Sermons on Human Effort:

Salvation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God’s grace meets us in our brokenness, offering forgiveness and new life through Jesus, not by our efforts but by His love and sacrifice.

Friends, welcome. If you walked in today with a weary heart, a worried mind, or a wound that won’t seem to heal, you’re in good company. We bring our whole selves to God—our victories and our valleys, our bright smiles and our buried secrets. Deep down, we sense something is wrong, and we long for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Salvation, Romans Road

Why Jesus Was Raised From The Dead

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST IS ESSENTIAL FOR SALVATION TO BE AVAILABLE TO HUMANITY. BY JESUS CHRIST’S DEATH AND RESURRECTION GOD HAS SOLVED HUMANITY’S SIN PROBLEM AND HAS CREATED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GUILTY HUMANITY TO STAND BEFORE HIM AND BE JUSTIFIED..

WHY WAS JESUS RAISED FROM THE DEAD MATTHEW 28:1-8 THROUGHOUT HISTORY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO EXPLAIN THE MYSTERY AND MEANING OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST. HOW DOES IT HELP US AS WE STAND BEFORE GOD AS OUR RIGHTEOUS JUDGE? AS WE SHALL SEE TODAY, THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST IS ESSENTIAL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2017

This is the 46th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#46] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM FAITH Galatians 3:16 Introduction: This morning, as we continue our “3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope” Series, I want us to also continue in our Advent Series. The word “Advent” means “arrival”, and it refers to the arrival of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life In A Nutshell

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A UNIQUE DIVINE-HUMAN ENDEAVOR.

Introductory Paragraph: One of the major news stories of the year...Princess Diana...news magazines reviewing her life...eulogy Almost unnoticed went the death of Mother Teresa...as I listened to the story of her life, I gained an even greater appreciation for who she was & the work God did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Death Are In The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 11, 2003

Scripture and illustrations showing the danger of the human tongue.

PROVERBS 18:19-21 Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. 18:20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

O What A Savior

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

A review of the significance of the crucifixion in light of Jesus’ humanity.

Scripture Ref: Mt. 26:36-46 John 17:20-26 Eph. 4:7-10 Heb. 12:1-2 1. Introduction a. O, what a savior! Not a question, not a statement—AN EXCLAMATION! We take for granted what He did for us and its significance. b. Set the stage: The first communion or Lord’s Supper has been served while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, John 17:20-26

The Untouchables

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Sermon on human condition and God’s grace

December 29, 2001 I. Introduction A. Current news about India 1. Ongoing conflict with the neighbouring nation of Pakistan 2. Masked gunmen stormed Indian parliament B. Religions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Adventist

What We Believe: Mankind (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 5, 2003

Discover your value and potential as a human being

We’ve spent four Sundays looking at what God is like and what difference knowing the true picture of God makes in our lives. Every time you hear someone say that they don’t want anything to do with God, you can be sure that if they told you what kind of God they don’t want anything to do with, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: *other

Right In Their Own Eyes Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001

The story of Abimelech demonstrates the shortfalls of Human Wisdom.

Right in their Own Eyes Text: Judges 9 Introduction The Poem "Smart" by Shel Silverstien (from Where the Sidewalk Ends--available at your library) Judges 21:25 "In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit" or "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" Proposition:. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2002

GOD’S PLAN FOR HUMANITY IS STILL MARRIAGE!

HOME SWEET HOME I CORINTHIANS 7: 1-17 OCTOBER 27, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Internet: Guide to dating and marriage – Kid’s advice TRANSITION THOUGHT: Last week, Bake started us on a journey learning about interpersonal relationships. A critical spirit is not pleasing to God, Bake taught us. This week, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Opened Eyes, And Burning Hearts

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 25, 2002

What happens with Divinity,and humanity unite.

Opened Eyes, and Burning Hearts. Unaware of the reality of the resurrection of Christ, two men embarked on a two hour journey, that was interrupted by the son of God himself. They spake as if he were just another prophet, and believed as if he were still dead, all the while, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Significant Insignificance

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

Human significance comes only from God

Significant Insignificance Psalm 8. 3-5 October 28, 1997 Meigs Area Holiness Rally I. The Canadian Star scape A. The rugged beauty of the Canadian landscape: Annual fishing trip, little piece of heaven, cabin view of Candy Cane Ridge, Canadian National post card B. The majestic beauty of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Kingdom Finale And The Great White Throne Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2005

The Millennium shows human nature for what it is.

Kingdom Finale and the Great White Throne Intro 1. Everyday life can bring us some unusual problems: Woman, 91, Teaches Purse Snatcher a Lesson Tue Jun 7 TOLEDO, Ohio - She’s 91 and uses a hearing aid and eyeglasses, but Katherine Woodworth wasn’t about to let somebody steal her purse. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Plains Of Life

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 6, 2006

Class and caste have always charactorized humanity

Three Spiritual Plains by Gerald Van Horn I Corinthians 2:14. “But the natural man received not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him, neither can he know them. I Corinthians 3:1-2 “And I brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You The Samaritan?

Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 1, 2008

Not much has changed in the course of human history

Sermon for John 4:5-42 Third Sunday in Lent February 24th 2008 Wow! What a text uh? I could probably put together 6-8 sermons each lasting about 45 minutes. What do you think of that? Well seeing that I only have about 20 minutes, I want us to look at a couple aspects of today’s gospel that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran