Sermons on Human Worth:

God's Got Your Back!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-21, Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Mind, Eat Some Food!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 23, 2001

The docetist heresy, the reality of Christ’s incarnation, and his setting of priorities: his father’s will above his earthly, physical needs.

Sermon for Evening Prayer and Benediction 22nd July 2001 Text: John 4:31-35 “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work” + In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is a caricature of Jewish mothers that they force food onto their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus At The Front Door

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 11, 2001

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Mary Martha

7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Luke 10:38-42 What would you do if when you left church this morning and upon arriving home found out Jesus was waiting at your door? Would you invite him in? Probably you would. Then the man of the house would try to make him feel at home, and most likely the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Philippians 1:12-19 Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon shows how Jesus was not only magnified through the life of Paul but purposes to be magnified thru our lives as well.

Philippians 1:12-19 Last week, while flipping thru the stations, I happened to see Jim Baker’s son, Jay, on Larry King Live. It was so encouraging to hear to how God brought him out of a life of alcoholism and drugs and raised him up as a minister to the broken, punk culture of Atlanta. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Jesus' Sinless Life Makes Him Stand Out Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 1, 2001

a topical sermon that uses this verse as a launching point to show the moral superiority of Christ v/s Mohammed, Krishna, Buddha

Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Because Of His Sinless And Perfect Life Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001

2nd sermon dealing with the subject of "Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way?"

-Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy Eulogy For My Brother Desmond Robinson

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 14, 2001

A SEEKERS ISSUE SHOWING THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR A FEW COURAGEOUS MEN AND WOMEN TO FIGHT THIS FIGHT OF FAITH.

COUNT IT ALL JOY INTRODUCING JAMES THE CENTRAL THEME OF THIS EPISTLE IS THAT OF FAITH AS SEEN BY JAMES, WHO WAS ONE OF THE TWELVE DISCIPLES AND SON OF ZEBEDEE, BROTHER OF JOHN ALSO SAID TO BE THE HALF BROTHER OF JESUS, BEING THE OFFSPRING OF JOSEPH AND MARY AFTER THE BIRTH OF JESUS. JAMES’S ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry About Anything? Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Philippians 4:6

Don’t Worry About Anything? June 3, 2001 Remember the song by Bobby McFarren, “Don’t worry, be happy”? Impossible not to have… played all the time! - nice idea… but can be pretty annoying… esp when your facing difficult times. - In Phil 4:6 Paul expresses part of this saying, “Be anxious for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

He Went A Little Farther

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 9, 2001

We find as Jesus went to Gethsemane, Gabbatha, Galgotha, and the Grave, that he conquered every obstacle that was set before him, just as we must.

When we think of Calvary, it speaks of sins forgiven, but in order for those sins to be forgiven there had to be someone to pay the price. It speaks of Peace with God, but before we can experience Peace there must be Victory. It speaks of Eternal Life, but before we can have eternal life, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, John 19:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Success

Contributed by William Justus on Nov 12, 2000

WE ARE NOT TO BE A DEFEATED PEOPLE

SECRET TO SUCCESS Joshua 1:1-2 Joshua is the Hebrew tongue means “the Lord saves” or “the Lord is salvation”. Joshua 1:3-5 God has made this promise to you and I “WE ARE NOT ALONE”. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Which Boat Are You In?

Contributed by Erin Cole on Nov 15, 2000

This sermon deals with where people may find themselves during tough times in their lives, and how through God

Which Boat Are You In? Opening Ill- There has been so much in the news lately about the Titanic- the new movie, books and memorabilia springing up since the popularity of the movie; possibility of bringing artifacts up from the ocean floor where the wreckage now lies... There is no question but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 8:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Final Election Results

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 20, 2000

"Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure...."

“Final Election Results” TEXT: 2 Peter 1:10-11 – “Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” INTRODUCTION: The 2000 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gethsemane

Contributed by Joshua Deerinwater on Nov 22, 2000

Jesus's victory over temptation, and what we can learn from it.

Gethsemane Text: Luke 22:39-46 I. The Garden v.39 "And he came out, and went, as He was wont, to the Mt. of Olives . . . . v.40 "And when He was at the place . . . . Q) Where is "the place" Luke is talking about here? A) Matt. 26:36 & Mark 14:32 , tell us that "the place" is the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus is the God Man.

Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation John 1:14 Series Text: 1 Tim. 3:16 And by common confession great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Beheld by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. Around ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist