Sermons on Human Effort:

Unconditional Security? (Pt.2) | Divine Sovereignty & Human Responsibility

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Apostasy is real, but avoidable. If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security, conditional or unconditional, is in the hands of our Savior.

Cable television mogul Ted Turner (once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in Orlando, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Other

Are We Necessary Or Not? And What Does That Mean For Human Dignity?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2023

God is not a big muscle-guy waiting to pounce on us if we do something morally wrong.

Trinity Sunday 2023 If you walked in a little late for our service today, you may have arrived after all the Scripture was proclaimed. Except for the psalm, we are given only eleven verses in the OT and NT to consider. But they are very dense in meaning. God is not a big muscle-guy waiting to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:4-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Catholic

The Difference Between God's Approval And Human Approval Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 5, 2024

we'll explore the difference between what's approved by the world and what's approved by God.

As Christians, we often find ourselves torn between seeking approval from others and seeking approval from God. The world around us may applaud certain actions or decisions, but does that mean they align with God's will? In this sermon, we'll explore the difference between what's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 John 2:17, 1 Corinthians 3:19

Humans Cancel, God Restores: A Kingdom Response To Cancel Culture

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Aug 29, 2025

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals — often public figures and organizations — after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive.

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals—often public figures—after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive. The “canceling” usually happens on social media, where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Romans 12:2, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

NOW THAT PAUL HAS SHOWN HOW SINFUL HUMANITY IS IN ROMANS 1-3, IN ROMANS 4 HE SHOWS THE ONLY CURE FOR THE SIN PROBLEM IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN FAITH

Romans 4—Justification by Faith Examples – David & Abraham 1. What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2. For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3. For what saith the scripture? Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Shining Lights Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

Giving your Best Effort

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 Shining Lights Matthew 5:14-16 (Only a small portion of this story is true, I’ll leave it to you to figure out which part. The meaning however is everlasting.) Last week Sheryl and I were spending a quiet evening at home, the children were all in bed and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes Gumption To Harvest A Crop

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

It takes effort to have a harvest

It Takes Gumption To Harvest a Crop, No effort to grow Weeds (Gal 6:7-10) ( A Hard working farmer Toils to prepare his fields and sows GOOD SEED, He then reaps a great Harvest--- A lazy Bum don’t prepare and lets weed seeds take over, He also reaps a harvest—WEEDS OR GOOD CROPS – YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of Protection Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

When God shuts you in, He shuts out death, calamity, and disaster. In this second half of the year, we are not relying on human calculations or strength — we are crying out to the God of Protection to shut us in!

GOD OF PROTECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 7:16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:1-7, Proverbs 18:10, Isaiah 54:17, Job 1:9-10, Zechariah 2:5 INTRODUCTION: Every believer desires to be safe — from evil, danger, destruction, and the unpredictable storms of life. Safety is a basic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Visits Your House

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025

When God visits your house, His presence transforms lives, restores hope, and releases blessings beyond human expectation.

WHEN GOD VISITS YOUR HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:1-10 Key Verse: “And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.” — Luke 19:5 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:1-14; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Am I Getting Through? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2012

It is worth great effort to communicate better!

Am I Getting Through? (topical) 1. A man with a wife and daughter picked up the phone and dialed his home. There was a phone in the kitchen and an extension upstairs. Two female voices answered simultaneously, “I’ve got it,” followed by two clicks as both hung up. Bits and Pieces, Dec, 1991, p. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus taught his disciples that God the Father is interested in the bodies as well as the souls of humans. Neither is to be neglected or ignored. Between the prayer of surrender and the prayer of confession, the heavenly Teacher placed the prayer for ph

Our Daily Bread Matthew 6:11 Intro Jesus taught his disciples that God the Father is interested in the bodies as well as the souls of humans. Neither is to be neglected or ignored. Between the prayer of surrender and the prayer of confession, the heavenly Teacher placed the prayer for physical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ's Obedient Death And Resurrection Did It All.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 16, 2002

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.”

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.” This passage seems to be an early Christian hymn, inserted at this point by Paul to reinforce his point made in verses one to five, be of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Risk Of Preaching

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 22, 2001

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-32 "The Risk of Preaching" I am a avid basketball fan of college basketball. I enjoy watching or listening to almost any college basketball game. I enjoy college basketball more than professional football or any other professional sport. I especially am a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-32, Luke 4:13-30, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's Baby Is This

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 16, 2002

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent Mary receives the angel telling her she will have Jesus

4th Sunday in Advent Luke 1:26-38 "Who’s Baby Is This?" 26 ¶ In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

God Speaks Out Of Storms

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Oct 29, 2003

Surviving a hurricane reminds us that God speaks to us out of the storms of life.

GOD SPEAKS OUT OF A STORM Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church [Sunday after Hurricane Isabel] BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: When I was a youngster, I thought my aunt Isabel was an exciting and interesting character. 1. The adults in our family described her ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist