Honesty is a choice, not a natural growth sequence in life.

“Tell the truth to your neighbor as you expect him to tell you the truth” (Luke 6:13, ELT). 1. You must choose to always do right. a. When corrupt business executives had an opportunity to make millions, they did it because they never made a decision to be ethical. b. If you wait until the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of A Person Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

The natural mind doesn’t seek God.

A. INTRODUCTION “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5). 1. What is personality? a. INTELLECT: the power of mental ability, i.e., the mind. b. EMOTION: the power of feelings, i.e., joy, sorrow, fear, hate, excitement, and love. c. WILL: the power of choice, i.e., ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Healing Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Healing still has a natural place in Christianity.

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Acts 5:12, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

How God Reacts Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

God always reacts according to His nature.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – humans were created in the image and likeness of God; He does not react the way humans react. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person” (Genesis 2:7, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Honesty Is A Choice

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

Honesty is a choice, not a natural growth sequence in life.

“Tell the truth to your neighbor as you expect him to tell you the truth” (Luke 6:13, ELT). 1. You must choose to always do right. a. When corrupt business executives had an opportunity to make millions, they did it because they never made a decision to be ethical. b. If you wait until the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God And Discover His Peace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2022

In The Bible, God reveals His nature and promises.

Trust God and discover His peace Do you commit everything you do to God? God’s timing is not our timing, if you trust Him, He will help you. “Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust Him, and He will help you. Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for Him to act.” (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 13:8, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 37:5, Psalm 37:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

The great theologian Augustine said that the beginning of knowledge is to know oneself to be a sinner. In order to be reminded of his depraved sinfulness and God’s gracious forgiveness, he had this psalm engraved on his bedroom wall as he lay dying in h

The Fruit of Forgiveness In this award winning film called “The Mission,” Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who has taken asylum in the local church after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage. He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a South ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist