Sermons on Human Consciousness:

The Centrality Of The Human Person In Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010

We cannot ever forget that when we are planning any project, large or small, for development, that the whole person's development is the target.

February 22, 2010 Chair of St Peter Caritas in Veritate When Pope John XXIII released his encyclical Mater et Magistra, a letter that critiqued both socialism and unfettered capitalism, the late William Buckley, who rejected much of the Church’s social doctrine, famously wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

When God Joined Humanity Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 16, 2008

When the Word became Flesh there were some incredible results.

WHEN GOD JOINED HUMANITY Christmas is a time for receiving. Yes, that’s right; we do enjoy getting gifts at Christmas time. Even if we buy our own gifts it is a chance to indulge ourselves and buy ourselves what we really wanted. It’s also great to get a gift from someone who really knows you and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Divine Ability For Human Necessity Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 8, 2015

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 19:21 says “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” A "man's heart" is a little world, full of Dreaming, scheming, and planning. We are always devising. To every device of all hearts, God's "counsel," His design, exists ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're Only Human Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 11, 2015

The book of Acts shows us our DNA as a church.

We're Only Human - September 20, 2015 - Acts 14:8-18 We’ve been paying close attention to the Book of Acts for the last number of months, with some breaks. But we’ve been, hopefully, learning a fair bit about the early church, which as I’ve mentioned, is really our early, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth: Refugee With A Human Face

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 21, 2021

The Book of Ruth doesn't get much attention, but it can remind us that God sees refugees and can use them in his purposes.

I imagine we probably all have a favorite book of the Bible. The gospels should be high on everyone’s list because they tell us the story of Jesus. And when the church’s heart and mind are fixed on Jesus, everything comes together. When we lose sight of Jesus things go wrong. Luke is my ...read more

The Sovereignty Of God And Human Responsibility

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 18, 2014

There is no pleasing some people. If they make up their minds not to put their trust in Jesus, any excuse will suffice to prevent commitment.

THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY. Matthew 11:16-30. A) The children were out playing on the streets. ‘Let’s play weddings,’ suggested the girls: but the boys would not. ‘Let’s play funerals,’ countered the boys: but the girls would not. A preacher came, austere in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Exodus And Human Tears

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 13, 2020

Reflection is on human exodus that happened during this pandemic, COVID-19.

Reflection New Exodus and Human Tears Exodus 3:1-12 We are aware of the Exodus experience of Israelite. We come across that there are so many exodus experiences of people in their life. Moses was sent to rescue the suffering and oppressed. We, as Christians, are called to be prophets of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

It’s Ok To Be Human

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Message deals with the struggles Christians experience with their own failures and the condemnation the Accuser often brings. This sermon helps believers be realistic about their journey of faith and the power of God's grace in their lives.

Rom. 3:23 10/2/16 I want to begin this morning by reading a familiar verse, Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”i There are two verbs in that phrase and this translation accurately translates the tense. The first verb is in the past tense.ii In the past you have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 7:1-25, Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Peter 4:12, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Strength In Human Weakness Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Aug 8, 2014

This message focuses on God's message and how we are to hear it and share it.

Introduction: 1. Many years ago, a young man who had just got out of Bible College where he’d spent several years learning all the theological words he thought would make him a successful preacher. He was hired by a country church & was determined to bringing new people to Christ. So he set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Approval Of Human Beings Or God Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Jul 10, 2017

Galatians is all about grace and is the antidote to legalism. For Paul, it was about Christ crucified and his becoming a slave to Christ and not the Law.

APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrapped - Pt. 1 - In Humanity Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 3, 2016

No one pays that much attention to the wrapping. It’s what is inside that counts . . . right? Maybe this Christmas we should stop and consider how the gift was wrapped.

Wrapped Pt. 1 - In Humanity I. Introduction There is usually very little attention paid to the wrappings. Even if great time and effort is made to make sure each corner is tucked and folded perfectly. Even if the bow is picked to match exactly. Even if every seam is precise. Most of the time all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Sinful, Human Nature

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 6, 2015

If we love God, we will truly love the things we ought to love and we'll find some other way of expressing our appreciation for the material things we have.

The passage from Hosea 11:1-10 is a story of God mourning over his people. He loved Israel like a parent loves a child, but Israel spurned him. Even though he was rejected, God still loved Israel and could not renounce his chosen people. It is a metaphor for what Jesus did. Jesus was rejected by ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Human Wisdom And The Wisdom Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2011

In today's lesson we are urged to recognize the folly of human wisdom and to embrace the wisdom of the gospel.

Scripture Today we continue studying The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Christians in the church at Corinth had misunderstood the nature of wisdom with regard to salvation. From Paul’s perspective human wisdom opposes God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Human Family, Divine Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2013

History teaches us that God's loving kindness comes from His essence--His Trinitarian family--and to that we must attract the whole human family.

Trinity Sunday 2013 Just one week ago, our Archbishop Gustavo announced plans for our Catholic community here in South Texas. It is fitting that on this Trinity Sunday, when we celebrate the core mystery of our religion, we contemplate the third core value, “unity.” The text reads: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Every Human High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 22, 2013

To show that CHRIST is Perfect High Priest as a Man.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST our Perfect High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is Perfect High Priest as a Man. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:1 (Amplified Bible) 5:1 FOR EVERY high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal