Sermons about Human Traditions

God Values Life!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 3, 2001

based on 90 ratings

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In a world that is becoming more selfish, and life seems so cheap, we can be sure God places great value on human life.

Someone sent me this letter: Dear God, Why didn’t you save the school children in Littleton, Colorado? Sincerely, Concerned Student And the Reply... Dear Concerned Student: I am not allowed in schools. Sincerely, God There is in our society today a disregard for God as our Creator. It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 139:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 28, 2005

based on 74 ratings

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Love is about relationships, and to really understand love, we need to think about the greatest possible relationship for a human being, a relationship with God.

God is Love 1 John 4:7-12 02/20/05 2267 words 7 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transgression Confession And Accession

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

based on 92 ratings

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When we go before the Father to confess our sins, our failures and weaknesses, we are admitting that we are human and in need of forgiveness.

Becoming a Born-Again Christian and experiencing the transforming power of God’s forgiveness in salvation requires you to repent of your sins, confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. The Bible tells us that "it is with your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting Or Trying Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 12, 2002

based on 367 ratings

| 66,080 views

Here is the heart of Paul’s argument in Galatians: the difference between Trusting and Trying, Faith and Law, Human Effort and God’s Grace.

Introduction When washing a child’s hair you tell the child to put their head back and they won’t get shampoo in their eyes. Their natural reaction is to put their head forward and rub their eyes, every time the water starts to flow. This illustrates the difference between trusting and trying. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph And Predestination

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Biblical predestination is that though human beings have free will and are responsible for their sins, God works in all circumstances to bring about his will.

Joseph and Predestination Genesis 50: 15-21 05/22/05 2443 words Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis Chapter 50 and follow along as I read verses 15-21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following The Grand Illusion

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 11, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 3,374 views

A message about the universal condition of human sinfulness and depravity and how we got to this point, taken from the first 3 chapters of Romans.

A few moments ago I performed for you a very poor illusion. My attempt was to so distort your perception of reality that you would believe with your mind that I had actually caused the band to disappear. I, however, am not an illusionist. Neither my techniques or presentation were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Come Follow Me Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 22, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 14,460 views

What Jesus said changed world history. Twelve disciples who answered the call, "Follow Me" changed the course of human history.

Imagine or picture with me for a moment a scene in a park, it could be any picnic ground in Perth. It’s a sunny day and there is a family having a great time together, it is an extended family. There is two or three kids trying to catch padpoles, maybe skylarking on the monkey bars. Soon they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Can An Empty Tomb Bring Peace?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 27, 2006

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The empty tomb can not bring peace. Only the resurrection of Jesus bring peace to the human heart, assuring us of forgiveness and eternal life.

In Jesus Holy Name Redeemer Lutheran April 30, 2006 Text: Luke 24:36-38 Easter III “Can An Empty Tomb Bring Peace?” Can an empty tomb bring peace? Technically the answer is “NO”. All four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, tell us that the grave, where the body of ...read more

Scripture: John 24:36-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Dragon Is Down Here

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 3, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 5,543 views

This sermon addresses the real and present danger of Satan and demons in our world - and what we puny humans have to fight such a wicked foe.

February 5, 2006 Revelation 12:7-12 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 30, 2007

based on 34 ratings

| 22,406 views

We can’t help but wonder what heaven is like. Heaven is mysterious to the human mind. Heaven is a place that defies our imagination.

Heaven A pastor was talking to a group of young children about believing in Jesus and going to heaven.At the end of his talk, he asked, "Where do you want to go?""Heaven!" they all piped up. "And what do you have to be to get there?" "Dead!", one boy yelled. ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Not Your Own

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 18, 2007

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This is a challenging sermon really for any age though designed for youth to realize the importance of the human condition and need for the work of the cross in our lives.

You are not your own A. The Facts 1. Romans 1:19-20 We have to make a choice, God has given us all the facts 2. Romans 3:10 We know we are sinful, and need a Savior 3. John 14:6 We know Jesus is the Only Way to God 4. Romans 10:9 We know Jesus is the only way to be Saved a. Romans 5:10 We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Vineyard

What God's Kingdom Is Really About!

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 18, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 5,515 views

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday to highlight that God’s kingdom is about more forgiveness and less about force and the human way of power.

Wouldn’t, life be much easier if everyone saw things the same way? Imagine if you and your family all agreed on everything. The reality is though we don’t. Some people see bigger as better, others see it as worse. Some believe the new workplace relations are wonderful, others feel they are the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

All I Want For Christmas Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Introductory message to a series exploring the fulfillment of our God given longings. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

- Arrival of L.L. Bean Christmas Catalogue - Too early for Christmas? 18 months of presidential election. 60 days of Christmas cheer. - Bold claim of the past 90 days. The older I get, the more I realize what I truly want for Christmas, and in life. Here is the premise of the coming weeks: “I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forgive Them Father, They Do Not Know What They Are Doing.

Contributed by Jimmy Raftopoulos on Jun 3, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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Despite the sin in our lives, and the consequences it had for Him, Jesus loves us with a love that defies human understanding, and forgives us unconditionally.

“Forgive them Father, they don’t know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34) “Forgive them Father, they don’t know what they are doing”. Ten pretty simple, unambiguous words which do not leave much scope for misinterpretation, and yet ten words that have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

Myth-Taken Morality

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Man is a fallen creature and needs more than human help to live righteously. We need the power and wisdom that comes from God.

Myth-taken Morality 02/29/04 AM Reading: Psalms 19:7-11 INTRODUCTION I doubt there is anyone gathered here this morning that is not aware of the acts of civil disobedience taking place in the city of San Francisco where elected city officials are granting marriage licenses and often conducting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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