Sermons on Human Desire:

Admitting Our Blindness In Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2009

Jesus can act as Messiah when He is approached by humans who admit their blindness, weakness and sin; so we must admit decades of blindness in our human development policies.

November 16, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Deeds without knowledge are blind, and knowledge without love is sterile.” As Luke portrays Jesus making his pilgrimage to the Holy City whose inhabitants will murder him, He finally responds to one who is publicly calling him The Messiah–Son of David. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:45-53

Denomination: Catholic

Some Reasons For Not Relying On Human Judgment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Reasons why we should avoid relying on human judgment, including our own - only on the God’s perfect and impartial judgment

Reasons For Guarding Against Relying on the Judgments of Men (Acts 24:1-20) 1. Have you ever wondered why some people fall into the temptation of relying on the judgments of others? Illustration:It was F.B. Meyer, I believe, who once said that when we see a brother or sister in sin, there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Characteristics Of A Strong Human Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 5, 2024

In order to care properly for our spirit, we must know what qualities a well-maintained human spirit should have. In this message, we process what condition the believer's spirit should be in so that the person fulfills God's will for his or her life.

Intro My objective for the next two messages is to instruct you on how to care for your spirit. Much is said about caring for your body. We need to eat right and exercise regularly if we want a strong, healthy body. Most of us know something about that, even if we don’t do what we know to do. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Ephesians 3:16, Ephesians 5:18-21, 2 Corinthians 3:17, John 8:36, Acts 17:16-17, John 2:17, 1 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Greatest Human Father Of Them All

Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014

Father's Day Sermon - A major part of world considers Abraham as their father. What makes this man so great and what can we learn from him to be a great father ourselves. 7 characteristics of this great father. Sorry, this is just an outline.

Scripture Reading: Genesis 17:4. "Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. Father of Multitude of Nations Have you ever been out on I15 on the way to Las Vegas at night? If you take one of those exits such as Zzyzx, turn right and go about 1 mile ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Beginning Of… Human Government Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 23, 2010

God gives government to preserve the life we cherish.

Scripture Introduction How are we to interact with government? One extreme seems to vilify everything from Washington, hoping to have little or nothing to do with the state, and fantasizing about a world in which they have even less to do with us. The other side seems to deify the state, assuming ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Following God With Human Wisdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

God is not seeking experts; He is seeking the obedient. Following Him requires that we crucify our natural wisdom and embrace divine instruction. There is danger in depending on human intelligence to navigate spiritual assignments. Such a path leads to error, frustration, and loss.

THE DANGER OF FOLLOWING GOD WITH HUMAN WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God…” (1 Corinthians 1:18) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-7, Romans 8:6-8, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Most Important Of Human Qualities # 2 Series

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jan 3, 2004

Love --- The Only Quality That Will Last

THE MOST IMPORTANT OF HUMAN QUALITIES # 2 1 Corinthians 13 Intro:A. This morning we began a message about the need for Agape love in the church and in Christian lives 1. We pointed out that we are to love God with all of our heart, mind, soul & strength 2. We also pointed out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Futility Of Human Efforts Without God

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004

At this present situation families are openly in trouble and others were broken. How can we solve this problem and make it a strong family? And how can we receive the blessing from God?

“Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” OUTLINE I) THE FAMILY SUCCESS WILL BE FOUND IN GOD (v.1a). How to became successful in building family? a. by seeking GOD’S direction b. by depending upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Genuine Human Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 4, 2015

Psalms 1 provides for us God's plan to experience a Genuine Human Life. 1. Being a progressive learner. 2. Being a productive and prosper person 3. Knowing how to finish strong

Scripture: Psalms 1 and Genesis 1:26-28 Theme: God's Plan for Genuine Human Life INTRO: Good morning and God's richest blessings! What a wonderful Lord's day! What a great time to live and experience the joy of God's Love, Mercy and Holy Spirit in our worship and in our lives. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Human Verus Divine The Sin Of Unbelief

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2006

The cross gives life real meaning

HUMAN VERUS DIVINE the sin of Unbelief 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 How is your Determination in what God has given us to do? Do you have an excuse? Johnny Fulton was run over by a car at the age of three. He suffered crushed hips, broken ribs, a fractured skull, and compound fractures in his legs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nothing, Human Intentions Brought To Nothing!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2020

Have you ever given your best effort and it seems like NOTHING? No one sees? No one says THANK YOU? The fruit seems to "not remain?" Peter says: LORD WE HAVE FISHED ALL NIGHT, WE HAVE TAKEN NOTHING. Does your work seem like NOTHING? Why do we get frustrated?

NOTHING, MY HUMAN INTENTIONS, NOTHING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *FRUSTRATE, FRUSTRATION: to bring to nothing, disappointment, to make of none effect, to make void, I AM SO TIRED OF NOTHING… I AM FRUSTRATED REALLY BAD. NOT ONLY FISHING WHAT WE EAT… FISHING IS HOW I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:6, Mark 11:22, John 21:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Human Response To Divine Self-Revelation

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Sep 18, 2010

What should be the appropriate response of human beings when God reveals Himself?

HUMAN RESPONSE TO DIVINE SELF – REVELATION INTRODUCTION There used to be a man who had the passion to see and experience God in an intimate way. He used to pray like this always: “Lord, please reveal yourself to me”. As he prayed like this, one night he saw a dream. In that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Humanity Of Jesus Christmas Messages 5 Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018

A study of the New Testament texts that show that even though Jesus was a fully God, He was human, a real human being, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. - how he is like us in every way except He was no born with a sin nature and though tempted in every way like us, He never sinned.

THE HUMANITY OF JESUS Heb. 2:14-18 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudt.com Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human - a real human being - just like us in every way except one. He was not born with a depraved sinful nature, and though tempted like Adam and Eve, He never sinned. The sin of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Having Healthy Hopes Helps Humanity Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 15, 2007

The Old Covenant could not offer the new and better hope that came with the arrival of Jesus.

HEBREWS 7:8-21 HAVING HEALTHY HOPES HELPS HURTING HUMANITY I. THE HAPPENINGS: A. Humiliated. B. Hated. C. Hungry. II. THE HEALINGS: A. Hurts. B. Hindrances. C. Hollowness. III. THE HORIZON: A. Harmony. B. Happiness. C. Hope. The writer to the Hebrews picks up the theme of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8-21

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Or Maslow's Hierarchy Of Human Needs?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011

Do you follow Jesus for what He can do for you so that you can have a great life?

Jesus or Maslow? July 3, 2011 John 6 Intro: How many of you learned Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs in some psychology course somewhere along the lines of your educational journey? Maslow was an American psychologist who studied human motivation, and boiled it all down into a hierarchy ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-69

Denomination: Baptist