Sermons on Shine Before Men:

Leaving A Legacy

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jun 21, 2016

This is a short devotional given at a Men's Breakfast about us as men leaving a Godly legacy.

Proverbs 13:22a A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children A good man leaves an inheritance [of moral stability and goodness] to his children’s children Amplified Bible A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren The Message 30 for 30 of two strikingly different ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Tough Love For His Dysfunctional People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 11, 2011

When God's people as a whole fail to be light, we as individual believers can still SHINE.

God's Tough Love for His Dysfunctional People (Hosea 1:1-10) [Note: I tossed my original intro for this late-breaking one.] 1. Early this morning I got a call at 2a.m. from the alarm company. 2. We had the police out to check things out, all was well. 3. Terry told me about starting a new job ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are The Light

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

The world is in utter darkness and we need to become the light, are you listening to me? Shine bright!

Light Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden..” Florence Nightingale, Founder of modern nursing and known as the ‘Lady with a lamp’, got saved at the age of 16; while reading a wonderful book, she experienced a spiritual new birth. A few months ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Acts, Part 11- Available To God; What To Do Before Your Call Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

We’re going to look at a man named Philip •Philip is what we might call a "minor character of Acts" •We know great characters of Peter and Paul. •When we meet Philip: -Not a professional missionary; great evangelist; powerful preacher -Just an o

Available to God (or, “What to do before your call”) Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:1-8) 1982 was a momentous year in my life. After 12 yrs. of school and 4 yrs. of college, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree. It was a wonderful accomplishment. •Unfortunately, like many college graduates my goal up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Shall Speak To Your Helper Concerning You Before You Meet Him

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 22, 2018

You will not just meet anybody who will decide on his own what to do for you but you shall meet one sent by God who carries specific orders as to what to do for you and He can't deviate. He shall be controlled by the Spirit of God.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GOD SHALL SPEAK TO YOUR HELPER CONCERNING YOU BEFORE YOU MEET HIM Acts 10:9-23 King James Version (KJV) 9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Charismatic

John Series Part 12 Revelation 3: Jesus Knows All Men, Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2021

This is a brief passage packed full of powerful truths. Jesus revealed that He knew all men. 1. Fact 1: many believed in Jesus (v.23). 2. Fact 2: Jesus did not commit nor entrust Himself to men (vv.24–25).

John Series Part 12 Revelation 3: Jesus Knows All Men, John 2:23–25 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC 11/7/21 (2:23–25) Introduction: this is a brief passage packed full of powerful truths. Jesus revealed that He knew all men. 1. Fact 1: many believed in Jesus (v.23). 2. Fact 2: Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dispelling The Darkness

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015

What we’re trying to do is push back the darkness.

So, Matthew says that, “when Jesus heard that John [the Baptist] had been arrested, he withdrew….” What does that tell us? It tells us – doesn’t it? – that there is a force of darkness at work in this world. And we know what that means, of course. It means there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be A Champion With God

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Sep 14, 2017

Men in general…and, Christian men in particular…have a need to look good. We need to appear to be in control. But, in truth we are very much like ducks gliding along on a pond…we look serene…and calm…but, underneath we are paddling like mad.

Father’s Day June 2016 How To Be A Champion With God Introduction: !. Thank people for the kind acceptance they have extended to us. 2. Father’s Day story about my Dad. (The time he confronted some street gang in church). A Foreword to what I am going to share with you: Men in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Amos--- God,s Able Prophet

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 4, 2009

Able body men to take a stand.

AMOS--- GOD,S ABLE PROPHET No doubt Amos lived in a day similar to ours Lawlessness, worldliness, wickedness and ungodliness. A day of rape, riots, robbery and rottenness shooting and unrighteousness. How ever God’s prophet Amos was ready . Amos 7: 10 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

“come Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men” Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

Conclusion - most important verse in NT - for understanding our role as Christians.

“Come Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:12-25, Mark 1:14-20, Luke 5:1-11 Pray Turn to Matthew 4:12-22 Conclusion - most important vs in NT - for understanding our role. As a test of my conclusion, I asked a brother in the Lord who was a very good student of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Nudges

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2008

A devotional talk prepared for a men’s breakfast about how the Holy Spirit tries to communicate with us if we allow Him to. I also invited the men to share "Holy Nudges" that happened to them.

“Holy Nudges” (Inspired by Article written by Clark Cothern, Discipleship Mag. Mar./Apr. ’08, Issue #164, p. 57-59) An example of a “holy nudge:” At one point in my previous ministry in Santa Fe. Tx. I remember getting a repetitive urging to call on a man named Larry who was attending our church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:16-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Ignorance Be A Good Excuse On Judgement Day

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 19, 2018

Showing why all men are without excuse and are responsible to their Creator and to show why carnal men love to use the excuse of ignorance to justify themselves.

SCRIPTURE: Romans 1:19-20 "Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-20

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World, Part 4 - James, Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2006

Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something humiliating would happen to them, just to teach them a lesson?

In The Service Of The Master – Part 4 The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 4 James Matthew 10:1-4 Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Sermon At Athens: Culture And Common Ground

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021

Paul's sermon before the men of Athens began with a topic familiar to all of them. It was the common bond of religious belief and practice in their respective cultures. Jesus demonstrated it throughout the Gospels. It is a biblical pattern for effective evangelism.

It has been over forty years since I traveled to India on vacation, away from the business of the McDermott Fabrication Yard in Dubai where I worked as an oil rig sandblaster and painter. I moved there in early 1980 to live with my dad and to grow in maturity of character. I learned the value of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-26, Acts 17:22-23, Luke 14:23, James 5:20, Jude 1:23, 1 Corinthians 9:19-20, Proverbs 11:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Believe It!! Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 12, 2007

The religion of Jesus and teh powerful presence of the Holy Spirit of God

Because we are the children of God, our salvation is at the center of our faith in and walk with God. Jesus was sent by God to seek and save us while we were still lost in our sins. Although, we were sinners God still loved us enough to allow His only Son to die for us on the cross. Because of this ...read more

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