Sermons on 12 Ordinary Men:

#12 -- Humility Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus teaches us three things about humility: it starts at the bottom, it grows out of gratitude, and it is an act of faith.

“Oh, it’s hard to be humble . . .!” Have you ever heard that little tune, “Oh, it’s hard to be humble, when you’re prefect in every way?” It’s a little tune I remember from growing up. And I read a couple of stories this week that sort of illustrate this song very well. The first was about Henry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The 5000 Or The 12?

Contributed by Joseph R. Main on Feb 6, 2010

What is our goal? To be one of the 5,000 who were fed and listened for a time, or the 12 who lived the life they were called to?

John 6 “ 1Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men And Praise Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 6, 2001

Analysis of James’ exhortation to Men to be praisers of God - not just standing by outside of the perimeter of praise.

"MEN AND PRAISE" Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org James 5:13(b) Is any merry? Let him sing psalms. Perhaps one of the most raging controversies in the church ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Such Men Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 11, 2009

Philippians 2:17-30. The lives of three godly men are examined.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE HONOR SUCH MEN PHILIPPIANS 2:17-30 INTRODUCTION - You might remember that during our look at Philippians 2:9-11 I told you that the paramount, or greatest confession of the early church was “Jesus Christ is Lord”. The supreme authority of the Creator and Master of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Conviction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

When we talk about Bible convictions, we are not talking about preferences.

Illus: David Gibbs, is a lawyer that has fought many battles in the court room on the difference between convictions and preferences. According to the US Supreme Court - • A preference is a very strong belief, held with great strength. A preference is a strong belief, but a belief that you will ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Men, I call on you to take responsibility for your wife. Take responsibility for your children. Take responsibility for your church. Take some responsibility even for your city. Jesus is our model for masculinity.

In Peter’s first letter – a letter that we have been focusing on since May of 2008 – Peter tells men that right living will help them pray. Peter tells us that our prayers can be clogged by how we treat our wives. This is an especially important commandment in our day for the definitions of men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Missions 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 8, 2012

The Scripture verse above reminds us that the power of the Holy Spirit is given to us to be Jesus witness to a world that has no idea who He is, was or will be. We as believers are called to be His witness to bring the message of hope of the Good News to

Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: Missions 12 Christa's video saying thanks to Christian Hills Church The challenge this month for our spiritual mile markers, show the picture of the boys and the need for a floor. share the need. Give an extra $12 to missions this month to help put a floor in for these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption #12 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 14, 2005

God’s redemption restores our life, not to just the way it was, BUT replaces our temporal life with an eternal divine life. There is SO much more involved in God’s redemption, and that is what we want to explore in this series.

I have good news!! In today’s lesson, we are only going to examine one sentence. So, we should be able to beat the other churches to the good restaurants. We’ve had a long hiatus from our subject of "REDEMPTION". So let’s take a little time, refresh our minds with some of the facts we’ve covered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Men Of Character

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

A Fathers Day Message that provides an outline of how men should live their life.

Turn to Genesis 1:26-31 (READ) There is an emphasis on leadership and dominion in these verses. How many of you know when God repeats himself, he is trying to get something across? God wants us to have leadership and dominion. I want to speak this Father’s Day on men of velvet and steel, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Men Of Promise!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 4, 2002

A Challenge for Men to be all that God has created them to be, to be a Man of Promise.

Men of Promise Pastor Glenn Newton 6-17-01 Father’s Day 1CO 1:26 Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Mere Men

Contributed by Terry Bailey on Feb 25, 2001

To be more than MERE!

Mere Men (The #1 Reason Revival has been Barred from Butte) Not: 1. The strength of the enemy 2. The Statue on the Hill 3. Not the Tough Reputation 4. Not the desire for sin over the Blood But, men of God remaining worldly-mere infants in Christ! 1 Cor 3:1-4 3:1Brothers, I could not address you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Men Of Worship

Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 1, 2003

Men are to be worship leaders in the home, in the church, and the community. The elders must teach the young men to be worshipers in Spirit and in Truth. It is time for men to stand up and worship.

In a wide since worship is all that relates to the Christian life, everything inour life should be an act of worship, in the since that worship is everything that brings glory to God. Worship is the activity of glorifying God in His presence with our voices and hearts. When we worship, we are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-2, 2 Chronicles 29:27-30

Denomination: Apostolic

Cave Men

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004

This message shows the dangers in becoming burned out as a Christian. Even though you are greatly used of God is can happen.

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1:21 Title: "Cave Men" Introduction: LET'S GET THE PICTURE: The Great prophet of God who had dazzled the people of the land with a ministry filled with signs & wonders has become a "Man on the Run." * Here he is in a CAVE. He has run away from the very wickedness that he had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Single Men Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2002

Things men need to accomplish during the single phase of life.

8, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 1 – Single Men Introduction: Statistics tell us that 37% of adults over 18 are single. During the average persons life a significant portion of their life will be spent as a single typically the first 25 years of life is spent as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-33, Proverbs 3:13-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2003

First in a series about Fishing for Men! (Adapted from Standard Publishing 1998 Vacation Bible School "Hooked on Jesus")

Sermon for 4/19/98 Fishers of Men Introduction: A. Clarence Darrow, the great criminal lawyer of another day, had among his friends a young minister. This seems strange, because, as you remember, Darrow was usually thought of as an atheist, infidel, agnostic or what have you. They were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ