Sermons on Mans Condition:

If...for...then

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 27, 2002

This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points: each point comes from the first word of the new section - If . . . For . . . Then, i.e., conditional challenge, terms of reason and results.

IF . . . FOR . . . THEN By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points; each point comes from the first word of the new section. “IF” (verse 1) is conditional, including conditional challenges, similar to those a parent might say to a child. “If you finish ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22, Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day 2019 - Love One Another

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 31, 2019

When the industrial revolution came to America there was little or no love between the company and the employees, hence the growth of unions. Would Labor Day even be in existence if those involved had obeyed the Lord's command to love one another?

Labor Day 2019 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. These words ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Mark 9:35, Ephesians 6:5-9, 1 Timothy 6:6, Luke 16:13, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Colossians 3:23-24, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Troubled At His Appearing And Presence?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 20, 2011

The presence of the righteous can be a source of discomfort to those who are bent on unrighteous pursuits since it makes the unrighteous uncomfortable and guilty; a condition that should not be found in a believer who is in the presence of the Lord.

Mat 2:1-6 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Long Must I Keep Preaching

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 13, 2014

When age, activities, physical conditions hinder, or it seems we are just spinning our wheels so to speak, we ask "How long must I keep trying"?

Text: Isaiah 6: 1-11 Isaiah was awed at the majesty and power in the presence of God. He saw the need to minister around him and heard God's command to do so. The same as in our time, The Prophet saw wickedness on every hand or every side. The need for God's ministry was so great yet the people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Wear A Crown

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006

God’s prized creation, man, has a purpose.

Created to Wear a Crown Gen. 1:24-26 INTRO: The Sixth Day of Creation 1. God steps out of nothing onto nothing and creates everything from nothing a. Evening then day order = Jews recognize a day begins at 6pm not 12 midnight as we do today 2. The days of Creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. Corporate worship is a significant indicator of the true spiritual condition of a congregation. But what exactly should corporate worship look like?

Church Essentials: Part Three True Worship - Acts 2:41-42 Essential to the life and growth of any church is corporate worship. We are told that the church "continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers". Corporate worship is a significant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Noah The Man That Lived For God While Every One Else Lived Like The Devil.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 19, 2003

NOAH THE MAN THAT MADE UP HIS MIND TOO LIVE FOR THE LORD.

I DONT BELIEVE THERE HAS EVER BEEN SUCH A WICKED TIME OR SUCH AN EVIL PEOPLE AS THE DAY IN WHICH NOAH LIVED.THE PEOPLE LIVED WICKED BUT WE READ THAT NOAH FOUND GRACE IN THE EYES OF THE LORD GEN.6-8 NOAH HAD HIS FOOT ON THE ROCK AND HIS MIND MADE UP. HE LIVED FOR GOD WHEN EVERY ONE ELSE LIVED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Where Do Your Doctrines (Teachings) About God Come From, Man Or God?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

If the teachings are not scripture that has been given to the person by the inspiration of God and received and understood in the heart, then they are almost certainly going to be false.

Where do your doctrines (teachings) about God come from, man or God? 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine.. A patchwork of doctrines: Almost everyone it seems, regardless of whether they are saved or unsaved, has concocted for themselves a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen --A Man Who Wore Many Hats(Deacon, Evangelist, Convict,crown) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 8, 2014

Appointed as one of the men to wait on the widows in the church Stephen quickly progressed to evangelistic work, and his preaching of Jesus Christ. It was this preaching that had him put to death.

Stephen --A Man Who Wore Many Hats(Deacon, Evangelist, Convict,Crown) Acts 6:8-7:60 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Last week we were introduced to a number of men who served in the distribution of food in the church. 2.) One of these Greek men was Stephen. 3.) This morning, I want to look further at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Baptism: One Small Step For The Man-God, One Giant Leap For Mankind

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2017

Make sense of the purpose of Jesus' baptism and it's ongoing comfort.

When U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to place a boot onto the moon’s surface, he intoned: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong meant of course that the distance from the bottom rung of the lunar lander to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Four Absolutes (Funeral Sermon For A Christian Man Or Woman That Had A Long Serious Illness)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

We live in a changing world. We see that in politics, economics, and the weather that are constantly changing before us each day.

But we also see changes in other places, for example: • The FASHION WORLD is constantly changing. • The CAR DESIGNS are constantly changing. • The BANKING INDUSTRY is constantly changing. • The COMMUNICATION in this country is almost changing daily. For example: (1) The telephone is being ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Man Who Spoke Not A Word – Message John 11 Lazarus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

The raising of Lazarus from the dead is a mighty miracle giving us one of the greatest I AMs in the bible - I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. This message examines that day at Bethany.

THE SILENT MAN WHO SPOKE NOT A WORD – Message John 11 LAZARUS Part 2 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL John 11 v 17 When Jesus came, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days. John 11:18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, John 11:19 and many of the Jews had come ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-20, John 11:21-27, John 11:28-31, John 11:32-37, John 11:38-44, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Revelation 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Nature Of Man – Soul:emotions - Hindrances : Anger, Fear, Sadness, Disgust, Contempt Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 22, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the emotions are summarized as the destructive emotions listed above. Anger and other destructive emotional attitudes can keep us separated from God.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the emotions are summarized as the destructive emotions listed above. Anger and other destructive emotional attitudes can keep us separated from God. Definitions: Emotions are lower level responses(autonomic) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32, Galatians 5:19-21

David & Bathsheba: How To Not Be A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 28, 2023

Normally the King would lead the armies in battle. But instead, King David sends out Joab and he stays behind at the palace.

The title of this message is “How to not be a man after God’s own heart.” So, if you want to follow God and love God and live for God, just do the opposite of everything in 2nd Samuel chapter 11. There are two incidents that are the most famous in David’s life. The first is of course David’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Man Who Finds A Wife Finds A Good Thing And Obtains Favor From The Lord Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

Remember, a godly wife is a gift from God...

In Proverbs 18:22, it says, "He who finds a wife finds a treasure, and receives favor from the Lord." A godly wife is indeed a treasure, a precious gift from God. Let's look at some examples from the Bible. Remember Isaac and Rebekah? Their marriage was arranged by God Himself. When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Acts 18:26