Sermons on Old Nature:

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 25, 2003

God left His people here as physical and visible illustrations of the nature and person of God, which implies the seriousness of our fulfilling our purpose.

Why Are We Here? Text: Eph.1: 9-10 Intro: The question we’re considering today is one that has puzzled mankind for many years. That question seems to gnaw at the soul of man, for somewhere in the core of his being he knows that life must ultimately have a purpose—that he must have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

10...9...8... - The Ten Commandments Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 30, 2008

The Ten Commandments are relational in nature. We must apply them in the context of relationship and in the context of love, otherwise they become cold and without true meaning.

Ronald Regan once said, “I have wondered at times, what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had had to run them through the United States Congress.” Gettysburg Address: 286 words. Declaration of Independence: 1,300 words. U.S. Government regulations on cabbage sales: 26, 911 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

You Are Chosen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the profound nature of God's love for us, reminding us that we are chosen by Him and called to respond to His love by praising, reverencing, and following Him.

Good morning, family! I trust you're all feeling blessed today. Today we're diving into some powerful passages of Scripture that remind us not only of our identity in Christ, but the profound nature of God's love for us. Yeah, you got that right. He chose us! We'll be looking at 1 Peter 2:9-10, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Jeremiah 32:38-39, Acts 9:3-5

Topics: Chosen, Identity

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

Holy Spirit Activate PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

This sermon explores harnessing hope in pain, finding healing through praise, and experiencing harmony amidst chaos, all through the unchanging nature of God.

Good morning, cherished family of God. It's a joy to be with you today, as we gather in the house of the Lord to seek His face, to learn from His Word, and to encourage one another in our shared faith. We are here, not because we've got it all figured out, but because we recognize our need for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Topics: Praise, Lord

The Power Of God's Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 20, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power and promise of God's Word, emphasizing its living, active nature and its ability to deeply impact our lives.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, fellow sojourners in this grand adventure we call faith, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to stand before you today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as family, united by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Topics: Power, God's Word

Enough With The Selfies

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2016

In a society that seems to be obsessed with self love the concept of crucifying self seems a little odd. This message looks at what it means to crucify our sinful nature.

Enough with the selfies. And you thought that selfies were harmless. When selfies first came out I thought taking pictures of yourself with a cell phone was a passing fad. But no, it seems that they are here to stay. All kinds of people are taking pictures of themselves, from the famous to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Who Brings You Into A New Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025

God is the Lord of times and seasons. He ushers His people out of old cycles of pain, dryness, and delay into new seasons of fruitfulness, restoration, and glory.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS YOU INTO A NEW SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” — Isaiah 43:19 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mystery Of The Triune God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 18, 2011

God’s triune nature is known through revelation. As we see Him revealed through the Word, we understand better who He is.

“God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in his own image, in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

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

Anger, Speech And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Anger, our speech and forgiveness - all things we need to work on with God's help as we put off the old self and put on the new.

Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Last week when we covered Ephesians 4:17-24 we talked about our new life. That when we become Christians there ought to be change. We need to leave behind the life we once lived, the life we lived as unbelievers and we need to put off the old self and put on the new. We spoke ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Focus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2015

Old and new ideas constantly circulate and are repackaged; they can distract us from the truth; we must be on-guard or they will slither into our hearts and minds.

The Right Focus (I Timothy 4:1-13) 1. Not all problems are difficult to solve.. Morris went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got real trouble. Every time I get into bed, I get his weird feeling that there's somebody under it. I look under the bed, to check it out, but then I think there's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Saints Struggle" Romans Pt. 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 9, 2007

This chapter addresses the struggle that goes on in the inner man between the works of the sinful nature and the way of the Spirit. But in the end the way of the Spirit is to be the dominant force in a saints life.

"Saints Struggle" Romans pt 9 Romans 7:1-25 Opening Illustration: Diamond Rio song with video and the Blue fish TV video of the Virginia Tech candlelight prayer service. This illustration reveals to us that every person on this earth is in a struggle between good and evil. This struggle is real ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Article 2: The One God" Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 10, 2009

This sermon unpacks the nature of God that makes Him God and what He shares with no other. We will unpack Exodus 3:14 -15 in specific

Baptist confession of faith Article 2 PART A: One true God Today I have the unenviable task of expounding our Triune God and as I attempt to do so, in some small way I am fully aware of my own inadequacies in comprehending our infinite God! So today be assured we are merely paddling ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist