Sermons on the decline of man: showing 421-435 of 163,726

How Long O Lord

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A challenge to the church in stagnation and/or decline.

"How Long O Lord" August 25, 2002 Isaiah 6: 8-11 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." And he said, "Go, and say to this people: ‘Hear and hear, but do not understand; see and see, but do not perceive.’ Make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

Forgotten Hero Of Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Today as we approach Christmas, we need to look at one of the unrecognized heroes of the Christmas story.

We all have heard many sermons on Christmas that dealt with: • THE VIRGIN • THE ANGELS • THE SHEPHERDS • THE INNKEEPERS • THE WISE MEN But there is one individual that is overlooked many times. WHO IS THAT? I am talking about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. • It was indeed a SPECIAL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Help Is There

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 7, 2013

“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous” (1 John 2:1).

I. Today's message will focus on 1 John 2:1 a. Have you ever been to a point in your life when you needed someone to defend you? b. Did you ever find someone to be or advocate or to step in to defend you? c. I am sure all of us needed someone to step in and help us out at one point and time in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1

Denomination: *other

Owe No Man Anything Except Love

Contributed by Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru on Sep 5, 2018

Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8

Text: Romans 13:8-10 8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

A Good Foundation Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

This message explores the parable of the wise man and the foolish man.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Good Foundation” Matt 7:15-29 Review of Parable series Jesus told parables or made up stories in order to illustrate spiritual truth in terms that people could instantly relate both emotionally and intellectually. The Parable of the Good Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Assertion From A Man Of God. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 8, 2008

Current events

My fellow citizens of the United States of America and those who have chosen to call themselves Americans, Our nation and world continues to slide deeper into the roaring pits of iniquity because of our capitalist greed. As the trying times of distress fall upon up, we must realize that the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Characteristics Of A Revived Church

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008

Challenges a declining or plateaued church to begin the process of revival.

Acts 2:40-47 “Characteristics of a Revived Church" Most churches in America are either plateaued or in decline. Between 7000 & 8000 churches close each year in America. One of the greatest needs of the churches in America today is revival. How do we know whether our church is alive and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Churches Are In Trouble.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2024

The Church is declining in the US for many reasons. These are just a few.

Why churches are in trouble. 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, John 3:16, John 11:35, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Fool Does It Take To Be Foolish

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2018

A sermon about a life without Christ

How much Fool does it take to be Foolish? Eccl. 10:1-3 Fool=a person who lacks judgment or sense. 1. It’s all about Proportion vs1 We live in a world where big isn’t big enough. how much bad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Man A Leper/A Successful Man A Sinner

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon compares the spiritual journey of Naaman with that of modern men who would come to God.

A GREAT MAN . . . A LEPER A SUCCESSFUL MAN . . . A SINNER 2 Kings 5:1-14 What if I told you that you could be set free from this prison today, that you could have all the money, land, and possessions the world had to offer–but there would be one catch. You would be alone–there would be nobody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Man Man Who Made A Bad Decision

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 7, 2007

This young man was not satisfied with his spiritual life. He knew something was missing but he did not know what it was. This brought him to Jesus.

A GOOD MAN WHO MADE A BAD DECISION Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" 17 So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments." 18 He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Verses Man’s Pride Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 30, 2010

God wants to show His power but His greatest obstacle to doing so is man’s pride

Text: Daniel chapter 4 Title: God’s power verses Man’s Pride Introduction Daniel chapter 4 begins with great news for every believer. “To the peoples, nations and men of every language, who live in all the world: May you prosper greatly! It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Covenant This Part 1; Covenant Between Man And Man Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 5, 2010

Of all the things I have read, learned and studied over these past 10 years, there are two truths that have revolutionized my life. One of them is “The Perfect Circle” and the other is the revelation of Covenants.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Malachai 3:6 "For I am the Lord, I do not change;" Of all the things I have read, learned and studied over these past 10 years, there are two truths that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Good Man's Heart Versus Evil Man's Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016

To show that GOD opens to us the hearts of good man and evil man, what heart do you want?

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved? Yes. Romans 10:9-10 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD opens to us the hearts of good man and evil man, what heart do you want? IV. TEXT: Luke 6:45 (Amplified Bible) The upright (honorable, intrinsically good) man out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

#5 We Believe In Man’s Need For Salvation Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 7, 2022

Man, left on is own, is prone to evil. Man stand condemns and in need of saving. All scripture quotes are from the NASB.

Sometimes we need to step back and re-examine what it is that we believe. Many take our faith for granted, we tout the cultural narrative and claim we have read the Bible when in fact all we do it quote other people who claim to quote the Bible and we fail to have read it for ourselves. We claim ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18, Romans 3:23, Romans 7:14-25, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist