Sermons on The Sinful Nature:

Xmas Or Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peacemaking Owns The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Or Evolution?

Contributed by Pierre Naude on May 6, 2011

Many Christians struggle with Evolutionary Science apparently contradicting the Bible. As we look at the evidence again, as some scientists reach what they think is the pinnacle of their achievement and knowledge, we find that the theologian has been sit

Creation or Evolution? Gen 1 “In the beginning, God …” says the Bible. “In the beginning, goo …” say the evolutionists. Scientist Harold Hill, rather tongue-in-cheek, suggests that we have come “from goo to you by way of the zoo”! Our school ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Dr. Jeckyl And Mr. Hyde! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Battling the War within you!

Question: Have you ever said, “I want to do what’s right but I just can’t seem to it.” The War Inside of You: 1) You have Two Natures. New Nature—Ephesians 4:22-24 Old Nature—Galatians 5:16-18 Truth: As long as you live on this earth you are going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Does Want Humans To Be One In Mind And Heart Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2014

Faith gives us a heightened respect for nature so that we "discern in it a grammar written by the hand of God." God's Fatherhood makes it possible for us to live together with one heart and one will.

Thursday of the 11th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei Where did we get the idea that God is our Father? Surely the definitive statement of God’s fatherhood is in this prayer we learned from Jesus, the Son. Still, we didn’t fully know what a father is until Jesus came and established ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Trinity 1 - Where Do I Begin? Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 31, 2012

Sermon on the Triune Nature of God

THE TRINITY I Where Do I Begin… 09/23/12 How many of you are familiar with that old Andy Williams song, “Love Story”. The first line of the song goes, “Where do I begin, to tell the story of how great a love can be…” That my friends is my quandary, where do I begin to tell the story how ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

No Excuses

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the worl

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 27, 2020

Teaching about how God is worshipped through laying down our lives for him- everything is about God!

Living Sacrifice Romans Series CCCAG September 20th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 12 This week we have some awesome news come out of Washington about another Middle East peace agreement. The current administration was able to broker a peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fingerprints Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016

This week we explore the reasons to believe in a God like the Theistic religions believe in, all powerful, eternal, omnipresent, and personal.

SE041114 How I Met My Savior 3. Fingerprints for God SLIDE This week, we want to make the case for God. If you talk to the resident agnostic in your life, they will tell you they think the case for God is weak. Or, to put it another way, the case against God is very strong. Open and shut. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Resources For Life's Difficulties

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

This psalm encourages us to hope and trust in God, and His power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times, and directs us to give him the glory of what he has done for us and what he will do.

DIVINE RESOURCES FOR LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 46:2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Deuteronomy 33:27, Psalm 142:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will It Take?

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 26, 2024

How much are we just like Jonah?

What will it take? Jonah 1:1-2 Intro: Jonah 1:10 Matt 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 1. Because of his Reasoning? 1:2 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Pag-Navigate Sa Mga Hamon Ng Buhay

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2024

Pag-navigate sa mga Hamon ng Buhay

Pag-navigate sa mga Hamon ng Buhay Banal na Kasulatan: Santiago 1:12-18 Pagninilay Ang Santiago 1:12-18 ay isang sipi mula sa Bagong Tipan ng Bibliya na tumatalakay sa iba't ibang aspeto ng kalikasan ng tao, tukso, at katangian ng Diyos. Nag-aalok ito ng mga insight at gabay para sa ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Other

So Important We Have To Say It Again

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 16, 2022

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 15, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 11:1-18; John 13:31-35 So Important We Have to Say It Again Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I was a psychology major in college. In one of my classes, we did exercises ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

God Our Protector; Not Our Bully Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 17, 2023

Jesus teaches us that God is our protector, not a bully, and we can learn to hear His voice through scripture, prayer, and recognizing His accent of kindness and compassion.

Hey guys! Today, I want to talk about something we all experience - those annoying songs that get stuck in our heads, you know, earworms! Does anyone have a song that always gets stuck in their head? (Share your own and go around the room to see what the students say). You know, the only way to get ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Topics: Negative Thoughts, Nature Of God, Compassion

Patience In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Patience gives us a better perspective on our situation, requires perseverance, and allows us to see God's best for our lives.

Have you ever had to wait for something you really wanted? Like, you've ordered the latest iPhone, and it's taking forever to arrive. Or you're waiting for your favorite band's new album to drop. It's tough, right? Let's play a little game. I have here a bag of marshmallows. I'm going to give each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-7

Topics: Survival, Wilderness Exploration, Endurance, Nature