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  • Jesus: The Remarkable Gift To Humanity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,088 views

    Explores the uniqueness of Jesus, His role as our Savior, and the profound impact He has on humanity.

    Hey there, church family! Isn't it just wonderful to be gathered here today in the presence of our Lord? I hope you're all feeling as blessed as I am to be in this house of worship. There's something so special about coming together as a community, isn't there? Today, we're going to talk about ...read more

  • Delving Into The Depth Of Human Depravity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 64 views

    God graciously entrusts us with His gifts, calling us to faithful stewardship, repentance, and fruitfulness, while offering mercy through Jesus despite our failures.

    Friends, gather your hearts and breathe in this grace-soaked moment. Jesus tells a story that sounds like the evening wind moving through vines—soft at first, then strong enough to stir us awake. It’s a story about ownership and oversight, about the Owner’s kindness and the tenants’ choices. It’s ...read more

  • A Monument Of Shame Series

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,178 views

    Man's efforts without God result in confusion.

    Several of the structural designers of the original World Trade Center was attending a conference in St. Louis. During the question and answer period a person asked to one of the chief engineers if he had any regrets about the design of the building. When asked this question, the chief structural ...read more

  • Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part I Series

    Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,297 views

    Our labor bears fruits but the fruits are not worth eating. This sermon debunks the idea that the fruit of our labor is worth eating or enjoying. This is the first part of a two part sermon

    Labor generally signifies heavy duty task, work or effort. Oftentimes, it is something we'd rather not do but because of some inherent benefits we continue to do it. For a married woman, who trusted and believed God for the fruit of the womb, getting pregnant and going into labor - though hard, it ...read more

  • "Fly High" - Acts Part 24 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,964 views

    Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair situations. It’s a lesson that the American Christian nee

    Fly High Acts part 24 – Book of Acts Video Illustration: From Sermon Spice – Conspiracy Thesis: Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair ...read more

  • 7. The Creation Of Man Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,498 views

    The Miracle of Creation, Life and Human Consciousness

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 7 - THE CREATION OF MAN This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

  • Altar Of Stones

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015
     | 5,622 views

    To show that we worship GOD in JESUS's name and no man-made, self-effort worship will be accepted. Our worship is accepted by GOD because of JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worshipper? Yes. Hebrews 12:28 Hebrews 12:28 Let us therefore, receiving a kingdom that is firm and stable and cannot be shaken, offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship, with modesty and pious care and godly fear and awe; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

  • Grace Triumphs Over Human Sin

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    GRACE TRIUMPHS OVER HUMAN SIN -- OUR SOLIDARITY WITH CHRIST ASSURES OF GOD'S GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIFE EVEN MORE THAN OUR SOLIDARITY WITH ADAM BROUGHT SIN AND DEATH (The Adam Bomb: the Effects of One Man) 1.

    GRACE TRIUMPHS OVER HUMAN SIN -- OUR SOLIDARITY WITH CHRIST ASSURES OF GOD'S GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIFE EVEN MORE THAN OUR SOLIDARITY WITH ADAM BROUGHT SIN AND DEATH (The Adam Bomb: the Effects of One Man) 1. (:12-14) Adam's Sin Had Grave Effects Upon Us -- Our solidarity with Adam brought ...read more

  • 24. God Joins Humanity - The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,685 views

    Jesus trades His glory in heaven for a manger, a donkey and a cross

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 24 – GOD JOINS HUMANITY, THE INCARNATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

  • Having Healthy Hopes Helps Humanity Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,909 views

    The Old Covenant could not offer the new and better hope that came with the arrival of Jesus.

    HEBREWS 7:8-21 HAVING HEALTHY HOPES HELPS HURTING HUMANITY I. THE HAPPENINGS: A. Humiliated. B. Hated. C. Hungry. II. THE HEALINGS: A. Hurts. B. Hindrances. C. Hollowness. III. THE HORIZON: A. Harmony. B. Happiness. C. Hope. The writer to the Hebrews picks up the theme of ...read more

  • The Tyranny Of Tradition

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2022
     | 2,267 views

    We must realise that we are susceptible to transforming the Faith through the introduction of our best efforts to make the Faith more meaningful.

    “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” [1] Traditions are essential to civilisation. Societies are built around traditions which most of those living ...read more

  • God’s Wrath And Human Denial Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2019
     | 2,710 views

    God’s wrath is evident to those willing to see it, but sinful human nature is not willing.

    God’s Wrath and Human Denial (Romans 1:18) 1. How many people in denial does it take to change a light bulb ? There is nothing wrong with the light bulb. 2. The study of denial is a study in its own right. 3. The word denial can refer to a refusal to grant a request. The judge denied a new ...read more

  • "Therefore, Bear Fruits Worthy Of Repentance"

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,778 views

    understanding what repentance really is

    Weekend Message/Devotion Matthew 3:8 September 16, 2018 Therefore, bear fruits worthy of repentance How often do we pray for forgiveness and repentance? It is within our daily prayers at the Gunter house. In Matthew’s account of John the Baptist in Chapter 3, we come across a very interesting ...read more

  • The Best Laid Plans Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,991 views

    Robert Burns wrote a poetic apology to a mouse for having destroyed its home. How often are we like that mouse when we try to leave God out? What does the Psalmist have to say about finding balance between faith and effort? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell

    There’s a popular saying that goes, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Where does this saying come from? Many attribute this to John Steinbeck’s book- Of Mice and Men, written in 1937. He actually got the title from a poem by Robert Burns- To a Mouse, written in 1786. ...read more

  • Going Beyond What Is Expected?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 23, 2016
     | 7,951 views

    This is a two part lesson as we consider are we going along que sera, sera? Or will we apply extra effort and go beyond our duty?

    THE CALL? GOING BEYOND THE DUTY CALL AND WHAT IS EXPECTED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) I. INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that ...read more