Sermons on Human Effort:

Christmas Theology

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 10, 2011

The amazing theology of Christmas includes paradoxes like the Incarnation, and this theology is worth our prayerful pondering at Christmas and always

Christmas Theology TCF Sermon December 12, 2010 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes You Alive? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 16, 2011

Week two of our health check series, we are looking at the marks of being dead or alive.

Good, you’re sitting down, I have some bad news for you, some of you are dead. Now it’s not as bad as it sounds, it might be reversible, if we catch it in time. The title and theme of our services from now until the middle of February is “Health Check” and our focus will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Word Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2019

The third sermon in our series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we discuss how Jesus was fully God and also fully man. It's a good apologetical sermon.

The Word Made Flesh (John Pt. 3) Text: John 1:14 When you think of the Glory of God, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it a majestic throne room filled with light? Is it fire, thunder, and earthquakes, and angels filling the sky singing and shouting? Or maybe some kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 4 - Killing The Imago Dei: Answering The Questions Of Relativism & Secular Humanism Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 4, 2019

Part 4 based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale: Secular humanism believes we can look to human advancement for justice, peace, and the end of suffering. In sharp contrast, Christianity teaches that the only way for us to truly live is to remove ourselves from the equation.

Humanism (also known as progressivism) is based on relativism and the idea that human advancement is the solution to injustice, war, and suffering. Like most worldly reasoning or false teachings in the church, there some truth in this reasoning. The Christian and Biblical world-view that God uses ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

Exorcising The Culture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2020

One of the first things we ask a candidate is to renounce Satan, all His works–that’s sin I guess you know–and all His promises and ceremonies.

Tuesday of the 156th Week in Course 2020 Plague Year homilies In the days we are now experiencing I suspect that nearly all of us would agree with the Psalmist that we want the Lord to judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations on earth. But that is a prayer for every age, every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Catholic

A Covert Mission Exposed

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 3, 2023

The Transfiguration of Christ

A Covert Mission Exposed Mark 9:1-13 A King James Dictionary defines the word “Covert’ as a refuge or a hiding place. Isaiah 4:6, says, “There shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.” KJV While here on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"expectation Sunday"

Contributed by John Huyser on May 24, 2023

Our passage appears to be at first mere filling in the middle - sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday.

The passage we just read is sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday. From there, the book of Acts encompasses nearly 30 years of history -- We see everything from transformational preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

What Do You Think Of Jesus?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 22, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines peoples' opinions about Jesus

John 7 (2) What do you think of Jesus? - Read John 7:11-13 Pray In 1998 I and my very pregnant wife, took a van full of youth on a mission trip from Mississippi to the plains of Colorado. While there we met a pastor, who told us about one of his members who had recently moved to Denver. He ...read more

Scripture: John 7:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

"from Every Nation" - The Bible And Race - Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Oct 22, 2020

Since we all have Adam as our father and Eve, the mother of all the living, as our mother, we are FAMILY!... with the same parents and that makes us family.

Now that was perhaps the most unusual sermon opening you have seen. Thank you for putting up with my poor imitation of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood opening. So, why did I do it? The race issue is complex and and touches every sphere of society, history, culture, traditions, politics, education, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Man And Woman Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 5, 2021

Men and women are equally important to God, equally valuable to God. You find the Bible gives value and worth and significance to both men and women, created in the image of God.

Man and Woman “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” - Genesis 1:27 Men and women are equally important to God, equally valuable to God. You will never find Scripture belittling women. You will never find Scripture demeaning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of The Creation In The Gospel - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 30, 2021

Why is it necessary to believe in the creation account of Genesis

We’re back again for week 2 of our series in the creation. If you weren’t here I want to encourage you to watch last week’s message on our website. We’re talking about beginnings and especially as we begin this new church called CrossWay Christian Fellowship, I felt it was important for us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Psalm 19:4-6, Hebrews 1:10, 1 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Genesis 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 29, 2024

This chapter tells us that God has brought Gentiles into his new covenantal promises through the cross, making one new humanity.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Believing and Belonging Ephesians 2:17-22 December 15, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today we are looking at chapter two so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Navigating The Challenges Of Life

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2024

Navigating the Challenges of Life

Navigating the Challenges of Life Scripture: James 1:12-18 Reflection James 1:12-18 is a passage from the New Testament of the Bible that addresses various aspects of human nature, temptation, and the character of God. It offers insights and guidance for navigating the challenges of life while ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Other

Navegando Los Desafíos De La Vida

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2024

Navegando los desafíos de la vida

Navegando los desafíos de la vida Escritura: Santiago 1:12-18 Reflexión Santiago 1:12-18 es un pasaje del Nuevo Testamento de la Biblia que aborda varios aspectos de la naturaleza humana, la tentación y el carácter de Dios. Ofrece ideas y orientación para afrontar los ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Other

Pag-Navigate Sa Mga Hamon Ng Buhay

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2024

Pag-navigate sa mga Hamon ng Buhay

Pag-navigate sa mga Hamon ng Buhay Banal na Kasulatan: Santiago 1:12-18 Pagninilay Ang Santiago 1:12-18 ay isang sipi mula sa Bagong Tipan ng Bibliya na tumatalakay sa iba't ibang aspeto ng kalikasan ng tao, tukso, at katangian ng Diyos. Nag-aalok ito ng mga insight at gabay para sa ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Other