Sermons on Naturalism:

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

Playing To Win Series

Contributed by Sam Greene on Nov 30, 2004

The compelling nature of the Law of Love motivates the believer to seek the higher good.

Introduction: Our text reveals the compelling nature of the Law of Love and its relation to the believer. We’ll discover it has something it keeps, something it seeks, and somethings it reaps. Being impacted by the love of Christ will not leave you as before. It’s life changing work begins deep ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Every Believer Is Born Again

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2005

PENTECOST 1(B) - Every believer is born again, not naturally but spiritually.

EVERY BELIEVER IS BORN AGAIN (Outline) JOHN 3:1-17 - May 22, 2005 - PENTECOST 1 INTRO: Everyone is happy at the birth of a baby. They are just so cute and cuddly. But the reality is that everyone is born into this world of sin as a sinner. Our first birth pales in comparison to being born ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Holiness And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

The only way to conquer the sinful nature is to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Holiness and the Holy Spirit (The Secret to Living a Holy Life) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: This morning, we have the third message in our ten-week series which is a call to holiness entitled, "In the World, but Not Of It." If you’ve been a believer for very long you know that as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Act In Church

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Exposition of 1 Timothy on the relationship of the nature of the church and our Christian conduct.

How to Act in Church 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Don¡¦t act that way in church! Ever said that? Been told that? I¡¦ll bet you have. Especially some of our kids. Take your hat off. Stop running. Don¡¦t talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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

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

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

Who Is God

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 10, 2007

The Nature of Who/What God Is And How We Should Respond To Him

God 101 Contrary to popular belief, simply believing in God does not make you a Christian. James 2:19 tells us that even demons believe in God. What separates you is a desire to know God on a personal level, to grow closer, to learn more about him, and to have a relationship with him. The only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2012

We can understand God's nature by taking a look at the person of Jesus.

November 25, 2012 Morning Worship Text: John 8:48-59 Subject: The Eternal Nature of Christ Title: Who Is Jesus – Part 1 Now that we have gotten past Thanksgiving it is time to start looking forward to our celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus. Everything is different this year ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship Is All About Relationship - Exodus Part 6 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon about how the name of God is the nature of His relationship to us.

INTRODUCTION • The heart of worship is relationship. • Knowing God makes it easy to worship Him. • He reveals Himself to us when we worship Him and He did the same for Moses. • Worship is deep relationship with God. I. HE IS KNOWN BY HIS NAME • The story of Mt. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational