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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    God's Verdict On The Human Race Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,529 views

    The content, extent, and proof of God’s verdict on the human race.

    The twentieth century has been punctuated by a series of extremely controversial court verdicts. Consider the O. J. Simpson trials. O.J.’s criminal trial in 1995 acquitted him of the accusation that he murdered his ex-wife and her boyfriend. But his civil trial in 1997 find him liable for $8.5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Humanity Through The Eyes Of Jesus"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    Have you ever looked at humanity through the eyes of Jesus. In this sermon, I try to see several Bible characters through His eyes-the way He saw them.

    "Humanity - Through The Eyes Of Jesus" Introduction- Have you ever attempted to see people as Jesus saw them? We all need to see humanity as He saw them. We need to see our world through the eyes of Jesus. In this message, I want to attempt to do that with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Response To The Carnage And Human Suffering

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,935 views

    There is too much violence and God is mad about it but we need to take a close look at our own hearts and respond with the hope of the Gospel.

    A Response to the Carnage and Human Suffering Tonight, we are stunned as board members of PBC! -Shortly before 9am, first plane crashes into one of the towers. - Shortly after 9 am, second plane crashes into second tower -40 minutes after the New York attacks, another aircraft crashes into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The All Too Human Peter

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    A sermon for the 12 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 The story of Jesus and Peter walking on water

    Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Saviour, Jesus the Christ amen Many of you have heard the phrase, "I am only human" as a person is trying to explain why he/she has made some mistake, or did something wrong. Said in that kind of way, the phrase says something very negative about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Human Resources Policy

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,031 views

    A comparison of God’s Human Resources policy with that of worldly employers

    Our society is obsessed and fascinated by celebrities. People who are talented at singing or acting or sport. People who look good, who are impressive, who have a ‘presence’ about them. They are seen as the cream of society. The very best, envied, but also desired. We cannot get enough of them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Can Humans Have Integrity?

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    Satan challenges God asumption that Job is righteous. The open question of Job is, "Can humans serve God for who he is?" Can they have real integrity.

    When I was a child my mom had to promise me she would give me a prize if I was good in the grocery store. I didn’t get that many prizes. But the motivation for my goodness was a prize. As I matured my Mother would ask me to be good in the store out of respect for her and the other shoppers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To Err Is Human; To Forgive Divine Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 40,850 views

    When you hold onto the sins and shortcomings of others, it hurts you. Forgiveness can release you of that pain. To err IS human; but to forgive FEELS divine!

    INTRODUCTION In the series entitled “No, that’s NOT in the Bible” we discover some of these pseudo-scriptures actually contradict the Bible. For instance, believing the adage “God helps those who help themselves” can hinder a person from seeking God’s help. The aphorism “God won’t put more on you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supreme Value Of Human Life

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    Human life is sacred in the eyes of God and should be protected from the self-serving sin of abortion.

    SANCTITY OF LIFE The Supreme Value of Human Life Psalm 139:13-16 Illustration for Introduction Several years ago a fragile young woman expecting her first child was under the care of Dr. Joe Wheeler. About a month before the baby was due it was discovered that the baby was in a breech position ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identity Unity Of The New Humanity

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    You identity will determine your activity. Your identity will also determine you destiny. If we as the church find our identity in Christ we will be united as the new creation.

    Intro: For the past five weeks we have talked about our identity. Your identity will determine your destiny. If you are a child of wrath you will spend this life and the next without God. If you are in Christ you will spend this life fulfilled. If you are dead in your trespasses, purposeful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Only Human

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 34,080 views

    From this text, let’s think about what we "humans" can do in life and the proper attitude we should have. 1- We must do good 2- We must be humble 3- We must expect some opposition

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Greatest Human Need

    Contributed by Rj Davis on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,754 views

    What is our greatest human need? Maslow has a theory. But what does God's theory say?

    In 1943 a man by the name of Abraham Maslow wrote a paper entitled A Theory of Human Motivation. In this paper Maslow developed a theory known as the hierarchy of needs. It has become perhaps the most popular theory relating to human needs. If you were to take a class or course in the field of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Centrality Of The Human Person In Development Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    We cannot ever forget that when we are planning any project, large or small, for development, that the whole person's development is the target.

    February 22, 2010 Chair of St Peter Caritas in Veritate When Pope John XXIII released his encyclical Mater et Magistra, a letter that critiqued both socialism and unfettered capitalism, the late William Buckley, who rejected much of the Church’s social doctrine, famously wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,690 views

    Why is forgiving so hard? How we can deal with it!

    Colossians 3:13 Eph. 6:11-Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. WILES: 1-Cunning behavior: cunning behavior intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery. He whisper in your ear, “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctity Of Human Life- Abortion

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2012
     | 4,386 views

    A sermon on abortion (Seed thoughts taken from Byron Holtsclaw and conclusion seed thoughts taken from another sermon on SermonCentral: Abortion - A Matter of Life and Death by Scott Kircher)

    HoHum: Talking about the church past couple of weeks. Start back next week. 4 purposes of church: Evangelize- Luke 19:10: For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. Edify- 1 Thessalonians 5:11: encourage one another and build each other up Minister to those in need- Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctity Of Human Life And The Gospel

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2012
     | 6,015 views

    A sermon on the sanctity of human life and the gospel (Outline and thoughts taken from the book, Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective, chapter 12 by David P. Gushee)

    HoHum: Francis Schaeffer said that “cultures can be judged in many ways, but eventually every nation in every age must be judged by this test: How did it treat people? Our own is not exception. Those who regard individuals as expendable raw material do battle on many fronts with those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ