Sermons on Natural Elements:

Opportunity

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 10, 2019

Our natural abilities and professional trainings are not enough to guarantee success.

Our theme this Year is “Fruitfulness” this means not just bearing fruits but sharing them. And the fruit we are talking about here is “the fruit of the spirit” we are talking about the qualities of character. Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Sermon On Providence

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 23, 2022

Providence is defined as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield, an American professor of theology once remarked: "A firm faith in the universal providence of God is the solution of all earthly problems. It is almost equally true that a clear and full apprehension of the universal providence of God is the solution of most ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 14:24, Genesis 45:7-8

Change Clothes Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 18, 2022

Paul writes to the Colossians to put to death the deeds of the earthly nature

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 3:5-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-17-2022 Mud Bowl One of my favorite student ministry outreaches we ever did was what we called Mud Bowl. We will till up about half an acre in the back of the church. Someone had access to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Unseen Hope Is Not Blind Hope: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2021

Our natural eyesight can blind us to the unseen hope.

? Unseen Hope is not Blind Hope: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent Romans 8:24–25 NKJV For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 13:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thomas: A Jesus Follower Who Doubted Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

A doubter makes decisions – not on intellect or emotions – but on their inner negative nature.

A. WHO WAS THOMAS 1. Thomas was listed both 7th and 8th among disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-16). THOMAS – THREE NICKNAMES • Had a twin brother. Didymas means ditto, or duplicate, i.e., perhaps an identical twin (John 20:24). • Was from the tribe of Judah, or that was his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25, John 20:27, Mark 9:23, Hebrews 11:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Evil People And Their Characteristics. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 14, 2024

The Bible warns us about evil people and their destructive nature.

The Bible warns us about evil people and their destructive nature. It's essential to recognize their characteristics to avoid their harm and protect ourselves and others. This will explore the Bible's teachings on evil people and their traits, helping us to discern and navigate complex ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:28, Psalm 1:1-6

Frustrating Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the surprising, transcendent, and sometimes frustrating nature of God's grace.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of Jonah, specifically Jonah 3:10-4:11. Now, y’all might think you know the story of Jonah, but brace yourselves, because it's not just about a big fish. Today, we'll be talking about God's surprising grace, His transcendent love, ...read more

Topics: Grace

Encounter At The Burning Bush

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

The burning bush represents a divine intersection between the natural and the supernatural.

ENCOUNTER AT THE BURNING BUSH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:1-5 Supporting Texts: Acts 7:30-34, Isaiah 6:1-8, Genesis 28:16-17, Revelation 1:12-17 INTRODUCTION: The burning bush represents a divine intersection between the natural and the supernatural. Moses was tending sheep—an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Phenomenon Called Reactions In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 17, 2025

In spiritual warfare, there is an attempt by the Accuser of the brethren to replicate this natural law.

In physics there is a natural law being one of the laws of physics. In fact, in high school, it was known as Newton’s third law of motion. It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Providence Part 8 - Providence, Miracles And Phenomena Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 29, 2018

This is the final part of an 8-part series on Divine Providence - what God provides under his plan for humans. This part addresses the place of miracles and phenomena in God's plan.

This is Part 8 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I developed a set of slides on PowerPoint for use with the series and will be happy to share the PowerPoint files. The prompts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:24, Acts 2:22, Mark 16:19-20, Exodus 3:20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, John 20:30-31, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Exodus 10:17, Romans 11:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Walking On Water - A Lesson In Faith Amid Life's Storm Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 14, 2024

This miracle, recorded in Matthew 14:22-33, not only demonstrated Jesus' divine power but also conveyed profound spiritual lessons for His disciples and for us.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on one of the most remarkable events in Jesus' ministry—His walk on water during a storm. This miracle, recorded in Matthew 14:22-33, not only demonstrated Jesus' divine power but also conveyed profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt1- Waiting on God Introduction (thoughts take from Act Normal by Scott Wilson) New series- Acts- 28 chps- hit key parts/ideas. First- look at where Acts has been placed in the Bible. Bible PPT Just as Acts is located between- Gospels/Epistles- it is a bridge between- life of Christ we find ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

A Discerning Heart Thru Change Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 11, 2015

What does this mean for us during change? This morning I would like to talk about some elements of change and see why a discerning heart is necessary during change.

A Discerning Heart Thru Change 1 Kings 3:5-15 INTRODUCTION You are at work one day and HR calls a meeting and once everyone arrives, shares the news that half of the company is being let go because the company got bought out. Sorry. You don’t know if you are in the half with a job or the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Son Of Man And The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Dec 22, 2017

Who is Jesus, Where did he come from. What is his nature and person. Is he really God.

If you study the four Gospels you'll see that most often Jesus referred to himself as the Son of Man, and sometimes called himself the Son of God. As the Son of God he always existed and as the Son man He was born of a virgin, thus he was fully human and fully God. He is both divine and human—two ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

God Causes It All Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 8, 2012

God is incomplete control of His creation. The lies of a natural force or of 'mother nature' not only contradict Scripture but take away from God the fact that He, and He alone is sovereign.

Psalm 139: 1-18 Last time we had a look at the idea that many have, in which the universe is run according to a mechanistic system, and that God is not in control over the things that happen in the world. There are many who believe that any ‘intrusion’ from outside, including that of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Baptist