Sermons on New Nature:

Recreation: Spirit And Union Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 30, 2003

It is the Spirit who recreates us. Salvation is more than about being declared "not guilty", it is about new life brought by the Spirit

ReCreation: Spirit and Union. Series: The Holy Who? Jn 3:1-8 May 18, 2003 Intro: Yesterday I had the opportunity to officiate in the marriage ceremony of Lisa Thompson and David Nadon – to celebrate their love and witness the exchange of their vows. Genesis 2:21-24 tells us, “the LORD God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Sower

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Jesus often spoke in parables, stories or allegories that illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. With the natural amplification of His voice reflecting off the water, did Jesus hold a large meeting? Let’s find out in Matthew 13.

Jesus often spoke in parables, stories or allegories that illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. With the natural amplification of His voice reflecting off the water, did Jesus hold a large meeting? Let’s find out in Matthew 13. On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nihilism Is Not Practical

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 29, 2008

Life is not meaningless, we gain meaning in life through the person of Jesus Christ.

In college one of the jobs I had was working in a medical file warehouse. Talk about mundane, boring, monotonous. These were huge warehouses that contained millions of files from hospitals all over the San Francisco Bay Area. I did one of three things: I pulled a file for a patient in a hospital ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness – Part 2 – You Be Holy Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at end of sermon.

"Holiness – Part 2 – You be Holy" 2 Peter 1:2-4 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4, Psalm 139:13-14, John 6:44, Genesis 1:27, Galatians 5:19-25, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Colossians 3:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

From Moses To Christ Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 20, 2003

The Old Covenant of Moses was written on stone in Ten Commandments. Where was the New Covenant written? Look at what God tells us!

From Moses to Christ 2 Corinthians 3 In this chapter we have a contrast between the old and new covenants. What seems to be happening is this: some false teachers who are attempting to undermine his credibility and authority in the church here are accusing Paul. He saves his biggest assaults ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Affluenza Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005

A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book The Celebration of Discipline pages 89-93. This is nothing new but it gives some illustrations.

Sermon for 3/6/2005 4 Things for the Simple Life Introduction: Last week I had influenza. However, there is a virus that has affected most of us and we don’t even know it. The name of this virus is affluenza not influenza. This powerful virus affects our wallets, our friendships, our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Condemnation Week 3 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores our transformation from sin-bound beings to adopted children of God, emphasizing our new identity and inheritance in Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. I am so glad to see each of you here today, gathered together in the spirit of fellowship and unity, ready to immerse ourselves in the Word of God. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day filled with promise and possibility, a day where we can take a moment to pause, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Topics: No Longer Slaves, Sin

Accidental Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Let's look at this accidental death of a New Testament teenager and see what we can learn about the cause and cure of suffering.

The Cherynoble nuclear accident in Russia was one of the most headline grabbing events of the 20th century. But what we do not realize is that many accidents are not spectacular explosions, fiery crashes, or powerful events of violence. There are also very silent accidents which are equally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Spiritual Or Being Spirit-Filled?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

John Calvin said, “The Holy Spirit brings no new doctrine, but teaches that which was uttered by Christ’s own mouth, and imprints it in our minds.” Our interesting times would like us to believe that truth is relative. This isn’t really that new. Pilat

General Assembly is meeting in Louisville this Trinity Sunday. And as those elders and ministers pray, worship, gather and debate the crucial issues for this denomination each and everyone of them is seeking the Holy Spirit to present to the church God’s will. I want you to understand that the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Anointed One Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014

Jesus ushers in a new kingdom and, with it, a new purpose for His followers’ lives. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

We live in an age of rapid change. Our lives, our surroundings, our routines are constantly changing— sometimes so fast that we don’t even notice it; we can’t keep track; we can’t keep up. In the process, things that once were necessities to us become quaint, obsolete, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezra Devoted Himself

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you devoted to the LORD or your spouse? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our devotion to the LORD can take us new heights and growths with GOD. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:10 (New Living Translation, Sec

I. EXORDIUM: Are you devoted to the LORD or your spouse? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our devotion to the LORD can take us new heights and growths with GOD. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This was because Ezra had determined to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Secret: Press Toward The Goal

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: What is Paul's secret why he lived to be the writer of majority of New Testament? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to press toward the goal to attain the goal. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:13 (New Inter

I. EXORDIUM: What is Paul's secret why he lived to be the writer of majority of New Testament? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to press toward the goal to attain the goal. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:13 (New International Version) Brothers, I do not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You Face Trouble?

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2012

Is there any good news for those who suffer? In times when trouble strikes, we need to take an inventory to see if there is any good news that can cheer us up and help us to bear the burden of pain. Trouble and suffering are facts of life that all of us

Title: How do you face trouble? Text: Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Preserving The Best Of Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 17, 2023

Jesus in this discourse helps us to realize the importance preserving the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins. New wineskins are flexible and easy to stretch, while old wineskins are difficult to stretch. How can we preserve the best of both worlds?

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both Worlds Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, Luke 10:18

Denomination: Methodist

"Transformed For Life Into Heaven” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2006

# 5 in a series on Eternity: What Awaits after death. This sermon talks about the new physcial body believers will have for all eternity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 5 “Transformed For Life Into Heaven” 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 In 1 Corinthians 15:35 the Apostle Paul asks two questions that concern us all. “But someone will say, “How are the dead raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-52

Denomination: Baptist