In Sermon Illustrations: "Humanity Of Christ"

The Humanity Of Christ In Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 6, 2022

The result of the virgin birth is that God became a man. He was born like a man. He lived like a man. He died like a man. In the Gospels, Jesus Christ exhibits all the signs of being human. But He was God wrapped in flesh (John 1:14). • He had a human parentage – Luke 1:31; Gal. 4:4. • He had a ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Jesus, Virgin Birth, Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of The Humanity Of Christ, That He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

The mystery of the humanity of Christ, that He sunk Himself into our flesh, is beyond all ...read more

Tags: Christmas

The Mystery Of The Humanity Of Christ, That He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

The mystery of the humanity of Christ, that He sunk Himself into our flesh, is beyond all human ...read more

Tags: Christmas Advent

The Mystery Of The Humanity Of Christ, That He ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002

The mystery of the humanity of Christ, that He sunk Himself into our flesh, is beyond all human ...read more

Tags: Christmas Advent, Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Humanity Of Christ, That He ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 14, 2004

"The mystery of the humanity of Christ, that He sunk Himself into our flesh, is beyond all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

In The Restless Sea Of Human Passions, Christ ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"In the restless sea of human passions, Christ stands steadfast and calm, ready to welcome all who will turn to Him and ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Before The Birth Of Christ, No Royalty Would Ever ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 7, 2005

Before the birth of Christ, no royalty would ever show their humility. That would be too human, too common. Kings have parades & entourages to draw the focus toward them. When Queen Elizabeth last visited America, she brought with her the following items • 4000 pounds of luggage – 4 outfits for ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Reminds Me Of A Poem Sent Me Over Five Years ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 28, 2005

It reminds me of a poem sent me over five years ago. Written by a poet named Joann VanDomelen, etntitled "Birth to Rebirth"... This is a story about a boy who was born on Christmas Day, A story of love, pain, sacrifice and what he gave away. As a child he laughed, he played, As all we children ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-26

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Methodist

Looking For A King

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 3, 2005

George Mc Donna wrote: They were looking for a king to lift them up on high. He came a little ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Fell Into A Pit…

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 25, 2005

A man fell into a pit and he couldn’t get out. BUDDHA said: "Your pit is only a state of mind." A HINDU said: "This pit is for purging you and making you more perfect.” CONFUCIUS said: "If you would have listened to me, you would never have fallen into that pit." A NEW AGE PERSON said: "Maybe you ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You See Him? Ill. Video Michael W. Smith – "I ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 27, 2005

Do you see Him? ill. Video Michael W. Smith – “I See You!” Let’s learn from this video to see Him and not others – not an idol we have created in our minds. Let’s not look to self or something created in our image. Instead let’s see the Jesus who is described and revealed to us in the Bible. The ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Jewish Man, In Tears, Walks Up To Another ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

A Jewish man, in tears, walks up to another Jewish man. "What’s the matter?" "I sent my son to Jerusalem to become a better Jew, and he comes back a Christian. What am I to do?" The other man responds "You know, it’s funny that you say that, because I sent my son to Jerusalem to become a better ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

On A Plaque Marking Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

On a plaque marking Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace near Hodgenville, Kentucky, is recorded this scrap of conversation: “Any news down ‘t the village, Ezry?” “Well, Squire McLain’s gone t’ Washington t’ see Madison swore in, and ol’ Spellman tells me this Bonaparte fella has captured most o’ Spain. ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

That God Should Be Like Man

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

Twas much, that man was made like God before, But that God should be like ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Max Lucado, In His Book, God Came Near, Just ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 16, 2005

Max Lucado, in his book, God Came Near, just after picturing the birth, describes what people were doing while this dramatic event occurred undramatically. "Meanwhile, the city hums. The merchants are unaware that God has visited their planet. The innkeeper would never believe that he had just ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Christian Church

Game Show Veteran Wink Martindale Is Back, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005

Game show veteran Wink Martindale is back, hosting “Debt” on the Lifetime cable network beginning next week. Contestants arrive with between $6,000 and $10,000 in debt—from credit cards, student loans and car loans—and try to head into the black by answering pop-culture questions. Instead of taking ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Some Years Ago, The News Service Carried A Story ...  PRO

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 23, 2005

Some years ago, the news service carried a story about a dramatic rescue. A California Highway Patrol officer received a call. It seems a woman was about to jump off a bridge. Immediately the officer, a woman herself, was confronted with a dilemma. This police officer had an extreme fear of ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

As God Becomes Man "Not By Conversion Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

‘As God becomes Man “Not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh, but by taking of the Manhood into God,” so here; Charity (or love) does not dwindle into merely natural love but natural love is taken up into, made the tuned and obedient instrument of, Love Himself… Thus in our very ...read more

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Denomination: Church Of God

In The 1950-S, Sao Kya Seng, The Prince Of 34 ...  PRO

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006

In the 1950-s, Sao Kya Seng, the prince of 34 independent Shan states in northeastern Burma, also known as Hsipaw, came to Denver, Colorado, to study agriculture. Since he wanted to experience what it was like to be a student in the US, he kept his identity secret. Not even his professors knew who ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We May Note In Passing That He Was Never ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"We may note in passing that He was never regarded as a mere moral teacher. He did not produce that effect on any of the people who actually met Him. He produced mainly three ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ