Sermons on Human Effort:

Struggling To Know Who We Are Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010

Like Hosea's children, we name our selves by our sad history, by our isolation, and by our alienation. But in Christ our Brother all these defects are remedied.

A good many of us, I would guess, are less than happy with our names. What Mom and Dad decided to call us before we had a voice in the matter. Well, I suspect a good many of us would like to change. Some of us just refuse to use our real names. We go by Butch or Bud or Sissie or some such ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Become Flesh

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 24, 2011

A child born, a Son given...Who is this child other than the enigma of the ages – the Word, God made flesh. What does this mean? How does it impact me? What is the message it proclaims?

The Word Become Flesh John 1:1, 14 A child born, a Son given...Who is this child other than the enigma of the ages – the Word, God made flesh. What does this mean? How does it impact me? What is the message it proclaims? I. The Mystery of the Word become Flesh A. John 1:1-3, 14 “In the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Potter We Are The Clay

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010

We are a creation of God for a specific purpose.

God Is The Potter We Are The Clay Isaiah 64:8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 8But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. 1. We are a creation of God designed for a specific purpose. Jeremiah 1:5 (King James ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 64:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Horse Sense Without The Horse Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 7, 2012

We should never assume that common sense is common. We all have gaps in our wisdom spectrum, and we all need to review to stay sharp. Today we will look at four obvious bits of divine advice.

Horse Sense Without the Horse Proverbs 20:15-18 1. I like horses okay, but they I am not a horse-person. 2. But for much of history, horses were crucial. As a result, we have developed a lot of idioms involving horses. 3. “Many terms and phrases in the English language harken back to a time not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crutch Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013

Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

My God, My God, Why Has Thou Forsaken Me

Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Mar 29, 2013

The Fourth of the Last Seven Saying of Christ

MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME Matt. 27: 46 Mark 15:34 As we continue on this journey with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we find that Jesus has asked the Father to forgive them for they know not what they do; He speaks to the thief, and says “This day you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Established Thru Jesus’ Birth-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2013

1 of 3. Paul discloses the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth is of utmost importance to the Christian. But Why? Jesus’ birth is significant in that it...

ESTABLISHED THRU JESUS’ BIRTH—Philippians 2:1-13 Attention: The TV short ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ was released in 1965. In the movie, there is one scene which, since I’ve been saved, always brings tears to my eyes: Charlie Brown: I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn’t have picked this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Transcendence Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2013

A sermon on the transcendence of God based on John 4:24. A lot of this is comparing God's spirituality to human spirituality (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 5)

HoHum: "Most middle class Americans tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship. As a result, their meanings and values are distorted. Their relationships disintegrate faster than they can keep them in repair and their lifestyles resemble a cast of characters in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebel Without A Cause

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 14, 2012

A sermon about the dangers of rebellion.

“Rebel without a Cause!” 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Wikpedia - Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American drama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Myth 1-"I Can Do Whatever I Set My Mind To!"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 3, 2014

This sermon exams the statement: You can do/be whatever you set your mind to!

Mythbusters Matthew 19:26; Phil. 4:13 Title: “We can do whatever we set our minds to!” Introduction: Show Coleman video. We have all heard motivational speech about the power of human will! The strength of the mind! “Don’t let anyone tell you –you can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Am I More Than Dust Shaped By Accident?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon witnesses to the truth that each of us has an immortal soul, speaks to the importance of recognizing that we have an immortal soul, and asks what life would be like if humanity had no soul.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Genesis 1:26-27 tells us that we are created in God’s image. By this we mean that we are created with a soul in which God communes with us. The sorry state of sinfulness into ...read more

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

Denomination: United Methodist

Perfect People Not Allowed

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 7, 2014

The Bible is full are flawed characters... just as the world we live in today... but by the Grace of God!

Quotes: “The human condition is not perfect. We are not perfect specimens, any of us. We're not robots.” - Michael Ovitz “I'm not perfect in my walk but I want to do the right thing.” -Kirk Cameron “I'm not perfect. And who knows how many times I've fallen short. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Posture Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 16, 2016

Use your influence to make an impact for the preborn.

The Posture of Growing Exodus 1:15-2:10 Rev. Brian Bill January 16-17, 2016 Pray Play Brit Hume Commentary on Abortion We stand with thousands of other churches this Sanctity of Life weekend and proclaim that human life begins at conception and is therefore worthy of protection. This Friday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Angels, Drifters, And Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 22, 2016

Today we are dealing with the most important thing about our lives. What we think of and how we respond to Jesus is the most crucial thing about us.

Angels, Drifters, and Jesus (Hebrews 1:4-2:4) 1. There is nothing more boring for a married man than going shopping with his wife in a women’s clothing store. Not only is there no hardware department to occupy the men, but men are often frustrated that their wives return empty-handed, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As A Man Thinks In His Heart So Is He

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2016

To prove that GOD looks in the heart and knows our heart that it's evil before Him, but He chose to reside in it.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your heart right before GOD? Yes. because of JESUS John 16:10 (Amplified Bible) About righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God), because I go to My Father, and you will see Me no longer; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Pentecostal