Sermons on Mans Lofty Ideas:

The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2018

This is the re-working of a previous message with new headings and outline.

“The Measure of a Man” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Man?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 30, 2018

A continuing look at Psalm 8, answering the question What is Man that God even cares?

What is Man? Psalm 8 July 1, 2018 I’m not sure if you know this, but as of Tuesday at 5 PM, there were over 7.6 billion people on this planet! That’s a lot of people. And there’s over 326 million in the United States. So, when you feel crowded by people, yes, it’s happening. On a typical day, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 3, 2018

Ministry is filled with interruptions. Unseen & unplanned events occur while we head towards what we think we are suppose to be doing. God presents opportunities to turn these interruptions into displays of His Grace and Love. Yes it is about the journey.

Who is this man? Mark Chapter 5 Team building is a very important element in leadership. The Team needs clear objectives and purpose. In our time that has translated into "Mission Statements". These are often too wordy or broad to capture the essence of just what the goals are. Jesus was the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 20, 2020

A message on what it means to be a man who is following the ways of the Lord.

Blessed is the Man Theme: A challenging message about getting back to our heritage. Letting God restore our heart as men. Text: Jeremiah 17:1 – 10 Introduction Each one of our young men will receive a gift today from our church. It is a key chain with a cross. On the placard there is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-10, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Majesty Of Man Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Man is the only creature God ever made that was worth the cross. The price which is paid for anything determines its value. This means that man is the highest valued part of the universe, for God paid the highest possible price for his recovery.

King Louis XIV of France was once reminded by the chaplain of his court that he was a sinner and in danger of damnation. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "All true, no doubt, but the good God will think twice before He casts out so good of Prince as I am." Here was a man of pride ...read more

12 The Man Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 8, 2020

This is the 12th of 31 Devotions from a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' These devotions are based on the book of Jonah where I'm making a comparison between Jonah and The Church of today.

Jonah 1:9 - So he said to them, “I am a Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” “So he said to them…” Since Jonah had been both awoken from sleep and had been identified as the man who was behind the tempest they were facing, and since he was asked ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Blessed Man

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 5, 2021

We think of blessings as it relates to material things and riches. However, Psalm One talks about a blessed man (or woman) as defined by their relationship with God and His Word. This message examines who is truly blessed in God's eyes.

A Blessed Man Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3; 106:3; Second Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 As some of you know, my brother Barry and I started recording Bible study lessons that people can review at home as part of their personal Bible study time. One of the lessons that we recorded last month was on Psalm One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 106:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triangle Of Man

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

We are going to look at a man named Abraham In this passage, he is visited personally by the Lord. During this visit we are given a glimpse at three sides of this great man's life. As Abraham is revealed to us here, we see some characteristics in his life that need to be seen in all of us.

The Triangle of Pastor Timothy The Bridge Church Upstate Text: Intro: Everyone in this room wears many different hats. For instance, I am a husband, a father, a son, a Pop-Pop, a Pastor, a friend, among a lot of other things. This passage reveal the triangle of man. Let's examine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Moving Man

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 10, 2021

Jesus has always moved people into action.

MATTHEW 21:1-11 “THE MOVING MAN” A) The event that is so much a part of this day, Palm Sunday, is recorded in all 4 of the Gospels! * I wish that somehow we could all go to Jerusalem and relive the events of that tremendous day. * How exciting it would be to be a part of the crowds, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In The Image Of Man Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 14, 2021

When we can’t reflect the image and likeness of God, we try to make him in our image and likeness.

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:11-13 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” Then he left them, got back into the boat and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through This Man Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Apr 19, 2021

God has called EVERY BELIEVER to TELL OTHERS about Jesus.

Through This Man Acts 13:13-52 The message of Jesus, what he has done and what he has accomplished has been the message of all eternity. From the moment of the fall of man, God forecasted this king that would come. And that message has gone out. And many of you who are here this morning have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 9, 2018

We all want to be blessed. How does one come to be blessed?

Blessed is the Man Psalm 1:1-6 The influence of the first Psalm has been great for the better part of 3000 years. We are not sure when it was written, but it could go back to the times of David. Theologians are undecided if it is a separate psalm as well. Some hold it to be the introduction to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Man In The Middle Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 2, 2019

Jesus endured much as He was crucified on Golgotha. He was beaten, humiliated, mocked, and blasphemed. He endured all of that for you and me. He took our place on the cross. I am thankful for the Man in the middle.

The Man in the Middle Mark 15: 22-32 Today we begin the most sobering and somber section of Mark’s gospel, dealing with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ our Lord. I am well aware that this was God’s plan for our redemption. I am thankful for the cross and the willingness of our Lord to take our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Man Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jul 19, 2022

My prayer and desire is to love my family enough to lay my relationships on the altar before God with everything else that I have and everything else that I am.

The Great Divorce One of my favorite authors is C.S. Lewis. I was first introduced to him back in middle school when I had summer reading - I believe it was either Prince Caspian or The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Part of the Chronicles of Narnia. He also wrote The Screwtape Letters and Mere ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall Of Man Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 21, 2022

God made Adam and Eve with a will to make a choice. They had the option of obeying God and his command or disobeying. The pull or lure to disobey is temptation. The temptation and the fall began with the serpent luring Eve to disobey God.

The Bible records that the original couple Adam and Eve were deceived by Satan and sin marred God’s creation including mankind. The fall of man tells the story that is basic for the rest of the Bible. God’s plan to redeem fallen man. To save humanity lost in the fall. We are looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist