Sermons on Twelve Ordinary Men:

The Wise Men

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 26, 2009

The Wise Men saw the Light, followed the Light, and found Jesus.

Text: “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem” (Matthew 2:1). Who were the wise men? Where were they from? How did they receive the message? Why did they come? What did they bring with them? The name or term ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Faith Of Gideon Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 25, 2009

Gideon was just an ordinary man like you and I but God saw something in him

The Faith of Gideon by Gerald Van Horn Hebrews 11:32 Gideon was in his day an ordinary man. He was a hard worker. He was dedicated. He was the 5th judge of Israel. God often uses ordinary people. People just like you and me. We find Israel in a desperate situation. The Midianites and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twelve Types Of Spiritual Fruit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004

The Master is seeking a harvest. In lives He’s redeemed by His blood; He seeks for the fruit of the Spirit, And works that will glorify God. A fruitful life is a joyful life

Twelve Types of Spiritual Fruit - John 15:1-16 Jesus taught: "You did not choose me but I chose you that you should go and bring forth much fruit." Jesus said: "You will know them by their fruit." Illustration: Imagine the beauty of fields where the tassels of dark green corn and heads of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Keys To Experiencing The Psalms

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 24, 2009

A reading and study plan for experiencing the Psalms

’Twelve KEYS to Experiencing the Psalms’ Before we list these Twelve KEYS it will be necessary for us to consider/commit to a simple but energetic reading plan of the book of Psalms. Read the Psalm for the day, Psalm 1 on the 1st of the month, then add 30=Psalm 31, plus 30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2018

Jesus commissions 12 disciples

Lesson 12: Choosing the Twelve September 18, 2016 A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017

What is best remembered about each disciple?

A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated with Rome. b. They inflated the taxes. c. They used soldiers to enforce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Steps To A New Life Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 31, 2019

The truth is that everyone needs hope because everyone struggles. Everyone is in recovery from the mistakes, troubles, problems, and mess-ups of their own lives. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

TWELVE STEPS TO A NEW LIFE Introduction On July 1st of this year Los Angeles Angels player Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room. In his system were the opioids fentanyl and oxycodone along with alcohol. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid similar to morphine but 50 to 100 times more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve Spies [part 2] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 4, 2022

Joshua and Caleb saw scary things and trusted God, encouraging the Israelites to believe God's promises: "Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome" (v. 30). The other ten spies saw scary things and doubted God

[part 2] A Message from Joshua and Caleb Joshua and Caleb saw scary things and trusted God, encouraging the Israelites to believe God's promises: "Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome" (v. 30). The other ten spies saw scary things and doubted God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve Curses (Deuteronomy 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 13, 2025

Are curses pronounced under the law removed in Christ? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 27.

Are curses given under the law forever valid or can we be redeemed from them? Can Christians come under a curse? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 27. What kind of monument were they to erect on Mount Ebal? Now Moses, with the elders of Israel, commanded the people, saying: “Keep all the commandments ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

12 No More & No Less. --- There'll Be No More Apostles. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

These 12 the Lord would use in laying the FOUNDATION of His True church, Jesus Himself being the Chief Cornerstone.

# 2 Intro. #2 APOSTLES STUDY 2-23-14 We begin talking last time talking about the Apostles, and pointed out what the qualifications to be an apostle were, we can't go over all that was said last time again today; however we did point out that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:14

Denomination: Baptist

Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Speck And Beam

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

Thomas Merton said, “Nothing is more suspicious in a man who seems holy, than an impatient desire to reform other men.”

Many issues have both psychological and spiritual components as we hear today in our Gospel, “How can you say to your brother,‘…let me remove that splinter in your eye,’ when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? The message is: Be careful of pointing out the shortcomings, moral ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

I'd Rather Have Jesus Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Outline of Heb 12

I’d Rather Have Jesus Hebrews Chapter Twelve Scripture Reading; Heb 12:1-2 Introduction: 1. In Chapter Eleven, Paul showed us through the Old Testament saints, that faithfulness justifies us. 2. Now in Chapter Twelve, he begins by reminding us of these saints and shows us how Christ’ faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light Of Men PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

God’s constant presence brings hope and steadiness in our darkest, most anxious moments, reminding us that His light always shines and overcomes.

Some of us walked in today with a quiet ache we can’t quite name. Sleep came late. Worry came early. Headlines are heavy, homes feel hurried, and hearts can feel hollowed out by the constant ache of a hard week. We carry questions to our pews: Will the light hold? Will hope last? Does God really ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5

Topics: Light, Men

Blessed Is The Man (Father's Day)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 15, 2024

At lease twelve times we see the phrase "Blessed is the man" in the Bible. In this message we show a few of these passages of Scripture showing how a man is blessed by God"

Blessed is the Man Psalm 1 (Father’s Day) Intro. Today is Father’s Day and certainly we want to bless and honor off of the fathers in our service today. (Stand) You will see the phrase “blessed is the man” twelve times in the Bible. At least four different Hebrew words are used in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

REACHING THE LOST

Fisher’s Of Men Matthew 4:18-19 1. Jesus’ Message • Jesus’ message was simple: REPENT • Jesus had just returned from the temptation of Satan • Matthew 9:13 “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist