Sermons on Persuade Men:

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 23, 2015

A sermon about Jesus calling four fisherman to follow him and how we also are called and equipped to be Fishers of People.

When I was a little boy I used to slip off and go fishing in a little clear pond in a gravel pit behind my uncle Leon’s house, it was a nice little pond with sand and pea gravel around the bank and this gravel pit had long been abandoned so it was peaceful and quite. What I liked about it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Wise?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

What we can learn from the journey and joy of the Wise Men.

Are you WISE? January 5, 2014 Matthew 2:1-12 Well, we made it through last week. That was fun, wasn’t it? We shoveled 5 times last Sunday, then the cold hit, and we all huddled in our homes. But that’s behind us. Now, can you believe we’re almost half way through January? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2013

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gult from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Jesus.

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 17, 2013

When it comes to looking for Jesus we see several "types" of people in the Gospels. Are they all still with us today? What kind of person actually finds Jesus?

Looking for Jesus. There are at least three kinds of people looking for Jesus ... Those who want nothing to do with Jesus Those who are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places Those who are looking in the right places We see all of these people in the Christmas story and you probably know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Different Direction (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 10, 2014

Hearing about birth of Jesus does not produce the same emotion in all that witness the events that surround the birth of baby Jesus. When Herod The King Heard This, He Was Troubled, And All Jerusalem With Him.

Matthew 2:1-12- Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do Your Doctrines (Teachings) About God Come From, Man Or God?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

If the teachings are not scripture that has been given to the person by the inspiration of God and received and understood in the heart, then they are almost certainly going to be false.

Where do your doctrines (teachings) about God come from, man or God? 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine.. A patchwork of doctrines: Almost everyone it seems, regardless of whether they are saved or unsaved, has concocted for themselves a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Charge Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In his resurrection and appearance to the disciples and through the Day of Pentecost, Jesus accomplished two things: He gave them their mission and empowered them for it and He created His Church, the body of Christ.

The Charge of a Disciple Matthew 28:18-20a They found themselves wrapped in darkness, hiding behind locked doors and wrestling with their lost dreams and how things could have gone so horribly wrong. Just three years prior, a stranger walked up to them and uttered three words which forever changed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Be The Gift!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2018

This Christmas season as we seek to meet our Christmas Expectations, how can we help others meet those expectations, by our being the gift.

Be the Gift! Matthew 2:1-12 December 9, 2018 In past years we’ve talked about the art of regifting. And it is an art. How do you tactfully give a gift which you’ve been given and remember who gave it to you, so that you don’t regift to the giver? That can be pretty exhausting in and of itself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Seen "His Star?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2018

Since Jesus is called “the Star out of Jacob” (Numbers 24:17) and the “Morning Star” (2 Pet. 1:19), it doesn’t seem surprising that Jesus' birth would be heralded by a new Star. For truly, a Star had been born!

HAVE YOU SEEN “HIS STAR?” Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE UNSELFISH REQUEST 1. The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when Emily, a young lady about 20 years old, walked up and sat on his lap. 2. Now, we all know that Santa doesn't usually take requests from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Courageous Living

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Couragous living is what will be needed in order to face the giants that are coming our way

Today I want to talk about Courageous Living During the time we have left on this earth, it will take great courage to face the giants coming our way Hopefully we all know this story – summarize it David was a courageous leader and he lived like it One small stone plus one big heart = one dead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Baptist

Now What? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 48 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the last in the series covering the aftermath of the resurrection and postlude to the gospel.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Now What?” John 21 John makes it very clear that Jesus said and did much more than God chose to chronicle. John affirmed that his purpose was to record those things that would both inspire and fortify belief that leads to genuine life in Him. His writing is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We All Come To Worship Him

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2020

The Star of Bethlehem sends a signal to the world. Christ came to be the savior of the world. The church is called into a global mission.

January 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 2:1-12 We All Come to Worship Him Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus came to be the Lord and Savior of all peoples. This tiny infant was sent on no small ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Be A Wise Guy. Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Dec 13, 2017

I. The Wise men’s journey is one of TRUE FAITH. II. The Wise men’s journey is one of WORSHIP. III. The Wise man’s journey is one of CHANGE.

I. The Wise men’s journey is one of TRUE FAITH. There is a world of difference between “false faith” and “true faith.” False Faith – My words are different from my actions, I live to impress others, I lift myself up and put others down. True Faith – My words and actions match, I live to serve ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The People Who Found Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2017

This sermon shows some people who found Christ.

Introduction A few days ago, I received a Christmas newsletter from a friend of mine who is serving as a missionary in Japan. Here is what he wrote in his newsletter: Dear Friends, Christmas music came early this year. My family found a radio station that started playing 24-hour-a-day Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Talk Christmas Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Lets talk Christmas looking through the eyes of Mary, Joseph, and the Wise men.

Let’s talk Christmas (part one) Luke 1:26-33 Introduction- Here we are Christmas Eve Day and we are moving fast toward Christmas. I know there are procrastinators in here this morning that will be shopping today to finish up gift giving. People who have put it off, didn’t feel like it, and now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene