Sermons on Becoming Human:

God Or Friend? (3) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005

God desires to perfect us in Christ Jesus. As we move upward in that perfection, we become closer to God as we become more Christ-like. As we become closer to God, we move into a different relationship with God.

God or Friend? (Exodus 20:1~2a) And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage… (James 2:23) And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

From Testing To Testimony

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Abraham was tested by God but it becomes a part of his testimony

Testing to Testimony Genesis 22:1-14 January 26, 2014 Morning Service One of the challenges of college and seminary was the continual taking of tests. The worst tests of all came from my Greek course work. The Greek tests were often composed of parsing of words to determine the tense, case and all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Never Steal God's Credit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes.

1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5 As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes. However, as Christians, we must remember that everything we have and everything we achieve is a gift from God. When we take credit for what God has done, we risk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5, Proverbs 25:27

The Greatest Change

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Have you ever considered what variety there is among the members of the human race?

For example, we notice, even in just one congregation, there are many... - Shapes - Sizes - Colors of hair - Colors of eyes - Shapes and sizes of noses - Shapes and sizes of ears - Shapes and sizes of mouths of people. Perhaps the time when we are most similar is when we are first born. Illus: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Change

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 6, 2022

Have you ever considered what variety there is among the members of the human race?

For example, we notice, even in just one congregation, there are many... - Shapes - Sizes - Colors of hair - Colors of eyes - Shapes and sizes of noses - Shapes and sizes of ears - Shapes and sizes of mouths of people. Perhaps the time when we are most similar is when we are first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Renewal Of Our Minds

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 30, 2007

The human brain is the most complex arrangement of matter in the universe.” - Dr. Duane Gish

RENEWAL OF OUR MINDS Romans 12:2 “…the human brain is the most complex arrangement of matter in the universe.” - Dr. Duane Gish We have an incredible machine inside our head called ‘brain.’ You may have a high IQ, or average or even below average intelligence but your brain is still ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faking The Grain

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2007

Out of the weakness of human flesh, God brings some of His greatest blessings.

Faking the Grain Hebrews 11:32-34 Hebrews 11:32-34 KJV And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: [33] Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Child? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

The history of God’s relationship with humanity is a history of ever-deepening intimate communion.

JESUS CHRIST CAME, LIVED, DIED AND ROSE AGAIN. IT WAS OUT OF THE FINAL ACT OF RESURRECTION THAT CHRISTIANITY AROSE. THE MEANING OF CHRISTIANITY WILL BE VAGUE AND UNCLEAR IF YOU DO NOT FIRST GRASP THE MEANING OF CHRIST’S LIFE, DEATH AND LIVING PRESENCE. IT IS FROM JESUS CHRIST THAT CHRISTIANITY ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Rights And Duties Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2010

Rights presuppose duties, if they are not mere license; without this understanding, human development is over.

February 1, 2010 Caritas in Veritate The people of Gerasa had no desire for Jesus to hang in their territory one moment longer. He seriously disturbed the status quo ante by exorcising the evil spirits who had kept the emotionally disturbed man–Matthew says there were two of them–in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

A Five Star Church (Living Up To Our Calling)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 14, 2008

It takes a lot to become a five star restaurant... it takes a lot to become a five star church (based on the 5 points of Acts 2)

Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Writing Straight With Crooked Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2017

In the midst of the Reformation, God weaves a tapestry of faith in the lives of weak human beings.

Thursday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2017 Reformation/Revolution When external situations are the bleakest, God acts to fulfill His promises to His people–first in the history of the Jews, and now in the age of the Church. The second and third parts of Isaiah were probably written by his followers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

How Does One Learn To Pray? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 24, 2006

Believers desire to become attached to God through prayer.

How Does One Learn to Pray? (Inspired by material found in Harold Hazelip’s "Questions People Ask Ministers Most." Luke 11:1 Feb. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Richard Dehaan tells of a story about a soldier who was standing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Turns Away A Seeker Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

To become a Christian, you must recognize your sinfulness.

This man who came to Jesus was the perfect evangelistic target. He was ready to sign the car, raise his hand, walk the aisle, or whatever. There was no need to explain to him how we know God exists, why we can trust the Bible, or why we should be concerned about eternity. To the human eye, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Respond To The Christ Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 15, 2006

Responding to the power and authority of Christ is fundamental to becoming a disciple of Christ.

Introduction: Where do you go to church? What a common question! Have you really thought about the importance of this question? Does it really make any difference to anyone except you? Does it really matter whether you go to church or not? To whom does it matter? Is it an important enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of Music And Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Worship and music are not mere church formalities; they are sacred ministries that connect humanity to divinity.

THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC AND WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 150:1-6, John 4:23-24, 2 Chronicles 5:12-14, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16 INTRODUCTION: Worship and music are not mere church formalities; they are sacred ministries that connect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God