Sermons on Inner Nature:

"Welcome To Resurrection Central"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2003

Every church, is, at least potentially, a Resurrection Central!

Acts 4:32-35 “Welcome to Resurrection Central” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many people are willing to accept Christianity as an explanation of life, but they are not yet prepared to accept it as a way of life. It is clear—from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mystery Of God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 24, 2008

GODS ONGOING PLAN OF SALVATION FOR JEW AND GENTILE LOOKING INTO ITS MYSTERY, GOD’S MERCY AND THE IMMEASURABLE DEPTH OF GOD’S SALVATION.

ROMANS 11:25-36. THE MYSTERY OF GODS SALVATION WHO LIKE’S A GOOD MYSTERY? LIKE THE MAGICIAN ON STAGE, WHO MANAGES TO MAKE A PERSON DISAPPEAR BEFORE YOUR EYES. “HOW DID HE DO THAT?” OR THE MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND WHERE PROFESSOR PLUM IS REVEALED AS THE MURDERER. MAYBE YOU ENJOY A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When I'm Hurting Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007

When suffering, disease, pain comes into our lives we often deal with the feelings of frustratio, anger and questions for God. Several reasons for disease, illness, etc are provided: sin, our environment, the sin of others, as an opportunity to give glor

In Jesus Holy Name March 18, 2007 Text: James 5:7-12 Lent IV - Redeemer “Where is God When I’m Hurting?” Rev. John Stott in his book “The Cross of Christ” has a chapter entitled “Suffering and Glory”. The fact of suffering is the greatest challenge to the Christian faith and has been ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"That's The Way God Loves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2011

A sermon that looks at the radical love of God and challenges us to try and imitate it.

Matthew 5:38-48 “That’s the Way God Loves” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, Tn www.eastridgeumc.com There once was a father who had to go out of town… …away from his young family for three or four days on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Origins #1: Creation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 13, 2010

A comparison between the two opposing beliefs of creation and evolution, and a look at what the Bible says about our origins. As human beings, we have been created in the image of a God who loves us and has a wonderful plan for our lives.

ORIGINS #1: CREATION (November 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) ORIGINS: CREATION VERSUS EVOLUTION: About 20 years ago, the fall after I graduated from high school, I sat down at an all-night drive-in with some friends and said, “There’s got to be more to life than what we’re ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

Do You Thirst For God? Series

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 23, 2011

Spiritual Transformation series based on the book by Donald Whitney: 10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health

How's Your Spiritual Health? Sermon One: Do You Thirst For God? Sermon series based on the book by Donald Whitney: Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health Also referenced in this sermon is chapter two of Thirsting After God by Keith Price Prepared by Thomas A. Gaskill for Sunday May 22, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Deer And Antelope Play

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 30, 2012

A talk on Paul's instruction to remain strong in the Lord amidst temptations in a worldly-culture.

Text: 1 Cor 16:13-14, Title: Where the Deer and Antelope Play, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/29/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: All of these words are present tense imperatives. Main thought: Paul gives them a final word of exhortation as he closes out the letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Master Look

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2013

To show that our Master knows what's best for us.

I. EXORDIUM: If you're a slave, do you always want your Master looking? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our Master knows what's best for us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:21 (Amplified Bible) 11:21 And Peter remembered and said to Him, Master, look! The fig tree which You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Use Those Skills! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2013

We all have skills that can be used to build the kingdom of God, here on Earth, in peoples lives, for eternity.

We all have skills! I’m particularly impressed by skilled musicians and people who extremely good capacity for retaining information. I guess that that is because these are not skills or abilities that I have naturally. However I understand that there are some people who can’t wire a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gestation Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 6, 2006

This sermon gives "ultrasound" picture of the development of life-controlling sins and shows how God has given us all that we need to overcome them.

The Gestation of Sin James 1:12-18 So, how far along are you? I know, that’s not really the kind of question you would expect to hear a pastor utter at the beginning of his sermon. It’s really the kind of question that one pregnant lady would ask another as they wait to see the doctor. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Never Short On Compassion Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 28, 2007

A message from a series from the book of Lamentations

Grieving is the natural result of us experiencing some type of loss. Well meaning people often say, “I know what you’re going through.” The problem is that it is truly impossible for any human being to know exactly what we’re going through. The reason lies in the fact that grief is a unique ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Because Of Grace

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Every blessing that we have through Christ is a result of the grace of God

All Because of Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Community Bible Experience March 23, 2014 Morning Service Misconceptions about grace 1. Grace is not enough Somehow we falsely believe that grace is not enough to provide salvation. We believe that we need something more to get into heaven. We have to have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

(Section 2) The Perfect Man - James A Slave To God Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Coverage of James from verse 2 - verse 16

THE PERFECT MAN -James a Slave of God I. The Perfect Man and Suffering Chapter 1. A. To the Twelve Tribes- Scattered 1. Many transplants occurred in Palestine. a. II Kings 17:23, I Chron 5:26 Assyrians carried away Jews to Assyrian (These are the ten lost tribes who never ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philippians Part 5 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 5, Chapter 1:1-8 I. Servants of Christ (v. 1) A. Doulos—slave, the servant’s will is consumed in the will of his master. (Spiros Zodhiates) Philippians were familiar with slaves. B. Implications of being a servant of Christ. (William Barclay pgs 9-10) 1. Absolute ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Demon-Slayer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 15, 2015

Every single one of us will find it necessary to offer the courage of endurance throughout our lives. The easiest way for evil to win is not through bombs or bullets, but through the slow erosion of commitment and courage to stand against the current.

There was a little old lady who would come out every morning on the steps of her front porch, raise her arms to the sky and shout, "Praise the Lord!". One day an atheist moved into the house next door. Over time he became irritated at the little old lady. Every morning he would step out onto his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican