Sermons on Real Man:

Getting Real With Your Self Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 19, 2007

We all wear masks, which puts us in danger of losing our real selves. Jesus shows us how to be real as He deals with threatening people, hostile people, and those whose hearts are full of pain. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

When you wear a mask – not a Halloween costume mask, but a personality mask, a way-of-being mask – when you wear a mask, you not only hide from others, but you also hide from yourself. You lose your real self. And that is a huge loss. It is crucial to get real with yourself. The poet Paul ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Jesus In The Real World

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2010

*Here in the real world God: -Calls us to some difficult decisions. -Blesses us with excellent examples. -Leads us with dependable directions. -Gives us priceless presents.

Living for Jesus in the Real World 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - December 30, 2009 *I can’t believe it’s been 20 years, but Alan Jackson wrote this country hit: Cowboys don't cry, -- And heroes don't die. And good always wins -- Again and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18, 2 Thessalonians 3:14, 2 Thessalonians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Real In A World Of Illusions

Contributed by David Dunn on Aug 12, 2025

How faith keeps us grounded when technology blurs the truth.

Introduction I want to start with something simple. Life today feels like one giant dating app. Swipe left. Swipe right. Reject this. Keep that. But it’s not just dating apps. For many of us, life feels like an endless Zoom meeting — faces in little boxes, muted microphones, “connection” that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 17:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Getting Real With Your Friends Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 2, 2007

Jesus understands us as we are, but loves us into what we may become. With Peter, he loved the Type A person; with James, the passive-aggressive; with John, the immature -- all into effectiveness. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they could! Personally, I wish I could get at least ten cents on the dollar for everything I have loaned to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Insurgency, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

Third in a series looking at spiritual warfare not on the basis of popular Christian views, but based on the biblical text.

The third and hopefully last in this series on spiritual warfare. To go back and recap: 1) So much has been written in the last 35 years, much of it with wild sounding terms like spiritual mapping, casting down strongholds, generational curses and binding spirits. I am not saying, nor have I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008

How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Practical Faith For Real Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 6, 2002

Jesus was out to prepare His disciples for their greatest trial, His crucifixion. But He was also giving us direction to prepare for the realities of life.

A Practical Faith for Real Life (Matt. 26:31-35, John 13:33-38, Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-38) 1. Students at Bible College/seminaries…lose track of the real world…There used to be an old saying, "It takes 10 years to get over seminary…" 2. In our church, we try to encourage an "honest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Real Wonder Bread

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 29, 2006

Jesus Is Real Wonder Bread 1) He is the bread that came down from heaven 2) He is the bread that leads to heaven

(Call children forward.) I need your help this morning. I want to make a sandwich but I’m not sure how to do that. First of all, can you tell me what ingredients I need to make a sandwich? Peanut butter, jelly, and bread? Is that right? Do we really need the bread? Of course we do! Eating peanut ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Prevailing Proofs Of A Real Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Reminders of who we are in Christ

PREVAILING PROOFS OF A REAL FAITH  God continually reminds of who we are in Christ: no longer in Adam. Behavior depends on seeing and recognizing who you are and the basic facts of your idenity. Backwards today: act first and then believe. Paul has been leading us step by step to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Christmas…it's The Real Thing

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Christmas - (Confessions of a Christmas Lover)

Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get older, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Is Real Part 2

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016

Heaven is real and most people want to make heaven, but are not willing to die to get there. This sermon is part two about heaven and the basic understanding of end times recorded in the Bible

Heaven is real part 2 Rev 21:1-8 This sermon is gleamed from the Bible and parts of SermonCentral sermons. Introduction- Last week we began looking at things of heaven. Everyone wants to go to heaven, but not many are willing to die to get there. We agreed that life events cause us to look ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Back To Basics (Sixth In A Series)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2019

A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2019 Back to Basics (sixth in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:8-11, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Christians Keep Their Boots On

Contributed by G. D. Helton on May 17, 2012

A sermon to help the body stay prepared for the battle, and to continue to share the Gospel.

Real Christians Keep Their Boots On Sunday Morning, 01-30-11 Text Ephesians 6:10-17 Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:12 For we wrestle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Jesus Takes Charge Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

The cleansing of the temple gives us a glimpse of Jesus’ character that is often overlooked or even denied. We see the Real Jesus in his confrontation with the money changers just as surely as in His compassion toward the weak.

The Real Jesus Takes Charge Fortifying the Foundations # 6 John 2:12-22 4-6-03 Intro: Please turn in your Bible to John 2:12. This morning we come the amazing story of Jesus cleansing the temple—driving out the moneychangers and those who were selling sacrificial animals in the Court of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:5-6, John 2:12-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Take Hold Of A Life That Is Real!

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

Searching for the real meaning of life? St Paul describes how Christians life a life of purpose.

LIVING A LIFE THAT IS REAL 19th Sunday after Pentecost October 10, 2004 I Timothy 6:6-19 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran