Sermons on humankind: showing 1-15 of 2,387

Fallen Humankind Series

Contributed by Jim Hoogeveen on Nov 21, 2000

The Bible teaches that all people have sinned and are spiritually dead. We have closed hearts, darkened minds, closed ears, and blinded eyes. Because we are spiritually dead we need God's help.

Ephesians 2:1-5 HCC 10-1-00 Fallen Humankind This last week a gymnast from Romania was stripped of her Olympic gold medal because she tested positive for a drug that was banned. The team doctor had given her some medicine for her cold. It was a mistake. It was a trespass of the rules. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problem With Humankind Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2010

In order to understand the upside of the gospel, we need to understand the downside of human sin. If we’re going to appreciate God’s grace in its fullness, we must understand what it is we have been rescued from.

Sermon for CATM – September 12, 2010 –The Problem with Humankind What are some of the influences in your life? Why do you believe the things you believe? Who or what do you allow to influence your opinions and views? Each of us has a thousand voices outside our heads vying for our attention. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Among Humankind"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2012

A sermon about trust.

“God Among Humankind” Mark 1:21-28 A couple years ago there was a pretty bad disaster out at sea. A tourist boat, loaded with cars and partiers, had not shut its doors properly; water began pouring in; the boat started to sink, and panic set in!!! People were screaming as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

God At The Mercy Of Sinful Humankind

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

A heartfelt look at the suffering servant.

God at the Mercy of Sinful Humankind Isaiah 50:4-9 (Main Text) Philippians 2:5-11(Read entire text pg. 5) Each text I will use today relates to the suffering of Christ -- from the first inklings of the suffering in the prophet Isaiah, to the long passion narrative in Mark, to the theological ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 22, 2001

The cross is the central symbol of Christianity. It reminds us of humankind’s sinfulness and of God’s love and power to save us.

Sermon for Good Friday, Year C Based on Isa. 52:13-53:12 & Jn. 19:17-42 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Cross” The cross…All of us here today, along with the writers of our scripture passages from Isaiah and John; indeed, the whole world share one thing in common—the cross. We, along ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Things Happen On The Sabbath

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 3, 2018

While we can agree with Jesus that "the sabbath is made for humankind and not humankind for the sabbath," we are wrong to disregard it.

In 1986, the good people of Bismarck, North Dakota, thought it was time to overturn or at least soften the blue laws which closed businesses on Sundays. Amid great controversy, Dayton’s Department Store, Target, and many stores and restaurants were to open at noon. Dayton’s and Target were both ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

"Christ Is Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2016

A sermon about God's pursuit of humankind.

Christ is Christmas Luke 2:1-20 “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.” So Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Gospel Is God's Favorite "Joke,” To Tell Humankind.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2002

July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Color: Green Matthew 13: 1-23 Title: “The Gospel is God’s favorite “joke,” to tell humankind.”

July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Color: Green Matthew 13: 1-23 Title: “The Gospel is God’s favorite “joke,” to tell humankind.” The Parable of the Sower 13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2Such great crowds gathered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Lutheran

No Foreigners In God's Sight

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon on racial tolerance and love for all humankind.

Mark 7:24-37 "There are No Foreigners in God’s Sight" We humans are a strange breed. Why on earth do we feel as if we have to discriminate between others based on where the others were born, or where they live, or what color their skin is, or if they are rich or poor, a Southerner or a Yankee, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Creation And The Fall Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Genesis 1-3, the Creation and the Fall of humankind

Genesis 1-3 Manuscript What’s your idea of paradise? Lying on a beach on some tropical island? No crowds, no noise, except the gentle breeze and the gentle lapping of the waves on the pristine beach. Lying in a hammock, looking out at the sea framed by palm trees, without a care in the world? Is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Preaches To The Household Of Cornelius

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 24, 2018

The opening of the Gospel to the Gentiles is a great day for humankind.

Peter Preaches to the Household of Cornelius Acts 10:34-43 The bringing of the gospel message is one of the watershed events in all of history. Up to this point, the gospel was preached to the Jewish nation. Luke later describes the Jewish-Christian witnesses he brought to Cornelius’ house as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Ordinary Building

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006

This was no ordinary building project. It is an illustration of humankind’s tendency to focus our unity on building monuments to our own greatness instead of using it to follow God’s plan.

No Ordinary Building Babylonian tablets confirm the story of the tower of Babel Tower built several generations after the flood Westward movement of man to Mesopotamia See what you notice . . . when you read verses 3,4 (“Us” syndrome). The people were only concerned about themselves and not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is About You!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 8, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ had the salvation as humankind as its goal.

IT IS ABOUT YOU! 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 >>Pastor Ken had a recently new believer read chapter 15 of 1 Corinthians before preaching<< >>There was also a silent video called “This Hand” showing during the sermon<< Welcome & Opening Comments: We have asked ourselves the question “What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Nazarene

It's The Economy Stupid Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013

The economy of God is different than that of humankind. The Third Sunday in Lent

It’s the Economy, Stupid Rev. Mark A. Barber John 2:13-25 Last week, we saw the debut of Jesus ministry in a tiny Galilean village where he saved an unknown groom and his family from shame by turning the water into wine. In today’s passage, we see Jesus performing another sign in the very heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #6 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2007

Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #6 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Nazarene