Sermons on Reprobate Nature:

The Hoop Of History

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 30, 2010

The hoop of history is a picture of human nature, the sin nature, and sinful man's history repeats itself. Israel's history is America's present! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Hoop of History Judges 18-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HoopOfHistory.html The hoop of history has always been rolling, and it is still rolling. As a kid, I liked to play with hula hoops. And not just around my waist, but I would roll them. I would put a spin on them outside and throw ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Life On The High Wire Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2016

To some of us, seeking to live a balanced life is natural; to others, it is anything but natural. Nonetheless, the only way to obey all of Gods commands is through balance; we prefer to pick and chose instead.

Balancing Life on the High Wire (Topical) 1. A single man was enjoying a meal in a fancy restaurant and there was a gorgeous woman sitting at the next table. He had noticed her since he sat down, but lacked the nerve to speak to her. Suddenly she sneezed, and her glass eye came flying out of its ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Winds Of Change

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

The natural winds of the Earth are a type and shadow of the various facets of God moving in the supernatural realm. The direction of the natural winds represents spiritual seasons and movements of the Holy Spirit on earth, including the storms of life.

“He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; he sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.” (Psalm 135:7 NIV) The natural wind is the motion or flow of air or other gases that compose the atmosphere of the Earth. God created the atmosphere around the Earth to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:7, Song of Songs 4:16, Luke 12:54-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Branch Can Never Boast Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

A tree's fruit reveals outwardly the inner nature of that tree. The same is true in the Christian life. When there is fruit in your life what you are expressing outwardly is the inner character and nature of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION We are studying Romans, 9, 10, and 11 about God’s past, present and future dealing with the nation of Israel. Sometimes what people think is impossible becomes a reality. For instance, I want to read to you an actual editorial from a Boston newspaper from 120 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking At?

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 24, 2013

2 Kings 6: 14, 15 Gehazi focused on what was going on in the natural, and he became panic-stricken. He had a fleshly or natural outlook. But there is another outlook: the spiritual or supernatural outlook.

I want to start with a question,: when you’re facing a test or trial, what are you looking at? Your outlook will determine your attitude. When you’re up or down, your attitude will determine your outcome - whether you do or don’t receive. However, many Christians take these for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Woman Of Endor And Familiar Spirits

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 23, 2023

This message takes a somewhat detailed look at First Samuel 28, the record of King Saul's interaction with the woman who has a familiar spirit.

In 1978 or 1979, I was told about family members driving to Nashville – I’m from Tennessee – to see a lady because there were things going on in their lives that they didn’t understand. They had been praying but it seemed to them that God was silent. So they went to see this lady, who shared some ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:6, Leviticus 20:27, Deuteronomy 18:9-12, 1 Samuel 28:1-20, Ecclesiastes 9:4-6, Job 7:9-10, 1 Samuel 16:1-14, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year, New Walk Walk By The Spirit--What Will You Let Go Of

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 14, 2015

This sermon deals with how do we choose to walk by the Spirit in our everyday lives.

New Year New Walk-Walking By The Spirit—What Do I Need To Let Go Of? 1/11/2015 Ruth 1:3-18 Galatians 5:13-26 We are in our new series, New Year-New Walk. Pastor Toby launched us last week with “Walking By Faith-Who Am I Going To Trust”, next week we will have Walking ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Person In Christ

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 27, 2015

When we accept Christ as our Saviour and walk with him in faith, we get an extreme makeover. God allows us to become new again. Beyond forgiveness, beyond cleansing, he makes us holy through Jesus Christ.

A few years ago, a story in a national American magazine described a couple who “adopted” two wolves. They discovered the wolves, still young and small, while making a movie about the caribou in Alaska. They took them to their home, raised them, gave them the kindest treatment, and for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Anglican

Why God, Why Are You So Mean And Jesus So Nice?

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 11, 2014

People see God as a mean tyrant and Jesus as the Gentle Lamb of God and they cant seem to reconcile the two Why the huge Character change?

God is a God of perfect order, and He had to go through certain calculated steps to create, in the same way he had to go through certain steps to save. The story of our lives is prefigured in two cities. In genesis the Bible talks about Salem. And this city became Jerusalem. Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Made You Judge? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2016

A study of the book of Job 8: 1 – 22

Job 8: 1 – 22 Who Made You Judge? 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long will you speak these things, and the words of your mouth be like a strong wind? 3 Does God subvert judgment? Or does the Almighty pervert justice? 4 If your sons have sinned against Him, He has ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thread - Pt. 1 - Before Day One Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 6, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 1 - Before Day 1 I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is incomplete. If the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Pentecostal Fire

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

How The Tongues of fire at Pentecost demonstrates the power of God. Fire is a biblical image of God.

That Pentecostal Fire Acts 2:1-4 Fire has long represented God and the presence of his Holy Spirit. (strike match or a lighter) One day as Moses was tending his father-in-law's sheep, he saw an amazing sight. A bush was on fire, yet it was not being consumed. As he approached this unusual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Ten Commandments: No False Images Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

False (mostly mental) images of God distort him, and harm us. Recognize how false images might come to us, and replace them with a true image of God from the Bible, especially Christ.

NO FALSE IMAGES—Exodus 20:4-6, 32:1-6 (I began with a children’s sermon: “Can you draw God? Why not? God is more than we can describe!”) Read Exodus 20:1-6. (Note to preacher: NIV 1984 has the unfortunate translation “idol” not “image,” which sounds more like a different god. NIV 2011 more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6, Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Romans 8 is all about how to live in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. How as spirit-filled Christians we can make four wonderful affirmations.

INTRODUCTION Some people like the 23rd Psalm or the third chapter of John or Hebrews 11 – you may have your own personal favorite chapter, but without a doubt, Romans 8 is my favorite chapter in the Bible. I’ve been looking forward to getting to this point. When I was in college, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Riots And Rancor And Have No Anxiety! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2020

But whatever happens on November 3, God remains supreme, and God’s glory is assured, in our hearts and worship and ultimately in the victory Christ has won.

27th Sunday in Course A 2020 The Plague Year Homilies About forty years after the Resurrection of Jesus, in the third year of the Jewish revolution against the Romans, Supreme Leader Titus encircled the walls of Jerusalem and began a siege. It began three days before the Passover feast, and it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Catholic