Sermons on Human Effort:

The Miracle On Manger Street

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Dec 12, 2001

This sermon explains the four aspects of the miracle of Christ’s birth: virgin, becoming human, being savior, and belief.

The Miracle on Manger Street Luke 2:7 Most of us are familiar with the old movie, “Miracle on 34th Street.” It is the story of how Santa Claus was defended in court in New York. It is a cute story of how lives were touched and changed by a little old man in a red suit. Well, the “Miracle on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Presumptous Living

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 17, 2005

This Sermon urges us to consider the brevity of human life and the little control that we have over its span.

Solomon says that visiting a funeral is greater than visiting a party. At a party, people think more about that night of festivity and folly. But at a funeral, we are inclined to think about eternity. James in our text, ask a great question; "What is Your Life?" It is even a vapor that appears for ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002

The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye."

The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye." Great confusion and bewilderment will occupy the minds of those left behind. Many explanations for the disappearance of those missing will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lord I Need Your Amazing Grace

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 24, 2003

Our God was so gracious to send His Son His only Son to pay the price for the sins of humanity.

Lord I need Your Amazing Grace HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Feb. 23, 2003 Reading Verse One of the Hymn "Amazing Grace" Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Two Natures

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003

Jesus was both fully God and fully human. If he weren’t, you and I are still in our sins!

Two Natures of Jesus Christian Education Class November, 2003 Christmas is coming. With it, there is lots of focus on many things. Q. What are some things that come to mind when you think of Christmas? (write giant list on the board as students say them.) Of course, one focus- the most important ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Last Savings Of Jesus On The Cross. Forgiveness. #1

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2004

And this morning, I want to talk about one of the most beautiful words found in the human language and that Word is forgiveness.

The seven last savings of Jesus on the cross. FORGIVENESS. #1 Luke 23:33 -- 34. 07/18/04 “And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified him and the male factors, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them for they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007

Gideon was always ’a human being just like us’. His strength was made perfect in his weakness.

Gideon was always ’a human being just like us’ (as James might have put it - see James 5: 17). His strength was made perfect in his weakness. Sometimes he is a wise leader;sometimes he is a man of obvious weakness and inclined to make precisely the kind of mistakes we might ourselves have made. At ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Glows In The Dark

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

Jesus has come, the Light that was promised for centuries. His gospel glows in the darkness of human sin and cannot be extinguished.

The Gospel Glows in the Dark Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 1, 2006 I remember that afternoon very clearly. I had just begun my research for my doctoral project on clergy burnout and was interviewing a pastor from another denomination about the difficulties he was facing in his current ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Cutting To The Chase

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 15, 2004

Advent 6: The Resurrection is proof that Jesus’ work on the Cross was exactly what was needed to restore a sinful humanity to God.

There are people that have the absolutely uncanny ability to zero in on a problem. With laser-like precision, they can identify what’s going on and cut to the chase. If protests are raised, they can lay waste all arguments to the contrary, take no prisoners and accept no compromises as they ferret ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Many Infallible Proofs

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 14, 2004

The resurrection of our Lord Jesus is one of the best substantiated facts of human history...indeed by "many infallible proofs".

MANY INFALLIBLE PROOFS "...to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God." Acts 1:3 (NKJV) The resurrection of our Lord Jesus is one of the best substantiated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Lives Should Be Protected, Valued, Sacrificed Or Released?

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

A message addressed an issue - Sanctity of Human Life - that ultimately affects each of us in so many extraordinary ways.

WHOSE LIVES SHOULD BE PROTECTED, VALUED, SACRIFICED OR RELEASED? Perth Bible Church, Sunday AM January 21, 2007 Pastor Todd G. Leupold PREFACE: Before I begin this morning, I want you to know that other than my Mom’s funeral this may be the most emotionally difficult and wrenching sermon I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006

Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 25, 2005

Angels always approach humans with "Don’t be afraid." Easier said than done. We are very afraid.

As a kid fear was a great experience. Especially if it involved SOMEBODY ELSE being afraid. Christmas and Easter are great holidays, but when I was a kid, Halloween was the most fun. Dressing up like some ghost or monster and jumping out of the bushes to yell, “boo!” And to see your best friend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Evidence Against Us (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines the indictment Paul brings against the human race. This is is his first round of evidence to support the indictment.

If we are honest, there are just some subjects that we absolutely do not like to talk about. We prefer to avoid any subject that may cast ourselves in a bad light or make us feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, these same attitudes have been carried over into the church. The list of subjects we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strongman - Pt. 1 - Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013

Comic book character? Super human? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

The Strongman Pt. 1- Fatal Flaws I. Introduction He has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. He comes off like a comic book hero and a superhuman. A real life Hercules whose strength is legendary. He was otherworldly strong and ironically real world weak. His story ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal