Sermons on human obligation: showing 1,756-1,770 of 85,566

Identify Yourself!

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 17, 2006

We are as He is in this world...As followers of Jesus Christ, we have an obligation first to our Lord then to others to live lives that identify us as set apart from this world, different from those who don’t know the Lord.

Identify Yourself! Text: 1 Jn 4:17; Re 1:13-16 Introduction: As a child, I remember a Sci-Fi TV show where the robot would go around saying, "Identify yourself!" As humans, we all have an identity. Our identity is very important - it is what distinguishes us or sets us apart as our own person - no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Against Us (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines the indictment Paul brings against the human race. This is is his first round of evidence to support the indictment.

If we are honest, there are just some subjects that we absolutely do not like to talk about. We prefer to avoid any subject that may cast ourselves in a bad light or make us feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, these same attitudes have been carried over into the church. The list of subjects we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Hears Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2009

The first sermon in a series on Exodus deals with chapters 1-2, focusing on the way God is able to work behind the scenes, in spite of human circumsatnce, and apart from human power, talent, or skills.

The Lord Hears Exodus 1-2 CHCC: March 1, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re starting a series of lessons from Exodus. The books of Genesis and Exodus introduce the basics of Who God Is … and you could say that the rest of the Bible elaborates on it. In Genesis God introduces himself as the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowledge

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

The true condition of the Corinthian believers was that they were still engrossed with human, earthly wisdom. We can spend a lifetime accumulating human knowledge and still not learn how to have a personal relationship with God.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Knowledge is exploding at such a rate—more than 2000 pages a minute—that even Einstein couldn’t keep up. In fact, if you read 24 hours a day, from age 21 to 70, and retained all you read, you would be one and a half million years behind when you finished. How can it be, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Servants Obey Everything Your Earthly Masters Command You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2016

To show that CHRIST requires us to follow and obey our human bosses here on earth and while we're following and obeying our human bosses, we are doing it for the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you obeying your human bosses as if you are obeying the LORD? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST requires us to follow and obey our human bosses here on earth and while we're following and obeying our human bosses, we are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Received By Revelation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 1, 2018

The message for his readers is that the Gospel he preaches was given to him by Jesus Christ; there is not a spark of human creativity in it, or the slightest touch of human cunning. It is not of, by, or from man. It is not according to man. . .

August 25, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.A Received by Revelation (1:11-12) Galatians 1.11-12 (KJV) 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Servants Obey Everything Your Earthly Masters Command You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2017

To show that CHRIST requires us to follow and obey our human bosses here on earth and while we're following and obeying our human bosses, we are doing it for the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you obeying your human bosses as if you are obeying the LORD? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST requires us to follow and obey our human bosses here on earth and while we're following and obeying our human bosses, we are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Eve Message

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Christmas marks the entry of the Son of God into human affairs. He descended into the mess and the hurt of all that makes us human. Christmas tells us that God is not a neutral observer to our pain and problems.

It’s Christmas Eve and we are grateful you are with us tonight to celebrate. I am grateful for our string quartet leading us tonight. Where would we be without the music of Christmas? Christmas is the biggest holiday in American culture. The average American is expected to spend more than $1,000 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Explain All The Terrible Things That Are Happening In The World? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2023

The existence of terrible things happening in the world is a complex and challenging aspect of our human experience. We seek to understand this in light of our beliefs about God, the fallen nature of humanity, and the presence of evil.

How do you explain all the terrible things that are happening in the world? The existence of terrible things happening in the world is a complex and challenging aspect of our human experience. We seek to understand this in light of our beliefs about God, the fallen nature of humanity, and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Unwasted

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2022

When human beings ignore the law of God, set up for our benefit, laid down so that human families and societies will be places to grow and prosper, everything is constantly on the verge of utter disorder.

A Life Unwasted The other evening I was watching an old movie, and by that I mean from the eighties of the last century. It wasn’t particularly good, but it dramatized a lot about the culture of Washington, DC residents living at the top of the socio-economic heap at the time. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Matthew 5:17-19, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Catholic

Do We Know The 12 Laws Of Divine Health?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 23, 2009

With all the debate about health care --- there is an issue that is better than doctor’s care and better than Divine Healing... IT IS DIVINE HEALTH... LEARN AND PRACTICE THESE LAWS...

DO WE KNOW THE LAWS OF DIVINE HEALTH ENOUGH TO ACCEPT THEM AND DO THEM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DIAGNOSIS: WE MUST IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. A. We develop strategies that tend to BYPASS God’s plan... CM Ward once said: THE DAY IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shrinking Power Of Binary Thinking

Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009

This message explains why "either/or" thinking doesn’t work in the Kingdom of God, and we should expand our perspective to include "both/and" thinking.

We are discovering the ways we shrink Jesus in our own minds, from the robust love and nature that is truly His. ? The great "I Am" is calling you and is with you to transform you and this world. ? Either/or thinking often shrinks Jesus in our minds and in our lives. * Trip to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Reflection Upon Easter

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 23, 2009

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Series B.

7th Sunday of Easter May 24, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, Creator of the universe, we give you thanks that you came among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you grace ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

For Your Consideration

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

An old TV series started each week’s episode with the catch phrase “submitted for your consideration...” I would like to submit four areas to you for your consideration; Your Fallibility, God’s Goodness and Severity, Your Ways, and Your Effect on others.

For Your Consideration Deuteronomy 4:39-40 Introduction: The old “Twilight Zone” TV series started each week’s episode with the catch phrase “submitted for your consideration...” This morning I would like to submit four areas to you for your consideration; Your Fallibility, God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King Rides Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2014

Palm Sunday reveals King Jesus Power and Purpose.

“Behold! Your King Rides” John 12:1-19 We have been looking at the events of the Upper Room over the past three weeks during the day before Jesus’ crucifixion. Today, we back up in time several days to what we call “Palm Sunday” and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist