Sermons on Reprobate Nature:

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 6, 2010

The second sermon in a series on Mark. This message focuses upon the reasons for Christ’s baptism and the Triune nature of it. It stresses the unique nature of Jesus to His Father, and shows how we too may have the Father’s pleasure.

Over the years, although I have kept no count, I dare say I have baptised dozens of people, people of all ages and with all kinds of backgrounds in rivers, lakes and sea, as well as swimming pools and baptismal tanks. Most baptisms I have completely forgotten the details of, but a few stick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Break Free From The Past

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 29, 2022

Paul explains true Christian behavior. The old nature is dead. We are to accept Jesus as our Savior and put on the new nature. When we let Christ in our hearts, He changes us into what we should be.

Look Up: In verses 1-4: “For ye are dead.” Simply put, we died. We should have little desire for this world and what it has to offer. Our old nature has been removed. We that have been born again are dead to sin; its dominion has been broken. Our real home is in Heaven with Jesus. -- John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 6, 2022

Live your life as your spiritual nature directs you. Then you will never follow through on what your corrupt nature wants. There is a war going on inside of you, but the Bible teaches that you can have Holy Ghost Victory!

Galatians 5:16-18 (NKJV) Walk in the Spirit August 4, 2022 Intro: Verse14 & 15 - For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

26. Romans Chapter 6 Verses 6-21 - Messages In Romans – Contrasts – If You Are Dead To Sin Why Is Sin Still Ruling You? – Message 26 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025

Having died in Christ means to be alive in a new life, but the old nature tries for dominance and will not stay dead. Consider yourselves dead to sin and alive in Christ. The great victory is that we have died to sin in Christ and now walk in resurrection freedom.

26. ROMANS CHAPTER 6 VERSES 6-21 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – CONTRASTS – IF YOU ARE DEAD TO SIN WHY IS SIN STILL RULING YOU? – MESSAGE 26 We continue this important Chapter 6 carefully looking at the great doctrines of sin and deliverance, and living the Christian life in the freedom won for us at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-7, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:8-11, 1 John 3:14, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Connection Between Good Works And Salvation? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

GOOD DEEDS (INCLUDING KINDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS) ARE THE NATURAL EXPRESSION OF A CONVERTED LIFE, NOT THE BASIS FOR SALVATION

BIG IDEA: GOOD DEEDS (INCLUDING KINDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS) ARE THE NATURAL EXPRESSION OF A CONVERTED LIFE, NOT THE BASIS FOR SALVATION I. (:1-2) REMINDER TO PURSUE GOOD DEEDS CONSISTENTLY -- DON’T FALL BACK INTO THE OLD WAYS A. Submission to Authority 1. "Remind them to be subject to rulers, to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Your Sweet Spot

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

A critical part of stewardship is to discover and use your spiritual gifts as well as "natural" talents for service.

FINDING YOUR SWEET SPOT What do a tennis racket, a baseball bat, and a golf club have in common? They all have a sweet spot. There is a place on them that allows you the opportunity to make the type of contact with the respective balls they are designed to hit that will allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unmasking Of Halloween

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 18, 2005

An attempt to remind believers concerning the true nature of Halloween and some alternatives to celbrating this time of year.

One Halloween night, a little boy, dressed in a devil costume knocked on my door wanting candy. When I saw him, I thought to myself, ’how sad it is that our society encourages children to dress up as Satan and other evil personalities. Don’t parents realize that Satan is real and not some sort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Answered Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetcal, expository verse by verse sermon from one of the favorite chapters of the Bible, evangelical in nature.

This passage is probably one of the best loved in all of the Bible. A man comes seeking God, and he comes to the Savior for understanding. Nicodemus came at night, the end of a busy day? to be hidden by the darkness? to have time alone with the Master; in any case he came respectfully because of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-29, John 3:1-16

Who Do People Say Jesus Is

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 14, 2003

During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character.

During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character. Down through the ages the opinions and confusion has increased. When Jesus asked the disciples “who do people say that the Son of Man is” they told Him, some say John the Baptist, Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Holiness

Getting To Know God – Immanuel – God With Us Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the Names of God – Immanuel – God With Us. Looking at the wonderful nature of his gift at Christmas.

Getting to Know God – Immanuel – God With Us I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. It is a great time of year isn’t it. Time that we can spend with family and friends. Deanna and I had a great time in Brisbane, catching up with old friends and with our families. We enjoyed some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Tomato Sandwiches

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 28, 2003

As christians we are not called to bare fruit but to abide in Christ, Fruit is a natural product of a connected person.

Tomato Sandwiches John 15:1-8 I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I once had a neighbor that had some. He was making wine in his garage. That was pretty aggressive for a guy in Birmingham Alabama. The first year he had the vines I don’t guess he got any grapes. In the fall after his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Erasing The Debt Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003

The radical nature of God’s forgiveness for us, and why it is essential that we forgive others in turn.

Erasing the Debt: Matt. 18:21-35 “Your Kingdom Come”; July 20, 2003 Intro: A pastor’s son and his mom had been to a shopping mall and the boy had acted badly, wanting this and that, running off, etc. As they were driving home, he could sense her displeasure and said, "When we ask God to forgive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

All-Present Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 24, 2003

Part Three of series of the "omni" characteristics of God’s nature. A God who is with us everywhere.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- March 23, 2003 We have been studying the "omni" words that apply to God. This morning we come to omnipresence. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

263 - Born To Sin, Born Again Not To Sin Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jun 28, 2003

The title says it all. We are born into the nature of sin, but we are "spirit-born" to overcome sin!

Sermon 263 – BORN TO SIN, BORN AGAIN NOT TO SIN ILL. Humor: Of the many things in life that are certain one of them is you always get found out in the end or, to use the old adage, ’Be sure your sins will find you out’. This young couple were about to get married. The young man went to his Dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Willful Sin, Or Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2002

This sermon addresses how we cannot sow to the nature of the flesh and expect to reap from the Spirit.

WILLFUL SIN OR SERVICE Text: Romans 6:3-14, 20-23 When I used to be a sales clerk at Spencers (now closed) at Outlet Marketplace adjacent to Carowinds in Fort Mill, S.C. I used to get into disagreements with my fellow employees. Most of them had what I like to call an "inoculation theology" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23, Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist