Sermons on Human Effort:

A Man After My Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores understanding our spiritual hearts, viewing them through God's perspective, and striving to become people after God's own heart, like David.

Good morning, family! It's a joy to be here with you all today, and I'm thrilled to get into some powerful truths from God's word together. We're going to be chatting about a topic that's close to us all, something we all carry within us, something that defines who we are - our hearts. Not the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Topics: Human Heart

Christmas Without Christ Is Meaningless

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 6, 2000

Christmas without Christ is a contradiction in terms but the antidote is to hear the Word of the Angel and the Worship of the Heavenly Choir, to follow the Witness of the hepherds and ponder the Wonder of Mary.

Many of us have had more Christmases than we care to remember! We half dread it’s coming because of the superficial spirit brought on by the build up of publicity to enter into the spirit of the festive season. The business world, it has to be said, with an eye on the cash till, seizes upon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 22, 2003

8th in series. Much of this sermon comes from a sermon titled "The Drama of Christmas" by Stephan Chapman. You can find it on Sermon Central

The Many Names of God Review Emmanuel In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Understand

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 23, 2012

The three words "I Am Thirsty" speak volumes to us today.

I Understand John 19:28-29 Intro: Easter is almost here. Two more weeks and it will be upon us. We have spent the last several weeks looking at the cross of Jesus and the last words of our Savior on that cross. This morning we are going to look at the shortest saying as they are called. . I want ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Living Wisely Or Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of James. This message covers 3:15-18 instructing us to live wisely followed by several insights regarding wisdom from above and wisdom from earthly , soulish and demonic sources.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Wisdom from Above” or "Living Wisely" The book of James is all about what it looks like to live by genuine faith. James recorded numerous instructions (51) that a person living by faith readily obeys because they are God’s instructions. James described ...read more

Scripture: James 3:15-18, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Ephesians 2:1-2, Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Leap Of Joy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 19, 2000

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

Our gospel lesson this morning, is the story of two pregnant women, Mary and Elizabeth, Mary who was pregnant with baby Jesus and Elizabeth who was pregnant with John who later was called, John the Baptist. Mary went to see Elizabeth after she found out from the angel concerning the child who was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Something To Shout About

Contributed by Ethan Muse on May 8, 2004

People will shout over many different things, but here is a surprising subject of something Jesus told us to shout about.

Something To Shout About Pastor Ethan J. Muse My subject this morning is Something To Shout About, and I really hope that by the time you leave, you will see that it really is. As a young man at Andrews University, I hung out with other guys my age. And, if you know much about single men in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-4, Psalm 150:1-6, John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

To Know Him Series

Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 28, 2001

TO PRESS TOWARDS THE FULNESS OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE REALIZATION THAT WE HAVE NOT YET APPREHENDED IT.

“ THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” Text : Phillipians 3: 7- 14 Main focus of our sermon tonight will be in verse 10 “That I may know him”. Paul knew and valued the knowledge of The Lord Jesus Christ. But through this knowledge of him brought a greater desire to increase, in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Got Your Back!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-21, Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold His Glory In The Incarnation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 27, 2006

An invitation to consider the love of God.

John 1:1-14 Behold His Glory In The Incarnation Woodlawn Baptist Church November 26, 2006 Introduction If I’m counting correctly, after today we’ll have 28 shopping days left until Christmas. Whether we were ready or not, Thanksgiving came and went, leaving us just a few short weeks of holiday ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Methods All Christians Need To Use In Order To Remain Faithful To Their Id

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

Year A. First Sunday of Lent Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 Title: “Methods all Christians need to use in order to remain faithful to their identity as children of God.

Year A. First Sunday of Lent Matthew 4: 1-11 February 17, 2002 Title: “Methods all Christians need to use in order to remain faithful to their identity as children of God.” After his baptism Jesus overcomes temptations to misuse his God-given powers by consulting Scripture and following its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"Do You See Jesus?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2002

The writer wants us to see Him; a little lower than the angels, in the suffering of death, and crowned with glory and honor.

INTRO: (read 2:5-18) When he writes, “But we do see Him who has been made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus...” the author cannot mean that we see Jesus with the natural eye. Even at the time this letter was written, Jesus had more than 30 years previously, ascended ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Orthodox

In God’s Image: The Dignity And Destiny Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2025

How do we define a human being in the 21st century? Is it our intelligence, our achievements, our relationships? The Bible presents a far deeper, richer, and infinitely more dignified vision: every person—male or female—is created in the image of God.

In God’s Image: The Dignity and Destiny of Humanity” Doctrinal Focus: Humanity – “We believe in the inherent dignity and value of every person, as created in God’s image and likeness, male and female, to be in fellowship with God and serve God’s purposes in creation. Yet on account of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 3:23-24, Romans 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 4:24, Micah 6:8, Colossians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's So Great About Temptation? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 10, 2001

Without temptations and trials, Christians will never become mature followers of Christ.

What’s So Great About Temptation? James 1:1-18 Baby Boomers are coasting into the golden years in record numbers nowadays, bringing with them the trappings of a somewhat new phenomenon: Peter Pan Syndrome. While the surface indicators may not take the rest of us by surprise, the facts are clear ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

This I Gotta See! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 26, 2007

This sermon looks specifically at how Jesus shows us the grace-filled, loving, character of God, and how he does for us what we can not do. Preached at Christmas time during "Family Sunday." Hence, a bit more kid friendly and ad-libbing. (text: 2:11, 3:4

There are a few things I think it would be cool to see: • A train ride across our grand nation, in one of those double decker cars with the glass panorama roof • The inside of a huge submarine • The sunrise and sunset on a remote Pacific island • Even, maybe, • Baseballs “hidden ball trick,” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ