Sermons on Mans Presumption:

A Man Of The Spirit, A Man Of The Word, A Man Of God

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 26, 2007

The importance of this narrative to the individual Christian is quite clear. Christ being the example for the church today, we as the body should exemplify similar characteristics. We need to be people of the Spirit, people of the Word and people of the

Mathew 4:1-11 This is a powerfully written story, where Matthew creates an atmosphere of suspense, irony, artistry, and realism. It is an ideal romantic narrative, which unfolds in the center of a character foil and temptation plot motif as its primary literary construction. The suspense unfolds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

A Sinful Man, A Foolish Man, And A Wise Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006

Three different men are described in Proverbs 29. Take your choice.

INTRO.- ILL.- You know its going to be a bad day ahead when... - You wake up face down on the pavement. - You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. - Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles. - You want to put on the clothes you wore home from the party and there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:6-11, Proverbs 29:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Hear God? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2009

The leaders of the Jews failed to recognize the Christ because of three obstacles to their hearing: Presumptions, Prejudice, and Pride.

Hearing God John 7:40-52 (NKJV) * (Funny hearing illustration) * How do you listen to God? How would you have listened to Jesus when He taught? Vs.40Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, "Truly this is the Prophet." 41 Others said, "This is the Christ." But some ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Gap

Contributed by Mark Jones on Nov 5, 2009

Grace fills the gap between God’s holy standard and the sin that still rages in our bodies.

EOLS: Grace fills the gap between God’s holy standard and the sin that still rages in our bodies. Romans 7:18-25 (Primary) Ephesians 2:16-21 Romans 6:12-14 The Grace Gap-is my term for the chasm that exists between the ideal of God’s standard, and the flesh in which I live. This very issue ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

It’s Not Your Party - James 4:13-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

What is the difference between wisely planning ahead and prideful presumption on the future?

James 4:13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then disappears. 15 Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

The Danger Of Robbing God Of His Glory

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

The glory of God is the visible manifestation of His presence, majesty, and holiness. He is jealous over His glory and will not share it with any man.

THE DANGER OF ROBBING GOD OF HIS GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 42:8 Supporting Texts: Acts 12:21-23, Romans 1:21, Isaiah 48:11, Malachi 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:31 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God is the visible manifestation of His presence, majesty, and holiness. He is jealous ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:8, Acts 12:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Short Beds And Small Blankets

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 27, 2007

GOOD PERFORMANCES,GRAND PROFESSIONS,GROSS PRESUMPTION

Short Beds and Small Blankets Isaiah 28:20 God has so made man, that there are two things essential for their comfort, if not for their very existence, namely, sleep and clothing. Sleep is essential to the very existence of our bodies on earth. Clothing also is needful for our comfort, and, at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Not In The Words "the Temple Of The Lord" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 31, 2019

In Jeremiah’s words, there is murder, theft, fornication, perjury and the out-and-out worship of money. But we cannot forget the legal murder sanctioned by the Supreme Court.

Jeremiah 7: 1-15 “The Temple of the Lord. . .” We are encouraged by the Church to listen to the word of the Lord, as much as possible, with ears sensitive to their original meaning. In other words, we listen as the people of Judah, the Jews, would have heard them in the days of Jeremiah. They were ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-15, Matthew 21:13

Denomination: Catholic

The Security Of Man’s Reclamation-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 3, 2010

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The writer to the Hebrews disclosed the essence of man’s reclamation. You can have, if you so choose, a sure reclamation. But how? Man’s reclamation is secured thru..

The SECURITY of Man’s RECLAMATION-II—Hebrews 2:10-18 The writer to the Hebrews disclosed the means/essence of man’s reclamation. Man’s reclamation is secured by specific means. You can have, if you so choose, a sure reclamation. How is man’s reclamation secured? Man’s reclamation is secure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Man Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 9, 2022

Every human being is God’s creation. A person made in His image. Only when we are properly related to God can we experience the fullness God intended for us.

It is said that Socrates was obsessed with one central aim in his search for wisdom: To know himself. The basic question is what is man? This is a legitimate question. When a young man leaves home traveling aimlessly in search of “finding himself” he is looking for the answer to an important ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Blind Man"S Cry

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Blind Bartimaus a picture of a sinner such as I

A Blind Man’s Cry (Mark 10:46-52) Intro. We see here a picture of a man who was without sight, who heard about Jesus, and cried out for mercy. Too often we hear salvation described in such a light way we get the idea, it’s just turning over a new leaf. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.

Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with money. o The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man/Poor Man

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Apr 28, 2001

No one meets Jesus and stays the same, using rich young ruler and Bartimaeus the Blind man as illustrations

Rich Man, Poor Man Mark 10:17-22; 46-52 NRBM/BBM April 30, 2001 Each of us I am sure, if we stop and think, could think of a situation in life that changed our life completely, or at least left us to never be the same. For some it was meeting someone of distinction, for others it might be time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Mark 10:46-51

Denomination: Baptist

God's Man Is Man's Deliverer"

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 25, 2005

Pastor’s Anniversary

“God’s man is man’s Deliver” Exodus 3:7-12 Here is an ordinary man who was given up as a child in order to save his life. He was given up so that he would not be killed by the enemy but ended up being raised by the enemy. Here is a man that grew up confused about his identity in God. Believed the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Man, Poor Man

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2007

An examination of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 16:19-31 September 11, 2005 Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational