Sermons on Foolish Men:

Lead Others To Know God

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 31, 2006

The Apostle Paul’s message to the men of Athens at the Areopagus gives us a model for sharing Christ with others. We start with their natural knowledge of God and transition to the revealed knowledge of God.

What is the “natural knowledge” of God? Since our “examination / confirmation Sunday” is just over a month away I hope that one of our confirmands can answer that question. What is the “natural knowledge” of God? The “natural knowledge” of God is what all people know about God from nature and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Jan 23, 2006

Salvation message: Persents the truth that we are sinners seperated from God, dead men and women. Yet, there is hope, there is the Rest of the Story. We are saved and raised up to be heavenly citizens.

When God was about to create man, according to a Jewish legend, He took into His counsel the angels that stood about his throne. “Create him not,” said the angel of Justice, “for if Thou dost he will commit all kinds of wickedness against his fellow men; he will be hard and cruel and dishonest and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Reception Of Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 2, 2008

They did not receive Christ when he came down to be among men and save us over 2000 years ago. Would we receive Him any better today

The Reception of Christ John 1:11 Intro Jesus has been treated many different ways by people. The variety of ways in which different people have received and treated Jesus Christ is noteworthy. I. The wise men received him as “the King of the Jews.” a. They sought him. b. They worshipped ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 6, 2008

Are you looking for peace? Look to the One who when He was born, the angels proclaimed a promise to the whole world—Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Several decades ago, a diplomat got off a plane and spoke to the crowd that was gathered there. He waved a piece of paper to the crowd and they broke out in a series of loud cheers. Why were they so excited over a piece of paper? Because that paper was going to end the possibility of war. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry Of The Crier

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 1, 2005

This sermon examines the words of Isaiah - who was told to cry "all men are like grass"! What is the purpose of this cry? What does it point us to? Read and find out.

December 4, 2005 Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Watch Them Dogs

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jun 26, 2010

We Are Told To Beware Of Dogs. We are being warned about evil workers and false teachers. The Dogs in our text are men who are led by an evil spirit and not the Holy Spirit.

This message did not originate with me. I heard an old black preacher deliver it many years ago. I think his name was Dr. S. M. Lockrage, but I'm not sure. We Are Told In Our Text To Beware Of Dogs. We are being warned about evil workers and false teachers. 2 Thessalonians 3:11-15 For we hear ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Bible? Part-3 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2008

God alone has penned this word as He inspired and used the men who wrote it and Jesus Christ is the ultimate source of truth! The Bible can be trusted and so can He!

What About The Bible? Part-3, II Timothy 3:16 The Logos Introduction A young man was once employed as clerk in a telegraph office in a town in England. In some way or other God led him to see that he was a sinner, and this caused him great distress of mind. The young man went to the office one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

King Of Kings, High Priest, And Ultimate Sacrifice

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 27, 2010

A message focuing on the gifts given by these "wise men" from afar, both relating to significance to Jesus' life, as well as some background on how these gifts were used throughout Scripture.

Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ Christian Church) Apex, NC December 26, 2010 Main Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Note: This includes a teaching review on Simeon & Anna from Luke 2:22-38, followed by the sermon on Matthew 2:1-11. Scripture Reading and Teaching: Luke 2:22-38 Luke 2:22-38 22 Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call For Evangelism

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Sep 25, 2009

A message reminding us that we are ambassadors for Christ. Men and women need to be reconciled to God and God uses His children to deliver this message! We are His ambassadors...what a privilege.

e[Scripture Introduction] [Read Text] Notice with II Corinthians 5:11-21 [Introduction] They worked in their family business. More than likely, unless something went wrong they would inherit the business and carry on a long line of family tradition. They were good at what they did. Their father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mourning For Haiti

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010

Isaiah 57:1 NIV The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.

Mourning for Haiti Psalm 23 On January 12, 2010, at 4:53 pm Eastern Standard Time Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the country's most severe earthquake in over 200 years. The epicenter of the quake was just off the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, a city of 2 million. Our world has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 15 - Matthew 8:28-34 - An Unhealthy Desire For Power Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 7, 2010

THE DESIRE FOR POWER IS OFTEN THE DOORWAY FOR THE DEMONIC. These men couldn't be bound by chains but they were certainly bound by Satan. They were almost completely under the control Satan, enslaved to him.

Part 15 - Matthew 8:28-34 - AN UNHEALTHY DESIRE FOR POWER My daughter and son-in-law once lived in Parramatta in Sydney, quite near an old cemetery. It had historic significance for Sydney and was protected, I think, by the national trust. It angered me when it was vandalised. A part of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom Because Of Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 29, 2013

Because of God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness you are free from 3 things: the letter of the Law, legalism of men, lusts of this world. (Acts 15:22-29)

Freedom Because of Christ Acts 15:22-29 Introduction Church this morning is a little different; but sometimes different is good -- Sometimes we need to knock the dust and do something new -- The same old becomes a routine; and this morning is def not routine This passage is a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rather You Are

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2015

In a world were the conjecture of men proclaim tolerance, Jesus proclaims, repentance. Here is a short teaching on no matter who you feel you are - you are called to repent and live for the Lord.

Rather You Are Jesus' Command Is Repentance Jesus said, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Luke 5:32) All true born again Christians understand, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." In keeping with the key truths spoken by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be At Peace Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Apr 21, 2015

How can we preach peace, when we are living in an age of martyrdom? A message focusing on the body of Christ using two stories of the 21 men martyred in Libya for their faith.

So Send I You Series: Be At Peace Scripture: John 15:18-19; 16:1-2 Twenty-one young men, - the oldest was 42 - forced onto a beach in Libya, and brutally murdered - for no other crime than their faith in Jesus Christ. People of the Cross. Martyred. Saeed Abedini, an American citizen - a ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Alive And Active Word Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 21, 2016

In John’s day and time, the logos becoming flesh wasn’t acceptable. However, Jesus Christ became the logos, the Word, and He dwelt among men.

The Alive and Active Word of God John 1:1-5, 14NKJB In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal