Sermons on Nourished:

Church Anatomy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012

Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perverting Grace Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

Titus teaches the debilitating effect of perverting the grace of God.

Introduction There is a problem that has plagued mankind as old as the story of Adam and Eve; indeed, is traced to what took place in the Garden. Why is it that all good movements end up as Camelots – destined to decline and fail? How is it that even the best births come with their own seeds for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time To Forgive Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 22, 2012

Jesus' most audacious act gives us personal hope.

Introduction Last Sunday I introduced Jesus as the Great Gasper. He is the one who causes gaspers – making other people gasp. And he has done some pretty amazing things to make people gasp – casting out demons, healing the sick, even cleansing lepers. Sometimes, though, it is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Warfare, Really?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 22, 2012

You may not want to think about it, you may not want to accept it, but the fact remains, if you have determined to follow Jesus with all your heart and live according to His plan that is found in His Word then you have been marked as a target by Satan.

According to a study done by George Barna and the Barna Group, 40% of Christians in the United States strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” An additional two out of ten Christians (19%) said they “agree somewhat” with that perspective. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Priority Of Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

God’s second priority for us is our relationship with family (physical and spiritual). God desires for us to be reconcilers with those in our family, both in our relationship and in our relationship with God.

For those who may be joining us for the first time this year, we’ve been in a series called, "Your Bucket List." Which I borrowed from a movie which came out about a year ago called The Bucket List. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a great movie about two very different men, one a wealthy business ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Jesus' Friend?

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jul 28, 2009

Testing our relationship with Jesus - how do we know that we are walking with him?

We Are Jesus’ Friends 2009-07-26 Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI I’m not thrilled about taking tests, & I’m glad my years of schooling are behind me. The tests I take now are stress tests & EKGs & hearing & vision tests. And I don’t have to study for them. ILL. In undergraduate study in college, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Obergefell V. Hodges: Supremely Wrong

Contributed by Jim Bennett on Jun 27, 2015

An examination of what HAS changed, what HAS NOT changed, and what NEEDS to change in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to force same-sex marriage on the American people.

I want to address three matters in this message with regard to the Supreme Court’s supremely satanic decision in Obergefell v. Hodges: What has changed, what hasn’t changed, and what must change. First of all, what has changed? For one thing, this nation. Obergefell v. Hodges is new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jul 21, 2015

IN REACHING YOUR COMMUNITY FOR CHRIST IT REQUIRES SOWERS TO SPREAD THE SEED OF THE GOSPEL

“The Seed, The Soil, and the Sower?” Luke 8:1-15 Introduction: In 1886, after the state of Georgia passed prohibition laws, a young man name John Pemberton invented a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage which he thought would appeal to Americans given the prohibition against alcohol. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015

Love must be supernatural. In other words, it must be demonstrated in the worse possible moments to the most unworthy subjects, when we feel the worse. Or it is not of God.

The Power of Love Ephesians 3:14-19 Corrie Ten Boom in the book, Reflections of god’s Glory (page 69), wrote, “In Africa a man came to a meeting with bandaged hands. I asked him how he had been injured. He said, “My neighbor’s straw roof was on fire; I helped him to put it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Face To Face With Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

What is the purpose of trials and tests?

Face to Face with our Faith James 1:9-20 Max Lucado shares a story that happened in November 2004. A group of teenagers decided it would be fun to steal a car and go for a joyride. They find a credit card, get some groceries, a 20 lb turkey, and head to the video store. There they are caught on a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Them Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

We take a look at another of Jesus' instructions from His Great Commission

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

About The Savior Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 25, 2016

A doctrinal study of the Savior.

Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Savior" John 1:1-14 John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When A Believer Backslides

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD shows His wrath on people who turned their backs on Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you aware of GOD's kindness and goodness to you? Yes. Acts 14:17 Acts 14:17 (Amplified Bible) Yet He did not neglect to leave some witness of Himself, for He did you good and [showed you] kindness and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:20, Deuteronomy 29:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have Spiritual Stability

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 6, 2018

When a child of God is bombarded with false teachings, destructive or negative thoughts, how could he maintain his spiritual stability?

“Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist