Sermons on man's fallen nature: showing 61-75 of 178,337

The Nature Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007

Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

How The Fallen Will Rise Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Jul 31, 2023

There is a clear promise from God that He will execute both mercy and judgment on the people of the earth.

Introduction: Amos is a different kind of prophet. He is not the son of a prophet, does not come from a prophetical school or a priestly family. Instead, he is a working man, a sheep herder, and a tender of sycamore fruit. But there can be no doubt as to the veracity of his message. It only ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Mourning Our Fallen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2008

A meditation on Remembrance Day, 2008.

2 SAMUEL 1:17-27 MOURNING OUR FALLEN “David chanted this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan. (He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught “The Bow.” Indeed, it is written down in the Book of Yashar.) “The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Judas … The Fallen Disciple Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 22, 2005

Judas was given all the privileges of being a disciple, yet he still did not understand the need to totally submit to Jesus. As modern disciples we need to be sure that our heart has been captured by the Lord.

Judas … the fallen disciple Does anyone here know a person called Judas? It doesn’t have to be a friend or relative ... just anyone. Someone you have met? I doubt we would have. In fact to test my theory I used the internet to look up the popularity of this name. This is the response of one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Father Why Am I Not Receiving From You The Things You Promised?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 4, 2014

If we desired the things of God, then we would not need to ask him for them for them. He would give them to us automatically, and we would not need to ask Him for the grace to receive them. Confused, read on and enjoy …

Word Count: 1976 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 Summary: If we desired the things of God, then we would not need to ask him for them for them. He would give them to us automatically, and we would not need to ask Him for the grace to receive them. Confused, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Luke 4:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal

The Nature Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

Recognize and stand in awe of the wonderful attributes of God.

The Nature of God James 1:16-18 Introduction It is illegal to read the Bible in the public schools of Illinois, but a law requires the state to provide a Bible for every convict! Don’t worry, kids, if you can’t read the Bible in school, you’ll be able to when you get to prison! In contrast to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Babylon Has Fallen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon will explore the themes of God's inevitable judgement, the fall of Babylon, and the supremacy of Christ as depicted in Revelation 18:2.

Good morning, church family! We're about to delve into the gripping pages of Revelation 18:2 today. We're going to talk about some heavy stuff- God's inevitable judgement, the fall of Babylon, and the supreme reign of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Theologian A.W. Tozer once said, "Justice, when used of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:2

Topics: God's Judgment

What Is A "Good” Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 30, 2008

What Is A “Good” Christian? 1) One who struggles with sin. 2) One who stands with Christ.

Soccer fans around the world have been glued to their television sets this past month. They’ve been watching Europe’s soccer powerhouses battle each other in the Euro Cup tournament. As always, this year’s tournament has provided a number of upsets. Countries thought to be fielding less talented ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Nature And Worship Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Nature is to be a source of constant messages that bring us out of self, work, and even play to worship the One who made it all. Day and night nature worships God as its Creator.

In our 5,536 mile trip to Santa Clara and back, we saw the incredible handiwork of God like we never saw it before. The Grand Canyon was so awesome and scary to me with my fear of heights. All of my pictures have the railing in them because I could not get close enough to lean over it. We saw the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Jesus With A Fallen Woman Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

How should we respond when we encounter Jesus

“Encounters with Jesus: A Fallen Woman” Introduction: A lot of times we picture Jesus as an emotionless man that walked on the Earth 2,000 years ago. The more I read about our Lord the more I see quite differently about him. We learn throughout the gospels that he was a man like we are. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Are The Mighty Fallen

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 5, 2022

A sermon on the Eulogy David gave for King Saul and Jonathan

“How are the Mighty Fallen” 2/6/22 a.m. 2 Samuel 1:17-27 I don’t know where you all get your news. Most of us watch FOX news. In the OLD DAYS you watched ABC, CBS, NBC. As a kid I remember David Brinkley, Harry Reasoner, Roger Mudd, I used to laugh at his name, and of course, Walter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Fallen World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2006

In this sermon God gives us three truths about how are to live in a fallen world.

Scripture This is the fourth message in my series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 2:4-20: 4 “See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous will live by his faith— 5 indeed, wine betrays him; he is arrogant and never at rest. Because he is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nature Of Sin Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Aug 8, 2020

Paul is progressing in his description of the sin of both Jews and Gentiles

The nature of sin Romans 3:1-18 An old man got his wallet stolen while on a bus. When he realized, he started warning everyone: "Whoever stole my wallet better give it back or I’m warning you that what happened in 1983 is going to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Friend For The Fallen

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 25, 2013

This is look at how Peter was restored to do the work of God after he had denied the Lord. We see Peter's Failure, Peter's Foolishness, Peter's Friend, and Peter's Future.

The Faithful Friend for the Fallen John 21:18-24 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Are The Mighty Fallen

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 22, 2008

In every city, town, and community there are memorials. We see memorials in the form of crosses along the highway signifying where a loved one was killed in a traffic accident. Memorial monuments are set up in nearly every city to commemorate war heroes

How Are The Mighty Fallen” A Memorial 2 Samuel 1: 17-19 In every city, town, and community there are memorials. We see memorials in the form of crosses along the highway signifying where a loved one was killed in a traffic accident. Memorial monuments are set up in nearly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist