Sermons on Making And Breaking Of Mankind:

The Majesty And Glory Of Your Name Part Iii: The Crown Of Creation Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2014

What does it mean "the crown of creation"? In short, God created mankind above all animals.

We now come to the third and final installment in this series in Psalm 8. We have studied verses 1 and 2, and this week we will finish the chapter. So far, we have learned: LORD is the Hebrew YHWH, pronounced Yahweh by the Jews with vowels inserted and today the transliteration would be Jehovah. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012

How can you look at Christams and not talk about the love of God that came to this earth to redeem mankind.

God’s Love Turn to John 3:16 Last week we looked at being prepared for Christmas. It was more than just buying presents, wrapping, exchanging gifts. It is more than eating and gathering with family, although that is very ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Seven Last Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 29, 2002

Discover Jesus’ true understanding of God and mankind through His last words on the cross (A Good Friday Devotional)

Words from a dying man can be fearful, resentful or senile, but rarely confident. These last words from the lips of Jesus were confident. These words reflect a true understanding of God and mankind. With such understanding Jesus responded confidently on the cross. Jesus said in Luke 23:24, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:24-46, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 2:2-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Thanksgiving - A Gift To Enjoy

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2009

Paul asks Christians to give Thanks "always and in everything". A deeper look into the subject reveals that this is an impossibility for mankind.

Thanksgiving – A Gift to enjoy A man was pushing a pram with a child in the pram. The child was creating trouble and screaming and throwing tantrums. The man who was pushing the pram kept repeating at regular intervals “ Keep cool Andrew.. Keep cool Andrew” A passer by woman was impressed at this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2013

Here is a short teaching on "Sin," answering the question, “what is sin and is it subjective to mankind's opinion?”

All Have Sinned The Word of God Determines? Many questions abide about the sins of mankind. Among the most common is “what is sin and is it subjective to mankind's opinion?” The writer of the book of Romans says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of God

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Dec 15, 2000

God has one primary purpose, to save mankind--giving the Church the direction for all its endeavors.

THE COMPELLING PURPOSE OF GOD by Dr. Larry Bergeron INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON The Sure Purpose of God Today I want us to look at the way in which God’s Purpose Is Always Achieved. Because what God Purposes to do will happen. Because God is good, we know that His Purposes are Good. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

One Fit Messiah

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

As Jesus deals with Satan’s temptations he proves that He is the only one fit to be the Messiah of mankind.

You know it used to be that when you went to choose a Bible that your biggest decision was the type of cover to get. Then with the arrival of some of the more modern versions, one had to decide what version and what cover to get. Recently I received a catalogue from Christian Book Distributors. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Introduction To God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2014

"In the beginning, God..." God introduces Himself that mankind might know Him and honour Him as God.

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” [1] Allah? Vishnu? A god within? Jesus? Who is God? The Apostle has taught us, “Although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many ‘gods’ and many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Las Palabras No Se Las Lleva El Viento Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 15, 2003

Sticks and stones break bones and words do hurt: The use of the tongue in James

Las palabras no se las lleva el viento Texto: Santiago 3:1-2 Lectura Bíblica: Mateo 12:33-37 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. “Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” dice un refrán infantil muy común. Una traducción libre diría mas o menos: “Pedradas y ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2, Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Adventist

Honor The Word

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 3, 2014

The Word of God is not an ordinary hammer that drives nails but one that breaks rocks in pieces!

Honor the Word! 2 Thessalonians 3:1 “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you…” The Word of God is mentioned as a double-edged sword, in Jeremiah 23:29 "Is not my word like fire," declares the LORD, "and like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renouncing And Rebuking Bloodline Curses Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 23, 2024

Breaking bloodline curses requires recognition, identification, prayer, and a commitment to walking in freedom.

Reasons: 1. Freedom from Generational Bondage: Bloodline curses can lead to recurring patterns of sin, sickness, and struggles, affecting future generations. 2. Breaking Cycles of Dysfunction: Renouncing and rebuking curses helps break cycles of dysfunction, allowing for healthier relationships ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:7, Numbers 14:18

Superiority Bias Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 16, 2019

The human race suffers from three sin-related problems that alienate mankind from the true God.

Superiority Bias (Romans 2:1-29) 1. This week was a tough week, losing Ginny. I know many of you are hurting, as are Marylu and me. Ginny was quite a woman of God as well as everyone’s friend. 2. She was also very much enjoying and looking forward to this series in Romans. She was a woman of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Ascended On High And Gave Gifts To Men

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 16, 2006

The Greatest Gift to Mankind was the Ascension of Christ to the Father and the accompaning gifts to us of salvation and ascension to the Father with Him.

CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Charles Scott Church of the Good Shepherd,Indianapolis Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST What did he say? Has our priest ‘s mind wandered off again?. Doesn’t he know this is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011

Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Careful Attention To What You Want. Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 3, 2020

When God created us, he gave us the best gift, with no other creation have it but only human. The “free will”. Our will is powerful, that it can break or make us. Genesis 3:1-4; 6 Luke 12:13-21

Introduction: When God created us, he gave us the best gift, with no other creation have it but only human. The “free will”. Our will is powerful, that it can break or make us. Genesis 3:1-6(NKJV). 3 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-4, Genesis 3:6, Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 16:25, Matthew 6:33, Luke 12:22-34, Ecclesiastes 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free