Sermons on Human Righteousness:

What Is Sin? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

This sermon explores the gravity of sin as rebellion against God, while highlighting God's relentless pursuit and provision of salvation for humanity.

Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather with you, in this sacred space where we connect with our Creator, and delve into the wisdom of His Word. We are here to seek understanding, to find comfort, and to be challenged. We are here to grow, to be transformed, and to be equipped for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:3-9

Topics: Origin, Sin

When God Disrupts Your Efficiency

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 15, 2025

One of God’s greatest tools of sanctifying us and bringing about his perfect will and plan is frustrating human efficiency.

“When God Disrupts Your Efficiency” Text: Philippians 1:12 | Genesis 50:20 | Colossians 3:23 Introduction: The Illusion of Getting Things Done Have you ever had one of those days where everything was planned down to the minute? You had a schedule, a to-do list, goals. And then… all of it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12, Genesis 50:20, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compassion And Light On Christmas

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 3, 2004

Christmas 2: Jesus’ selfless love and compassion is offered by God to bring light and forgiveness to sinful human self-centeredness.

In his book The Power of the Powerless (New York: Doubleday, 1988), Christopher de Vinck tells a simple story. He writes: “One spring afternoon my five-year-old son, David, and I were planting raspberry bushes along the side of the garage. A neighbor joined us for a few moments. David pointed to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Foolish Communication Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 6, 2005

the apostle Paul wants us to understand that human wisdom is not the answer to the needs of the church, the cross of Christ is the answer to the needs of the church

FOOLISH COMMUNICATION 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our study in the book of First Corinthians, we approach a fundamental tenet of Paul’s’ writing, namely the inability to comprehend the wisdom of God through the wisdom of man. Aptly applied to the church, the apostle wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our Place

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the human tendency to think that our life is all about us, instead of being all about God.

Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Came

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

Jesus Christ came to earth to become human, to share our experience, to become our savior and our high priest.

Christ Came Hebrews 2:9-18 Introduction: The book of Hebrews is the closest book in the New Testament to being pure doctrine. It is written to Christians who had been converted from Judaism and had been Christians for awhile. But now they were in danger of drifting back into their old Judaistic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Challenging "Me First" Christianity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006

A look at a couple of the sayings of Jesus that go against the grain of our natural human desire to “look out for number one”.

August 27, 2006 Dakota Community Church Challenging “Me First” Christianity Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Mennonite

The Second Fall

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

Humanities second devastating fall came at the tower of Babel with the loss of clear communication. Pride absolutely cripples us as communicators.

Dakota Community Church July 2, 2006 The Second Fall Introduction: We just came back from a great men’s retreat weekend where one of the themes turned out to be the power of unity and God’s desire for us all to be one even though that idea kind of goes against our natural inclination as men. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Carrying The Cross With Jesus

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 9, 2006

Jesus gave a new meaning to human suffering. Now a suffering person can look at the cross of Jesus and find comfort.

She was a Hindu; but all the same, an active member of the Students’ Christian Movement. Then the shocking news came that she was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted in a hospital. When we went to see her, I expected her to be very bitter. At such a young age to get such a sickness! But ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Jonah's Repentance And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 27, 2006

God molds and shapes the human heart to see the end of the foolish paths we choose for ourselves in opposition to his purposes.

INTRODUCTION “Call me Ishmael” (Moby Dick) In the great novel by Melville, the sermon preached in the chapel, the preacher said: ’Shipmates, this book, containing only four chapters -- four yarns -- is one of the smallest strands in the mighty cable of the Scriptures. Yet what depths of the soul ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Greater Love Than This Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 25, 2004

The cross is the greatest demonstration of God’s love. Extent - eternity, Depth seen in his agony, and scope is for all humanity.

The Passion: No Greater Love Than This Luke 23:32-36 Hope Community Church Bro. Chris Hill February 29, 2004 Reality shows seem to have taken over TV. One of the most popular themes seems to be to see what people will endure for fame or fortune. Shows such as Fear Factor require people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Prompted Jesus To Dowhat He Did

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 13, 2002

Several factors promoted Jesus to leave the Glory of Heaven, take on Human form, suffer and die... What were they?

Intro:It "boggles our mind" to think that Jesus existed in Glory before the foundation of the world, was co-creator with the Father and Holy Spirit, lived a limitless existence with all glory and privilige at His disposal, yet CHOSE to leave all that, come to Earth and Limit himself to the confines ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

How God Deals With The Heart

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002

The spiritual consequences for not knowing what you look at when you peer into the human heart can be even more disastrous!

Introduction: Jeremiah 17:9 tells us that the human heart is mysterious and deceitful. We cannot know what lies at the heart of our own nature and personality; it is beyond our ability to penetrate and understand. The planet on which we live provides an interesting illustration of the problem: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Christmas Party Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001

Using the analogy of the process of human existence as a party this sermon follows the ups and downs from creation to wedding supper of the Lamb

S121701 The best Christmas party Revelation 18:5-9 A short story by Scotty Killingsworth We joined the party on the sixth day of creation. It was indescribable. There was an explosion of treats that had never been tasted before. The decorations used every color that the eye could see and were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Right Time

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 18, 2001

From the idea that Jesus was born at the right time springs the idea of human timing. What time is it for me right now?

SN122291 Knowing the right time Luke 2:6 Beginning: Does anyone here know what time it really is, really? GMT (Greenwich mean time) is the standard military time all over the world. Pilots refer to it as Zulu time. I love daylight saving time. Gail and I enjoy long summer evenings in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6

Denomination: Baptist