Sermons on Human Effort:

No Limits - Ulocking The Mystery

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 6, 2004

The mystery of God’s plan for humanity is made known to those who believe, and power is available for those who want it.

August 8, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Subject: The Mystery of God Title: No Limits - Unlocking the Mystery As a boy growing up, one of the things that I loved to do was read. I was glad when it was time for our class to go to the library. And I read all kinds of books. I really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Of Them Turned Back

Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004

Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter's Influences

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Apr 14, 2001

Various influences that surrounded the first Easter concluding with the influences Christ has had on history, humanity and our own personal lives.

Introduction: If we were to take the time to count the number of things or people who have influenced us just today, no doubt we would be here for a while. We are influenced by everything from the weather, to our personal preferences, to the clock on the wall; we are influenced by how hard or soft ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Deliverer Comes Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002

The demon possessed man is a reminder of the dilemma that is faced by every human that has not come under the influence of the saving power of Jesus Christ.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 by Dr. John R. Hamby When the Deliverer Comes! Luke 8: 26-39 The disciples had just come through a life-threatening experience on the Sea of Galilee. A terrible storm had almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Focus Your Attention

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 1, 2002

This sermon is the third in a series on Romans. It addresses Paul’s comments concerning pursuing human nature or pursuing what is pleasing to the Spirit.

bibliography: Harry The Dirty Dog, Galations 5:19-, Romans 7:14-25, ADHD, John Wesley I want to tell you a story from my childhood. It’s not about me or my family. Its a story from a book I got as a child when my mother enrolled me in a book of the month club. Its amazing how those stories ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Secrets Of A Beautiful Face

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The beauty of a nation, like that of a human face, is not cosmetic, but comes out of generosity, self-control, sacrificial love, and a vision that accords with God

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth … Beauty. When I was a boy, my parents decided to take a trip to Niagara Falls. They wanted my brother and me to be exposed to one of the world’s great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Style Vs. Substance Part Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 16, 2007

All humans are drawn to glorifying man, just look at the popular TV shows. Christians on the other hand should be glorifying God.

Worship: Style Verses Substance Part II Psalm 96:1-13 Purpose: To describe how to get closer to our God. Aim: I want the listener to work at intentionally worshiping God. INTRODUCTION: The media industry is obsessed with glory. Magazines and other publications seek to display the beauty and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Child Is Born - A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Dec 8, 2008

Introductory sermon in a series of four on Isaiah 9:6-7. Emphasizes the crucial truths of Christ’s humanity and his deity.

A CHILD IS BORN——A SON IS GIVEN (Isaiah 9:6-7 ESV) This graffiti dialog was found on a university wall: “And Jesus said unto them: ‘Who do you say I am?’ And they replied, ‘You are the eschatological manifestation of the ground of our being, the kerygma in which we find the ultimate meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

I Don't Want To Be Afraid - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 17, 2006

Mary, the mother of Jesus had fears and doubts. Looks at the humanity of Mary and how God overcame it, for nothing is impossible with God.

Alexander the Great, couldn’t sleep one night, and he left his tent to walk around the campgrounds. As he was walking he came across a soldier asleep on guard duty. The soldier began to wake up as Alexander the Great approached him. Recognizing who was standing in front of him, the young man feared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Security And Significance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 10, 2005

2 of 5 on the Home. This message covers the importance of security and significance to every human being. It concludes with a look at Eph 5 & 6.

Heaven Help the Home Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Security & Significance – Oct 9 Fighting Fair – Oct 16 Taming the Tongue – Oct 23 Leading & Loving – Oct 30 Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 The Four Seasons of Marriage Romance Reality Regret Renewal I read recently about a golden anniversary party ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Human beings of all culture and races throughout history tried to figure out how to know what we want to know.

John 16:12-15 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mom & Me Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

Of all human relationships, the most important is the one between mother and child. What stays the same throughout the years and what changes?

Mom & Me Ephesians 6:2-3 2 "Honor your father and mother"-- which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." (NIV) If Mom’s not happy, Nobody’s happy! A University of Minnesota study on Motherhood released this week ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

God Who Overcomes Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

In life there will be forces that seek to destroy, deny, or deter human and spirital potential, but the good news is that we serve a God who overcomes.

God Who Overcomes Matthew 2:1-15 Matthew 2:15 “Out of Egypt I have called my son” After the joy of Christmas, after birth of Jesus, after the wise men and Sheppard’s, and after the angels sing, we encounter Herod’s diabolical plot to destroy the baby Jesus. This aspect of the story is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Wept"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2005

God came to us in human form; He felt our pain and sorrows, and all is not lost, for God so loves us.

John 11:1-45 “Jesus Wept” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our nation is at war and young Americans and Iraqis are being killed every day. A judge, a bailiff and a court reporter have been shot and killed in a courtroom ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Approach Christ The King

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 19, 2003

We take note of the majesty of Christ, and ponder how we, sinful human beings, can approach him, on Judgment Day.

Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:4-8 HOW WILL YOU APPROACH THE MASTER AND COMMANDER? His face is covered in blue paint. The wind is blowing his long hair behind him. He lifts up his sword and shouts, and behind him a thousand men with painted faces lift up their swords and they shout too. And ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran