Sermons on Way They Are Wired:

Deny Yourself Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus's command to deny oneself, encouraging believers to abandon their old ways and embrace the abundant life offered by Christ.

Good morning friends! I am excited to be with you today as we begin a brand new sermon series called “All In”! Now, maybe you have used these two words before to describe something in your life that you were doing. In my life, I’ve used them to describe a sport I played growing up. This principle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Self-Denial, Abundant Life, Old Ways

Sermon Series: All In

Bruce Almighty (Me Almighty) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

This is the first of a series of sermons based on movie themes, an idea I borrowed from West Family Church in the Kansas City area while I was visiting there this summer. We are not wired to play God.

SLIDE 1 BRUCE ALMIGHTY (ME ALMIGHTY) Stop Playing God and Discover God Almighty’s Plan Good morning and welcome to Bethany—greet guests, etc. SLIDE 2 How many of you have been to the movies this summer? It seems like I get to the movies more in the summer than any other time. How does that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Your Place Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

God has given you a unique personality. He has wired you with a unique personal style which he doesn’t necessarily want to change but to use for His kingdom work.

Finding Your Place 1 Corinthians 12:12-27


 Paul Fritz writes, One afternoon, one of my seminary students took me to the Jos Museum. He said, ``Sir, I want to show you something my father made!’’ Naive as I was in those early years of being in Africa, I thought he would show me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Methodist

Ways To Submit (For Women And Men), Prt. 2

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 12, 2010

Part 2 in 2-part mini-series, Dave and Christy Flowers examine needs one and two on Willard Harley’s list of the top needs for men and women, and shows that meeting needs for our spouses is simply a concrete way of practicing the Biblical call to submit

Ways to Submit (for women AND men), prt. 2 Joint Lecture w/ Christy Flowers, M.A. Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 28, 2010 Last week Christy covered two of a woman’s top five needs, and I covered two of a man’s top five needs. This week we want to finish with the final ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Training Your Tongue To Work God’s Way Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2009

You can train your tongue to work God’s way. Let’s look into the Word of God and see how.

New Habits for a New Year Part 3: Training Your Tongue to Work God’s Way Ephesians 4:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 1, 2009 *Power Point Introduction: SLIDE 1 (Phrases in sequence): “Got a problem with your tongue?” “You don’t think so?” “Are you sure?” SLIDE 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Respect Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other.

We Both Need Something It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other. Women by nature want to know that their husbands love and adore them. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need Relationships? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines why God has wired us to need and desire relationships.

Dear Diary, “Every time I open myself up for a relationship I get kicked in the teeth. Why do we need relationships? Why should take the risk of being hurt again?” If you are like me you have been hurt and betrayed by someone you thought was your friend. These experiences really cause ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Other Way. Is The Lord Not Good Enough?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 28, 2002

How have Christians changed over the years? Read three ways Christians have changed.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SOME OTHER WAY. IS THE LORD NOT GOOD ENOUGH? “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 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

You've Never Been This Way Before

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2001

As they faced new challenges, Joshua prepares God’s people before they enter a new land.

Morning Message December 31, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS WAY BEFORE Joshua 3:4-5 Introduction: 1. It may seem to us that tomorrow begins another year. another calendar.everything is basically the same. We are going to be involved in the same things.kids ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus: Because He's The Only Way Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 24, 2001

a topical sermon on the subject of "Why follow Jesus and not some other religion" loosely based on John 14:6

Islington Baptist Church April 22, 2001 Sermon texts: John 14:6, Acts 4:12, I Timothy 2:5 Series: “Why Jesus :Why follow Jesus and not Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism or any other religion” Title: Why Jesus? Because he’s the only way Have you ever wondered “Why are their so many different ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Attributes Of God - The God Of All The Earth To The Way

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God as the God of All the Earth to the Way

590. The God of ALL the Earth – I honor you Lord, as the Holy One of Israel, my Redeemer, the God of all the earth.” (Isa. 54:5) I praise you Lord that you are King over all people, governments and situations. 591. The God Who Answers Prayer – I praise and honor you Lord for your promise, “If you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Way, Yeah But, And Whatever You Say

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jun 27, 2001

A Call to Discipleship!!! What God will work with and what He will not.

Luke 9:51-62 Eads and Haswell United Methodist Churches July 1, 2001 “no way, yeah but, and whatever you say” I sat down to write this sermon and found myself almost finished with it, When it dawned on, man, even I am bored. Those poor people who have to sit and listen to me preach. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Methodist

God Wants You Any Way You Are

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 19, 2001

We can know the Bible front to back and still not personally know Jesus as Lord.It’s a personal relationship that binds us to Christ.

God wants you any way you are A few years ago we were studying the Book of Revelation in a church where I was pastoring. I have studied it before and taught it before, but now it has an all new impact and meaning. For a reason I will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are Positive And Negative Ways That Power Is Utilized

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ.

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ. Since such a prominent figure as Paul practiced persecution, many people wrongly followed his example by whipping up opposition to growth of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Heaven And A New Earth: The Way It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 3, 2002

Heaven is: 1. Real 2. Right 3. Relational 4. Rewarding 5. Residence of God

The Bible is full of wonderful promises, but perhaps the most wonderful of all is this: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9). There are many things we do not know about what heaven will be like, because it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-14

Denomination: Methodist