Sermons on 7 Sons Of Sceva:

The Love Of Money Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It is plain to see that money is an easy god to love, and the worshipper of it can easily win converts to it. It is likely the most popular of all the religions of the world, even though it is never listed among the world religions.

When a Mr. Blodgett won 25 thousand dollars on a TV program the master of ceremonies asked him what he was going to do with the money. He replied, "It will probably all go to charity." The audience broke into a tremendous round of applause while the band played for he's a jolly good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

The Life Of Excuses

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

In all areas of our life, we can not help but notice that some folks are better at doing some things than others are.

For example, this is certainly true, when it comes to: • Sports • Academics • Cooking • Building • Teaching • Saving money Sad to say, but this is also true when it comes to lying. Some are much better at telling lies than others are. Some people lie so much, that you know they are lying if their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Church Does God Want This Church To Be?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

I want to talk to you about God’s church. Folks have some strange ideas about the church.

Illus: Did you hear about Cowboy Joe, who went to church for the first time? Cowboy Joe was telling his friend Charlie about his first visit to the big-city church. • He said, "When I got there, they had me park my old truck in the corral," Charlie said, "You mean the parking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God 8 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Many times when it comes to preaching on the armor of God, some preachers will stop with verse 17, but that is a mistake.

WHY IS THAT A MISTAKE? Because when you talk about putting on the whole armor of God, you need to include the weapon of PRAYER in verse 18. In our study of the armor of God we have seen that we must ... • TAKE THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH • TAKE THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS • PUT ON THE SHOES OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Several years ago, a very popular song that made the top ten list of favorites among many Americans was called, “Don’t worry…Be happy!”

It was sung by Bobby McFerin and the words go like this: “Don't worry, be happy In every life we have some trouble But when you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be happy now” “Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Easy Believism

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

A salesman was telling some folks he got a job as a salesman.

They provided him with a kit where he could go into people’s homes with products and show them some of the products this company sold. Basically this is what the Lord Jesus has done. He has given us the gospel of Christ to take into the homes of people and show them what the Lord can do for them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Who We Used To Be

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 5, 2019

This message, although not a sequel, builds on an earlier teaching, "Dead To The World."

We are not who we used to be In November, I delivered a message titled “Dead to the World.” In that message, I talked about what it meant to be dead to sin and to the things of this world. But the focus of the message was on what it means to be spiritually alive without the shackles of the Adamic ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Galatians 3:26-28, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 5:27-29, John 17:16, Galatians 5:10, Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 4:8, John 17:14, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life's Challenges

Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 26, 2021

We all go through challenging or awkward times in our lives. It's not easy staying positive when we run into daily trials and tribulations. God allows this to happen to us, and others, to encourage faith, which allows for our spiritual growth.

Life's Challenges We all go through challenging or awkward times in our lives. It's not easy staying positive when we run into daily trials and tribulations. God allows this to happen to us, and others, to encourage faith, which allows for our spiritual growth. 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Thirsty Souls Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 8, 2021

Thirsty souls, looking for something more in life, are all around us. And we have the water they seek? Here's how we can make a difference for them and for eternity!

One of the questions I ask, and even ask now, as I near the end of my life, is “So what? So what? In other words, what difference did my life make, for good or for ill? I suspect I’m not alone in asking these questions. I think one of our greatest needs in life is for meaning, for significance, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 20:21, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Satan's Battle Tactics Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 21, 2018

This is part two of the series. In the message we examine how Mark translated the parable to the sower and the differences from Luke's translation in part one.

Satan’s Battle Tactics Part 2 Scriptures: John 10:10; Mark 4:14-20; Psalm 119:105, 130; James 1:12 Two weeks ago I shared with you the first tactic of Satan’s battle plan which is to steal the word from our hearts. We know that faith comes by hearing the word of God and if we are not hearing it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Subtractions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2018

When Ananias and Sapphira lied about their contribution and were punished by God - the church grew. Why?

OPEN: I always loved Church camp. And I especially loved the camp songs. I’m going to sing one of them today, and if you know the song – sing along: "Ananias and Sapphira got together to conspire a plot - to cheat - the church and get ahead, They knew God's power – but did not fear it, tried to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Invitation--Jesus Invites All Of Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

Jesus invites all of us to consider the possibility of becomeing his disciple, but he he is clear on the cost that is involved in doing so.

Fan or Follower Part 2: The Open Invitation Exodus 4:10-13- Luke 9:21-26 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. Have you seen one of those car commercials that says lease a brand new Kia for only $99? You see this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-13, Luke 9:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Paradoxes

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2017

Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." There are paradoxes when it comes to Christianity. Let's take a look at some of them.

CHRISTIAN PARADOXES Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." A paradox is something that's not necessarily a contradiction; just a contradiction in terms. There are some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 10:39, 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Lead A Soul To Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 15, 2017

Part one of a five-part worship series "Show the Need for Salvation."

How to Lead a Soul to Christ Part 1 “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19 My brothers and sisters, if one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From God's Providence

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 22, 2017

Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered. Similarly, St. Paul learned from the Christ that he had persecuted, the things he would suffer as He followed the Christ. Living the Christ life, we will see how suffering aids in redemption.

Trinity 2 2017 Learning from God’s Providence The Collect O LORD, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 3:13, Luke 14:6

Denomination: Anglican