Sermons on Human Effort:

Occupying Bethlehem (With Love)

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

A sermon about the significance of simple occupation by Jesus into our world.

OCCUPYING BETHLEHEM (WITH LOVE) Matthew 1:22-23 One of the things for which this year will be remembered is the power of occupation. The power of letting your presence be known and your existence be felt. Beginning last January, Time magazine details 27 different points of occupation around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 26, 2009

This sermon reminds us of the immeasurable love and greatness of our God. It is the ultimate picture of human sin and the unconditional love of God.

Introduction: Nothing rivals the incarnation in relation to its grandeur and awesomeness. By the incarnation, we mean God coming in the flesh to rescue us. The following chapters/verses gives us clear pictures of this awe-inspiring act of God; Heb. 10:5-7, Jhn. 1:14 and i Tim. 3:16. The words of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Children's Sermon: God's Love

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 9, 2009

God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions

Children’s Sermon: God’s Love Ephesians 3:17b-19 Sermon Objective: To show God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions. Sermon props: Glass that is half full of water and some marbles. Good morning everyone! It is so good to see you today! I just love meeting with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Life and its importance and meaning beyond this life.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR MEANING” ECCLESIASTES 1:1-18 A certain man had traveled quite a distance to attend the funeral of a relative. The man was utterly exhausted from his drive. During the visitation time, he dozed off in one of the chairs. Several attempts were made to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Month To Live Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Introduction of a series based on the book "One Month to Live" by Kerry & Chris Shook.

Last Sunday I ask you to think about the following Question: If you knew you only had one month to live, would you live your life differently than you are presently living it? I also suggested that we should all be following Jesus’ example when it comes to living out our lives here on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Aug 27, 2011

Just imagine that you are driving on your way to work and a big billboard announces the Sahara desert, a scorpion crawling in the sand and a bright sunshine as a favorite holiday destination. This would be nonsense! When we choose a vacation place we wont

"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Place For Us-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

Part 4 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

THE PLACE for US-IV—Genesis 1:1—2:3 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Feb 3, 2009

God has given us a precious treasure in our ability to choose to love Him

The dean of a university was at a faculty meeting when a professor from the antiquities department handed him an old brass lamp they had just acquired. The dean rubbed a smudge from it, and as he did, a genie appeared. “I’m the genie from the lamp,” he said, “and I’m here on a special assignment, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Thirsty Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus' thirst on the cross was a product of His humanity and His deep spiritual thirst for the Living Water He was making available to us.

Jesus is done. He's done everything He came to do. He hasn't declared it yet, but, in fact, his work on the cross is an accomplished fact and he is ready to die. However, there is one last thing He wants to round out, one last detail. He is filling up the Scriptures. This is not an explicit ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite

"He's Still Waiting At The Well"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Nov 1, 2010

Just like the Samaritan woman we are given second chances through Jesus. Jesus knew the woman was going to be at Jacob's well and He waited on her so He could teach her and give her the opportunity to live a Godly life.

“He’s Still Waiting At The Well” Joke: There was football team who never won a game so one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. He told them, "Men our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is A Verb Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2013

In this sermon, we explore what love is and conclude that love is a decision and love is what we do.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a husband and wife, who had been married for many years and who were having dinner one night. 1. As they ate, the wife commented, “When we were first married, you took the small piece of meat and gave me the larger piece, but now you take the large one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World Meets Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 20, 2014

When put on trial, Jesus stood before the world until they ask Him THE question, then the world stood before Jesus.

The World Meets Jesus Mark 14:53-65 • When I was student minister, I love to show the old 35mm movies. Only youth retreats we would routinely show to old movies. The opening night of youth retreat we would see a movie entitled “Without Onions,” and the closing night we would see a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

How Many Does God Want To See Saved? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 17, 2014

A look at God desire for everyone to be saved and the human freedom that keeps that from happening.

A CONTRADICTION? The Bible says it’s God’s will for all people to be saved, but it also says that the road is narrow. - Matthew 7:13-14; 1 Timothy 2:3-4. - Look at both passages. - Unpack each idea and its implications. THE ANSWER: Human freedom. - It is God’s desire that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

We're Glad You Came

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 21, 2014

A sermon on the response to Jesus coming.

"We're Glad You Came" Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: CONSIDER AGAIN CHRISTMAS When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Church Must Address Abortion Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015

As a church we must address abortion, 3 things today (material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage, and Family, pgs. 130- 133; outline adapted from an article by Frederica Mathewes- Green entitled "Wanted: A New Pro Life Strategy"

HoHum: On a bright, beautiful day, full of promise, Mavis laid an egg. This was not an extraordinary event since Mavis was a chicken, but Mavis was not pleased. "An egg? An egg? What do I want with an egg?" said Mavis to herself. "An egg is just not in my plans. I’ll have to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ