Sermons on Sense:

Controlled By The Senses Or The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 12, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of being controlled by the senses versus being controlled by the Holy Spirit.

As believers, we are constantly faced with choices and decisions that require discernment and wisdom. The Bible teaches us that we can be controlled by either the senses or the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8, Galatians 5:16-25

Time To Expand/ Sense Of Calling

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Aug 12, 2023

…. In A world where everything revolves around self Protect Yourself, Promote yourself, Preserve Yourself, Entertain yourself, Comfort yourself, Take care of yourself, Jesus said “slay Yourself”.

Expansion means Growth , Expansion means Fruit ; Expansion in the word of God is always the advancement of Gods Kingdom and a fulfillment to a Promise from God for Gods People One of our Promise Scriptures is Is 54:2-3...Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Easter Makes Sense Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

Without the resurrection, nothing about Christianity makes sense. But with the resurrection, Christianity is the only thing that makes sense of life.

I stand before you today, on this the holiest day of the Christian year, to declare that the Christian religion is utter nonsense. A huge mass of inconsistencies; a conglomeration of all that is absurd, ridiculous, incomprehensible, contradictory, unbelievable, incredible, and patently false. Allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Misinterpretation/Misrepresentation: It's All About Truth Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 7, 2008

This series focuses on how we deceive ourselves and subsequently others. Part 1 focuses on how we are deceived by our five senses.

Misinterpretation; Misrepresentation: It’s About The Truth Scripture: Galatians 2:20; John 16:13; Genesis 27 Introduction I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Anatomical Abominations

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

The Lord, who created our eyes, tongue, hands, heart, feet, lips and spirit, is vexed and grieved when we use them for evil. When we do, our bodies which were meant to be the temples of God’s Spirit become anatomical abominations!

Intro: The human body is a marvellous creation – so complex and yet so beautiful (Psa. 139:14). Each of our organs has its special function. Working together in harmony under the brain’s direction, our members enable the body to live, work play and worship. We are strictly warned by God never to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: *other

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Failure Of 'ism's"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

An Age when our "Yes" no longer means yes, and our "NO" no longer means no. When right is wrong and wrong is right!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 5, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Failure of Isms” Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Commencement is the one time each year when students get to hear a speaker say something ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Talitha Cumi Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 1, 2020

Engage all your senses as you walk with Jesus and His other disciples into the town of Capernaum by the big lake.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Course 2020 Tal'itha cu'mi If, with Ignatius of Loyola, we meditate for a while on the Scripture we hear every day proclaimed at Mass, and do so with our well-honed imaginations fully awake, we see so much more than the words first suggest. It is particularly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 2 Samuel 18:9-30

Denomination: Catholic

2 More Lessons From The Magi Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019

Brief but powerful in the Christmas account, the Magi give us some essential take-aways. Here are two more to go with seeking the Lord in 4 Questions Inspired by the Magi.

Part 2: Share and Sense Matthew 2:1-12 concentrating on 2:11-12 Introduction We discussed last week the Magi have a brief appearance in Matthew’s Gospel, yet they leave us with some essential take-aways. We looked at the first take-away last week; the fact we need to seek the Lord. Our life should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sensing God During The Storm Part #2

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 15, 2009

sensing Him in the storm of life.

Waiting on the Lord Isaiah 31 "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up as wings as eagles. They shall run and not grow weary, They shall walk and not faint." Turn on your thermostat. SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, I Matthew 14:22-32 "He (God) makes the sun ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Get Back To Our Senses

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

When was the last time that you sensed God’s presence in your life?

LET’S GET BACK TO OUR SENSES Gen 28:16 16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place ; and I knew it not. My heart is burdened this morning. I feel that we have allowed complacency to creep in. Maybe not on purpose, but maybe by carelessness. (too busy, too ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is a message that has to do with following God by faith even if it doesn’t make sense in our flawed earthly sense of thinking.

When God Doesn’t Make Sense I Kings 17:1-16 I. Go Where God Says Go (v. 1, 3-9) A. Be faithful where God has planted you (v. 1) 1. Be faithful to God when it is popular 2. Be faithful when it is not popular B. Be faithful when it is plentiful and when it is dry (v. 2-7) 1. God is the God of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Come To Your Sense

Contributed by Nolan Albert on Aug 9, 2005

This semon is generally addressing the notion that we as Christians do not always act and react as a child of God should.

Many people do not look at things realistically. They often act before they think and therefore their actions are often irrational. When we act without God’s guidance and the Holy Spirit, we often regret our actions. It is often said, "When one does something or says something that does not make ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10, Job 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Sixth Sense, Angels, Demons, And Ghosts Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008

An overview of things that go bump in the night. What is it about the spiritual world that we are not aware of? Discover four keys to success in waging spiritual warfare with teens.

OPENER: Foil Face Unscramble For this game all that you need are a couple of rolls of aluminum foil and a cool prize for the winner. Before service starts recruit 5-6 people and make molds of their face using aluminum foil – pick a mix of leaders and students. If they wear glasses, a hat, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride Produces A False Sense Of Confidence

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 27, 2010

We all need to push aside our pride.

Intro: 1. Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick was the commander of the 6th Army Corps during the Civil War. On May 9, 1864 he was sitting under a tree, making battle plans. He got up and started walking toward his men, a lone Confederate sniper opened fire – the men scattered for cover. The Maj. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Great Sense Of Humor Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 18, 2006

Once you have reached your place of destiny, God wants to keep you there. This is one test you have to pass to remain in that position.

God’s Great Sense of Humor Genesis 41:39-41 Every test, every turning point in Joseph’s life has been leading up to this moment. · For Presidential candidates this is like the swearing in ceremony. After four years of running the race, visiting major cities in every state, fulfilling all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist