Sermons on the nature of faith:

The Nature Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007

Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Natural Series

Contributed by Ted Martens on May 14, 2015

How God uses the natural, as well as the supernatural.

“And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. . . . And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath which belongeth to Sidon, and dwell there; behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain thee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Nature

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002

In this sermnon you will find four types of fruit. Are you partakers of the fruit? Do you have that anointing, that ability, that accomplishment, that acknowledgement of what God has done for you?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE DIVINE NATURE “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world: but that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Church

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Expository sermon showing what Jesus foretold and taught about His Church.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nature Of Angels Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2003

This is the 2nd study in the study "Angelology".

NATURE OF ANGELS Our last study looked at the origin of angels. Angels were created by God before the creation of man. Angels were created to glorify God and to serve God. As we continue in this study, let us look at the nature of angels. Angels Are Spirit Beings Hebrews 1:7, 14 Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:21-22, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Church

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

An expository sermon designed to show the true nature and character of the Church as Jesus designed it.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Things Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Mar 2, 2004

An overview of the entire book of Matthew showing a general outline Nature of Scripture - fulfilled in Jesus, Nature of Kingdom - Relational not religious, Nature of the Messiah - Suffering Servant.

Hope Community Church March 7, 2004 The Nature of Things Part 1 of Walking with Jesus through the gospels The first four sermons lay the foundation by examining each of the four gospels, authorship, and various foci. These will help us to understand the individual pericopes better. Don Calhoun ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Nature Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Dec 8, 2008

This message series resonates God’s indescribable gift, and what makes him beyond description.

Gift’s of Christmas 12/7/2008 “God’s Indescribable Gift” Good morning and welcome to Central. If you are our guest today, allow me to say thank you for worshipping with us today. It is that time of the year again for the most wonderful time of the year. It is a time when people reflect on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Nature Of Man

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What is the nature of man? 1) He is a marred being. 2) He is a dying being. 3) He is an eternal being.

THE NATURE OF MAN GENESIS 1: 26-27, 2: 7 1. Illus. of teenager • Went into room and slammed door, saying under breath, “people, people, PEOPLE!” • Mom went to door and said, “what’s wrong?” Girl replied, “people, that’s what’s wrong!” • “Let me in, and we’ll talk about it.” “No, you’re a people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Scriptural answers to basic questions about God.

What is God? Numbers 23:19, "God is not a man.” John 4:24, "God is spirit." Luke 24:39, “A spirit does not have flesh and bones.” Job 23:8-9, "Behold, I go forward but He is not there, And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; When He acts on the left, I cannot behold Him; He turns on the right, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006

To show what true thankfulness for all of God’s blessings looks like.

INTRODUCTION -ILL: Thanksgiving Prayer One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the turkey and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Nature Of Chistmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 1, 2006

Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

The Nature of Christmas Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Natural And Spiritual!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2015

Have you tried all you can to break some hard nuts with the Gospel only to be left frustrated and exhausted because they never got it? This is what you call as natural man!

Natural and Spiritual! 1 Corinthians 2:14”The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.” Have you tried all you can to break some hard nuts with the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nature Of Character Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 9, 2010

A look at what Character is how it is formed and how it is lost.

Having Mother’s Day fall during Discover the Word can be a challenge because it is really expected that on Mother’s Day you will speak to Mothers. But when you are focusing on a specific book it can sometimes be hard to find the hook to work with a specific topic. If you were here a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Becoming A Natural Series

Contributed by Jack Pladdys on May 18, 2010

Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God.

Message Outline Title: Becoming a Natural Subtitle: Rethinking Worship Scripture: Romans 12:1 Subject: Worship Theme: Worship is a lifestyle, not an event. Proposition: Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God. Main Points: 1) Difference Between Worship and Corporate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance