Sermons on Human Strength:

Politics, Civil War, And The Church

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 13, 2016

The world is reacting with anger, fear, or pride over the elections. That is not surprising. What is surprising is that the civil war has entered some churches. This is a topical message on how to deal with it.

Introduction: The civil war is brewing. Did you see the young lady on the news? She was one of those marching in protest to the election results. And a reporter caught up to her to ask some questions. What she said was downright scary. She said that what we need is a revolution in order to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Church

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 13, 2014

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" explains the very essence of God in His plan of salvation for sinful man: God took on human nature and "tabernacled" among us.

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us John 1:14 John 1:1-14 (nas)The Infinite character and person of the Word before Creation and His Work at Creation: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Gracious Lost People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2009

As Christians, we must learn to appreciate and enjoy the image of God in others – even those who do not know Jesus Christ. Sometimes, lost people can be wonderful -- and may be more gracious than some who know the Lord.

Gracious Lost People (Genesis 33:1-20) 1. Lots of things in life are relative. 2. Do you know what the snail said as it road on the back of a tortoise? Wheeeee! 3. When we talk about people, we are usually talking in relative terms. In guys eyes, "all of sinned and fall short of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Is Worthy Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jul 7, 2012

Why is Jesus Worthy?

In the good old days the only thing I had to worry about losing, besides my mind, was my keys. To be honest with you, keys are enough of a challenge for me. I can recall, let’s just say, more than once, when my keys were mistakenly locked in our car or in the house. One time I locked myself ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transfigured In Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 2, 2021

Even when God's people screw up and turn their backs on their call, He continues to work to turn them back to the right path.

Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus 2021 Whenever I read Gospels such as the one today, where Jesus is transfigured before his key disciples, speaks with Moses and Elijah, and then tells the witnesses not to tell anyone else about the vision, I think of Isaiah chapter 55. God is speaking: “For my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4, Mark 9:2-10, Psalm 77:2-16, Deuteronomy 4:32-40

Denomination: Catholic

We Believe In Creation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Civil rights come from the Bible’s creation account where God creates people in the image of God. If you don’t believe in the image of God, where do human rights come from?

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 20, 2022

We did not get to understand the Gospel and be saved because of human wisdom but the power and wisdom of God. There is nothing man can boast about.

The church has been plagued by divisions, with groups taking sides and pledging their support for various leaders. • This competitive and partisan spirit was tearing the church apart. They pride themselves on men and not on Christ. • They were boasting in human wisdom, eloquence and influence, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Isaiah 29:14, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4. The Test And The Type (Genesis 22:1-15) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 22, 2023

Most people have heard the story of Abraham's offering of Isaac as a sacrifice. But why is it in the Bible? Turns out, the point of the story is what the story points to.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Genesis 22. We are going to be looking at one of the most well- known stories in the entire Old Testament. This is where God tells Abraham to take his son Isaac and offer him as a burnt offering on the mountain God will show him. We are going to read the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Is On My Side, And No Opposition Is Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 15, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the power of divine favor in the face of human opposition.

The phrase "If God is for me, I don't care who is against me" echoes the unwavering faith of biblical heroes who trusted in God's sovereignty amidst adversity. This conviction is rooted in Romans 8:31, where the apostle Paul writes, "If God is for us, who can be against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Romans 8:31

The Peace That Surpasses All Understanding Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

Philippians 4:7 offers us a profound promise – the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. This peace is not dependent on our circumstances but on our trust in Him

"The Peace That Surpasses All Understanding" Introduction: Today, we find solace and inspiration in the words of Philippians 4:7 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Source of Peace Scripture: Philippians 4:7 (NLT) - "Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, Isaiah 26:3, Proverbs 4:23, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kings

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2023

As we look at the kings of Israel and Judah, we see the faults of human leadership. Even in the church, do we look to faulty human beings or to God?

What good is having the word of God without faithfulness to God? Most of Israel and Judah’s kings were evil. Even the good kings had huge weaknesses. What happens to nations when their leaders go astray? First and second Kings contain the history of a few good national leaders among many bad. Key ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Flood Ends (Genesis 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2024

DNA evidence seems to confirm our descent from Noah's three sons and the historic time of the flood. Let's discuss this in Genesis 8.

Is there evidence for our descent from Noah’s three sons and their wives? Mitochondrial DNA (female) seems to show three main branches, inline with what we would expect from the three wives of Noah’s sons. Recent studies of the number of mutations in Y-chromosome DNA sequence (male) indicate only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Uzzah (2 Samuel 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2025

Are we guilty of placing our reasoning above God's instructions? Let's look at 2 Samuel 6.

Was David hasty in recovering the ark? Did he contribute to Uzzah acting carelessly? Do we sometimes unthinkingly act for God contrary to His will? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 6. Did David plan to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem? David brought together 30,000 of Israel's best soldiers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Others Is Serving Jesus Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 5, 2025

Serving others is a fundamental aspect of Christian living.

Serving others is a fundamental aspect of Christian living. Jesus taught us that serving others is equivalent to serving Him. This sermon explores the significance of serving others . The Bible teaches us: - "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:36