Sermons on Old Nature Controls People:

The Three Part Nature Of Man Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

This sermon helps the believer understand they have a spirit, soul and body

THE THREE PART NATURE OF MAN If you would please turn to - Heb. 4:12 (and) 1 Thess. 5:23 Today I would like to talk about The makeup of a man – the three part nature of a man –the spirit, soul and the body is an important subject for the believer to understand. When I was first born ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Hurting People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 4, 2004

1- 1- Look out and be touched 2- Reach out and touch 3- Look up and be touched

INTRO.- God gives to us so that we can give to others. God comforts us so that we can comfort others. The Christian life is about loving, giving, caring, comforting, etc. Hurricane-weary victims of Florida. ILL.- The Associated Press Updated: 6:03 p.m. ET Sept. 28, 2004 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rising Above The Turkeys Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

When people try to make changes, other people may hold them back. As Jacob tries to overcome his scheming nature, Laban drags him down. God intervenes, so that Jacob can rise above that old turkey, Laban, and his own nature as well.

RISING ABOVE THE TURKEYS—Genesis 30:25-31:55 “I could soar like an eagle, if I didn’t have to deal with so many turkeys.” My uncle raised turkeys. Turkeys are pretty stupid. They are always crowding each other, pecking at each other, fighting over food, so they can get big enough to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Under The Influence I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 12, 2008

There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

Title: Being Under the Influence Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction The conflict between good and evil is as old as time… the earliest was a cosmic battle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happened To The Good Old Days

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2003

The song says Oh Zion what’s the matter now? The Church needs to go back to the old days back to their first love.

What Happened to the Good Old Days?????? Acts 2:37-47 & 2nd Timothy 3:1-7 In Acts the 2nd chapter we understand that this is the beginning of the church. For we know that the church began on the Day of Pentecost. Understand that at this time, the beginning of church that the church folk had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Forgiven People Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 8, 2021

A message about relationships, forgiveness and the gospel

Title: “forgiven people forgive” October 3, 2021 Text: Matt 18:21-35 Subject: Why do we forgive? Complement: because we too are forgiven. Big idea: Forgiven people forgive. 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Colossians 3:13, James 2:13, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Danger The Explosive Emotion Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2015

True Biblical knowledge married to a living spiritual relationship with Jesus leads to new creation behavior. Anger is an emotion given by God to respond to injustice and unrighteousness. Learn in this sermon to use anger biblically.

Intro: If you remember last week one of the most important things we can do is saturate our minds with God’s word. We do this so that the Holy Spirit can plant it deeply within our minds and give us something of the Spirit to think about. We don’t learn more of the Bible which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb - An Old Hero With A Bold Dream Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2006

There were two obstacles to the dream home Caleb claimed. One was the giants that already lived there... and the other was his age. What was it that allowed him to overcome the obstacles and claim God’s promise?

OPEN: (A poem by Edgar A. Guest) "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In The Old Testament: Jesus In The Law Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2018

This message explores Jesus' connection to the Old Testament, particularly in the laws of sacrifice and atonement, and how the Old Testament sacrificial system was necessary, pointing us the the long awaited Messiah who would be the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sins of the world.

Jesus in the Old Testament - Jesus in the Law - November 11, 2018 Today we’re continuing part 2 of a 4-week series on Jesus in the Old Testament. Last week we looked at Jesus Christ in Creation, and today we’re looking at Jesus in the Law. Put up your hand if you want the world to live in peace? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Article 26. The Church (Part1 Nature) Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010

This sermon unpacks the nature of the Church

Article 26: The True Nature of the Church. Over the next three weeks we are going to be unpacking the doctrine of the Church we will be looking at the true nature of the Church ~ The Marks of the Church ~ and the true purpose of the Church. Today we are looking at the Nature of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

How Important Is A Reputation Series

Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 22, 2001

Barnabas’ reputation was so significant they gave him a positive nick-name

How Important is a Reputation Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 8/4/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved A group of frogs were travelling through the woods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

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

A 2,000-Year-Old Song

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

Two instructions relating to life and love, obedience and truth, in the church

Text: 1 Tim 3:14-16, Title: A 2000-Year-Old Song, Date/Place: WHBC, 5.13.18, AM A. Opening illustration: New Song – Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery, In Christ Alone (middle two verses), B. Background to passage: Paul wrapping up chapter and major block of the book and making a transition to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist