Sermons on Boasting In Man:

Lie: God Cannot Be Trusted Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

From the Garden Satan deceived man by suggesting that God cannot be trusted. This lie has caused man great heartache throughout the ages.

Series: Lies Satan Tells 5/29/05a RRC GOD CANNOT BE TRUSTED Genesis 3:1-13 The condition of the world today is a far-cry from the Garden of Eden. When God created the world and man, He rightly said all things were “very good.” No sin, no sorrow, no suffering, no hatred, no hunger.... Today is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall

Contributed by Coley Williams on Jun 24, 2001

The fall is a constant reminder of the reality of man’s fall and God’s reaction which leads to God’s Judgment and Mercy Provisions.

Five Basic Points: I. Test of obedience II. Its Violation III. The moral evil it involved IV. The results if produced V. God’s Reaction – Judgment and Mercy Provisions I. Test of obedience a) Just & Reasonable b) Simple and Plain c) No need of the fruit d) There was absolute peace and happiness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Clothes Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

Believers are called to "put off" the old man and "put on" the new man. Literally, Christians exchange ashes for beauty, wrongness for righteousness.

Characteristics of Christianity pt 2 New Cothes I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride with her jewels. Isaiah 61:10 (NLT) [Past tense] In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-17, Isaiah 61:10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Rich Or Poor?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

Pentecost 19(C) - Do you know if you are rich or poor? Look at the poor, rich man. Be like the rich, poor man.

ARE YOU RICH OR POOR? (Outline) October 11, 2009 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Luke 16:19-30 INTRO: Are you rich or poor? It all depends doesn’t it? The world looks at wealth and prosperity very, very differently from God’s view. The world wants to have lots of things to enjoy on this earth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-30

Denomination: Lutheran

In Anticipation Of Glory Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Dec 6, 2008

In this second message of Advent Pastor Terry looks to the prophecies of Haggai’s Desire of Nations as Man’s hope for experiencing the Glory of God.

For the last three weeks we have been “majoring on the Minors” – the Minor Prophets that is, as we have looked at the coming of Christ, the Messiah through the prophetic eyes of men like Hosea, Zechariah and now, the prophet Haggai. Haggai and Zechariah came on the scene of Israel’s return from ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-7, Haggai 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God-Given Faith Produces

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 29, 2006

We need to make a clear distinction between God-given faith and “faith” that is the product of man’s reasoning or Satan’s devices.

WHAT GOD-GIVEN FAITH PRODUCES “Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by it our ancestors were approved. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen has been made from things that are not visible.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, The Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007

Jesus came and solved man’s greatest need. He is the answer to life’s way, life’s truth, and the meaning of life.

At Christmas, God did not give us something. He gave us Himself. • How is your relationship with Jesus Christ today? John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. • ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Devil Came To Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010

When the demon was cast out of the man in the Synagogue, the man couldn't wait to tell someone. Are we as anxious to give someone the Gospel?

Intro: We will go to the fourth miracle of the Galilee region today. Jesus is now in Capernaum, the center of his ministry. This is the first miracle recorded in the City. Capernaum is located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. A city of fishermen, and also known for the production ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 10 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017

Jesus saves beyond expectations of man and beyond man's ability to love one another as we see in the bible story of Abraham and Jacob.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 10 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 13, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

God's Interpreter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Nebuchadnezzar was a smart enough man to demand objective proof of revelation from God, and Daniel was the man through whom God produced it.

King Nebuchadnezzar was wise in taking a stand that was fool proof on getting a true interpretation of his dream. He demanded of the interpreter that he also produced the dream. Too many people in history have been gullible and they have accepted the lies of men for the leading of the Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:26-30

Rise Up And Walk

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 10, 2019

Years of dependency upon everyone else. Years of begging had taken an emotional toll on this man’s self-esteem and sense of worth.

TITLE: RISE UP AND WALK SCRIPTURE: ACTS 3:1-10 He had become a familiar site to Temple goers over the years. Every day his friends would carry him there and leave him by the Gate called Beautiful. All day long he would sit by the gate with outstretched arms begging for money from people entering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Oct 11, 2006

A funeral sermon for a middle-aged man but could be adapted for any age.

“FUNERAL SERVICE” (56 year old man) Opening Remarks On behalf of the family I would like to thank you for the kindness that you have shown during this very difficult time. Thank you for the flowers and food, for the cards and calls, and especially for your presence and prayers. It is in times ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Greatest Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Man is in a greater bondage than that which man can make. He is in bondage to sin, Satan, and his own fallen nature. What can set him free from these tyrants is the greatest freedom.

The battle for freedom of some kind is being fought around the world. Here in our own land there are constant battles for freedom of religion. Minorities all over the world are fighting for freedom. Years ago Heine said, "Freedom is the new religion; the religion of our time." The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Cry For Justice Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE MAN OF INTEGRITY CRIES OUT FOR GOD’S JUSTICE AND PROTECTION WHEN HUNTED BY THE WICKED

BIG IDEA: THE MAN OF INTEGRITY CRIES OUT FOR GOD’S JUSTICE AND PROTECTION WHEN HUNTED BY THE WICKED I. (:1-2) THE CRY FOR JUSTICE – Why should the Lord give attention? A. My Cause is a Just Cause "Hear a just cause, O Lord" B. My God is Compassionate and Responds to My Cries "Give heed to my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Saints Day 2005

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2005

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. But how can man be righteous?

The Beatitudes Story: It’s All Saints day today - and of course it is our Patronal Service today But do we have any Saints among us? Elsie "Are you a Saint?" (Elsie is a Churchwarden!) The term saint is used in the NT section of the Bible and is the word hagios meaning: sacred , pure or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican