Sermons on Human Worth:

You Are Valued

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 23, 2024

If you have ever felt that you had no value based on the statements of others then you need to read this message. As a child of the Most High God, you are extremely valuable to Him!

You Are Valued Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21; Romans 8:2 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “You Are Valued.” Now I recognize that there is no great new revelation captioned in that title, but God wants us to know this morning we are worth something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction - God's Heart For You Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 16, 2009

Understanding God’s heart for the world has begin by understanding what God thinks about each of us and how he asks us to live.

I am really excited this year about our theme which is “God’s Heart for the World.” Most everyone knows John 3:16 in that it says, “For God loved the…world…so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that…everyone…who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” As much as so many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bright Side To Dark Times Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 6, 2001

This message details how Christians can view the hardships of life positively in the light of the fact that God uses them to help us mature spiritually.

“The Bright Side to Dark Times” James 1:1-18 Introduction: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as trouble-free as possible. To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Alabaster Box

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2010

What is Jesus worth to you? For Mary, He was worth everything that she possessed. For Judas He was worth 30 pieces of silver.

MARY’S ALABASTER BOX Text: Mark 14:1 – 11 Someone once said that worship is the act of sacrificially giving to Jesus something that is precious to us. What would that be for you? Your money? Your time? Your job? For the woman described in this scripture, it was a container of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11, Matthew 26:6-13, Luke 7:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

What Wisdom Does The Bible Give Us On Human Cloning?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 26, 2001

An examination of 5 key Biblical principles to consider on the issues of human cloning and genetic engineering.

The Bible obviously doesn’t use the words “human cloning,” but that should not lead us to believe that our Father has left us in the dark on this issue. This morning I want to talk about 5 important Biblical principles that we as Christians need to keep in mind as this debate on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics - Man Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 7, 2012

Man is God’s greatest creation and the object of Jesus’ redemption on the cross.

Back to the Basics - Man May 6, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Man is God’s greatest creation and the object of Jesus’ redemption on the cross. Focus Passage: Genesis 1:26-31 Supplemental Passage: What is man that You take thought of him, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Man

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What is the nature of man? 1) He is a marred being. 2) He is a dying being. 3) He is an eternal being.

THE NATURE OF MAN GENESIS 1: 26-27, 2: 7 1. Illus. of teenager • Went into room and slammed door, saying under breath, “people, people, PEOPLE!” • Mom went to door and said, “what’s wrong?” Girl replied, “people, that’s what’s wrong!” • “Let me in, and we’ll talk about it.” “No, you’re a people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Jesus Christ Is Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 1, 2011

What we know of God, we know through Jesus.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas April 3, 2011 WHO JESUS CHRIST IS Jesus Christ -- The Center of Our Faith: Part 1 Isaac Butterworth Hebrews 1:1-3 (NIV) 1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Only Thing Worth Wanting - Psalm 25 Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 17, 2025

When life falls apart, David doesn't ask for relief from his trouble—he asks for God's love. Discover the surprising strength that comes from wanting nothing but God.

Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. 4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

Unconditional Security? (Pt.2) | Divine Sovereignty & Human Responsibility

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Apostasy is real, but avoidable. If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security, conditional or unconditional, is in the hands of our Savior.

Cable television mogul Ted Turner (once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in Orlando, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Other

Humans Cancel, God Restores: A Kingdom Response To Cancel Culture

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Aug 29, 2025

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals — often public figures and organizations — after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive.

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals—often public figures—after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive. The “canceling” usually happens on social media, where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Romans 12:2, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Disqualifies You

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 2, 2019

You are worth it

Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, "Are there any Presbyterians here?" "Yes!", came the answer. Then he asked, "Are there any Baptists? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Is Worth Suffering For - Matthew 5:10-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2024

Usually when someone mistreats us because of our righteousness, we think we’re doing well if we simply endure it without getting angry or depressed. But Jesus calls us to far more than that. We are to rejoice greatly! This message will help you do that.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Why Become A Saint? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #2 in the series. The fact that God no longer sees a Christian as a sinner ought to turn us tuward what sainthood means.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -Last week we looked at the first part of Paul’s introduction to the church at Corinth. -Even though the letter contains several areas of chastisement, or correction, Paul begins by encouraging the church at Corinth. -He reminds them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

I Am Worthy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 9, 2021

I want you to know the God you don’t know as well as you should. The study of God, as He reveals Himself in Scripture, is the supreme study of a lifetime. You can know more about God than you do now and you can be closer to Him than you have ever been before.

How many of you had a kaleidoscope growing up? We all at least know what a kaleidoscope is, right? It’s usually a tube that you hold up to the light and see a beautiful picture made up of colorful pieces of glass or stones or paper. You turn the end of the tube and the mirrors rotate and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: United Methodist