Sermons on Divine Origin:

Divine Dialoge Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Series of messages on prayer - This messages deals with the purpose of prayer.

The Purpose of Prayer We have been looking to understand and implement into our lives the habits or discipline that conditions the spiritual dimension of our lives that in turn increases our capacity to relate to God. Only when these activities become a way of life will we see the desired growth ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Divine Rescue

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 21, 2009

Lent 4: Apart from God we are spiritually dead. In this condition there is no ability to do anything to help ourselves. But God reanimates us through the Gospel - the voice of Jesus - and saves us and makes us his workmanship.

As a little boy, I spent a lot of time with my dad. My father owned a taxis business and I was his constant companion. One of places we often went to was Reynosa, Mexico. This is a large border city not too far away from where we lived. Dad would go there to buy stuff or to go have lunch or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007

The Lord we have trusted was no mere Galilean preacher. The clear message to the original readers of this letter was: ‘Surely the Christ whose hands has shaped the universe and summoned the galaxy of stars into being could hold these Jewish Christians i

AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance and significance of JESUS. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halloween - Understanding It's Origins And Practices

Contributed by Cris Willis on Dec 27, 2007

The festivities on Halloween were once the Christian’s way of laughing at death and evil, something we can do in certain hope of Christ’s victory over the powers of darkness. The opportunity for the Christian Church lies in how we treat the holiday “Hallo

“Understanding the History and Practice of Halloween” Text: II Corinthians 6:11-18; Ephesians 5:3-16 Introduction: Since the eighth century Christians have celebrated All Saints’ Day on November 1 to celebrate the known and unknown Christian Saints. Saints are not just those whom the Church has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Genesis Sermon 7: Origin Of Marriage

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him" (Genesis 2:18). 1. The last act of God in creation was making the woman. a. "The last and best of all God’s works." John Milton. b. Creation was unfinished, therefore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Sermon 4: Origin Of Vegetation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 1:11-13 "And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Article #5 - Sin, Original And Personal Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The fifth in a sixteen-sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores the doctrine of sin and the way in which we can have an "Independance Day" in our lives.

Article of Faith #5 - Sin, Original and Personal Date: Sunday, July 4, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Before we begin our study today, I’d like to take a moment of pastoral privilege. A couple of weeks ago you took some time to recognize some special occasions in my life; my birthday, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Divine Providence Part 2 - God’s Plan From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 2, 2018

Part 2 of an 8-part series on Divine Providence. This part examines the requirements of God's original plan.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 2 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10, Genesis 2:15-22, James 1:13-14, Genesis 3:11-19, Genesis 1:26-28, Acts 24:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Doctrine Of "Original Sin" Really Scriptural?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Many today accept the doctrine of "Original Sin" or "Total Hereditary Depravity" as basic truth; yet, it is not supported by the Bible nor was it taught in the early Church.

The doctrine of "Original Sin" basically states that Adam’s guilt has been passed down to each member of the human race. Thus, we are born condemned sinners. We are separated from God and His grace from birth. We are born spiritually dead. Only the blood of Christ can remove the stain and guilt of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ezekiel 18:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Original Christmas Ornament - Christmas Star Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 10, 2005

The Original Christmas Ornament - The Christmas Star 1- It speaks of God’s Glory 2- It speaks of God’s Guiding 3- It speaks of God’s Gift (Jesus). Not about the magi but about the star. The message of the star challenges each of us saved and unsaved. # 3

The Original Christmas Ornament The Christmas Star Mt 2:1-12 The question on my lips this week to people was: Name a fascinating star? The answers I received you may surprise you. Someone said Tom Hanks, Another person said Tim McGraw One woman said Dolly Parton and Someone even said Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Revelation And Inspiration Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 2, 2023

To establish that the “word of God” was given to the apostles through divine revelations and recorded by them through divine inspiration. We’ll explore if the truth of God has been preserved during its translation from Greek into our English language.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. The Process of Divine Revelation 2. The Process of Divine Inspiration 3. The Process of Human Translation Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today discusses the process of: “Divine Revelation and Inspiration.” In truth, we can only say these two processes, revelation, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Reality Show

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Aug 1, 2007

God, our Creator, is the ultimate, final reality behind the veil of mystery that scientists, philosophers, and seekers of every stripe, seek to penetrate. But God initiates his own search to reach out to us in Christ, and to connect us with his Ultimate

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. INTRODUCTION ============= Reality TV has risen in recent 4-5 years to seize the Entertainment World. Survivor - captured huge ratings 2-3 yrs ago- a show called the Mole burrowed into the home of Kate Pahls a Mariemont ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: United Methodist

The Institution Of Marriage Is Constant Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 17, 2019

Marriage is still a good idea because it is God’s idea. He created it. He designed it. He established it and defined its parameters. Marriage is not a human concept but divine in its origin.

Socrates said “My advice to you is to get married. If you find a good wife, you’ll be happy; if not, you’ll become a philosopher.” Marriage is still a good idea because it is God’s idea. He created it. He designed it. He established it and defined its parameters. Marriage is not a human concept ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Malachi 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 1.18-25 The Surprising Birth Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 1.18-25 The surprising birth of the Messiah

Matthew 1.18-25 The surprising birth of the Messiah Manuscript Last week I preached on Matthew 1.1-18 and today I would like to continue with the rest of this chapter. So we will spend some recapping vs 1-17 before we move on to vs 18-25. Please open Bibles Mt 1.1-17 – mostly genealogy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 1 - Creation: Why Are We Here Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 17, 2020

Every culture has an "origin story." In fact we all have an origin story. So we ask, "where did I come from?" Genesis 1 answers that question.

Creation - Why Are We Here?  (You can listen to this sermon on audio on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2432831) Intro: • [SERMON BUMPER VIDEO] - Apollo 8 astronauts reading from Gen. 1 - found on Youtube. • Noteworthy that humanity’s reaction to being in space was to search ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ