Sermons on Nature: showing 1,426-1,440 of 72,681

Some Profound Heresies

Contributed by John A. Peck on Jan 27, 2010

On the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, a clear look at some distorted teachings on Atonement and Salvation are presented, one by one, and a brief look at the therapeutic nature of Atonement.

Some Profound Heresies Luke 18:10-14 Today, I’m going to teach you some profound heresies! In today’s Gospel, we have two men. This is a short, but important parable. First, the Pharisee. The Pharisee begins his prayer “O God, I thank you that I am not like other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 2, 2008

We must understand the nature of God’s will. Jesus thought of the will of God as the sovereign wisdom and justice and goodness by which all things are governed.

Thy Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Intro A seminary student was at least honest when he filled out a questionnaire to provide information concerning his experience and preference for a profile to be used in helping him locate his first pastorate. One question asked, “Where would you like to locate?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Facts About Forming Friendships

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011

This message seeks to advise the Church of the nature of friendship and what is involved, so that the Church can not only form new friendship, but learn to be friendly to visitors.

Facts About Forming Friendships Text: Prov. 18:24 Intro: You may wonder why this preacher would choose a topic like friendship. “What does friendship have to do with the church, and following the Lord?” you might ask. Well, quite truthfully, the Bible has quite a lot to say about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

What Goes Around Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 26, 2012

The evaporation cycle in nature reminds us of the way God sends blessings to us (as rain) and how our blessings/praises are to rise to him.

1. Importance of Rain – DEEPLY ROOTED Parnell Bailey visited an orange grove where an irrigation pump had broken down. The season was unusually dry and some of the trees were beginning to die for lack of water. The man giving the tour then took Bailey to his own orchard where irrigation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

God promises us the ultimate extreme makeover – transforming our natural bodies into perfect spiritual bodies in which we will live forever.

Introduction "Extreme Makeover" is a popular show that takes people who do not meet the standards for good looks, and through extreme measures of plastic surgery, dental work, eye surgery, and whatever else is needed, turns ugly ducklings into babes and hunks, thus freeing them to live happily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Great Preamble

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2013

The Ten Commandments are essentially a preamble to God's Covenant with Israel. They have an eternal nature that reflect the person of God and display his standards for his people.

1. Standing Up While Sitting Down A five year old girl was having one of those trouble-filled days with her mother. It seemed they spent the day arguing back and forth. Finally the mom had enough. "Jenny, go sit in the corner, right now! Don't get up until I tell you to!" Jenny went to the corner ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Love And We Are His Children

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 1, 2013

God is love, and we should be living in that love, but many people do not understand that how it works, and it is such a natural process, yet it is cannot be demonstrated by the world.

Two weeks ago my Sermon was on ministry, our ministry to exact, and it was based on Jesus asking Simon Peter if he loved him: and as he did, we examined the overflow of this love, God’s love, onto the lives of others. Today I would like to continue with that sermon and see how faithful and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Beauty From Ashes Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

God's nature dictates that he transform our lives from brokenness to strength. We see this illustrated in three stories from Matthew 8

“A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way” Mark Twain I heard the story of a missionary in California’s early days who gave a bible to a native Chief. Three weeks later the Chief came back and handed the Bible back to the missionary. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

Loving Jesus Is To Hear, Understand, Retain In Our Heart And Do God’s Words

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

The world looks for God with the natural eye, but cannot find Him that way. The genuine Christian looks for God with his heart and always finds Him.

John 14:21-24 (Jesus) He who has My commandments (retains my words in his heart) and keeps them (by the power of My Spirit, which he has received and submits to, he obeys my words – Ezekiel 36:27), it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Speaks Of The Essence Of His Love

Contributed by John White on Aug 17, 2018

The essential nature of a child of God and a follower of Jesus Christ is love. This is the essence of the statement made by our Savior on that momentous night before His crucifixion.

Jesus Speaks Of The Essence Of His Love JOHN 13:34-35 " A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." The essential nature of a child of God ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Attribute Two | A Man Is Willing To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 26, 2018

While it is natural to be a taker, God’s man is a giver. He understands that God is a generous giver who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all men.

Well, gentlemen, we are in the second of the nine attributes of a man. This week we’re looking at willing to sacrifice. And what it means to be willing to sacrifice in our life. Here’s just a couple of key verses that I think it’s crucial for us to key in on in regards to this. Because I believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Impossible Love Part Six Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the sixth of seven messages exploring the nature and practice of love from chapter 13 and Romans 12.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Impossible Love Part 6 INTRODUCTION We have examined the characteristics of genuine love like the pedals on a beautiful rose. Whatever does not match the lofty descriptions revealed by Scripture falls short of the real thing. We may call it ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

#4 Following Jesus In Baptism Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 12, 2020

John’s baptism of Jesus teaches us many truths about Christian baptism. This sermon explains the biblical nature, purpose and mode of baptism.

#4 Following Jesus in Baptism Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 12, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 1:4-10 – “John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Oh No It Isn't!" - "Oh Yes It Is!"

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 24, 2017

A panto style sermon on the theme of Evangelism for the third Sunday of Epiphany (Don't mistake the light hearted nature of the presentation for a lack of depth in the content)

This sermon, being delivered in “panto” season is interactive. Alan:`I say “Dare” you say “share” Alan:` Dare All: Share Alan:` Dare All: Share [Alan passes the mike around various people who each speak as if sharing their faith in a natural way with a friend] Simon Harris “What did I do over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Racing Is Life

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 9, 2016

The Bible uses many sports related images. In this classic text, the writer to the Hebrews explores the image of a race to reflect upon the nature of a disciple's life.

I am a sports fan, and the big news for me most recently is that the New Orleans Saints opened training camp on July 28th, about ten days ago, and they’re first pre-season game is only a mere thirteen days away. Not only that, but I know the local high schools are gearing up for the new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist