Sermons on Natural Spirit:

Checking Your Spirit Gauge Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 27, 2001

There are those who declare that you can tell if you have the Spirit by some miraculous behavior on your part. But, Paul writes that you need to gauge God’s Spirit in a different way.

Two good old boys bought a couple of horses during the summer. But when winter came, they found it cost too much to board them. So they turned the horses loose in a pasture where there was plenty to eat. One said to the other: "How will we tell yours from mine when we pick them up?" "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Xmas Or Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Excuses

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the worl

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creation Or Evolution?

Contributed by Pierre Naude on May 6, 2011

Many Christians struggle with Evolutionary Science apparently contradicting the Bible. As we look at the evidence again, as some scientists reach what they think is the pinnacle of their achievement and knowledge, we find that the theologian has been sit

Creation or Evolution? Gen 1 “In the beginning, God …” says the Bible. “In the beginning, goo …” say the evolutionists. Scientist Harold Hill, rather tongue-in-cheek, suggests that we have come “from goo to you by way of the zoo”! Our school ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Peacemaking Owns The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

God's Decisive Acts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 6, 2009

Habakkuk could face an uncertain future in submissive confidence in God because in the midst of past difficulties & judgments God had brought about deliverance for His people. He trusted God would use whatever the future judgment held to bring about salva

Habakkuk 3:8-15 GOD’S DECISIVE ACTS Habakkuk’s attention is now drawn from the awesome appearance of God to a description of God’s acts on earth. God’s mighty acts and judgments of the past brought about salvation or deliverance for His people. Habakkuk drew from these well springs the faith ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Believe - Week 2 - God Is A Personal God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

Week 3 of Believe looks at the fact that God is a Personal God.

Believe 2 Psalm 23 September 21, 2014 Well, we’ve moved into week 2 of Believe. And I believe this series is going to be great. I’ve heard some really good comments from many of you about what you’re reading, the hope you’re experiencing and that’s great! Last week ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Intolerant?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 25, 2020

A relevant topic in our Culture, the definition of Intolerance or it's understanding has changed. Some material used from "The Beauty of Intolerance" by Josh McDowell's book.

Hebrews 13 Concluding Exhortations 13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, John 14:6-7, Romans 1:25-32, Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Creation, Scriptures, Depravity Of Man - Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 8, 2016

God provides all because of love!

In preparation for Communion, let us highlight what is said in this Psalm. Verses 1-6 basically tell us that God speaks through His creation! What we call nature is all created by God. Everyday God speaks to us and teaches us! Let’s take a moment just to look at the sky and all nature; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Complaint

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

We need to see the world through God's eyes, the pain of our sin and rebellion.

The Gospel According To Isaiah: Part 3 God’s Complaint Isaiah 1:1-5, 12-20 March 11, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Has anybody here seen the movie “The Lorax” yet? Our second son, Justin, and his wife, Brooke took our grandson, Weston to see it. I haven’t seen it yet, but I have loved the book ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-5, Isaiah 1:12-20

The Flood 1 Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 15, 2021

The next sermon in the series on Genesis, the first of 3 on the Flood.

Genesis 6-7 The Flood (1) - Read Genesis 6 - 7 Have you ever done something you regretted? I mean, you knew ahead of time what the outcome of your actions would be. You knew ahead of time there would be a price to pay, but you went head and did it anyway? This past Wednesday, my brother Dusty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God At The Fall Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 31, 2014

Concerning God in the Garden: He is there, creating purpose. He is there, giving freedom He is there, seeking the disobedient He is there, allowing consequences He is there, providing/promising redemption

Last time we considered the Bible’s teaching that God created everything for a purpose. This week we see that shame is NOT something humanity was made for, but something we discovered through our disobedience to God. When we think about the Fall, we always think about it from a human ...read more

Denomination: *other

Dr. Jeckyl And Mr. Hyde! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Battling the War within you!

Question: Have you ever said, “I want to do what’s right but I just can’t seem to it.” The War Inside of You: 1) You have Two Natures. New Nature—Ephesians 4:22-24 Old Nature—Galatians 5:16-18 Truth: As long as you live on this earth you are going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 18, 2015

Knowing God loves us changes everything. We are secure in His love and able to love others. God's love is infinite, individual, initiative, and involved. The Cross is the proof of God's love.

Esteemed theologian Karl Barth was asked by a student at the University of Chicago, “What is the essence of the biblical message?” Everyone breathlessly awaited a profound, scholarly answer. Barth replied: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” The love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Congregational

Fingerprints Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016

This week we explore the reasons to believe in a God like the Theistic religions believe in, all powerful, eternal, omnipresent, and personal.

SE041114 How I Met My Savior 3. Fingerprints for God SLIDE This week, we want to make the case for God. If you talk to the resident agnostic in your life, they will tell you they think the case for God is weak. Or, to put it another way, the case against God is very strong. Open and shut. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational