Sermons on Human Effort:

Origins (1) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 25, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: Every hero needs a good origins story. I grew up with comic books and the idea of superheroes, and the coolest superheroes also have the coolest origins stories. Origins stories are the tales told of how a hero got his powers, where he came from, and why he came from there. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Choices (2) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: This series is drawn from the story of Jesus as told by Luke, and in it we're looking at the man Christ Jesus. We kicked the series off by studying Jesus' origin story, and we learned that Luke didn't try to hide the shameful circumstances that surrounded Jesus' birth. We learned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Identity (3) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: In each of these messages we're taking a look at a different aspect of the humanity of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of Luke. So far we've learned that Jesus understands shame because he came from shameful circumstances...and that no matter how often you've failed, how untrue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Apostolic

Suffering (4) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: In each of these messages we've been looking at a different aspect of the humanity of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of Luke. So far we've learned that Jesus understands shame because he came from shameful circumstances...and that no matter how often you've failed, how untrue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-48

Denomination: Apostolic

Life Is God's Choice

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 18, 2020

I used this sermon for the Sanctity of Human life Sunday. I wanted to be clear, loving and to challenge the Church to serve Jesus.

“Life is God’s choice” Jeremiah 1:4-5 This is a Delicate topic: - My intention is to be both truthful and loving - But also I don’t plan to tip toe around the subject. - I hope you will pray for me during this message People ought to know: ? Mothers shouldn’t kill their children. ? Fathers ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 3 - Who's Mountain Are You Climbing? Answering Questions Of Humanism & Pluralism Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 28, 2019

According to God's own Word, every nation tribe, people and language will be represented in heaven. It is important, however, not to confuse the reach of God's saving grace to all nations with a misconception that all roads lead to God.

To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him? Says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing. (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-26, John 14:6, Romans 5:8, Revelation 7:9

Denomination: Brethren

Who Is The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 15, 2019

The Christ of the Cradles is the Christ of the Cosmos - God Himself becoming a human being.

WHO IN THE WORLD IS CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS John 1:1-14 Bob Marcaurelle “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty, and then for three years He was an itinerant preacher. He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 21, 2019

What Jesus did for us should leave us in awe.

Why the Word Became Flesh Hebrews 2:5-18 Even though we find the words “And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us” in the Gospel of John, the Book of Hebrews describes the incarnation of Jesus in detail. The first chapter of Hebrews sets the table for the earthly Jesus. He describes the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18, Hebrews 2:5-18, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Jesus Becoming A Man? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 4, 2019

What is the main reason for Jesus becoming a human being?

Let us continue to worship our God by listening to His Word given about 2000 years ago in a Letter to Hebrews who became Believers of Jesus Christ. Please open your Bibles to Hebrews Chapter 2….. We noted last week from the first part of Hebrews 2 that every Christian must stand firm with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sed Imitadores De Cristo Durante Covid-19

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 26, 2020

Siendo hijos de la luz, nos convertimos en la presencia de nuestro Salvador Humano y expresamos la Humanidad en acción como Cristo Jesús a todas las personas, en todo momento y en todas las estaciones de nuestras vidas durante el COVID-19 y más allá.

Sed imitadores de Cristo durante COVID-19 Lucas 13: 10-17 , Hechos 7: 47-50, Efesios 4:32, Hebreos 13: 8, Mateo 28:20, Efesios 5: 1-8. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, “ Jesús estaba enseñando en una sinagoga en sábado . Y había una mujer que durante ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Maging Mga Tulad Ni Kristo Sa Panahon Ng Covid-19

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 26, 2020

Bilang mga anak ng ilaw nagiging presensya tayo ng ating Human Savior at ipinapahayag natin ang Humanity sa aksyon na tulad ni Cristo Jesus sa lahat ng mga tao, sa lahat ng oras at sa lahat ng panahon sa ating buhay durin g COVID-19 at higit pa.

Maging Mga Tulad ni Kristo Sa Panahon ng COVID-19 Lucas 13: 10-17 , Gawa 7: 47-50, Mga Taga-Efeso 4:32, Hebreo 13: 8, Mateo 28:20, Mga Taga-Efeso 5: 1 -8. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae, "Si Jesus ay nagtuturo sa isang sinagoga sa araw ng Sabado . At isang babae ay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

¿soy MÁs Que¿soy MÁs Que Polvo Formado Por Accidente? Polvo Formado Por Accidente?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Este discurso atestigua la verdad de que cada uno de nosotros tiene un alma inmortal, habla de la importancia de reconocer que tenemos un alma inmortal y pregunta cómo sería la vida si la humanidad no tuviera alma.

Génesis 1: 26-27 nos dice que somos creados a imagen de Dios. Con esto queremos decir que somos creados con un alma a través de la que Dios se comunica con nosotros. El lamentable estado de pecado en el que ha caído la humanidad amenaza con desafiar ese hecho. De hecho, el alma ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, Psalm 8:3-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Divine Nature Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

Jesus reflects the one who gave Him God the Father God’s gift of His Son reflects knowledge of our needs the gift of Jesus is of a nature and quality that will hold its value as time goes on

** Jesus reflects the one who gave Him __God the Father ** God’s gift of His Son reflects knowledge of our needs ** the gift of Jesus is of a nature and quality that will hold its value as time goes on ** Jesus was God in the flesh ** How would know that Jesus was God? __John 10:30-38 __Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Other

What Are We?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2020

Who are we? What are we? Why do we exist?

Who are we? What are we? Why do we exist? The Greek word for a human being is ?????p?? (anthropos) and so this study of humanity deals with the topic of biblical anthropology. Who are we? First of all, we are the children of Adam. Adam was named for his origin, because his name refers to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:47-49, Genesis 2:7, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Appearance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 18, 2020

In this lesson, we learn about Christ's appearance for his first and second advents.

Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent in 2020. “Advent” (from the Latin adventus) means “coming,” and it refers to the season immediately before Christmas. The “first advent” looks back to Christ’s first coming. The “second advent” looks forward to Christ’s second coming. We live ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed