Sermons on Natural Eyes:

Anger Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series June 8, 2008 WRATH Andrew Kehoe was born in 1872. His mother died when he was young and his father remarried. It was reported that Kehoe did not get along very will with this step mother. Kehoe lived on a farm just outside the village of Bath Michigan. The community was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: *other

Sloth Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series July 6, 2008 Sloth You know those days where you dont really feel like doing anything? You know those overcast days where its dreary out all day long and all you really want to do is call off work, lay around the house and watch a movie? You ever have days like that? I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: *other

Envy Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series June 29, 2008 Envy Have you ever wanted something that was not yours? I dont mean just wanted it though. I mean like you really really really wanted it. But more than that. I mean like you wanted what someone else had so much that you actually wished that they didnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: *other

Greed Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series June 15, 2008 Greed After 13 years Bill Gates is no longer the richest man in the world. The technology tycoon was not ranked Richest man in the world for the first time in over a decade. Bill Gates fell from his spot on the top to a lowly number three position. His net ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:29-32

Denomination: *other

An Enemy Has Done This!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 15, 2006

This message dipicts the nature of Satan as he intertwines his efforts into the Church to hinder its growth.

Scripture: Matthew 13:24 – 30 Title: “An Enemy Has Done This” Introduction: We find Jesus comparing the “Kingdom of Heaven” to a farmer who had sowed good seed in his field only to find that when the plants came up someone had sowed “Tares” among the wheat. The ‘bad deed’ occurred while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kindness Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

Intentionally doing acts of kindness as opposed to not intending anything and letting nature take its course.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) When I told my wife I was writing about “kindness” this week, she choked … I’m sure it was just a reflex action; nothing personal. But still, I figured I’d ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Is Our Primary Message Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 6, 2007

A sermon based on Romans 1:16 emphasizing the central nature of the simple Gospel to our ministry.

The Gospel is Our Primary Message Series: First Things Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Intro: 1 Corinthians 2:2 NKJV For I determined not to know anything ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Seasons And Its Fruit Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 10, 2010

This message introduces the concept that we live by and operate within seasons naturally and most importantly spiritually.

Knowing Your Seasons and Its Fruit Scriptures: Genesis 8:21-22; Ecclesiastes 3:1, 10-11a; Galatians 6:7-9 Introduction: When Noah and his family came out of the ark after the waters had receded, they built an altar and offered a burnt offering to God on the altar. As God smelled the soothing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Epistle From An Apostle Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of the first nine verses of 1 Cor, regarding the nature of the church and those make it up.

Text: 1 Cor. 1:1-9, Title: An Epistle from An Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/13/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, was angered by an army officer who accused him of favoritism. Stanton complained to Lincoln, who suggested that Stanton write the officer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pigs And Dogs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2010

The correlation between evil and a bent to destroy is demonstrated in the sinister nature of false teachers within the church.

Pigs and Dogs (2 Peter 2:17-22) 1. Our daughter Hannah loved animals. At the age of 12 or so, she began helping out Polly at her exotic animal farm. 2. We had some strange pets because of this: a Pantagonian cavvy, also known as a Marah. Luke had a small possum that never even got as large as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2011

Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. How parables reveal the nature of God's kingdom.

Matthew 13: 31 – 33, 44 – 52 / The Kingdom of Heaven Intro: I want you to pretend for just a moment that I am your own magic genie. But, I’m a very frugal genie and instead of giving you three wishes like most genies do, I’m only going to give you one wish. If you were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wrestling With God Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 2, 2013

Here, God empties Jacob of his NATURAL effort and teaches Jacob to trust Him completely.

What images come to mind when I mention the word wrestling? For some, it is an image of a High school wrestling match. Others happily envision Dad wrestling with his son. And a few of us think of the theater of “professional wrestling” with Iron Rings of death and tag team death ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Difficult People, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2012

This is so contrary to our nature, that not many practice it. Just make sure you do!

How to Deal with Difficult People, pt. 2 Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120815pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html vv. 1-2 Relationship w/ God vv. 3-13 Relationship w/ believers vv. 14-21 Relationship w/ unbelievers in general, and difficult people in particular...when they’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014

In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Path To Salvation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

As followers of Christ, it is essential to examine the Scriptures and understand the exclusive nature of salvation through Jesus Christ.

In a world where diverse spiritual paths abound, the notion that "all ways lead to heaven" has gained significant traction. However, this ideology, known as universalism, is at odds with the biblical teachings on salvation. As followers of Christ, it is essential to examine the Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5, Revelation 20:15