Sermons on Human Translations:

Who's The Man

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Jesus was a real Man!

Who’s the Man Phillipans 2 Intro. A. When I was young I played an association game 1. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say..... B. Well what’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say Jesus? 1. Do you think of a baby? Galgotha? A 12 year old in a temple? The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas At Stody

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 6, 2003

Who defined the history of the world at the time of Jesus’ birth- Caesar Augustus or.....

The Christmas Story Luke 2:1-14 ”In those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered” (Luke 2:1) And yet today there is no record left of that census. Other than as a part of the story of a Jewish baby born that year. Story: History would have us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Counted Worthy

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 14, 2003

The apostles suffer for the name of Jesus.

Counted Worthy Acts 5:29-42 Jeff Hughes – April 13, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Persecution is often God’s tool of choice for refining us and bringing us closer to Him. In Isaiah chapter 1 verse 25, God tells us this - 25 I will turn My hand against you, And thoroughly purge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 17, 2003

Is the sinlessness of Jesus vital to the message of Good Friday?

Good Friday April 18, 2003 One of the mainline denominations in the USA is in an uproar this Easter because one of its chief bishops gave an Easter message in which he said that Jesus was a sinner. He said that we need to repent of our sins in the same way that Jesus did when He was baptized by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, True Life

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Christianity is not about the rules, but about the one who rules us.

Title: In Christ True Life Text: Roman 7:14-25 Introduction: Describe mount Everest or something insurmountable to us. -- 29,035 (8850m) ‒ Does Christianity ever seem that way to you? To young people. ‒ So many rules. ‒ So many boundaries. ‒ So IMPOSSIBLE to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 1, 2003

We all need spiritual renewal from time to time. Where does it come from?

My text this morning comes from the book of Isaiah, chapter forty, verses 28 through 31: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wore The Real "S"

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003

Palm Sunday sermon showing that Jesus is the real superman - the Super God-Man - who humbled himself for our sake and now reigns over all things.

JESUS WEARS THE REAL “S” 1. He Was Our Suffering Servant 2. He Is Our Superior Savior Ever since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by superhuman powers. Already in the Garden of Eden it was the lie of the devil that got Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit. “You will be like God,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Values Our Humanity; "I Thirst” Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

Jesus started his earthly ministry hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty. As we return to Jesus on the cross we come to what may be the easiest of the seven words to understand. Or is it?

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. (John 19:28-29) Let me open today’s message by asking you a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus-One Of Us Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 6, 2003

When it comes to our eternity we ALL need help. No matter how hard we work at it we can never EARN our salvation. 1. The Problem–easily identifiable, Sin. 2. The Prognosis–Remove Sin, you are safe; stay in, you are dead. 3. The Prescription–demands

Jesus–One of Us Series: Messages from Hebrews 2:5–18 Hebrews INTRODUCTION We all have problems from time to time that require professional help. If you have car trouble you call a mechanic. If you have Health problems you call a doctor. Would you let someone work on your car who had never even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fixing Our Focus

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

When the problems of life get us down, we need to fix our focus.

A little boy was sitting on a street corner trying to sell his little pup (maybe I’ve told you this before). A salesman passed the corner each day, and after a week he began to pity the boy who was striving to sell his puppy. The salesman knew the boy didn’t See It Big. He stopped and said, "Son, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Is Born, God With Us Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 21, 2002

We will seek God’s will while telling the old, old story of Jesus and HIS love. HIS earthly life began in about the worst circumstances possible in HIS time, much like many of us might be in right now. It did not stop him from showing is "HOPE" and love

Christ is Born, God with Us Christ is born Christ’s birth announced Christ visited Dillingham Bible Fellowship, Christmas Sermon 2002 December 22, 2002 No matter how many times I read it or hear it, the story of God’s hand in and around the birth of HIS only begotten son, touches my heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

2nd Sunday After Christmas, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 30, 2002

There is seeing, then there is SEEING; there is knowing, then there is KNOWING. How do people see and know Jesus?

Sermon for II Christmas Yr B, 5/01/2003 Based on Jn 1:10, 18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Well, here we are, celebrating our last day of “The Twelve Days Of Christmas.” On this day, we hear again those marvellous words from the prologue of John’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Thoughts On Suffering

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Godly suffering is the key to a joyful Christian life.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing were happening to you. Rather rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for Christ’s sake you are blessed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Know Him Series

Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 28, 2001

TO PRESS TOWARDS THE FULNESS OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE REALIZATION THAT WE HAVE NOT YET APPREHENDED IT.

“ THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” Text : Phillipians 3: 7- 14 Main focus of our sermon tonight will be in verse 10 “That I may know him”. Paul knew and valued the knowledge of The Lord Jesus Christ. But through this knowledge of him brought a greater desire to increase, in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal