Sermons on Human Frailty:

Pain And Suffering

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 24, 2019

Today's sermon looks at the reasons why humanity goes through pain and suffering.

Spiritual First Aid Pain and Suffering Introduction This is probably one of the more difficult sermons or teachings I’ve had to present, because how can I bring comfort and peace to those who are in pain and going through a time of suffering? But then I realized that I can’t, only God can, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Incomparable Christ: Incarnation Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 6, 2016

Explore the huge step of God becoming human and what that means for God understanding our struggles.

Our Incomparable Christ—Incarnation; Col 1:15-20; Phil 2:5-11; Nov 15, 2015, p.m.; 2nd of 4. It’s great to be with you, and I’m grateful for the op-portunity. We’re considering “Our Incomparable Christ” as we explore Colossians 1:15-20. So far we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thessalonians 1 Of 12 (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

In his book, “Harvest of Humanity,” John Seamands tells the story of a German soldier that was wounded in training.

He reported the injury to his officer and he was commanded to go to the local military hospital. When he arrived at the hospital he parked his car and entered the magnificent building. Immediately he saw two doors clearly marked. • The sign on one said, “For the slightly wounded,” and the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

#3 No God, No Peace, Know God, Know Peace. Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

Humanity has been given the invitation to accept the truth and there is a great responsibility in receiving His grace.

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. Almost like a church sign. I am talking about the church that always has a special ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Types Of Evangelism (1 Corinthians 2:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 23, 2022

Comparing and contrasting friendship evangelism, with power evangelism. Also, Spirit wisdom, vs. human wisdom.

I'm finding it impossible when working in 1 Corinthians to offer you any kind of introduction each week. There's something about reflecting on human wisdom, and Spirit wisdom, and Paul's criticism of human eloquence and rhetorical nicety that just stifles that. This week, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-15

Cross Purposes 6: New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

Jesus died AS A MAN to give life TO HUMANITY. Christ is the new Adam. New identity in Christ.

CROSS PURPOSES 6: NEW LIFE IN CHRIST In our study, “Cross Purposes,” we have asked, “Why did Jesus die on the cross?” The answer is multi-faceted, and every angle we take yields profound insight into the grace of God: The cross demonstrates the love of God. The cross is God’s answer to human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, Romans 3:23, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Politics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 22, 2021

Submit to all human authority, because of Christ, because of your critics, and because you are free!

At the spring 2000 opening of the Florida Senate, Donald L. Roberts, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries, offered a prayer. I think you’ll appreciate the candor of it. In part, this is what he prayed: Holy and Eternal God, it must be great to be God, to get what you want—when you want it—how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, Acts 4:19, Acts 5:29, Romans 13:1-2, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 2:14-15, Galatians 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Woke Culture And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2021

The emergence of "woke" culture and personalities is a bigger threat to humanity than the Chinese coronavirus.

4th Sunday of Easter 2021 There’s a long tradition of reading the Word of God centered around Jesus as a shepherd, especially this Sunday. Part of that is that sheep without a shepherd are pathetic. They fall into pits, are hunted down by wolves and coyotes and wail pathetically until someone ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:2-4, John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:1-2, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

A New Covenant

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2018

No longer is God's law written upon tables of stone, but upon human hearts.

A NEW COVENANT. Jeremiah 31:31-34. 1. “Behold the Days are Coming” This is a recurring motif in Jeremiah. There is a certainty about it, because it is a declaration of the LORD. It occurs in Jeremiah 23:5 - ‘Behold, the days are coming,’ says the Lord, ‘That I will raise to David a Branch ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Seen The Lord! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 11, 2023

This is the narrative of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was such a radical event in human history that it turned the world upside down.

1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 5, 2023

The resurrection of Christ means the resurrection of humanity for they are inseparably linked. If Christ is raised, then there is a resurrection for all the dead

1 CORINTHIANS 15: 12-19 [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION [John 5:24-30; John 11: 22-44] Thomas Jefferson, an author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the USA, was a deist-one who believed in the God revealed in nature. Congress once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ: The Greatest Historical Event In History

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

What is the greatest single event of history? What moment in the history of the world signifies the most to humanity?

What is the greatest single event of history? What moment in the history of the world signifies the most to humanity? Could it perhaps be the renaissance, when so many beautiful inventions and works of art were created? Was it the inventions of the 20th century that made life so much easier? Or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why The Bible? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 3, 2024

A look into the fall and the need for the redemption of humanity. Why we have God's word.

So why the Bible? Series Deep Dive. The purpose of the Bible is to encourage all of humanity to have a right relationship with God and one another. The writing of Bible was inspired by God to inform us of the need for repentance and redemption. God wants us to be justified to be in close ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Genesis 3:11, Genesis 3:12, Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rock N Roll

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 30, 2024

The resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, is the singular most important event in all of human history.

Rock n Roll Mark 16:1-8 Mar 16:1-8 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might come and anoint Him. (2) Very early on the first day of the week, they *came to the tomb when the sun had risen. (3) They were saying to one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Memorial Day Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 24, 2025

So often we see the little value that people put on the human life in our society.

Illus: For example, it was broadcast on national radio that a young man was walking down the street during the wintertime wearing a brand name leather jacket. Another young man saw him wearing the jacket and he came up behind him and hit him in the head with an iron pipe and killed him and took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist