Sermons on Shine Before Men:

City Of Refuge

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 11, 2008

God placed six cities of refuge for the people of Israel. We have those cities available to run and hide at the time of need.

Cities of Refuge Ps. 46:1 GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble Cities of refuge 1. Design of cities. Ex 21:13; Nu 35:11; Jos 20:3. They were established by God before they were needed. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Providence Through Women Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

The surprising thing is you have what you have because of the providence of God in the lives of women like Vashti. She was used to save Judaism, and this is our heritage as Christians.

Paul Aurandt tells this fascinating true story that deals with the paradox of positive rebellion. In April of 1847 it looked as if Mexico was ready to make peace with the United States. President James Polk chose Nicholas Trist to go as a peace commissioner. On his way Trist spoke to reporters ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-22

Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Explores Psalm 1, emphasizing the stark choice between paths of righteousness or wickedness, and the resulting destinies of divine favor or destruction.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, this sanctuary where we come to meet with God, to hear His Word, and to be transformed by it. Today, we stand on the threshold of a profound exploration of a text that has been a wellspring of wisdom for countless ...read more

Topics: Following God, Blessings

Worshipping From The Heart Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

Worship flows out of our revelation of God, our experiences in God, and our gratitude for His goodness. These matters must be addressed when we seek to enhance our worship experience. Otherwise the experience can become artificial and contrived.

01.22.17 Intro How do we move into a higher level of worship—in our personal lives and corporately as a church? Answering that question is more complex that you might think. But it is extremely important to find answers to the question. If I were to ask for a show of hands this morning, how many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Matthew 15:8-9, Psalm 28:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Fatherless - What A Mistake - The Man Of Steel Series Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 14, 2021

We need to train men (Manly Training Ministries) and equip men to teach more men just what it takes to really be a man. We must understand how God designed men and then teach this to other men who will pass it along to the next generation

The average American home is is crisis! The "National Review" calls it a "Permanent Family Crisis". In 2004, A famous America Comedian expressed his concern about the African American Family in front of the NAACP with a speech that ignited a firestorm. Let me give you a small ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perils Of Confronting Evil Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 19, 2008

Samson confronts the Philistines while the Israelites cower and wonder about their future. What they don’t realize is that allowing evil to continue will destroy their future.

THE PERILS OF CONFRONTING EVIL “The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing” (Edmund Burke, English Philosopher). Confrontation is never easy. It is probably the last thing any of us really wants to do. When we see a brother or sister in Christ behaving ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Luke The Man Who Did Not Bail Out Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 17, 2015

One of the men with Paul when he died was Doctor Luke who had been with him for over five years. He seems to given up his medical practice to help one man - Paul - so he could have the strength he needed to do what God wanted.

Annual Sermons: Vol. 12 Sermon 1 Bob Marcaurelle 2 Tim. 4:10-11 LUKE - THE MAN WHO DIDN’T BAIL OUT “. . . Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me. . . Only Luke is with me. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Star Trek

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 20, 2018

The story of the Wise Men following the star reveals three types of people who have to deal with the reality of Jesus: the Committed; the Indifferent; and the Antagonistic

1. Matthew 2.1-12 2. This Story of the Wise Men on their Journey with the Star reveals Three Types of People who deal with the Reality of Jesus I. The Committed (Wise Men) In 1873 a group of women at Hillsboro, Ohio, met and prayed and then read the 146th Psalm. Then they prayed and pleaded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Open Arms Of Love

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 12, 2008

What brand would you put on a Christian Mother? “Love” – The branding for Christians is Love.

Mother’s Open Arms of Love I Samuel 1:24-28 Matthew 23:37-39 Companies that do well are the ones that are able to brand their products. A well-developed brand is recognized worldwide. Nike – check mark Disney – round shape with two big ears Apple – Apple with bite McDonalds – Golden ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be A Man

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 18, 2023

Father's Day Sermon calling men back to Biblical masculinity

Be A Man Father’s Day CCCAG 6-18-23 Scripture- Joshua 1:1-9 This Father's Day morning I'm going to be giving everyone here, but especially the men some practical tools that we need to develop or redevelop quickly in these last days. But this is not just for the men Ladies, these three ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 25, 2006

The Lord our God is faithful, always faithful, in all things faithful - This is our confidence in him.

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS Lamentation 3: 22-25 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga albay October 1, 2006 Introduction A. Greetings B. About Wednesday’s Typhoon “Melinyo” 1. All of us have been caught by surprise. We didn’t expect that the typhoon has a strong wind of 230kms/hour. Our ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judge Not, Least Ye Be Judged! Really?

Contributed by John Hickman on Oct 21, 2013

Working through a difficult passage of scripture on judging others. What did Jesus mean? If it is okay to judge others, what are the tools we need to use to make fair assessments? And, do we judge Christians any differently than non-Christians?

JUDGE NOT, LEAST YE BE JUDGED! (loudly – Like old time Preacher). That sure sounds good from the pulpit, doesn't it? But really. Can we just put an exclamation point after it, chisel it in stone and make it a commandment? One of the top five questions I’ve been asked over the years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

With The Help Of God

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 31, 2008

With God helping us we will get the job done that He requires and fulfill His will in and for our lives.

With the Help of God Griffith Baptist Church – 11/2/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:15-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:16 - And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2012

This is a Father’s Day sermon encouraging men to strive for excellence by fulfilling their needs for respect, for encouragement, and for a relationship with God.

Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World 6/16/12 Joshua 1:1-9 Ephesians 5:25-6:4 I can recall a number of years ago I was having a conversation with one of the women in the fellowship hall. She was dressed extra nice that day and had her hair done very well. I said, “You ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed