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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    God's Design For Human Sexuality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,180 views

    In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

    GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...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
     | 2,002 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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    10 Rules For Being Human.

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 9,018 views

    Some observations about life and God.

    I. Introductory Comments: From this scripture, we can see that King David marvels at the handy work of God. He sees God’s wonderful creation and asks the question what is man that God is mindful of him. Although this Psalm does not provide us with the answer to the question, the answer is made ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Humanity Through The Eyes Of Jesus"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,738 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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    God's Verdict On The Human Race Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,641 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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    Should We Invest In Humanity?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

    SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fixed In Heaven, Focused On Humanity

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    Think about it, the creator of the majestic heavens is also the creator of man’s heart! Talk about reigning intimate in our lives!From God’s fixed place in heaven, He can powerfully fix anything broken in the human heart!

    It’s not clear who this writer is in Psalm 97, but we do know he is consumed with God being perfectly fixed in heaven! And all he can do is shout, “The Lord reigns!” Only God who is self sustaining and self sufficient can boast of these attributes! Have you ever thought of God as being so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Human Life

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2007
     | 2,693 views

    This sermon is one that is great to use for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. It tells us that God originated human life, He has Printed His image upon Human Life, He has a Plan for Human Life, and He has a Purpose for Human Life.

    “The Truth About Human Life” Main Theme: Sanctity of Human Life Text: Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:13-16; Job 34:14-15; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; II Corinthians 5:15; Matthew 16:24; Psalms 8:1-9; Mark 16:15-18 By: Rev. P.F. Baker II The Truth About Human ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I'm Only Human

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 34,205 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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    To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,719 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

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Identity Unity Of The New Humanity

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,233 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

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Centrality Of The Human Person In Development Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,840 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

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Theology 101: Human Nature

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    We live in a fallen world, the image of God remains in us, giving us reasons to rejoice in our humanness.

    Theology 101: Human Nature Genesis 3:1-19 Thesis: We live in a fallen world, the image of God remains in us, giving us reasons to rejoice in our humanness. What is your reaction to the word theology or theologian? If you are like most people, you cringe at the very mention of it. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Frank Martin avatar

    Faith; The Foundation Of The Human Experience

    Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,077 views

    God is Love. Man is faith

    Faith, the foundation of the Human experience. By F. Martin Such a broad statement to begin discussion, yet one that is worthy of much explanation. Since my word is of ill effect, let us join spirits and intertwine with the Holy Spirit who will provide wisdom and insight to this text. He will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Err Is Human; To Forgive Divine Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 41,236 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