Sermons on The Decline Of Man:

When God Touches You, Does It Hurt? - Genesis 32-33 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

A family was sitting around the dinner table having a discussion and the conversation turned to a man. One of their friends had recently become a believer. The dad said in the comment, “Yeah, God touched his heart.”

A family was sitting around the dinner table having a discussion and the conversation turned to a man. One of their friends had recently become a believer. The dad said in the comment, “Yeah, God touched his heart.” The seven-year-old girl paused for a moment and she said, “How does God touch ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Double Vaccination Of Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

In the story of a blind man being cured by Jesus it took Him two attempts. This is a foreshadowing for many disciples. They may need to "Jesus experiences" before them become devout disciples.

A Double Vaccination of Jesus? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 8:22-26 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man to Jesus and implored Him to touch him. 23 Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Test: You Are At The Wrong House? Who Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2020

Let us conderside the dangers of SELF-DOUBT. Gideon focused on the mess of his day and he refused he was a mighty man of God. Self-doubt is a terrible test that can hinder miracles.

THE TEST: YOU ARE AT THE WRONG HOUSE? WHO ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you read about the man that told his Momma, I refuse to go to church today? You can’t make me go. The last time I went someone hurt my feelings and they are mad at me and I am mad at them. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-23, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 5: The Divinity Of Christ

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Apr 24, 2021

A large share of the population, and even of Christians, believe that Jesus was not God incarnate, but a mere man. In John 5, Jesus answers those accusing Him of blasphemy with a claim of divinity that leaves no room for that belief.

I) The divinity of Jesus is a fundamental and essential tenet of Christianity. It is also one of the most difficult aspects of Christianity for the world to accept. A) A survey conducted in 2020 by Ligonier Ministries found that 52 percent of U.S. adults believe that Jesus is not God. Not only ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-39, John 3:2, John 5:31-36, John 5:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Fear What They Fear

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2021

As people of faith, who are cared for by our Heavenly Father, we should not be controlled by fear. It's safer to trust in God than man. Here are 4 strategies for defeating worries.

DO NOT FEAR WHAT THEY FEAR Isa. 8:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MORE FIGHT PER DOLLAR 1. A young man was attending Harvard University many years ago, and talked his Dad into coming to see the football game between Yale and Harvard. (rivals) 2. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-13, Proverbs 29:25, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Helpful And Harmful Hypocrisy

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Man is the most clever creature when it comes to figuring out how to get his own way. Hypocrisy, or pretending something that isn't so, is one of his best methods.

Every able bodied man in Russia must serve in the army, but Abe managed to remain quietly on his farm year after year. One day his neighbor asked him, "Abe, how does a strong young man like you manage to get by without being drafted for the Red Army?" "That is what I am asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Prevent Being Out Of Order

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

With the motivation of love man can turn problems into blessings and bring order out of chaos, and harmony out of discord. By cooperation men can make plans where everyone comes out a winner.

After World War II there were five army dumps in France full of machinery. It was too good to throw away, and yet not good enough to hall back to the United States. It was a major problem. The Quakers saw an opportunity for service, and so they offered the United States Army 200,000 francs for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Standing Before Christ The Judge

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Mar 14, 2021

Every man, woman, boy, & girl will one day stand before Christ, as judge, to give an account of his or her life. From this, there is no escape. The question is, “When?'

Every man, woman, boy, & girl will one day stand before Christ, as judge, to give an account of his or her life. From this, there is no escape. The question is, “When?' Title: ~~~ Rev 20:11-15 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loved But Lost Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

This almost perfect moral young man appeared to be as spiritually healthy as one could possibly be, but Jesus saw something in him that called for radical surgery if he was to ever find eternal life.

This is the story of the rich young ruler who, unlike the rich old ruler, Nicodemus, did not come to Jesus by night, but came to Him publicly in the daytime. All three of the synoptic Gospels tell the story, and each add something extra to the total picture. Matthew tells us he was young. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

One False Step…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2012

Many are led into false ways by one false step of a good man! If you are the leader of a church, youth leader, parent or in any position of authority, watch out, you need to be a good example.

One false step…. Judges 8:21” Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.” Many are led into false ways by one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Heals

Contributed by Harry Suminggit on Sep 29, 2017

The Analysis of the life of the Paralytic Man as set forth in book of Mark 2 bearing his life will enable us to see how God's miracle works in his life that God Heals him.

SCRIPTURE READING: MARK 2:1-12 SERMON STRUCTURE: ANALYTICAL SUBJECT: Miracle: The Miracle of the healing of the Paralytic Man as set forth in Mark chapter 2. THEME: The Analysis of Healing of the Paralytic Man as set forth in Mark 2:1-12 "Faith Heals" INTRODUCTION: Among the miracles of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joseph Son Of Jacob

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Joseph was treated with favoritism and bad relations with his brothers festered. He spent 13 years of suffering. Yet, he was a man of faith. What can we learn from his life?

Joseph was treated with favoritism and at age 17, informed on his brothers’ misdeeds. Telling his brothers of a dream that they would bow down to him, made matters even worse, and bad relations between them festered. “Joseph, being seventeen years old, was pasturing the flock with his brothers. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Sermon 24 The Stages Of Faith, John 4:46–54 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 27, 2022

This nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience.

John Series Sermon 24 The Stages of Faith, 4:46–54 (4:46–54) Introduction: this nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience. 1. A beginning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

An Interview From Hell

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 27, 2022

What would a person in hades ask of us if we were able to hear them? Jesus provides us insight into this dark situation when He reveals what a lost man asked.

“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Has Money Become An Idol In Your Life? - Proper 23 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 22, 2021

As we think about the young man who couldn't give up his wealth, we consider Jesus teaching on the subject and how money affects our relationship with God

In the name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I doubt that there is anyone listening to this sermon that hasn’t seen the film Titanic. If you haven’t seen it then I’m sorry if I spoil the end of the film for you because it sinks! But wind back about 30 minutes before that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Anglican