Sermons on Approval By Men:

The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Feb 2, 2004

Dealing with the controversial passage in Geneses chapter 6 referring to the Sons of God and Daughters of men

The Sons of God and the Daughters of Men 1/30/04 Introduction… Tonight’s message is going to be a little different… It is probably going to be like a mix between a Wednesday night Bible study and a Sunday night message.. This evening we are going to visit a very controversial passage of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God Instead Of Men Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 17, 2012

Priorities, integrity, leadership

PLEASING GOD INSTEAD OF MEN 1 THESS 2: 1-12 Oct. 14, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I honestly believe that we should not lower the expectations for following Christ because it’s costly…but we should expect…and encourage genuine followers of Christ to grow…reach new levels of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleasing God Instead Of Men Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 4, 2015

Leadership, Humility, Teachability, Courage

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Pleasing God Instead of Men 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (pg. 824) August 9, 2015 Introduction: Opposition can come in many forms...It can be an outright attack, violent and physical...and it can also come more subtly...through conversations that gather support from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embracing God's Purpose For Men PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our identity as God's deliberate, purposeful creation, encouraging us to live in alignment with His divine design and purpose.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are here, together, ready to bask in the warmth of God's Word. Isn't it amazing how God's creation reflects His glory and reminds us of His love for us? We are His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10

Topics: Walking Boldly, God's Purpose

We Are The Lord's Workers, Not Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2016

To show that GOD gave us His Standards and gave us jobs/careers on earth so that He can demote and promote us, we are working for the LORD and not to men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the LORD's worker? Yes. 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 2:15 (Amplified Bible) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are The Lord's Workers, Not Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD gave us His Standards and gave us jobs/careers on earth so that He can demote and promote us, we are working for the LORD and not to men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the LORD's worker? Yes. 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 2:15 (Amplified Bible) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking The Praise Of God Or Men

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God.

Seeking the Praise of God or Men Matthew 6:1-18 The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God. The first four verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 6:6-18

Denomination: Holiness

Act Like Men: Integrity

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2012

Whether in the pulpit or in the pew, mature believers act and speak with integrity.

“My teaching is not mine, but His Who sent me. If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on My own authority. The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Like Wise Men Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023

Advent is the time when the world celebrates the most glorious event in the history of the world, God becoming human and giving the name Jesus because He will save his people from their sins.

INTRODUCTION Advent is the time when the world celebrates the most glorious event in the history of the world, God becoming human and giving the name Jesus because He will save his people from their sins. We have the details of this account mentioned in the gospel according to Matthew and Luke. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:17, Matthew 2:1, Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, Help! A-Men

Contributed by John Browning on Aug 6, 2007

Prayer is the center of our Christian walk. We all have times of need and our prayer life will keep us going. Even Christ had times of need.

Lord, Help! A-men By Pastor JC Browning August 5, 2007 Luke 11: 1 – 13 Matthew 6 : 5 – 13 Prayer is a central part of any Christian’s life, both Up’s and Down’s. Illustration: A story is told of a small group study that was done each week a church. Each week it would be held in a different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Saul: Lessons From A People-Pleaser - 1 Samuel 15:24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2025

Are you living for the applause of people or the approval of God? Discover how Saul’s fear of man led to his downfall and how you can break free.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 15:24 Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned. I violated the LORD's command and your instructions. I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:24

"Public Piety: To Be Seen By Men"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 12, 2003

A message on substanceless piety.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church www.st-andrew.com According to the Chicago Tribune, a man named Joe from Rockford, Illinois, ran a live Internet sex site called Video Fantasy. Joe had a ten-year-old son. On his home computer Joe installed filtering software to limit the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Act Like Men: Courage

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2012

A study of men exhibiting courage when under pressure.

“As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Receiveth Sinful Men

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 3, 2013

Seeing the vilest of Jewish society coming to Christ, the enemies of our Lord Him muttered, "This man receiveth sinners." What a grand and glorious truth - Christ receiveth sinful men!

Christ Receiveth Sinful Men Luke 15:1-2 Seeing the vilest of Jewish society coming to Christ, the enemies of our Lord muttered "This man receiveth sinners." What they meant as an insult in these words was in reality the highest tribute to the Lord and the greatest message to every one of us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Men And Women In Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 12, 2022

1 Timothy 2:8-15 teaches us about the behavior of men and women in public worship.

Scripture In 1 Timothy 2, Paul wrote on the subject of public worship. In verses 1-7, which we studied last week, Paul emphasized the need for a global concern in public worship. Today we are going to study verses 8-15, and see how Paul addressed the respective roles of men and women in public ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed