Sermons on human effort:

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 12, 2018

Exploring the Relationship between Jesus as shepherd and humanity as sheep

The Good Shepherd CCCAG August 12th, 2018 Gospel of John Series Scripture- John 10:1-21 Intro: Back when I first went into the reserves, I went out looking for a job. Unfortunately, my military job being an infantryman did not translate well into civilian culture. The only jobs I could find or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Sunday

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 29, 2018

Celebrating the single, most important event in human history.

Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 Today, we’re celebrating the single, most important event in human history. The resurrection of Jesus has done more to change the world than any invention, any election, any empire or any political victory. The miracle of Jesus’ resurrection has changed the world. Women ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Physical Versus Spiritual Worlds? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 31, 2017

Was John's baptism from heaven or from human origin?

Before reading our passage this morning, let us remind ourselves of what we noted last week. We are to grow our faith in God and faith comes by hearing (reading and learning) the Word of God. Let us also note 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Our Example Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 24, 2016

Jesus is God but also fully human, an example for us!

Please open your bibles to the Gospel of Mark…. The opening statement of Mark gives us this gospel, the good news! Mark 1:1……. - Jesus Christ who is God came to earth to save people from their sins! Through the Gospel writer Mark, God then tells us supporting facts about this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Will Exalt You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show when does GOD exalts a human being.

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD exalt us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show when does GOD exalts a human being. IV. TEXT: Psalms 37:34 (Amplified Bible) Wait for and expect the Lord and keep and heed His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land; [in the end] when the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2018

The human tongue can be used in positive and negative ways.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1 - 12 Intro: Bubba and Billy Joe were out in the woods when suddenly Billy Joe grabbed his chest and fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, his eyes were rolled back in his head and his tongue was hanging out. Terrified, Bubba whipped out his cell phone and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Joy Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 27, 2020

As humans we are constantly focused on Joy or our lack of it

Robert Dean in the Homan Illustrated Bible Dictionary defines joy as A State of delight and well being that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

48. The Full Extent Of Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

The true and full extent of the evil that resides in the human heart

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 48 – THE FULL EXTENT OF EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-9, Revelation 20:1-3, Revelation 20:7-10, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Work To Eat Or Eat To Work?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 17, 2003

Why work? Work has meaning as a witness, as a way of focusing our efforts for the Kingdom. Look at the work of Christ, so that you do not lose motivation to work.

Is there anyone here today whose name is Rockefeller? No? Then maybe there is a member of the Kennedy family, other than Mrs. Currie – and I don’t think she is of the Hyannisport Kennedys? No one? Well, let me try someone else – the Sultan of Brunei, possibly the richest person in the world. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life On Purpose Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctity Of Life

Contributed by James Powell on Sep 6, 2006

We are all precious to Jesus and each human life is worth something.

It is a few minutes before 11 a.m. when Harrison raps on the door of his operating room and walks in. His Fayetteville Women’s Clinic occupies a once-elegant home dating to the 1940s; the first-floor surgery looks like it was a parlor. Thick blue curtains block the windows and paintings of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Ten Ways To Be Enriched

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 25, 2006

Jabez prays for enrichment and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human comprehension.

Ten Ways to Be Enriched by God (I Chron 4:9,10) Have you ever wondered why some people seem to know how to pray in a way that brings spiritual, emotional, mental and physical enrichment? Jabez prays for supernatural intervention and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Received By Revelation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 1, 2018

The message for his readers is that the Gospel he preaches was given to him by Jesus Christ; there is not a spark of human creativity in it, or the slightest touch of human cunning. It is not of, by, or from man. It is not according to man. . .

August 25, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.A Received by Revelation (1:11-12) Galatians 1.11-12 (KJV) 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life: God's Special Creation

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

Human life is set apart from all other forms of life. L.I.F.E. forms the outline of this message. Sanctity of Human Life Message

Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Consider the paradox of setting aside a day to remember human life. ✎ According to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (a government agency) many different species of life are endangered or threatened right here in the United States. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Wellspring Of Unity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 8, 2020

The nature of the divine Trinity reveals fundamental truths about the image and likeness that's been bestowed on humanity and the divine intent for our human community.

June 7, 2020 Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Matthew 28:16-20 Divine Wellspring of Unity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday. Every year we dedicate this ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran