Sermons on Human Consciousness:

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishes & Loaves

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001

Jesus Speaks and Feeds the 4,000

Biblical Reference: MATTHEW 15:30-32 JESUS DELIVERED ONE OF HIS MANY TEACHINGS ON THE COAST OF GALILEE JUST AFTER PERFORMING HIS MOST FAMOUS MIRACLE. THE FEEDING OF THE FOUR THOUSAND WITH JUST SEVEN LOAVES OF BREAD AND A FEW FISH. IN MATTHEW 15:30-32, IT WAS MADE CLEAR THAT JESUS SPENT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 1, 2003

We all need spiritual renewal from time to time. Where does it come from?

My text this morning comes from the book of Isaiah, chapter forty, verses 28 through 31: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wore The Real "S"

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003

Palm Sunday sermon showing that Jesus is the real superman - the Super God-Man - who humbled himself for our sake and now reigns over all things.

JESUS WEARS THE REAL “S” 1. He Was Our Suffering Servant 2. He Is Our Superior Savior Ever since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by superhuman powers. Already in the Garden of Eden it was the lie of the devil that got Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit. “You will be like God,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Values Our Humanity; "I Thirst” Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

Jesus started his earthly ministry hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty. As we return to Jesus on the cross we come to what may be the easiest of the seven words to understand. Or is it?

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. (John 19:28-29) Let me open today’s message by asking you a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have Faith In A Hopeless Situation

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

Some principles to help stregnthen our faith through difficult situations.

HOW TO HAVE FAITH IN A HOPELESS SITUATION Acts 27:20-44 1. When you can’t see God’s hand, trust His heart. (20-25) 2. Listen to the Word of God. You never know the complete truth about any situation until you hear from Him. (26) 3. Don’t panic and take matters into your own hands. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Our King Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

When Jesus came into the Word, His birth was not an ordianry birth, but a very unique birth. We will examine what was so special about His birth

“The Birth of our King” Introduction: I heard of a man reading the story of Jesus’ birth to some day-care children one morning. As usual he stopped to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" he asked. "The three maggots," replied a bright 5-year-old. "What gift did the Magi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation = Ease

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2004

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness

1st Sunday in lent Luke 4:1-13 "Temptation = Ease" "And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Jesus? Why Did He Come? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 21, 2007

This sermon discusses both the divinity and humanity of Jesus and why he came to earth. It speaks of the virgin birth and why it is important as well as the resurrection.

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #1 Who is Jesus? Why Did He Come? Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: Today people have a lot of opinions as to who Jesus is and why He came. There is even a lot of controversy within the church, and much effort is made to “explain away” the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

THe very nature of advent, either his first or his second

Paul’s Joy… Established Hearts.. Dec 3 – 1st Sunday of Advent 1Thess. 3:9-13 † In Jesus Name † The gift of peace is yours, from God the Father, through the Lord Jesus Christ! The fires threaten…. Yet the Valley is safe… With the great winds blowing the remaining ash into the air, you could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Glory To God In The Highest And... Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

the miracle of Christ’s birth

Glory to God in the Highest and… Luke 2:1-20 The Mass of Christ! † In the name of Jesus! † May you know, and realize, the grace of God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, is yours! One birth – among 32000 per day 480 per minute, one every 7 seconds in the USA. Yet, the world celebrates one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mind Of Christ - Pt. 2

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Further discussion of the mind of Christ

The Mind of Christ (Part 2) 11/6/05 –pm Philippians 2:5-11 INTRO Our last sermon on Sunday night focused on the first 5 verses of chapter 2, specifically on the mindset of Jesus Christ. Tonight, we are going to further look into this chapter, re-pointing out some things and looking into a few new ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Complain

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Oct 27, 2007

Stop complaining.

I WON’T COMPLAIN Exodus 15:22-25/Exodus 16:2-4 Brothers and sisters as I attended my sister-in-law’s funeral yesterday everyone seemed to have the same thing to say about her. Everyone remembered her as a loving soul that never had anything negative to say about anybody and even through all her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Incarnation-Our Salvation

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Oct 27, 2007

God made flesh

His Incarnation-Our Salvation Incarnation—God made flesh I God made flesh was the one who bruised the serpents’ head. Gen 3:15 Heb. 2:14-15 Gal. 4:4 II God made flesh was the prophet of whom Moses wrote. Deut. 18:15-18 Acts 3:22-23 John 5:46 III God made flesh was the virgin born one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When Disaster Strikes?

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 28, 2007

In the midst of the emotional shock wave that has swept across our nation due to the still-burning fires in Southern California throughout this past week, finding that place where the Providence and grace of God merges with massive devastation and extreme

Can we trust and rely on God all the time, in every circumstance? What about when disaster strikes? Is He really there? Is He really listening? Does He really care and answer? In the midst of the emotional shock wave that has swept across our nation due to the still-burning fires in Southern ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational