Sermons on Mans Folly:

Sight For The Soul

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2005

Jesus gave this man sight. But the real miracle was the gift of sight for the soul.

John 9: Sight for the Blind Imagine being blind. I don’t think you and I can really imagine that. Unless you’ve felt it, you probably have no idea. I did think it was interesting that in the movie Ray, about the blind musician Ray Charles, the actor that played Ray Charles insisted on being ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sins Of The Prodigal's Brother

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 11, 2006

The Sins of the Prodical’s Brother - The man who missed out on the Blessing

THE SINS OF THE PRODIGAL’S BROTHER Luke 15:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. THE PRODIGAL’S RETURN, THE GLAD SCENE I. The father running to meet the prodigal 2. The joy over the returning one B. THE MAN WHO MISSED OUT ON THE BLESSING I. The elder brother returns from the field 2. He refuses to enter into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Behind A Great Woman

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 16, 2006

Behind a great woman called Esther, there was a great man called Mordecai.

1stBBC Behind a great woman Est 4:1-11 When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry; And came even before the king’s gate: for none might enter into the ...read more

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

Nothing But The Best

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 17, 2005

God only wants the best for man and He proved it through creation.

NOTHING BUT THE BEST Genesis 2:4-25 When God does something, He does it first rate. When He created the heavens and the earth, He did it first class. Man will never cease to marvel at the beauty and wonders of God’s creation. When God provided a Savior, he gave His best: His only Son, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legacy Of Victory Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 21, 2006

The final words of a Godly man on his quest for a life of victory + content

The Victory Side of Life #13 The Legacy of Victory by Gerald Van Horn The final words of a Godly man on his quest for a life of victory are recorded in our texts. Please notice that there is no ego trip for Joshua. It is rather the gentle admonition of a loving and caring leader. Who also ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Most Important Things

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 4, 2006

There are things that are more important to God, than what man thinks is important.

(Phil. 3:4-14) "If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I MORE..." Paul was a man of words. They said about him, "His letters are weighty..." We understand now, that they were the very words of God. That Paul wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 4, 2007

God became a man so that He could die for our sins.

John’s Gospel has been called the Gospel of Decision. In its pages we are urged to believe the truth about Jesus Christ. “I am a historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Leap Of Faith Series

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 11, 2007

The healing power in the name of Jesus as was manifeted in the life of the man born lame.

THE HOUR OF MIRACLE The Leap of Faith My scriptural text in taking from Acts 3:1-11. Let’s read. In the story we just read there are five things outstanding. They are: 1. The messengers – The apostles Peter and John. 2. The man – A certain lame man. 3. The mess – Lame from his mother’s womb and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three "C's" Which Lead To Happiness

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Feb 14, 2008

Condition of the Demonically Possessed man - before and after Jesus came to town

Three “C’s” Which Lead to Happiness Mark 5:1-20 January 13, 2008 AM 2008 has already seen its share of trouble. In Alabama alone, churches have been torched and a family of children has been thrown off of one of the state’s tallest bridges – as a motive of revenge. Sin will encompass each one of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

But God !

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 26, 2007

With man it may seem impossible but God! can do all things.

December 3, 2006 Morning Worship Text: Acts 13:1-3; 16:6-15 Subject: God’s Direction Title: But God… Do you know where you are going in life? Do you have a plan? Are you at the end of your road and think that you have arrived, so now it’s time to put life on cruise control and coast the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Going Fishing

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 6, 2008

JOHN 21 GIVES US A DESCRIPTION OF A MAN BEING RESTORED TO CHRIST.

GOING FISHING INTRO: JOHN 21 1: PETER AND SIX OTHER DISICPLES A) THEY ARE AT THE SEA OF TIBERIAS B) PROBABLY MIDDLE WEEK C) INSTEAD OF SITTING AROUND DOING NOTHING THEY GO FISHING D) THESE MEN MOSTLY WERE FISHERMAN BY TRADE POINT: THEY KNEW HOW TO FISH THEY KNEW HOW TO MAKE A LIVING DOING IT. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Other

Lionhearted And Lamblike: The Christian Husband As Head, Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

What it means for a married man to be the head of his wife and of his home.

If the Lord wills, both today and next week we will focus on what it means for a married man to be the head of his wife and of his home. We focus on this for two reasons. One is that the Bible says in Ephesians 5:23, “The husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church.” We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

How Jesus’ healing of the blind man is a picture of overcoming spiritual blindness.

On November 30, 1991, fierce winds from a freakish dust storm triggered a massive freeway pileup along Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California. At least 14 people died and dozens more were injured as topsoil whipped by 50 mile-per-hour winds reduced visibility to zero. The afternoon holocaust left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Blind Or Something?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003

A look at the implications of Jesus healing of a blind man for him then and for us now.

One day at a busy airport, the passengers on a commercial airliner are seated, waiting for the cockpit crew to show up so they can get under way. The pilot and co-pilot finally appear in the rear of the plane, and begin walking up to the cockpit through the center aisle. Both appear to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Holiness