Sermons on Human Desperation:

Incarnation

Contributed by Scott Wakefield on May 17, 2010

Part of our "Theosaurus" series - Shows some of the theological underpinnings for and implications of incarnation, showing from John 1 (et al), that the logos has always existed, that Jesus is this logos, that Jesus participated in creation, and that God

Theosaurus: “Incarnation” (John 1:1-4, 9-16) 2010.05.16 (Pt 4 of 5, with others to follow) – Scott Wakefield Good morning! :o) Pass out handouts. Open to John 1 if you haven't already. (Keep thumb there because we'll come back to it in just a minute.) We’ve listed ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Return To Nazareth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the full humanity of Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Luke has described the birth of Jesus, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem (2:1-7). Then he told us about the shepherds visiting Jesus on the night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7 Dips? Why Not Just 2 Or 3?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010

With each dip (and the progressive laying aside of Naaman's weapons, armor, clothes, and undergarments) Naaman was progressively and completely stripped bare to the core of his soul - to that point where God could not only heal him physically, but spiritu

2 Kings 5:1 – Story Of Naaman James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. I. JAMES 1:21 -- TWO LITTLE WORDS THAT PACK A MIGHTY PUNCH: “LAY ASIDE” apo ý= away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Desert - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Our journey through the desert to find God in difficult times.

The Desert Journey August 23, 2009 Psalm 63 Have you ever been to the desert? It’s a fun place to go to . . . as long as you don’t run into some animals we may not consider all that friendly, and as long as you know your time in the desert is coming to an end. Usually when we think about the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Brooks & Biscuits - Hunger Games Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2012

Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

The Hunger Games – Pt. 3 Brooks and Biscuits Introduction: Over the last couple of weeks I have been challenging your hunger levels. Are you placing any demand on God’s supply or have you allowed apathy to overtake your appetite? Then I asked you what reveals your desperation level? Is it your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer - Hannah And The Lord Of Hosts!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 14, 2017

Hannah was desperate. Her desperation led to a time of intense prayer. Prayer then lead to full surrender and sacrifice. Full Surrender and Sacrifice lead to Celebration!

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Theme: Power of Prayer: Hannah and the Lord of Hosts! Hannah was desperate. Her desperation led to prayer. Prayer lead to surrender and sacrifice. Surrender and Sacrifice lead to Celebration! INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

I Need You To Touch Me!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2024

We often delay seeking Christ's help until desperation drives us to Him. He stands ready to deliver us when we come to Him confessing our need for Him to touch us.

“When [Jesus] came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.’ And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, ‘I will; be clean.’ And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Dec 18, 2014

The true gift of Christmas is God's gift to the world. For God so loved the world that He gave...It is the gift that humanity so desperately needed..

What is the meaning of Christmas? Why gifts? We know when Christ was born the Wise men brought gifts; gold, incense and myrrh .It was their way to honor and worship the new born King. The true meaning of Christmas is the true gift come into the world, Christ the Savior. As a gift it is not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Abraham's Faith Was Superior To Human Reasoning

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12)

Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Who Accepted Every Human Weakness

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

Obedience

Theme: Christ who accepted every human weakness Text: Isaiah50:5-9; James 2:14-18; Mk. 8:27-35 God’s Word has priority over everything else but many Christians are not prepared to accept this. This is the main reason why many Christians feel frustrated and inadequate even though they read the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35, Isaiah 50:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Human Responsibility And Israel: The Other Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2004

Although God’s Sovereign Grace is a sure thing, it is also true that we are responsible for all of our decisions. We can look at the rejection of Jesus as the Messiah by most of the Jews as a choice they made, even though this was in the plan of God.

Human Responsibility and Israel: The Other Side of the Coin (Romans 9:30-10:13) 1. I love British English, particularly their figures of speech. 2. Some friend of ours leant us some DVD’s of "Jeeves and Wooster." We love that show. 3. Anyhow, in one episode, they referred to marriage as "both ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 3: Lust: Taming The Human Animal Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

All of us are human animals. We’re all humans, designed by God for a wonderful purpose in His creation. Yet all of us have this animal instinct in us that causes us to do things we know we shouldn’t do...

Illust: Play the old "Human Animal" song by Disney. All of us are human animals. We’re all humans, designed by God for a wonderful purpose in His creation. Yet all of us have this animal instinct in us that causes us to do things we know we shouldn’t do. That’s the animal inside each one of us. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Human Resource And Diversity Issues In The Early Church

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on May 6, 2006

Apostolic church faced human resource issues. Apostles needed to delegate authority so could concentrate on primary calling to pray and preach.

Introduction Running a church sometimes just takes common sense. Real problems arise in the Church just like any other institution, however, through prayer, cooperation within the Body of Christ, and some thought even the most complex problems can be solved. Today’s reading from Acts 6:1-7 deals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Humanity's Greatest Folly - God's Great Gift Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 8, 2009

Do you know what are human’s three great faults? It leads us to know why we can never reach God ourselves. But we also see in chapter three how God does what we cannot.

There are three great faults in humanity—three great reasons why we have such a hard time as a race accepting the good news of Jesus Christ. Those reasons are that we are self sufficient, self justifying, and self focused. Self sufficient means we can do it ourselves, we can create goodness, we can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Most Un-Fair Doctrine Known To Humanity

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 24, 2009

The Fairness Doctrine? There is really nothing fair about it. It only goes so far. They won’t let us teach creation in the public schools. However, grace is really the most un-fair doctrine known to humanity. We get what we don’t deserve!

The Most Un-Fair Doctrine Known to Humanity Selected Passages First radio, now the Web-Internet? Media analysts and bloggers are warning that fresh efforts to bring back the so-called Fairness Doctrine could go too far, following a report that one prominent politician is looking into ways to apply ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God