Sermons on Natural To Unnatural:

The Transfiguration PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' divine nature, the significance of His death and resurrection, and the transformative power of God's Word as revealed in Mark 9:2-9.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the beauty and mystery of our faith, of the divine tapestry that God weaves in our lives. We are connected through the words of the Bible, the living testimony of God's love for us. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Jesus' Divine Nature

Detour Into A Lonely Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2024

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 18, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:9-15 Detour into a Lonely Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was a child, my grandparents always purchased the Reader’s Digest condensed version of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problem Of Lingering Sin

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 9, 2017

Justification does not destroy our sinful nature. It is a lens thru which we see our propensity to sin

In his writings entitled The Confessions, Saint Augustine addressed himself eloquently and passionately to the enduring spiritual questions that have stirred the minds and hearts of thoughtful men since time began. Written A.D. 397, The Confessions are a history of young Augustine's fierce ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Other

The Problem Of Lingering Sin

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 9, 2017

Justification does not destroy our sinful nature. It is a lens thru which we see our propensity to sin

In his writings entitled The Confessions, Saint Augustine addressed himself eloquently and passionately to the enduring spiritual questions that have stirred the minds and hearts of thoughtful men since time began. Written A.D. 397, The Confessions are a history of young Augustine's fierce ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Other

The Problem Of Lingering Sin

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 9, 2017

Justification does not destroy our sinful nature. It is a lens thru which we see our propensity to sin

In his writings entitled The Confessions, Saint Augustine addressed himself eloquently and passionately to the enduring spiritual questions that have stirred the minds and hearts of thoughtful men since time began. Written A.D. 397, The Confessions are a history of young Augustine's fierce ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Other

Trees

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 22, 2021

The psalmist compares the believer to a tree planted by living waters.

Psalm 1 The psalmist compares believers to trees “TREES” 1. We are the oaks. God wants us to be the oaks. Trees that are firm, strong, sturdy, durable, tough • Trees often bear fruit or nuts that old hickory tree bears all kind of nuts lawn mower tells • I read somewhere they give oxygen to the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Works And God’s Word In Our Souls

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 23, 2010

God's word in Nature and our hearts

Opening prayer: "Dear God, So far today, I've done all right. I haven't gossiped. I haven't lost my temper. I haven't lied or cheated. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or overindulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, Lord, I'm going to get out of bed; and from then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Put Off Your Old Nature And Build A Culture Of Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018

Let’s get serious about our following of Jesus, about rededicating ourselves to our vocations, to our families.

Eighteenth Sunday in Course 2018 Today the Word of God reminds us of the fallen nature of humans. God liberated the people of Israel from slavery in the fields and swamps and deserts of Egypt. Moses and Aaron led them out after God worked multiple signs and wonders to convince Pharaoh of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:17-24, Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Wrath And Human Denial Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2019

God’s wrath is evident to those willing to see it, but sinful human nature is not willing.

God’s Wrath and Human Denial (Romans 1:18) 1. How many people in denial does it take to change a light bulb ? There is nothing wrong with the light bulb. 2. The study of denial is a study in its own right. 3. The word denial can refer to a refusal to grant a request. The judge denied a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Plain To See Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2019

We cannot be excused from responding to the light we all have. This includes the obvious realization that there is a might Creator.

Plain to See (Romans 1:19-22) 1. One cold, snowy Minnesota night, I got lost on the way home. The snow was blowing so fast and piling up so high, I couldn't see any street signs. With no map in my car and a dead cell phone, I thought I might be stranded so I pulled over to the side of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things That Matter Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 26, 2012

As we get to know God we become more and more like Him... understanding what matters and what does not.

Title: Things that Matter Text: Colossians 3:10-11(3:1-15) Thesis: As we get to know God we become more and more like Him… understanding what matters and what does not. Series Title: Living with others at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you don’t see eye to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Disregard God!

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 24, 2018

Beloved when you disregard God, He gives you up to vain attitudes and unnatural behaviours. Only fools disregard God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHEN YOU DISREGARD GOD! Romans 1:22-32 King James Version (KJV) 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Super: Naturally! Anointed Me: Empowered By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2015

In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, God wants His SUPER to come on our NATURAL so we can be anointed to transform people’s lives today.

SUPER: NATURALLY! #2: ANOINTED ME: EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT ILLUSTRATION: We need to be plugged into the power of God! A man went into a hardware store and asked for a saw. The salesman took one from the shelf and said it was their "newest model, with the latest in technology, guaranteed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

Untimely Death To Natural Men But Trust To Spiritual Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD destroys unbelievers who have rejected Him and prolongs the life of spiritual men who continues to trust Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have confidence in yourself? No. Only on JESUS. Jeremiah 17:5-8 (Amplified Bible) Thus says the Lord: Cursed [with great evil] is the strong man who trusts in and relies on frail man, making weak [human] flesh his arm, and whose mind and heart turn aside from the Lord. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 2) The Nature Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life.

(Section 2 His Will) II. THE NATURE OF GOD'S GUIDANCE A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life. To be in the will of God is simply being willing to do His will without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2, Proverbs 19:20, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal