Sermons on Human Obligation:

Continuing The Journey

Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 10, 2012

We have an obligation to continue the Lord's mission on earth to reach our Jerusalem and beyond.

CONTINUING THE JOURNEY Luke 9:51 Introduction • This verse begins the last 6 months of Jesus ministry before He died on the cross for us. • From here through chapter 21 the emphasis shifts from miracles to parables, from deeds to words. • Everything about His life is centered on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your Son Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 27, 2015

This sermon is third in the series. "Words From the Cross" Points: Families are about: RELATIONSHIPS, OBLIGATIONS, LOVE

Behold Your Son Our text for today is found in John chapter nineteen. Please follow along as I read: Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Uses Human Weaknes To Bring About His Purposes Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

GOd used Paul and Barnabas’ disagreement over John Mark to expand the work of the gospel. In his sovereignty he can even use our weaknesses to further his ends.

By Camille Lang Have you noticed the world and people in it are just … well, out of control? A life lived seems messy … even off the rails at times…. However it seems to me that today people seem to be showing even less tolerance … more impatience and more anger and I seem to be coming ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

When Human Barriers Come Down, Heavenly Blessings Come Down! Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 20, 2008

We all have built-in prejudices that God must break down before we be truly effective with the Gospel. We see Him doing just that in our text.

When human barriers come down, HEAVENLY BLESSINGS come down! Acts 10:1-34 Have you ever noticed that the guy driving slower than you is always a jerk, whereas the guy driving faster than you is always a maniac? By fallen nature, we’re all prone to justify ourselves and to condemn those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Completely Empty Himself Of His Divinity To Become Human?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 7, 2019

There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity in order to become human so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for all humanity, which is why He attributed all of His works and doctrines to the Father.

"Jesus emptied Himself of His glory, taking the nature of a bondservant, and came in the likeness of men" (Phil 2:7). There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity and/or attributes in order to become human so that He could be the perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28, John 8:58, John 19:28, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 17:2, John 18:4-6, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 4:15, John 17:1-5, Colossians 1:19-20, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promotion Does Not Come From Different Places, From Human Beings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 directions.

I. EXORDIUM: Will I get promotions? Yes. GOD promotes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promotion Does Not Come From Different Places, From Human Beings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2016

To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 directions.

I. EXORDIUM: Will I get promotions? Yes. GOD promotes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David is not the only person to come up against a giant. All believers will find themselves face to face with big challenges. Giants in our lives.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” Giants in our Lives Every Sunday School student knows this wonderful story of David and Goliath. God used a brave young man full of faith to face a nine foot tall giant of a human for God and His people, Israel. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

King Saul has been consumed by jealousy over David’s popularity. This jealousy turned to hatred fueling his desire to kill David. Jonathan had to choose loyalty to his Father, or his best friend David.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “A House Divided” In the darkest hours of the Civil War President Abraham Lincoln quoted Jesus when he said: “A house divided cannot stand.” This morning we are returning to our series of messages ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 10: Identification Of The Human Source (James 1:14-15) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

We think of sin as a single act, but God sees it as a process. Adam committed a single act of sin (evil), and yet that one act brought sin, death, and judgment on the entire human race.

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Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Is Death Stalking Humanity?” "The Questioning Mind Wants To Know”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 16, 2022

I begin with a story about Busch Stadium and use it to tell why we humans try to find away arround God's rules the Ten Commandments. Then wrap up the answer of Jesus to the questions about death and sin.

In Jesus Holy Name March 20, 2022 Luke 13:6,8 Lent II “Why is Death Stalking Humanity?” “The Questioning Mind Wants to Know” In 1966 the St. Louis Cardinals built a new ballpark and named it Busch Memorial Stadium. There is a story that the owner of the Cardinals, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Human Limits: The Transformative Power Of God Mark 10:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2024

Today, we delve into the profound truth found in Mark 10:27, where Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God." Join me as we explore the transformative power of God that transcends human limits.

Beyond Human Limits: The Transformative Power of God Mark 10:27 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth found in Mark 10:27, where Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God." Join me as we explore the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27, Jeremiah 32:27, Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:37, Hebrews 11:6, Mark 9:23, Matthew 21:22, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Corinthians 6:1, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Duty Of Being In Debt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

We saw in a previous message that we have an obligation to be an encourager of all in the body of Christ, and now we see that we have an obligation to be an enlightener of all who are outside of the body of Christ. We are debtors to all people, and we owe everybody something.

In 1901 Andrew Carnegie sold his Pennsylvania steel mill to J. P. Morgan for 420 million dollars, and thereby became the richest man in the world. That fortune was made by the sacrifice of thousands of common laborers. He under paid them ruthlessly, and he forced them to work 12 hours a day 7 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

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

Special! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2020

If we are so special, how special God must be!

Special! (Psalm 8) 1. Some people are truly special: Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A 95-year-old California man known to neighbors as "Bicycle Bob" was treated to a celebration after he logged his 100,000th mile of cycling… he took up cycling when he retired in the 1990s and has been logging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible