Sermons on The Human Brain:

Calling Jesus Lord

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human mind is the love of God as it is revealed in Jesus Christ. It is beyond our understanding that Jesus would come to earth and live and die for humankind’s sin, providing salvation for those who

Calling Jesus Lord Text: "I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, ’Jesus be cursed,’ and no one can say, ’Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit" (1 Cor. 12:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of The Blood On The Cross Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

God had to take a sacrifice from animals to cover the nakedness & sin (temporarily) of the first Adam because the sin of humanity cannot be redeemed permanently by the blood of animals. The second Adam – Jesus gave the sacrifice with His blood for coveri

Illustration: “At a great parliament of religions, held in Chicago many years ago, practically every known religion was represented. During one session, Dr. Joseph Cook, of Boston, suddenly rose and said: ‘Gentlemen, I beg to introduce to you a woman with a great sorrow. Bloodstains are on her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is Fully Man Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 7, 2009

We must have a human Christ,... one of real flesh and blood too; one to whom we can talk, one with whom we can walk, one who is so intimately connected with us in ties of blood...

Dakota Community Church November 1, 2009 Christ is Fully Man Series: Incomparable Christ -2 Partially Adapted from a Sermon by C.H. Spurgeon From “The First Sermon in the Tabernacle” - Delivered on Monday Afternoon, March 25th, 1861 Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13-16

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Be Invisible Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2009

There is a way to do wonderful things for God and fade into the background. Our human nature wants to get the credit and be the focus. Our godly nature tells us otherwise. Learn how to be an active part of God’s plan by disappearing.

Where have we been so far? Chapter 5: rely and focus on the Lord, not on ourselves. Make, keep, and fix broken relationships as God fixed the broken relationship with us. Now in Chapter 6 we move to being an active part in focusing others on God—the source of life. What’s the use of having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ingredients Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The final miracle of the Holy Spirit on that day of Pentecost was the birth of the church. You may wonder why I call that a miracle. It is because I know human nature. Next to the transformation of persons, the second greatest miracle is oneness or un

INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH ACTS 2:42-47 The final miracle of the Holy Spirit on that day of Pentecost was the birth of the church. You may wonder why I call that a miracle. It is because I know human nature. Next to the transformation of persons, the second greatest miracle is oneness or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

The Two Ways

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

The same crossroads that mankind had to choose from in Paul’s day are still with us today. The world is standing at the crossroads today, Will people choose the path of human justification and self-righteousness or will they take the path of God’s mercy

The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 11Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You My Brother? – Christian Essentials

Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 11, 2012

Humans have a propensity to resist all forms of absolute authority and this includes the absolute authority of Jesus Christ; but if you are truly wear a Christian you will have acknowledged that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and you will have bowed yo

ARE YOU MY BROTHER? – CHRISTIAN ESSENTIALS INTRODUCTION By what right or privilege do we call one another brother? Is it because we put forth, without any reservation or secret evasion, the challenge that we know the one true God: the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Or is it because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Trotting In To Save The Day Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 4, 2012

What image comes to mind when you think about a hero riding in to save the day? Jesus, our ultimate action hero, rides into Jerusalem to save the day for humanity, but not in the way you would imagine, not this time anyway.

When you picture the hero coming in to save the day you probably think of a tall guy in a tall hat riding in on tall white horse with a couple of shotguns off of his saddle and two in his hands. Well, our ultimate action hero, Jesus, rides into Jerusalem all right—but on a tall white horse? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ascension

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2012

Jesus knew and suffered due to the reality of sin in the human heart. But when He physically left the earth, His message was not a pessimistic one. Summarizing who he was and what difference this should make for everyone is stated in what is known as the

Avid readers often will credit this or that writer for luring them into a lifelong love of a genre. For those who love science fiction, it offeres grand, cosmic landscapes on which to project the boundless possibilities of life. Yet for one writer, Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012), who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Other

Ruin Or Rescue Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 21, 2011

Adam is the head of all the human race and the result of his sin is transmitted to all his descendants. Likewise, Jesus Christ is the head of all born again believers and His righteousness is transmitted to all the faithful. Just as man is condemned by

ROMANS 5: 12-21 RUIN or RESCUE Thus far the book of Romans has surveyed the extent of human sin and guilt and the glorious adequacy of God's justifying grace in and through Jesus Christ. Paul has led us down into the depths of human depravity and up into the heights of divine mercy. He has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abram’s Smoking Firepot & Blazing Torch

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2013

This was one of the most significant moments in all human history, when God signed His name on the dotted line of salvation, at least, from our perspective. What is a covenant? What parts of this account are covenantal? What is the smoking firepot and the

ABRAM’S SMOKING FIREPOT & BLAZING TORCH Gen. 15:5-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An elderly wife said to her husband, "Why don't we eat something sweet. Get us both a bowl of ice cream." 2. The husband said, "We only have a little ice cream, but I don't want to eat it without chocolate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Logos Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2010

The Christmas season is about celebrating the incarnation, the time when God became a man. God visited this planet in human form over 2,000 years ago; how do we understand who our Savior is?

The Logos (John 1:1-13) 1. This past Tuesday, it was difficult to drive in and out of our church parking lot because of a barrage of traffic down Webster Street. 2. Where did this traffic come from? Downtown was blocked off because President Obama and Vice-President Biden were speaking at a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Will Come Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

It begins with God, who created. Humanity, who rebelled. Jesus, who came. And us, who respond with repentance. And then we live lives of hope – hope that “our present troubles are small and won’t last very long.

The Day Will Come Zech 12-13 Nov 9, 2008 Intro: "Hope" is the thing with feathers— That perches in the soul— And sings the tune without the words— And never stops—at all— And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard— And sore must be the storm— That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm— I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 1 of a 8 part series called Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. How is trust in God like trust in human relationships? How is it different?

Trust Part 1 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 7, 2009 We’re starting a new series today. The series itself has kind of a long name. I’m calling this series: Relating to God: What We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:35-36

Denomination: Free Methodist