Sermons on Twelve Ordinary Men:

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2014

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respoonding To The Oportunity

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Our witnessing to a single person is just as important as the mass evangelist’s outreach to thousands. • It’s every Christian’s business to Fish for Men

Last week we talked about Becoming Fishers of Men (Elab) Today I want to look at the guidance that we are given through the Spirit • Or more specifically how the Spirit can guide us with the process of • Being Fishers of Men Opportunities happen everyday we just have to be open to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Lifted Up On High Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Jesus said that if He was lifted up, he would draw all men unto Him. "Lifted up" has a double meaning. Here it means being lifted up on a cross

Lifted Up on High John 19:16-24 Introduction Last week we saw the fateful decision of the Jewish leaders to accept Caesar and reject Jesus. This was in effect the end of the Jewish nation. No longer do the physical descendants of Abraham through Jacob have any exclusive privilege with God. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flat Earth, Solar System, And Galaxies: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Mar 16, 2025

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. There is no mention of galaxies or planets, either in Genesis or any other book of the Bible. Christians should follow the word of God and not the vain imaginations and theories of men.

FLAT EARTH, SOLAR SYSTEM, AND GALAXIES: A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE (by brother Tarran Dookie) NO PLURALITY OF WORLDS Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. There is no mention of galaxies or planets, either in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 45:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Manages His Vineyard Well

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 18, 2025

Jesus reworks the old parable of the vineyard to fit the new barbarism. He directs the moral at the human vineyard managers, the religious and secular men who treat the Law and Temple as their personal fiefdom.

Friday of the Second Week of Lent 2025 St. Matthew’s Gospel is moving toward its climax, which is called Holy Week. Frequently we see Jesus crossing swords verbally with his adversaries. Jesus was an out-of-towner, considered a religious zealot and “hick” by the secular and religious authorities ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, Genesis 37:3-4, Genesis 37:12-13, Genesis 37:17-28, Psalm 105:16-21, Matthew 21:33-43, Matthew 21:45-46, Matthew 21:44, John 11:49-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Mordecai Is Honored Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 2, 2021

God holds absolute control over the lives of men. He is sovereign in every aspect of our lives. His divine plans will always be carried out according to His sovereign will.

Mordecai is Honored Esther 6:10-14 I think you will agree that the sixth chapter of Esther is a very exciting text. In fact, the twists and turns within this biblical account would make a best-selling novel or movie script. However, they are not fiction; this is an actual account of the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Counter Decree Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2021

Our lives face much adversity at times, but we can rest in the sovereign hand of God. Thankfully His Word is forever settled and it will never be altered or countered by the devices of men or Satan.

A Counter Decree Esther 8: 9-17 Although much had changed in a short period of time, work remained for Esther and Mordecai. We must understand the process involved regarding an official decree of the king. Once a decree was signed, it could not be altered or changed. It remained law until it was ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fighters For Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The peacemaker must take the same risks as the warmaker. It costs Jesus His life to be a peacemaker, and this is the price many have paid to bring peace between God and man, as well as between men.

One of the paradoxes of life is the fact that the peacemaker must be a fighter to be effective. Edwin Markham just before his death in 1940 remarked that his fondest hope had not been realized. He had wanted to write a poem that would dispense the armies of the world. Unfortunately, peace is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Becoming Humble Churches (1 Corinthians 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2021

Paul suggests that though we don’t look to men, we ought to be humble, love and respect the faulty ministers over us in the Lord as we look to what God is doing.

Paul suggests that though we don’t look to men, we ought to be humble, love and respect the faulty ministers over us in the Lord as we look to what God is doing. 1 Cor 4:1-5 Ministers of Christ 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Stanzas 3-4: Healing In His Wings Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2020

Jesus was born to heal our spiritual ills, both delivering us from hell and transforming us into godly men and women. Let’s look at two “hows” that explain these blessings.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Part 2 Healing in His Wings (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! stanzas 3-4) 1. One woman writes: Our fourth grader celebrated his birthday on crutches, so he couldn’t carry the cupcakes into school without help. I asked our sixth-grader, Noah, to help his brother carry ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2, Mark 6:56, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 21:8, Ephesians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, The Rock Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

There are many rocks on the earth. Some are solid, some are collections of dust. Some are strong and some are very weak. Many men are not trust worthy but Christ alone to be trusted for your life values.

1 Peter 2:2-10 -Tested stone Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! You are my witnesses. There is a marble rock range in Jabalpur (India). There are several colors and layers. People make beautiful souvenirs out of it. I ordered one souvenir to make a family tree to present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Methodist

Four Important Things That The Ascension Brings To Believers Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on May 18, 2023

After witnessing Jesus' ascension into heaven, the disciples were filled with awe and wonder. The men in white (angels) gave them hope and reassurance by telling them that Jesus would return.

FOUR IMPORTANT THINGS THAT THE ASCENSION BRINGS TO BELIEVERS Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. May 18, 2023 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Man Is A Liar. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 14, 2024

Every man is a liar; therefore, I will put my trust in God alone. I will not rely on the words or actions of men, but instead, I will place my faith in the unchanging and faithful God.

Every man is a liar; therefore, I will put my trust in God alone. I will not rely on the words or actions of men, but instead, I will place my faith in the unchanging and faithful God. This statement is a declaration of trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, despite the flaws and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, Psalm 146:3, James 1:17

Preparing For Easter: They Came To See Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 22, 2023

Some Greeks came to Jerusalem to observe Passover. These men met Philip and asked him to introduce them to Jesus. The Lord's reply has a lesson for us even today.

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central already has a message of mine based on this text called “Seven Sundays to Easter: ‘Sir, We Would See Jesus’”. This is a different message, based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on March 19. 2023. This message is not an exact ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Joseph (Father's Day 2022)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 20, 2022

Through the life of Joseph, men today can learn several lessons about how to be a good father (and a good disciple). These lessons include living a life of faithfulness, willingness, and obedience.

Lessons from Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 and 2:13-23 Introduction – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! - Through the life of Joseph, men today can learn several lessons about fatherhood -- I’ll be the first to admit that aside from God, no one has it all figured out -- Fatherhood can be an adventure – and yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational