Sermons on Shine Before Men:

Taking Risks For Homeland Security

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2005

For Men’s Day at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA. Aquila is an example of taking risks to secure his self-knowledge, his relationships, and his contribution to the church.

Anything worth doing involves risk, doesn’t it? Nothing great has ever been accomplished by people afraid to take risks. I have seen a poster that showed a small fish, closing in on a worm and a fishhook, but unaware that he was about to be gobbled up by a large fish, which was itself about to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back To The Basics Of Life

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 31, 2004

We are always looking for the abundant life. Here is where it begins.

GETTING BACK TO THE BASICS OF LIFE Text: Philippians 4:8-9 This text tells a great secret to life. Jesus said He came to bring us life and more abundant. (John 10:10) We always think of this abundant life as being more of what we think life is The finer things, the stuff, the leisure. In this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-9, John 10:10

Denomination: Church Of God

My Sufficiency

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 31, 2004

Do we really need the approval of man in our walk with God. Paul addresses low-self esteem

MY SUFFICIENCY Text: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 In this letter Paul is addressing a problem that a lot of people face today. That is a problem of low self esteem. We as humans seem to need and almost thrive on the approval and affirmation of others. We just love for people to acknowledge our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:25-28

Denomination: Church Of God

A "Godly" Man Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005

What are the ingredients of being a godly man? Follow and see several ingredients. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is textual in style.

A "godly" Man. 2 Tim 3:16-17 NAS 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. Introduction. When Kurt Warner played for the St. Louis Rams ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

The Preacher And The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005

God’s shocking visual aid

The preacher and the prostitute (Part 1 of a series of 3) Hosea 1:1-11 We live in a world where images are important. As every school teacher will tell you, if you can combine a visual aid with your own words, you will get your message across to the children much better. It is just the same for ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fighting The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2004

ATTENTION: MEN ONLY!!! This message written for a men’s audience will challenge men to finish what they have started and not allow the diversionary tactics of the enemy to prevail. Old Testament characters are used to illustrate spiritual diversion and

Message: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT & FINISHING THE RACE MEN’S RETREAT 2004 PASTOR BOB INTRO: Men are in spiritual crisis these days. Women are more active in Church than ever. Where have all the men gone? Why are Men Missing In Action? M.M.I.A. Let’s face the facts men, we’ve dropped ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

Where Is God?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 31, 2005

A child suffers horrific abuse for years, where is God? A woman is raped, where is God? An evil dictator goes on the rampage and commits genocide, where is God?

30, October 2005 Dakota Community Church Where is God? A child suffers horrific abuse for years, where is God? A woman is raped, where is God? An evil dictator goes on the rampage and commits genocide, where is God? 1. God is there. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Mennonite

The Sum Of God's Thoughts

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Nov 1, 2005

Psalms 139:17 tells us, "How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them." I list several ways in which God thinks about us.

As we enter into the thanksgiving season I want to take time to thank Our Heavenly Father for all He does. Life is too short to list all the blessings He has bestowed upon me.In fact, I don’t have enough ink or paper to write them all down. So I just want to share why I am thankful that God thinks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dispelling Discouragement

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 9, 2005

Losing Heart today is easy. What is loosing heart, we today know it better as discouragement. Jesus speaks some things to us to despell discrouagement. Jesus speaks peace, Jesus speaks encouragement, Jesus speaks triuph.

Losing heart in today’s world can be easy. We know losing heart better as discouragement. Discouragement often will come from listening to someone else’s wrong view of reality. Discouragement can also be brought on by ourself. Discouragement is like a disease that can infest our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

Traces the righteousness of God in Romans

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD Romans “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Instructions For Relationships Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 4, 2007

The relationships of Child-Father and Employee-Employers is set forth by Paul to assist the believer in enjoying a good life and testimony

There was an interesting story some time ago in an issue of Focus on the Family magazine about a man who bought one of those cars that had replaced warning lights with spoken instructions in a female voice. In a soft voice, his "little woman"—as he called her—would say, "Your door isn’t closed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Colère Du Seigneur Contre Israël

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Apr 11, 2007

Les livres de la fin de Samuel avec le récit d’une peste envoyée par Dieu contre d’Israël en raison du péché de David en commandant un recensement de ses troupes. Montrant une double implication avec ses contreparties littéraires (voir le chap.24), le cha

Colère Du Seigneur Contre Israël Texte 2SAM 24:1-2 Les livres de la fin de Samuel avec le récit d’une peste envoyée par Dieu contre d’Israël en raison du péché de David en commandant un recensement de ses troupes. Montrant une double implication avec ses contreparties littéraires (voir le ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avivamiento, Refrigerio Y Despertamiento

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

Viendo las tres areas en que el Pueblo de Dios puede estar encontrar soluciones para ellas.

AVIVAMIENTO, REFRIGERIO Y DESPERTAMIENTO Juan 7:37-39 INTRO: I. AVIVAMIENTO PARA EL PUEBLO A. La Iglesia puede perder ese primer amor: 1) Rev. 2:4"Sin embargo, tengo contra ti que has dejado tu primer amor.” B. Por la maldad que nos rodea 1)Mat. 24:12”y por haberse ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Yo Soy El Quien Soy: Para El Dia De Hoy

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

Veamos a Dios como el "Yo Soy" para hoy.

EL “YO SOY EL QUE SOY”: PARA EL DIA DE HOY (Exodo 3:14 y 14:15) INTRO: I. EL DIOS PERSONAL A. Los reconoció – 2:25 “was concerned about them” B. Vio la aflicción – 3:7 “I have seen the misery” C. Oyó su clamor 3:7 “I have heard them crying” D. Ha descendido para librarlos – 3:8 “I have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Man: A King, A Warrior, A Mentor, A Friend

Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 2, 2006

IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH FOR GREATNESS.

MAN: A KING; A WARRIOR; A MENTOR; A FRIEND. PSALMS 25:12 IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:12

Denomination: Baptist