Sermons on Divine Origin:

Divine Healing Vs. Divine Health

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 12, 2022

Throughout Christianity, the subject of Divine Healing seems to polarize people more than any other.

On one extreme, some believe supernatural healing disappeared with the last of the twelve Apostles. On the other extreme, some believe God will heal all sickness and disease through faith because it is absolutely guaranteed through the shedding of Jesus' blood on the Cross. Yet others believe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Joshua 1:5, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Direction

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2014

1) The Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15), another to 2) The Slaughter at Ramah (Matthew 2:16–18), and the other to 3) The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23).

When President Anwar Sadat flew from Egypt to Israel on November 19, 1977, he shocked the whole world. His journey was unprecedented in modern times. It was unheard of that an Egyptian leader should leap the barriers of prejudice to personally petition Israel for peace. We moderns have forgotten, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Other

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

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

The Divine Nature

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002

In this sermnon you will find four types of fruit. Are you partakers of the fruit? Do you have that anointing, that ability, that accomplishment, that acknowledgement of what God has done for you?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE DIVINE NATURE “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world: but that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Priority

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 19, 2002

Here are truths from Haggai for the local church.

The Divine Priority Haggai 1:1-15 In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines the eventual outcome. Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Ability

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 13, 2001

Whatever your need, God is able to supply it.

Divine Ability Scripture Reading: Genesis 18:9-16 Alternative Reading: Daniel 3:12-18 Scripture Text: Genesis 18:14a “Is any thing too hard for the Lord?” Introduction: You might want to ask yourself whether you have a big God or a little God? A little girl listened attentively as her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Divine Earthquakes Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 27, 2001

THE EARTH QUAKES BEFORE THE POWER OF THE REDEEMER

BIG IDEA: THE EARTH QUAKES BEFORE THE POWER OF THE REDEEMER INRODUCTION: Tremendous poetry; great parallelism throughout the psalm; Reflecting on the power of the Redeemer; inspires Praise on the part of the people of God and trembling on the part of all creation; there can be no doubt that God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 114:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Intervention

Contributed by Sunny Nkwor on Aug 7, 2002

DIVINE INTERVENTION Luke Chapter 5:1-9 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 5:3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waitin

DIVINE INTERVENTION Luke Chapter 5:1-9 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 5:3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 5:4 For an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002

God creates appointments for us each day, but are we keeping those appointments?

Divine Appointments OPEN: For three weeks now the Lord has been dealing with me. It seems like everywhere I turn I can¡¦t get away from this one area, or subject if you will. I have finally concluded that he not only wants me to listen to him on this subject, but that he also wants me to speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-7, John 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Deliverance

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 14, 2002

The Lord is faithful to pull you out of any pit you may be in. Just call on Him and wait patiently, he will deliver you.

Divine Deliverance Psalm 40:1- 3 Pastor Greg Mc Donald There are many things in our churches today, but there is one thing that we are sadly lacking. That is the old time testimony that not only was life changing to the person giving it, but also to the people around him or her. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3