Sermons on Inner Nature:

Go, In The Strength You Have Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

In Gideon we see a truth about EXCUSES!! What is an excuse? It is A LIE WRAPPED UP IN AN EXPLANATION and you think because you have some explanation that makes the lie less ugly and more acceptable.

GO, in the Strength YOU have Judges 6:11-14 It is really intriguing how God writes a sermon. This sermon comes out of a discussion I had with Shawn about why God blesses some churches and not others. But then, it also comes out of a book I read about Gideon. It started out as a sermon about one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In Us Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 23, 2016

All around the world we see people determined to steal our peace and the peace of our loved ones. There is a peace they cannot steal and that peace is Jesus in you.

Message: Did you know that having Peace is essential in producing good outcomes? It is another one of the fruits of the spirit. For example; An older Jewish man was on the operating table awaiting surgery. He had insisted that his son-in-law, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Samson: The Weakest Strongman (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 18, 2022

Yes, Samson was the strongest man in the world. But there was a glaring character flaw. No one could defeat Samson matching strength to strength. They did not have to match his strength because all they needed to do was to exploit his inner weakness.

Ask any Sunday School child who is the strongest man in the Bible. There will be no hesitation. It is Samson. The winner of any modern-day strongman competition would not be able to stand against Samson. He was the GOAT, the greatest of all time. He tore a lion apart with his bare hands. There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Thin Place Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the concept of "thin places" - special locations where we feel closer to God, and to identify our own thin places.

Have you ever had that one spot where you just feel super chill and at peace? Maybe it's your bedroom, a park, or even your favorite coffee shop. These places are like your personal "God Zones" where you feel closer to God. Today, we're gonna talk about these God Zones and how they can help us ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Awakening, Inner Peace, Self-Discovery, Mindfulness

Freedom From Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the roles in marriage, parenting, and work.

Freedom from Control Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June 7, 2009 Theme: Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love In The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 8, 2012

God’s family is not to be conformed to the natural living of this world but to supernatural living which is produced, directed, & empowered by God’s own Spirit. Supernatural living is transforming the outer life by the inner life being conformed to C

CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES ROMANS 12: 9-13 LOVE IN THE FAMILY OF GOD A small boy sat with his mother in church listening to a sermon entitled, "WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?" The preacher punctuated his message at several key points by asking, "What is a Christian?" Each time, he pounded his fist on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Godly Person Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Davids describes the inner workings of a godly man.

MEM - Psalms 119:97-104  Every look at something that intrigues you and want to take it apart to see how it works, what the inside looks like, what makes it tick? Watch? Toy? Computer? Bose radio? 1) Dismantle the Apostle Paul - Daniel - Joseph(outside look like any other men but on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

A Brand New You And Me (The New Birth) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2016

Third message on the doctrine of salvation series that gives the necessity, the nature, and the new life in being born again.

SALVATION FROM A TO Z "The Doctrine of Salvation) Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Website: Yahoo search homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle 2014 Revision by Bob Marcaurelle Week 3 A BRAND NEW YOU AND ME The New Birth “A good ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Believe - Kickoff Sunday - Week 0 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

This is Kickoff Sunday of a new 30 week series called Believe. Material comes from Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX via Randy Frazee.

Believe: Towards a Transformed Life September 7, 2014 2 Peter 1 An elderly man went to the doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear. The doctor suggested a test to find out just how bad her hearing problem was. He said, “Stand far behind her and ask her a question, and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Adam’s Family Treasures Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

There is an answer to our family problems of sin and death. What Adam messed up so badly, Jesus fixed for all who put their trust in Him! We don’t have to stay messed up! God wants to restore us to be the people He created us to be.

Adam’s Family Treasures Romans 5:12-21 Intro: Think for a moment about different people who have influenced your life. You might be thinking of parents or other family members. You might be thinking about a teacher, coach, friend, or someone else who had an impact on who you are today. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saved By Grace

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 29, 2015

Satan has ill-intentions with the world and its people. He twists the truth and lead mankind to eternal condemnation.God on the other sent His ONLY son to this world to SAVE mankind...to snatch them from the fires of hell.

John 3:16-17 "God loved the people of this world SO much, that He gave His ONLY son,so that everyone who have faith in Him will have eternal life.".God did NOT send His son in to the world to condemn its people. He sent Him to save them." Satan does NOT care about the well being and the needs of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In What Do You Trust

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jul 4, 2015

The fruits that trust in God in Christ brings.

Psalm 146 Mark 5.21-43 What do you trust in these days? Well, if last Tuesday is to be believed, not our clocks. For, at midnight of that day, a second was added to global time. Not surprising, as we tend to trust all sorts of dodgy fonts of wisdom. We look things up on Wikipedia without knows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ashes Of Temptation Series

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 26, 2015

Lent I (B) midweek. The source of temptation is our own sinful desires within us. Therefore, we look to Christ who purifies our hearts, to deliver us from temptation.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Temptation” Our world today is full of temptation, isn’t it? You don’t even have to go looking for it anymore. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-19, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Measuring A Strong Christian

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 26, 2024

Samuel was sent to anoint David as Israel's new king. He soon learned that God’s measure for a person was very different from man’s. The same is still true. God’s measure for us to apply is vastly different than that used by many people today, even inside the church.

MEASURING A STRONG CHRISTIAN 1. INTRODUCTION When Samuel was sent to anoint David as the new king of Israel, he learned that God’s measure of a person was different than man’s: 1 Sam 16:6,7 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God