Sermons on Mans Lofty Ideas:

A Good Man That Was Really Bad!

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2009

There is no other way of salvation but God’s way!

INTRO. Have you ever just seen someone that was a good man or woman, but knew they had a need that only God could meet. We go through lives, many times seeking for the things that will only satisfy for a brief time, and wonder why we are never content. In our text today, we see a great story of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Off The Old Man

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 5, 2024

We look at our lesson from Ephesians 4 in light of Jesus healing the paralytic. The first half of Ephesians shows how we have our sins forgiven, then Paul teaches us how to walk as a Christian. When our sins are forgiven, we can walk.

Putting Off The Old Man Thank you to John Campbell for the Outline. In today’s Gospel Lesson from Matthew 9, Jesus tells a paralytic that his sins are forgiven. This, of course, shocks everyone. And it really should shock us. The interesting thing is how the paralytic’s friends are shocked more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-9, Ephesians 4:17-25

Denomination: Anglican

New Year, New Man

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 30, 2006

A lot of people make resolutions this time of year. Make one yourself....

Gal 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lame Man Learns To Dance Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

Peter's healing of the lame man

The lame man learns to dance Acts 3:12-26 12And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Depravity--Illegitimate Birth

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

This passage shatters man’s concept of himself, but it’s a passage that has to be studied very carefully because it is one of the shocking truths revealed by Jesus.

READ passage. This passage shatters man’s concept of himself, but it’s a passage that has to be studied very carefully because it is one of the shocking truths revealed by Jesus. To outline tonight’s study. I. Man is a sinner and short of God’s glory. II. Man sins because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen, A Man Of Faith And Tenacity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 28, 2024

Stephen is a model for how to remain faithful without fear of the unknown. What you and I are faced with today is considering: "How will we respond to life’s challenges?"

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 9 Stephen, a man of Faith and Tenacity Acts 6:8-15 Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:1-60, Matthew 5:17, Exodus 34:29-30, Amos 5:25-27, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idolatry, Man's Natural Instinct Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 21, 2004

Natural man is an idolator, he will create a god in his mind if he has no other

Idolotry, Man’s Natural Instinct Jonah 1:6 Intro. The philosopher speaks of a god shaped vacuum in man’s heart. Many modern preachers preach about man seeking God. Through out history we read of men worshipping idols and gods of their own making, many today worship a god created in their own ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Conscience Of Man And The Word Of God

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 26, 2003

What brings a person to the place where they willfully do what they know is wrong?

TITLE: The Conscience of man and the Word of God (4/25/99) I. Introduction Have you seen the Sunglasses and seminars commercial – this fellow is supposed to be attending seminars for his work, but decides to spend time in the sun. Only problem is – He falls asleep at the beach and gets really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Powerful Prayer Of A Simple Man

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 27, 2006

Powerful prayer of the Elijah, a man just like us.

Powerful Prayer of a Simple Man James 5:17, 18 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. NIV Elijah was an ordinary ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Even An Old Man Can

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008

There remains for all of us, Jewish believers, Christians and Muslims only one name under heaven by which we can be saved. Jesus Christ. Do you need to take your spiritual life into the garage for an overhaul?

Even an Old Man Can I know many of you have heard this passage many, many times and can probably quote it to me. But before you all take a mental holiday I want to try to present this passage with a new perspective that may interest you. Easter is a time when we think about the sacrifice, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Not Good That Man Should Be Alone! Series

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

What is FRIENDSHIP? What are the BENEFITS of Friendship & How can friendship can change your life, the churches life & those people who are in YOUR world? How we can prevent relationships from failing?

IT IS NOT GOOD FOR MAN TO BE ALONE (Part 3 of THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR) Dan Harman www.CityMinistries.org.uk See ’The Friendship Factor - Part 1) for media suggestions (relevant songs, film clips) Re-cap of Part 1 & 2: David & Hushai, Ruth & Naomi Intro: How many of you want to want to have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Unless A Man Be Born Again"

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007

A sermon to demonstrate the basic principle for Salvation-No Jesus/No Heaven...Know Jesus/Know Eternal Life

“Unless A Man Be Born Again..” John 3:1-3 3:1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Aquarium Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Bible teaches here that God made whales for the fun of it. He made them just to play in the ocean. The idea of having a gold fish, or some other pet, just to watch them play and have fun in their environment is not mans idea. It was God's idea in creation.

Off the coast of the Italian Riviera a large bronze statue of Christ has been installed down in the depths of the sea as a symbol that Christ is Lord of the deep. Jesus is the only man in history who demonstrated He was also God by controlling this great force in creation-the sea. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-35

Whose The Strong Man Now?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 23, 2018

This sermon focuses on two main points 1. The Supernatural is Real 2. Jesus Is the Stronger Man (Messiah - Son of God)

Scripture: Mark 3:20 - 27 (reading Mark 3:7 - 27) Call to worship - Psalm 138 Theme: "You are the Son of God" This sermon focuses on two main points 1. The Supernatural is Real 2. Jesus Is the Stronger Man (Messiah - Son of God) INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-27, Mark 3:20-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Confronts A Religious Man

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 11, 2009

Paul had all the passion and righteous anger for God, and it was all wrong. Jesus had to correct Paul’s path and destiny to make him the man he was supposed to be. Paul’s religion got in the way of what was more important; a relationship with Jesus.

Jesus Confronts a Religious Man Prairie Baptist Church – 12/13/09 A.M. Service Text: Acts 9:1-9 Key verse: Acts 9:5 - And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” Premise: Paul had all the passion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist