Sermons on The Wise Men:

The Wiseman's Gift

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Now we look at the Christmas story through the eyes of the wisemen. We need to come as the wis men - excited, responsive, and bearing gifts.

The Wiseman’s Gifts Text: Matthew 2:11 Introduction: WISE MEN - We know very little about the wise men, magi - The wise men were astronomers, they studied the stars - The must have known the OT - you don’t just wake up one day and decide to travel hundreds of miles following a star. - Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Breakthrough

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 16, 2016

The wise, still today, recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world and react to it by worship and sacrificial love for one another.

Title: The Breakthrough Date: 12/18/16 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 2.1-12; John 1.9-12 CT: The wise recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world. [Screen 1] FAS: A 2016 episode on NPR's "StoryCorps" interviewed Francois Clemmons, who played the role of friendly Officer Clemmons on Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 1:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Blue Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2024

What if Jesus had not been born? What if He'd never existed? Would that have made any difference?

Today’s sermon is going to focus on the question: “What If Jesus Had Never Been born? What if Jesus had never existed? What difference would that have made? In keeping with our sermon series, we’re focusing on secular Christmas music, and this Sunday’s song is an old classic by Elvis Presley ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Christmas Series

Contributed by John Braland on Dec 10, 2010

Mary’s example teaches us that godly men and women still understand that God’s favor still rests on them. And Mary teaches us that godly men and women still respond to God’s calling. When God leads us to do something we need to follow, we need trust God.

Every morning the kids get up and prepare for school. Kathi makes them breakfast and packs their lunches and we get them ready to board the bus. And now that it’s cold out the kids don’t want to stand at the bus stop for very long because they will get cold and we don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Six Temptations All Men Face”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

As men there are two things that are certain: 1. We are always going through trials. . 2. We are always being tempted.

Intro: I remember as a little boy not any older than six years old playing football in my friend Michael Holman’s front yard. He said, “My dad can punt this football almost as high as that tree”, pointing to a tall pine tree in his front yard. Then I said “My dad can punt that football over that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Men Do Eat Quiche

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Nov 25, 2002

Jesus wept....but do you know why? Presented at Thanksgiving as a look of why we should be thankful that we follow a God that would weep.

Good morning, This morning it’s going to sound like I’m only speaking to the men here, but I think we can all learn something today. Question of the day….How many `Real Men’ are out there today? Come on….show of hands. Now how are you determining if you are a Real man? When you were young, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Rise Up O' Men Of God"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jun 15, 2003

God is moving upon the hearts of men all across America. Happy Father’s Day dads!

“Rise Up O’ Men of God!” Ezekiel 22:23-30 God has placed within the heart, hands, and soul of men incredible power to heal or hurt, build up or tear down, comfort or crush, and serve or enslave. Throughout history we can see glaring examples of both extremes. When men decide to do ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-30, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adam: Real Men Relate To God

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 9, 2002

Learn what the Bible says about real men and quiche.

When I told my wife we would be studying Adam and learning what it means to be a real man, she asked me, "What will the women in the church be doing?" I didn’t have an answer for her, but I have an answer for all the women this morning. You’ve worked hard this week. You deserve to rest. For ...read more

Denomination: *other

I See Dead Men Walking Series

Contributed by Tony Clarke on Jan 6, 2002

Part 1 of a five part series that will be preached. Series is aimed to encourage increased committment to a life mission.

Text: Eph. 2:2-10 Theme: I See Dead Men Walking Ephes. 2:1-10 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; [2] Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause Of Men

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

An exhortation to serve for the right reasons and in the right place.

"Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause of Men" Gal 1:15-24 I get a little worried some times when I hear that a preacher has left a church because the "Lord led" him especially when it is to a bigger church. I cannot say that I have ever heard of the Lord leading a man to a smaller ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jun 20, 2001

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!! To our shame we often limit Luke chapter 2 to the Christmas season when in fact verse 14 gives us daily and eternal peace!

Luke 2:13-14 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. If it is possible for the retail stores, and secular radio stations to have a “Christmas In July” certainly it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon was preached at Easter and it looks at the fate of Jesus and the two men who were crucified with him.

Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell Easter 4/30/2000 Luke 23:32-43 Matthew 28:1-15 Their mothers had told them time and time again, "Child if you don’t change, you’re heading for a world of trouble. There is no such thing as easy money." No doubt when the two guys got together they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strong Men (And Women Too)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2004

For Black History Month; using the poetry of Sterling A. Brown, "Strong Men", to illuminate the African-American experience and to connect with Paul’s analysis of the source of strength.

Bill Cosby has a routine about little old ladies who stand around looking cool. He says that if you mess with one of these harmless-looking, gray-haired little old ladies, don’t imagine that you can take them on and win. Says Cosby, you ought never to mess with a little old lady standing around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men Who Witnessed Calvary

Contributed by Daniel Jeffers on Feb 4, 2004

This sermons speaks of 3 men who witnessed the cross and three different reactions.

The day a person calls upon the name of the Lord for salvation is the most important time in one’s life. It’s a privilege to be there for someone’s spiritual birth. I was there when all three of my children were born. What a great moment that was. There was a day when dads weren’t allowed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54, John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Forceful Men Lay Hold Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 12, 2004

We must be like John, fearlessly striving ahead in the gospel; forcefully making our way into the Kingdom; staying there, and helping others to enter in.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Charismatic