Sermons about Human Understanding

The All Too Human Peter

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002

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A sermon for the 12 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 The story of Jesus and Peter walking on water

Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Saviour, Jesus the Christ amen Many of you have heard the phrase, "I am only human" as a person is trying to explain why he/she has made some mistake, or did something wrong. Said in that kind of way, the phrase says something very negative about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Should We Invest In Humanity?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

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This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Response To The Carnage And Human Suffering

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2001

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There is too much violence and God is mad about it but we need to take a close look at our own hearts and respond with the hope of the Gospel.

A Response to the Carnage and Human Suffering Tonight, we are stunned as board members of PBC! -Shortly before 9am, first plane crashes into one of the towers. - Shortly after 9 am, second plane crashes into second tower -40 minutes after the New York attacks, another aircraft crashes into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18, Luke 15:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Humanity Through The Eyes Of Jesus"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 18, 2002

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Have you ever looked at humanity through the eyes of Jesus. In this sermon, I try to see several Bible characters through His eyes-the way He saw them.

"Humanity - Through The Eyes Of Jesus" Introduction- Have you ever attempted to see people as Jesus saw them? We all need to see humanity as He saw them. We need to see our world through the eyes of Jesus. In this message, I want to attempt to do that with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Middle Of Human Events

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 30, 2005

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During Memorial Day weekend, we celebrate the sacrifices of those who died that we might live in freedom and in peace. While remembering their accomplishments, we must also ask ourselves where is God in the history and human events?

I Chronicles 29:10-20 “God in the Middle of Human Events” INTRODUCTION People often comment that they see God in numerous places in nature like a beach sunset, on a mountain top panorama, and the gently flowing water of a forest stream. It is more difficult for us to see God in history. Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Human Resources Policy

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jun 3, 2005

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A comparison of God’s Human Resources policy with that of worldly employers

Our society is obsessed and fascinated by celebrities. People who are talented at singing or acting or sport. People who look good, who are impressive, who have a ‘presence’ about them. They are seen as the cream of society. The very best, envied, but also desired. We cannot get enough of them, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

#2. Respecting Human Life Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 17, 2004

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Second of seven in series on Building a Kingdom Family

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships May 16, 2004 “You shall not murder. Exodus 20:13 (NASB) Pillar #2. Respecting Human Life Human life is a gift from God and is of transcendent worth. It is to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: United Methodist

Letting Go Of Human Dependencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2003

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The Holy Spirit reveals insights to those who consistently lay aside all of our their false dependencies.

Letting Go Our Human Dependencies Quote: God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him. Andrew Murray. 1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Rules For Being Human.

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

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Some observations about life and God.

I. Introductory Comments: From this scripture, we can see that King David marvels at the handy work of God. He sees God’s wonderful creation and asks the question what is man that God is mindful of him. Although this Psalm does not provide us with the answer to the question, the answer is made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

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Why is forgiving so hard? How we can deal with it!

Colossians 3:13 Eph. 6:11-Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. WILES: 1-Cunning behavior: cunning behavior intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery. He whisper in your ear, “You ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Centrality Of The Human Person In Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010

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We cannot ever forget that when we are planning any project, large or small, for development, that the whole person's development is the target.

February 22, 2010 Chair of St Peter Caritas in Veritate When Pope John XXIII released his encyclical Mater et Magistra, a letter that critiqued both socialism and unfettered capitalism, the late William Buckley, who rejected much of the Church’s social doctrine, famously wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Sanctity Of Human Life Sunday

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2008

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A sermon on sexual sin and the sanctity of the human body from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. Outline taken from Doug Goins http://www.pbc.org/messages/6424

Sermon for 1/20/2006 Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Introduction: This Sunday is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. It is held on the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the Jan. 22, 1973 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize abortion in the Roe v. Wade case. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Relates To Human Needs

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

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John recorded many incidents of Jesus relating to human needs.

JESUS RELATES TO HUMAN NEEDS John 5:1-9 INTRO: Different people relate to different human needs. Physicians relate to our health needs; lawyers take care of our legal needs; counselors relate to our emotional and relational needs. People have numerous needs, and various people help with these ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

To Err Is Human. To Forgive Is Crazy! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2008

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Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. (Matthew 18:21-22)

Jesus said, “the Kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.” And he found a guy who owed him 50 billion dollars! Now that’s a round figure of course. I may be a few dollars out. The original text says the man owed him ten thousand talents, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Truth About Human Life

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2007

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This sermon is one that is great to use for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. It tells us that God originated human life, He has Printed His image upon Human Life, He has a Plan for Human Life, and He has a Purpose for Human Life.

“The Truth About Human Life” Main Theme: Sanctity of Human Life Text: Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:13-16; Job 34:14-15; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; II Corinthians 5:15; Matthew 16:24; Psalms 8:1-9; Mark 16:15-18 By: Rev. P.F. Baker II The Truth About Human ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

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