In Sermon Illustrations: "Human Authors"

As Human Beings, We Are Endowed With Freedom Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As human beings, we are endowed with freedom of choice and we cannot shuffle off our responsibility upon the shoulders of God or nature. ...read more

Tags: Truth

We Are Not Human Beings Having A Spiritual ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual ...read more

Tags: Character

We Are Not Human Beings Having A Spiritual ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Tags: Character

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

On The Whole Human Beings Want To Be Good, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good and ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

H. G. Wells On The Value Of Humans

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jun 29, 2009

H. G. WELLS ON THE VALUE OF HUMANS Can we doubt that presently our race will more than realise our boldest imaginations, that it will achieve unity and peace, and that our children will live in a world made more splendid and lovely than any palace or garden that we know, going on from strength to ...read more

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Baptist

Because We Are Human, We Sin

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Oct 23, 2009

BECAUSE WE ARE HUMAN, WE SIN A dog barks because it is a dog. It does not become a dog because it barks. Its ‘doginess’ makes it a dog, it’s in its DNA. Humans are not proved to be human because we sin; it is because we are human that we sin. Though still bearing he image of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man

Denomination: Baptist

The Human Community That We Build By Ourselves ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2009

The human community that we build by ourselves can never, purely by its own strength, be a fully fraternal community, nor can it overcome every ...read more

Tags: Unity

Denomination: Catholic

The Millennium Proves That Humans Cannot Blame ...

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

"The millennium proves that humans cannot blame their sinfulness on their environment or ...read more

Tags: Apocalypse

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Is The Basic Need Of Human Nature, For ...

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 6, 2011

Love is the basic need of human nature, for without it, life is disrupted emotionally, mentally, ...read more

Tags: Love For God

Denomination: Holiness

In The New Testament, The Human Sacrifice, Sat ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

in the New Testament, the human sacrifice, sat at a table with 12 men, handpicked to carry on the story and the message of forgiveness and reconciliation with God. Why? Because, as I have said before and will say until I ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

American Children Are Becoming Victims Of Human ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

American Children are becoming victims of human sex trafficking, according to Shared Hope International (SHI). At least 100,000 American children are trafficked each year, and another 100,000 to 300,000 are at risk, says SHI’s Karrie Delaney. 12 as the average age of entry into illegal porn and ...read more

Tags: Children

The Human Body Is A Most Remarkable Machine. It ...  PRO

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009

The human body is a most remarkable machine. It can maintain a constant temperature of 98.6 degrees, no matter what the weather is outside. Whether a man is at the Arctic Circle or the equator, his body temperature is about the same. There is an inner mechanism that makes the difference. For the ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit Baptism

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In 1988, Author Robert Fulghum Had A Book ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2008

In 1988, author Robert Fulghum had a book published entitled, “All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten”. The idea behind the little book was that since the basics of human social behavior are taught us as young children, such as kindness, fairness, cleaning up after yourself, sharing ...read more

Tags: Worry, Burden

I Shall Never The First Time That I Was Able To ...  PRO

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

I shall never the first time that I was able to take communion. For years, I had sat back and took far too much heart and thought into those who took on communion “unworthily.” The first time that I took communion was the Thursday of the preceding Easter Sunday of 1990. I was at Texas Bible ...read more

Tags: Authority, Prayer And Fasting

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chaffing Under ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2010

Chaffing Under Authority How many of you are ‘rule-keepers’? When you see a rule do you try to do everything possible to not break it? How many of you are ‘rule-breakers’? When you’re faced with a rule, do you find yourself wanting to inwardly disregard it or outwardly disobey it? I was accused of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2

Tags: Law And Gospel, Authority

Bumper Stickers

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 12, 2014

BUMPER STICKER CONSCIENCE This is a true story. I have a pastor friend in Alabama named Bill who was driving to speak at a church in another county and he was running late. He was driving about 20 miles over the speed limit, when suddenly he remembered he had a Christian bumper sticker on his car. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Tags: Conscience, Obey Authorities

Jesus Is The Answer To Our Dilemma

Contributed by Bokang Abednego Nkhahle on Oct 7, 2019

The Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon while he was busy threshing wheat to hide it from the midianites. And said to Gideon, the Lord is with you mighty man of Valour. The one who reside in you is bigger that your dilemma. Gideon did not realise his potential until the angel appeared to him and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Tags: Power, Authority, Be Courageous

What The World Needs Today Are Fathers

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 18, 2022

There is much talk today about what’s wrong with our society. That list is pretty long, but the most important cause of problems in our culture today is the lack of fathers. So many children grow up without a father in the home. How tragic. I was fortunate enough to know my father. My father ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:24

Tags: Father, Family, Authority

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fear Overtakes The Boat - Matthew 8:23-27

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 19, 2022

FEAR OVERTAKES THE BOAT Matthew 8 v 23-27 “When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him Matt 8:24 and behold, there arose a great storm in the sea so that the boat was covered with the waves but He Himself was asleep, and they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Save us, Lord. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Tags: Fear, Security, Authority

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational