Sermons on Natural Elements:

Is God's Grace Cheap?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

The nature of God’s grace does not give us an excuse to sin.

In the preceding chapters of the Epistle to the Romans, Paul has shown that salvation is purely of grace (undeserved kindness). Because we are saved by grace we can know that our salvation is eternally secure. But there are many who do not believe in the doctrine of eternal security (maybe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Reject The Gift

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas message about not rejecting Christ this season. Mainly evangelistic in nature.

Don’t Reject the Gift Romans 5:15-17 December 23, 2007 Introduction Before we get started I wanted to give you the top five most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts… 5. Hey, now there’s a gift. 4. If the dog buries this, I’ll be furious. 3. I love it – but I fear the jealousy it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-17, Romans 5:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Believer's Authority, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 22, 2008

It is impossible to dominate in the natural realm if Jesus does not dominate in the spiritual realm!

Is Jesus King supreme in your life? Every child of God must allow the King to be supreme in order to exercise supremely the authority of the King! You ask, “Pastor, where am I supposed to exercise this authority?” Over the world and its luring, over the flesh and its lusts and over the devil and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Environment And Responsibility To God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 27, 2010

We are stewards of our natural creation, and this implies a responsibility for it to our God.

March 1, 2010 Monday of 2nd Week of Lent Caritas in Veritate The prophet Daniel, speaking in a place of exile, rightly places the blame for all human ills on human sin.. God is all mercy and compassion. We are, in our fallen existence, eager to judge the faults of others and lax in our judgement ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

Lost Sheep And Coins Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 16, 2009

THE SET UP FOR UNDERSTANDING GOD’S HEART FOR THE LOST IS THE NATURE OF THE RESCUE.

Lost Sheep and Coins Luke 15 February 15th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Last week news reports carried the story of 150 ice fishermen that were trapped on an ice floe when it broke away for the shoreline. Members of the US Coast Guard walked across the frozen Lake Erie as they attempt to reach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus: The Fulfillment Of The Old Testament Law For Us

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 19, 2009

A consideration of the nature of the Old Testament law, and how Jesus fulfills it for us.

TITLE - Jesus: The Fulfillment of the Old Testament Law for Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 5) TEXT - Matthew 5:17–19 DATE PREACHED - February 22, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 (ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Mennonite

The Prayer Of Hannah

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

The lesson Hannah has for all of us is the nature of her prayer to God.

The Prayer of Hannah 05/09/04 AM Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Introduction Happy Mother’s Day! Q: How many here have either been a mother, or have had a mother? Some of you will catch that on the way home. I admire mothers, and having had the incredible experience of witnessing the birth of my kids, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Small Transformation

Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009

This message explains the nature of spiritual transformation at the hands of a holy, righteous God.

* No Thin Jesus * "I Am Who I Am"-the I Am is asking you to follow Him * The primary aspect of God’s glory is love and truth. * All for me for all of Him. * A kingdom not a club. * The nature of the Kingdom. * Binary thinking tends to shrink Jesus in our minds (God or man). * Today: The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Weeds, Water, And Insects Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 21, 2007

There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons.

WEEDS, WATER, AND INSECTS Mark 7:1-23 (NIV) Sermon Objective: There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons. SERIES INTRO: We are in a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the basics of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

God Of Hurricanes

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006

Why do natural disasters happen? Has God lost control?

God Of Hurricanes · We have all gazed on recent pictures and scenes of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and also the Tsunami of December 2004, and many of us have asked searching questions about what we have seen. · Has God lost control, could this happen here? where does this leave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light Reflections

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 11, 2006

Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle.

Title: Light Reflections Text: I John 1:1-2:2 Truth: Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle. Aim: To lead them to commit to a morally pure lifestyle. INTRODUCTION Labor Day our whole family went to the zoo and the Omniplex. One of the fun ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayers Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006

Prayer changes the course of events, changes the nature of circumstances and changes me.

Most of us treat prayer like the five-year old. One mother writes, “As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald’s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, “We should ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Article #11 - The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The Eleventh Article of Faith in the Church of the Nazarene looks at the nature and purpose of the Church.

Article of Faith #11 - The Church Date: Sunday, August 15, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell During my experience as a student at Eastern Nazarene College, there were very few times when I was reminded that I was a non-Nazarene at a Nazarene college. You might think that I often felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Blame God...honor Him Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2007

We honor God when we understand our nature and His

Free powerpoint -- email jaywmc@aol.com reference this sermon title and I will send it to you. “Don’t Blame God…Honor Him” “We honor God when we understand our nature and His.” James 1:12-18 Sunday morning sermon 08.19.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) We honor God with our actions. We honor ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ