Sermons on Narcissistic Nature:

The Nature Of Authentic Worship

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

Worship

Nature of Authentic Worship Moving Ahead Together, Part 9 Matt 15:8-9 8 "’These people honor me with their lips, but their heart are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’" . The text tells us that the early church praised God together so today I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Our Nature

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 28, 2006

It’s hard to change what comes naturally to us. It’s really not in our nature...

Roman 7:14-23 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. 17 But now, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nature Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2010

In this message we look at the Premise and Promise of God's love.

As we read through the book of Romans there seems to be some common themes that we see over and over again. The common topics are: The Law, Sin and Grace. And in case you are thinking those are probably common themes throughout the Bible, or the New Testament or even Paul’s letters, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things brings certain characteristics to the Christian Life.

The Supremacy of Christ: The Nature of the Christian Life Text: Colossians 1:9-14 I. Introduction Illustration: Farmer called to preach. Sitting under a tree sees letters P and C in the clouds. Decides it means “Preach Christ.” Sells farm and equipment goes to preach. He was horrible. After a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Christian Message Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over all things impacts the message of te Christian faith. Number 4 in a series of sermos on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Supreme Message Text: Colossians 1:21-23 I. Introduction Illustration: British Airways 2069 left Heathrow’s London Airport everything seemed to be going quite well at first. Six hours into the flight some of the passengers were asleep, some of the reading lights were on, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Dteails how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over al things impacts the Church. This is number 5 in a series on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Ministry Text: Colossians 1:24-29 I. Introduction Illustration: A group of ministers and a salesman’s organization were holding conventions in the same hotel, and the catering department had to work at top speed serving dinners to both. The salesmen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Stubbornness Of Human Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 15, 2008

What seems obvious to some seems unlikely to others, especially when confronted with the claims of Christ.

The Stubbornness of Human Nature (Acts 4:1-22) 1. Some people are hard to reason with and won’t take "no" for an answer. 2. Patsy Dancey tells this story: Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Nature Of Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well about acceptable worship.

THE NATURE OF ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP John 4:24 INTRO: The text that we just read is part of a conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. This conversation related to the place of public worship. The Samaritans contended that God should be worshipped ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Man Is Sinful By Nature Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007

Redo of Armed to be set free

Man is by his nature sinful. Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-6,11-13 The reasons for our sin Man is sinful, and we show it in our actions and our conduct. Man is always ready to do evil. Paul says in Romans that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. When we, as the children of God, are ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Fleeting Nature Of Life Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on May 21, 2007

Second in an eight part series in the Book of Ecclesiastes... this sermon tackles the claim that everything is meaningless.

You have to be glad that you came to church this morning. If you’ve ever wondered what makes different versions of the Bible different, you can turn to Ecclesiastes 1. • NIV: Meaningless • KJV: Vanity • Holman: Futility • Contemporary: Nonsense • Message: Smoke 1These are the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nature Of God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Paul George on May 25, 2007

The sovereignty of God

The Sovereignty of God, what do we mean by this expression? The Sovereignty of God refers to the supremacy of God, the kingship of God, the Godhood God. To say that God is Sovereign is to declare that God is God. To say that God is Sovereign is to declare that He is the Most High, doing according ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11

Denomination: Holiness

The Progressive Nature Of Sin

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

SIN SEEMS TO MULTIPLY LIKE FRUIT FLIES, CREATE ONE SIN AND IT TAKES YOU TO MORE SIN. *** UNTIL AFTER A WHILE YOU BECOME FAMILIAR WITH SINNING. *** SIN DOESN’T LOOK SO BAD ANYMORE.

THE PROGRESSIVE NATURE OF SIN Gen 4:19-24 19 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. 21 And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Progressive Nature Of Sin

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 27, 2011

sin is progressive in its nature you may not be able to stop when and where you think you can.

THE PROGRESSIVE NATURE OF SIN Gen 4:19-24 19 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. 21 And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working With Human Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2012

God created human beings to be social, reasoning creatures. His Word advises us about how to get along with others, how to relate to others, and how to live wisely and reasonably.

Working With Human Nature (Proverbs 19:3-4, 6-7) 1. ABC News reported a strange story this week: Arthur Livingston, of Prosperity, S.C., may feel prosperous and alive, but his credit report says, "File not scored because subject is deceased." That’s because Livingston’s bank, Bank of America, has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible