Sermons on Instinct:

Somethings Never Change

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 15, 2020

Never confuse the gospel with personal preferences, traditions and secondary issues

Today, we move to the book of Jude. So as you're pulling it up on your phone, tablet or paperback technology. Let me give you the context. The book is written by Jude, Jesus' half brother from a different father. He, like James, came to an understanding of Jesus as the Messiah after ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-15, 2 Timothy 3:16, Jude 1:22-23, Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellent Motivation

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 6, 2025

What excellent motivation, not only right but godly, that we can have or develop to propel us to action, even to do what is seemingly impossible?

“Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him, so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: ’Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?’ Therefore they could not believe. For ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Very Important Question To Ask, What Is Truth?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jul 28, 2022

Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This is an often-quoted scripture; so, what did Jesus mean by the word "truth”?

Title: It is Important to Ask, What is Truth? Central idea: contrast Jesus' truth with truth in American culture today Specific purpose: define the culture in which we must live Christ Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:13-15, John 8:31-32

Is It About You… Or Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2021

Jesus came to set us free... but free from what? And free to do what?

OPEN: How many of you have heard of Harry Truman? No, not the Harry Truman that became President of the United States and lived in Washington D.C.. I’m talking about the Harry Truman who owned 23 cats and lived in the STATE Washington. Harry and his cats lived on the side of a mountain called ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Testing Of Pure And False Religion

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2023

We need to make sure we test our religion to see if it has value or not. The heart of pure religion is not in the garb, the traditions, the rituals but is based in Love in action.

The Testing of Pure and False Religion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Years ago I collected soda cans and turned them in for money at the recycling center. At the recycling center I would place all the cans I collect on a belt that went through the giant magnet and if the can was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Apostolic

What Does God Want From Elders? (Job 29:1-25; Joshua 20:1-9; Acts 6:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Job was the ideal role model, for a good "elder" in ancient Israel. Authority is used for the vulnerable, to create authentic unity. Part 3 of cities of refuge.

I'd like to begin this morning by simply reading Joshua 20:1-9, from start to finish: (1) And Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying, (2) "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, "Make for yourselves cities of refuge, which I had spoken to you by the hand of Moses, (3) to flee there, a ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-25, Joshua 20:1-9, Acts 6:1-7

Lot – Part 1 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 11 – 13 Lot Begins His Failure Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2022

We embark on a 6 part series on Lot. The Genesis record of Lot is one failure after another and deep involvement with sin. We will look at how all this happened and the sorrowful end of a broken and failed man. Lot walked the road to ruin always.

LOT – PART 1 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 11 – 13 LOT BEGINS HIS FAILURE One the more troubled characters in the Old Testament is Lot and he had a life that began with a good example in Abram and deteriorated from there on. We will look at this man’s life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:31, Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:4-5, Genesis 13:5-7, Genesis 13:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2024

The fall and our fall resorts from distortions in our life.

INTRODUCTION • We begin week three of Core 52. • It all starts well; in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. • God created humans in His image. • All was good. • Except one thing. • God created Eve because God said it was not good for Adam to be alone. • Adam and Eve in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Response To God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 13, 2003

Ephesians Series #8. What is our response in light of God’s Grace? Is our response proporitional to the grift we have recieved. What should our response be?

“A Walk That is Worthy” Part 8 Our Response to God’s Grace Text: Eph 3:7-13 Intro: This morning I am going to continue on with our Series in Ephesians entitled “A walk that is worthy” The message the Lord gave me for this morning is entitled “Our Response to God’s Grace” I have spent an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Divorce Proof Your Marriage

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

While most of Americans have given up on the idea of marriage, God still restores and heals marriages in trouble. Discover the principles of a healthy vibrant marriage.

How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage May 2002 · Our society has given up on marriage. · 61% of women ages 18-49 say they would consider raising a child on their own. (Time, Aug. 2000) · Today, 67% of first-time marriages will end in divorce by the fourth year. · Marriages are the spiritual cells of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master's Table

Contributed by Kenneth Bailey on Jun 15, 2001

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent 1928 Prayer Book. Seeks to understand our relationship to god through Christ as we come to His Table.

The Master’s Table How many of us have ever had a dog? Most of us probably have had at least one in our lifetime. Dogs love to do three things. They love to play. They love to sleep. They love to eat. Most sacred of all to a dog, though, is the “holy” food that comes directly from his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A God Who Makes Concessions

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

God often caters to human nature. He will not bend in some areas, but He is more flexible than many Christians I know! Sometimes He gives us what we ask for, even if it is not the ideal

1. Most of us start out adulthood as idealists. As we grow older, it is natural to surrender that idealism for a more pragmatic idealism...but we need to hang on to some of it. 2. God is sometimes an idealist, other times a pragmatist; He is an idealist in that He has a perfect plan, and He will ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Lions Feed

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Warning to God’s sheep of spiritual dangers in areas where the roaring lion prowls.

Behavioral Patterns of Lions, how he feeds & stalks, give you insight into devil’s activities as it relates to the saints of God. WHEN THE FIRE GOES OUT, THE LIONS MOVE IN When in the jungles of Africa, a doctor and his wife, after flying from America and a day of birdwatching and photography, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Who can trully be pure in heart? Only those who God purifies.

The pure in heart Kingdom Attitudes a series on Mat 5 So far .progressive demands * See self as needy and desperate So far .progressive demands * See self as needy and desperate * Be gentle and not self seeking * amazed that God and man can think of him as well as they do and treat him as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coloring Outside The Lines Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Sometimes God goes uses what is deemed the "unusable" (Outside the Lines) to accomplish His purposes.

Coloring Outside the Lines 11-8-06 Judges 4 (Judges Series)   Illustration: As the child looks at a drawing that they have just colored and try as they might, they have colored outside the lines…it might be embarrassing or look inferior to them. They will not be able to appreciate that drawing ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal