Sermons on Not Of Man:

Don't Give Up! Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 15, 2025

Jesus shares the parable of the persistent widow in order to provide encouragement and hope for His followers.

Winston Churchill speech - never give up There are so many areas of life in which people can feel discouraged: weight activities Luke 18:1–8 ESV And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Revelation 6:9-10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Matthew 6:6, James 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 3:13, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

1st John 1:1-4 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 24, 2025

Jesus is fully God and fully Man

1 John 1:1-4 So just to mention again, we are looking to understand properly the meaning of scripture and we need to think about who the letter was written to, why the letter was written and what does it hope to get across or correct. This letter was written to church(s) in Ephesus because they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4, 1 Peter 3:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

5. The Life Of Isaac- The Man Who Grew The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 6, 2020

A message covering the life of Isaac who went from being a godly young man to a selfish old man.

THE LIFE OF ISAAC “The Man Who Grew the Wrong Way (Genesis 21-35) 5. The Life of Isaac - The Man Who Grew the Wrong Way Genesis 21-35 Bob Marcaurelle homeandchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurells A special committee was evaluating the work of a teacher about whom they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Man Tried To Become Like God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2024

In this sermon series we are comparing the early chapters of Genesis with the late chapters in John. In this sermon, we explore how the Fall happened because man wanted to become like God and salvation happened because God was willing to become a man.

THE TEMPTION IN THE FALL: Satan told Adam and Eve that they could become like God. - Genesis 3:5. SIDE NOTE: This was also the issue in Satan’s fall. - Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:11-19; 1 Timothy 3:6. - His pride and desire to lift himself up. - Look up Isaiah 14:12-14. THE GREAT REVERSAL: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, John 19:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Ressurection

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 1, 2000

This is a short story about one man’s experience with the risen Christ.

Jesus is alive! This is a story of one man’s encounter with His risen Lord. As Ed contemplated a short-term evangelistic mission trip to Kenya, Africa it clearly seemed to be God’s will. For some time he had a vision to lead the church he pastors to a deeper commitment to international ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

This message attempts to identify who man tries to please, God or man.

PLEASING GOD 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Man is always striving to please someone. The Christian will either please God or he will please man. There are certain things that man must do if he is going to please God. Likewise, there are certain things he must not do in order to please God. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Depravity

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 13, 2006

Three reasons we must grasp an understanding of man’s depravity.

Romans 5:12 Depravity Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 12, 2006 Introduction Tonight as we take up our subject of depravity, remember that we are considering anchors of our faith. An anchor is something that will hold us in place when the winds of change and compromise come up and try ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Ways

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A message contrasting God’s way & man’s way to salvation.

THE TWO WAYS Matthew 7:13-14 INTRO: The way of right and the way of wrong. The way of good and the way of bad. The way of holiness and the way of sin. One way leads to hell, destruction, suffering, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Foundation Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jun 6, 2003

Lesson 18 on the Sermon on the Mount. Will you be the wise man or the foolish man?

Fix Your Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Intro. Gregory Elder tells about growing up on the Atlantic Coast. As a child, he loved to make elaborate sand castles. He made entire sand cities some times. But one year, for several days in a row, a group of bullies would come through and smash ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin And Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003

Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thinking About God's Wisdom

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

Man’s wisdom comes not from himself, it comes from God.

Thinking About God=s Wisdom. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Text: 1 Corinthians 2:16 Sermon Idea: Man=s wisdom comes not from himself, it comes from God. Sin runs rampant in our society. Daily newspaper and television reports of overcrowding of prisons can attest to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 20, 2005

This passage explores some of the key implications of buying into "man’s wisdom."

- v. 18a - note that this is an area of danger. What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds? 1. What we’re called to do: Let go of the wisdom the world applauds. - v. 18b. - What that wisdom looks like: - having lots of possessions is the key to happiness; - if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck On Stupid! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 13, 2011

While Abram was a man of faith, no man has pure uninterrupted faith.

Intro: 1. Matthew Henry, "There is no state on earth free from trials, nor any character free from blemishes...Perfect happiness and perfect purity dwell only in heaven...The grace Abram was most noted for, was faith; yet he fell through unbelief and distrust of the Divine providence, even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 2, 2008

God’s call is always a call to activity on man’s part

WHEN GOD CALLS 5/25/08 Exodus 2:11-25 & Acts 7:20-29 S__R__L_ 1. IT IS ALWAYS A CALL TO PREPARATION A. Spiritual Preparation 1. What we teach our children in home more important a. Communist – give me child until 5 & have for life 2. Amran – exalted people >God’s presence Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For The Wise Guys Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Aug 11, 2007

Man’s wisdom is deficient, but God’s wisdom is always sufficient.

Watch out for the wise guys Col. 2:8-10 A college student was in a philosophy class which had a discussion about God’s existence. The professor presented the following logic: "Has anyone in this class heard God?" Nobody spoke. "Has anyone in this class touched God?" Again, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist