Sermons on Man Made Rules:

The Folly Of Man

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

As farcical as was the building of the tower of Babel, it is not one wit more so than for any man to attempt to gain heaven by his own efforts or good works.

“THE FOLLY OF MAN” "Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. "Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They had brick ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Man In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 30, 2005

This sermon will encourage men and father’s to examine the character of the man they see in the mirror.

When you examine the man you see in the mirror, are you pleased with what you see? Obviously we are not speaking of looks. We are speaking of character. We are speaking of a life that is pleasing before God. In Genesis 39 we find a man who decided to live a God honoring life. He chose to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Changed Man!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 30, 2004

A short exhortation for Youth.

A CHANGED MAN! Daniel 4:34-37 (A short exhortation for Youth) A legend from India tells about a mouse that was terrified of cats until a magician agreed to transform him into a cat. That resolved his fear…until he met a dog, so the magician changed him into a dog. The mouse-turned-cat-turned-dog ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Message Of A Man

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

A communion meditation for Sunday, November 6, 2005

One of my favorite stories (and I am not sure that I have shared it before, and if I have, please bear with me) comes from Keith Miller in his men’s devotional book, A Habitation of Dragons. It is the story of a well-to-do attorney who experiences a true change of life and heart when he gives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:13-16, Acts 9:16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blessed Man

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

The first Psalm is the doorway into the worderful book of Psalms. It is the first beatitude of the Bible.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com -------------------------------- THE BLESSED MAN PSALM 1 Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Working For The Man Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 25, 2006

Are you slaving away at the office? Filled with contempt for your boss? Remember who you work for...it isn’t the man...it is Jesus!!!

Working for the Man Ephesians 6:5-9 Ephesians 6:5 (NLT) Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. A Common Practice  Slavery  Widespread throughout the Roman empire  An issue for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

How to be a blessed follower of God

BLESSED IS THE MAN Psalms 1 Intro: In thinking on this evening’s message I thought of the times the Lord has blessed me in my life. I meditated on the fact that I am saved from hell. I have a good place to live and food in my refrigerator. But I also realize that I personally have been in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteous Man

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 17, 2003

THis is taken from Psalm 1. I did this message a couple of years ago, I do not remember where I got the outline.

INTRODUCTION • Righteousness. What do you think of when you hear that word? Holier than thou? Think you’re better than others? Those things reflect self-righteousness? • What does it mean to be righteous? The word in our usage means, purity of heart. Doing the right thing, being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unsanctified Man

Contributed by James Torrence on Apr 25, 2004

Descriptions of a unsactified person

The Unsanctified Man By: Rev. James Torrence Romans 7: 1-25 TEXT: Verse 24 - Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me? Intro: The 7th chapter of Romans is the battle ground of theologians. Our Calvinistic friends have had trouble here because they do not believe in two works of grace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24

Denomination: Methodist

A Man In A Hole

Contributed by Christopher Stanley on Sep 3, 2002

If can help someone solve a problem, then solve it!

I want to begin with the parable that I just read: The story of the Good Samaritan. I just want to point out some historical elements. This parable is only included in the book of Luke. Luke was a Gentile in the Jewish religion. See, Christians were not viewed as separate from the Jews until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Man At The Well Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 27, 2002

Evalgelistic, expository, exegetical look at the familiar story of the woman at the well in Samaria.

You are familiar with the story of the woman at the well. Let’s take a fresh look at this "random" meeting from her side. 1) A Thirsty man: Jesus was tired and thirsty from His trip. · How much is Jesus like us? Did Jesus suffer the things we suffer? Was Jesus tempted, even as we are ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, John 4:29

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2002

Psalm one tells us how to be blessed by God.

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that late in Sir Winston Churchill’s life he took a cruise on an Italian ship. A journalist from a Rome newspaper asked the former prime minister why he chose to travel on an Italian line when the stately Queen’s line under the British flag was available. Churchill gave ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Man

Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 15, 2002

Men play the leading role in sports,politics, dangerous jobs, physical strenght,money matters. When it comes to church,prayer,or Bible reading it’s let the women do it. This age desperately needs born again, spirit filled, strong,full grown spiritually, G

1. A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. I SAMUEL 13:14 A. Sound in the faith of the Believer B. Solid in judgement of the Bible C. Strength in the Church’s business 2.A MAN’S ATTENTION TO HEAR AND HELP EZEKIEL 33:7 A. Watchman over God’s estate B. Work willingly as a good example C. Warn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Man

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 5, 2007

Are you willing to be a fisher of man?

Title: Fishers of Man Text: Luke 5:1-11 Introduction Three ways of fishing: i. Line and hook ii. Throw net cast from shallow waters iii. Dragnet strung between two boats in deep waters Peter, James and John were using the second method. 1. The Challenge (Luke 5:4) Just as Jesus gave Peter the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Marked Man Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 13, 2007

Sermon 19 in Galatians series. We are all marked people. We either belong to God, marked as his by the blood of Jesus, or the ONLY other alternative, we belong to Satan, and bear his mark, the mark of the beast which is symbolic. The head and hand sybol

08/12/07 TITLE: “A Marked Man” INTRODUCTION: Use of forehead and arm in symbolic sense Eze 3:9 (forehead symbol of mind / attitude) Deu 26: (arm / hand of God symbol of His actions) In Deuteronomy 6:8, God told His people to take his word and permeate their lives with it. He told them to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist