Sermons on Men From Joppa:

I Live For The Applause! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 22, 2014

In our everyday life we are confronted by people who let you know all of the things they accomplish in their life.

Matthew 6:1-4-“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce-Proof Marriages

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We look for loopholes like the Pharisees did, but Jesus' words are striking! He wasn't interested in getting us out of marriage, but keeping us in them!

Passage: Matthew 19:1-12 Intro: Every person comes to this passage from a little different place. 1. divorced, not-divorced, considering marriage, friends or family who are divorced. 2. I did a lengthy project on this passage 30 years ago, and I did what most people do. 3. focused on verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Going Home A Different Way

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 24, 2015

The wise men were changed after being in the presences of Jesus, the King of kings. True worship should cause a change in us also...When we leave we should go home a different way.

Today's scripture is a very familiar during the Christmas season...the story of the wise men and their visit to see Jesus. (Matthew 2:1-12) (1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas According To Matthew (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 23, 2020

Wise men still still seek Him

Christmas Eve 2020 Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-24-2020 Christmas Eve 1987 What’s the best Christmas present you have ever received? Several come to mind. When we were first married Maxine got tickets for us to go see The Orlando ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Real Man Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Being a godly Man

Leaving a Godly Legacy in the Home – How to Be a Real Man A Real Man Loves his Wife – Ephesians 5:25-33 A Real Man Trains his Children – Ephesians 6:4 A Real Man Fears the Lord – Psalm 112:1-2 Ephesians 5:25-33 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Committed, Faithful, Teachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

Are you discipling your men to become teachers or is your local body relying solely on you?

2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. As Paul told King Agrippa, “this thing was not done in a corner” there were many witnesses still alive that had seen Christ risen from the dead. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaim Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

The mission of “fishing” is at the heart of who we are and what we are called to be. During this sermon, we will discover our motivation for proclaiming is love for God and His kingdom. We will also see numerous ways to engage in this mission.

Just Words: Proclaim Scripture Text: Mark 1.14-20 I. The Nature of the Calling In some ways, what we’re doing today is an extension of last Sunday’s message. The “word” for last week was calling... And you-remember that-when God calls, it’s an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Make Me A Blessing (3 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 22, 2024

We have discovered in this series MAKE ME A BLESSING that the greatest honor that can be bestowed upon mankind in this life is to be known as a MAN or WOMAN OF GOD!

However, everyone does not share that idea. That is there might be some here today who live their life everyday wanting to known as: • Great businessman • Great athlete • Great entertainer • Great entrepreneur But one day as these stands before their Creator they will wish they had lived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Greatest Command 3: A Pledge Of Allegiance Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 10, 2014

The magi brought the child, Jesus three symbolic gifts. These gifts can be interpreted in light of the greatest command as a pledge of allegiance to him.

1. Red Skelton Pledge of Allegiance -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU 2. The Greatest Command is a "pledge of allegiance" to God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 3. The Wise Men gave a Pledge of Allegiance to Jesus with their gifts -- Matthew 2.1-11 a. Typically we see the gold as Royalty; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Dimensional Love Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

God is crazy about you

Introduction A group of four-through eight-year-olds were asked: “What does love mean?” Their answers vary from the amusing to the profound. Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other. Love is when you go out to eat and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

A Courageous Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 17, 2016

This is part of The Christian's Heart series dealing with various qualities found within a believer's heart. This sermon is on the quality of courage. Through the life of Joshua we realize a courageous heart is a faithful, word-filled and trusting heart.

A Christian’s Heart “A Courageous Heart” Introduction A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. Courage is putting our faith in action. To have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Obviously, God wants us to be a happy, satisfied people. We shouldn’t be restless & jealous, always chafing about what we don’t have. There should be a spirit of thankfulness in us that brands us as belonging to Him.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) Turn with me this morning to the 23rd Psalm, perhaps one of the best loved passages in the Bible. We often read it in times of stress or sorrow. But I would like you to see it in a slightly different way this morning. Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meeting Of The East And West Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 24, 2024

The meeting of the east and west is always a conflict rather than a conjunction of the two. The west claims the political power, and the east claims the knowledge and wisdom. Jesus brings all together. He is the Prince of Peace.

Theme: Born to Give Text: Matthew 2:1-12   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: The image of the wise men on the Christmas cards, the visit of the Magi scene in Christmas play are different from what we are told in the Bible. Matthew commences his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad

Contributed by Bill Purvis on Oct 20, 2008

Using Genesis 48:9 this Father’s Day sermon can be used year around to help people appreciate their fathers or learn to cope with the absence of a good father figure.

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad” Genesis 48:9 Robert Kiyosaki (Ki yo sa ki) wrote a best selling book on finances called, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. It’s an awesome book I highly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:9

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is Enough... And Who Do You Trust For It? Part I Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 9, 2013

Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all... god's let us down but God does not!

Title: How Much Is Enough and Who Do You Trust for It? Part I Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (16:29-33 and 17:1-7) Thesis: Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all… god’s let us down but God does not! Introduction I always shudder when I hear someone suggest that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational